Monday, December 16, 2019

Announcements - Monday December 16, 2019



Any sixth, seventh, or eighth grade girl interested in possibly trying out for the girls basketball team there is open gym tonight from 6:15 to 8 o’clock, after the boys game.

Student of the week is 
Reece W.

Reece is nominated by Mrs. Matlow. Mrs. Matlow says

Reece comes to class daily with a positive attitude and a smile. She works well with her groups and classmates. She is always willing to lend a hand and help out in class.

The following is the schedule set up for girls basketball tryouts:

Monday January 6th (Open Gym)
6th and 7th grade 2:45-4:45pm
8th grade 4:45-6:45pm

Tuesday January 7th - Day 1 tryout
6th and 7th grade 2:45-4:45pm
8th grade 4:45-6:45pm

Wednesday January 8 - Day 2 tryout
6th and 7th grade 2:45-4:45pm
8th grade 4:45-6:45pm

Thursday January 9 - Day 3 tryout
6th and 7th grade 2:45-4:45pm
8th grade 4:45-6:45pm

*please wear a shirt with your last name on it*
*must have valid physical to tryout*




The 8th graders will be selling Candy Cane Grams during all lunches the week of 12/9 & 12/16. All proceeds will go towards the 8th Grade Washington DC trip in May. The cost is $1.00 to send a candy cane and note to a friend and $5.00 to send a bouquet of candy canes to a friend. Thanks for your support! Sales will go until Thursday 12-19 or until sold out.



 If you plan on being a grapplerette this season, It's not too late. They will be meeting on Mondays and Thursdays after school in the cafeteria and walk to the high school.

 


YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW

Prices go up at the end of the month To Purchase go to:


enter our school name Bedford Junior High School
Don’t Miss Out on the Savings!

NaNoWriMo
  A brand new after school program will be starting this week called NaNoWriMo.  National Novel Writing Month (often shorted to NaNoWritMo).  It is an annual, Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November.  Participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript between November 1 and November 30. The Bedford Junior High NaNoWriMo Club will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays after school in Mrs. Hemry's classroom. Come and be a part of this fun writing group!
   
LUNCHROOM ANNOUNCEMENT
  Any student with a lunchroom charge balance of $10 or more will no longer be allowed to buy a la carte items like ice cream, Izzy sodas, single pieces of pizza, etc.,  Please pay your charge balance as soon as possible.

MATH COUNTS
  Math Counts is back this year!  If you enjoy math challenges and competing against others, than this opportunity is for you!  Our Math Counts Competitive Team will be meeting again this year with Mrs. Winter every Tuesday in room # 32 after school until 3:30 p.m.  If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on Tuesday!

Bible Fellowship Club
  Bible Fellowship Club will be meeting  every Thursday after school in room #23 until 3:30PM.  Therefore, everyone must have a ride at 3:30PM.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown in room #23.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - MEETS WEDNESDAYS 
  Science Olympiad meets on Wednesdays after school in Mrs. Leffler's room # 218.  New members are welcome.


IF YOUR CLASS IS GOING TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY  . . . 
  If your class is going to the public library, next door, you must walk, not run.  Be sure to look for cars.  We are getting reports that students are running out in front of cars because they are not paying attention. 

ELA LAB
  Need help with ELA  homework?
Need help with reading or writing for another class? Need to study for an ELA Test or Quiz?
Ask your ELA or homeroom teacher for a pass and come visit Mrs. Knapp in room # 49 during your homeroom 4A or 4B OR Miss Mason in room # 25 during homeroom 5A or 5B for English Lab.  Both teachers will be there to help you!

8TH HOUR
  If you need extra help with your homework, plan to attend 8th hour.  8th Hour meets  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35- 3:25 pm.  Students meet in the front lobby.
Please be sure to arrange for a ride home if you are planning to attend.  You must have a signed permission slip or note to attend. Permission slips are available in the office.

IF YOU RIDE THE BUS TO SCHOOL . . .
  Attention all students who ride the bus to school in the morning; please walk on the sidewalk closest to the school when you get off your bus.  When you walk too close tot he buses, it creates a safety issue.

DRESS CODE REMINDER
  Undergarments should not be visible at any time (this includes boxer shorts, briefs, underwear, bras, etc.)
Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh, approximately lower than the palm of the hand.
Low-cut, revealing, bare-midriff tank tops or bare shoulders are not permitted.
Sleeveless tops must be two inches on the shoulder.

December 2019
2 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
3 UT Rockets Field Trip for 7th Grade
3 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
10 JHS Orchestra Winter Concert, 7PM, BHS Auditorium
16 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center 
18 Holiday Sweater Day
18 Staff Luncheon 10:30 in Media Center 
18 JHS Band Winter Concert, 7PM, BHS Auditorium
23 Winter Break Begins