BJHS Announcements: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Today is the 42nd day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 133 days remaining.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
UPCOMING EVENTS - PLEASE NOTE
October 31 -        BJHS Costume Day - Judging takes place during 6th hour
November 1 -      Staff Professional Development Day - No school for Students
November 2 -      No school for students and teachers
November 5-9 -   Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center
November 6 -      7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names           beginning with A-G
November 7 -      Morley orders can be picked up in the BJHS cafeteria from 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.
November 7-16 - BJHS/Bedford Lions Club Winter Coat Drive
November 8 -      7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names beginning with H-M
November 9 -      Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym -Whole Student Body
November 10 -    Bedford Jr. High Holiday Art and Craft Show
November 14 -    7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names beginning with N-Z

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER
Today is October 31st, and it is tithe first due date for books from the Media Center. The only exception to this is for students that are reading a classroom novel with their English class. Be sure to return or renew all books by the end of the day tomorrow. Stop down to the Media Center if you are not sure when your book is due.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - NEXT WEEK
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Bedford Junior High School Media Center next week, November 5-9. The book fair will be open every day during all lunch hours from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and in the evenings during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

MORLEY ORDERS - PICK UP NEXT WEEK
Morley orders will be available for pick up next week, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, from 2:30 through 8:00 p.m. Please make arrangements!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
The Bedford Junior high School Parent/Teacher Conferences will begin next week:
6th Grade Meetings will be set up with the teacher. Please look for a note to be sent home by your student's teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Meetings will be by last name:
      November 6 - Last Names beginning with A - G
      November 8 - Last Names beginning with H - M
      November 14 - Last Names beginning with N - Z

HALLOWEEN DANCE
All forgotten Halloween props from the dance will be found in the lost and found bins by the cafeteria.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE - PRICE INCREASE AFTER NOVEMBER 10 - ORDER NOW
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up after November 10. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in
Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The Bronco Charity Club sponsored the pumpkin decoration contest to help support the Monroe County Humane Society this week Tuesday by having students vote for their favorite staff decorated pumpkin with their spare change.  The top five staff pumpkin winners were:
     1. Mrs. Matney - $11.72
     2. Mrs. Currie - $7.99
     3. Mrs. Copley-Sansom $5.83
     4. Mr. Dukate - $3.03
     5. Mr. Moore - $2.96
Thank you everyone who participated. So far, the Bronco Charity Club collected $42.85 for the Monroe Humane Society. Remember, if you still want to donate, members of the Bronco Charity club will be collecting loose change during lunches on Halloween.

MOCK ELECTION
Today is the last day to register to vote in the mock election which will be held on Monday, November 5, in the cafeteria. -- Sponsored by the Publications Class

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

The PTSA Reflections arts contest is now accepting entries in 6 categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Film/Video Production, Musical Composition, and Dance Choreography. A set of rules are posted in the Media Center windows and are also available in the office. You can also check online at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/.

Entry forms are available in the Media Center and Office, plus online at the site listed above. Entries can be dropped off in the Media Center and the entry deadline is November 9th. There is no limit on the number of entries you can turn in or the number of categories you can enter.

Every entry will get a prize. Prizes will be handed out on November 12th. On November 12th there will also be a grand prize drawing for a $25 gift certificate. Would you like to increase your chance of winning? Refer-a-Friend! When you submit an entry, a card will be delivered to their homeroom. Give that card to a friend and if they turn in a qualified Reflections entry and that card, you both get an extra ticket in the grand prize drawing!

We have a lot of creative talent here at Bedford Junior High School. We can't wait to see what gets turned in!

If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT SHOW
The Bedford Junior High Holiday Art and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012. There will be over 100 vendors, concessions, bake sale, raffles, shopping and Santa photos. Crafters and artists are still wanted. It is not too late! For vendor information contact Holly Kohler - hollystaste@bex.net or applications are available on the school. website.

BORDERLINE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
USAV 2013 season tryouts will be held on November 4, and November 11, in the Bedford High School Auxiliary Gym for the age groups of 13-18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You must have a completed registration to be considered for a position. Visit the website www.borderlinevolleyball.com to print a registration form. For more information contact the Director, Amy Hinkle, at hinkleamyl@gmail.com or Bree Russow at dabree5@hotmail.com Follow USAV on Facebook for all the latest volleyball information! Information flyers are also available in the Bedford Junior High School office.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - CONTINUES THIS WEEK

All 7 and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year are welcome to attend the HIGH SCHOOL conditioning this week from 3-4:30 p.m. each day. This is not mandatory.Workouts will be Monday through Thursday with Friday off. Athletes should be prepared to workout inside or out. If you have any questions about the conditioning, you can stop by Coach Burgermeister's room # 27.

SIDELINE BASKETBALL AND COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING - MEETING
If you missed the Sideline Basketball and competitive Cheerleading meeting last night, email Coach Morgan at bedfordcheer@gmail.com to get a tryout packet and find out what you missed. It is not too late to decide to tryout! Tomorrow is the sideline basketball tryouts and next week is competitive tryouts!

LEOS - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do? If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, , etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com

HAPPY HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY
Maxwell Birmingham
Austin Burkholder
Caelan Warneke
Valerie Wyszczelski

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THURSDAY
There are no birthdays at the junior high school on Thursday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY
Breeanna Long
Alexander Stewart

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Alexis Kassmakis
Abigail Reau
Joy Shepherd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Cathryn Nowak
Kelsey Prange
Alexandra Steinmetz

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Today is the 41st day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 134 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS - PLEASE NOTE
October 31 -        BJHS Costume Day - Judging takes place during 6th hour
November 1 -      Staff Professional Development Day - No school for Students
November 2 -      No school for students and teachers
November 5-9 -   Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center
November 7-16 - BJHS/Bedford Lions Club Winter Coat Drive
November 6 -      7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names beginning with A-G
November 7 -      Morley orders can be picked up in the BJHS cafeteria from 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.
November 8 -      7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names beginning with H-M
November 9 -      Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym -Whole Student Body
November 10 -    Bedford Jr. High Holiday Art and Craft Show
November 14 -    7 & 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conference Last Names beginning with N-Z

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER
Tomorrow is October 31st, and it is tithe first due date for books from the Media Center. The only exception to this is for students that are reading a classroom novel with their English class. Be sure to
return or renew all books by the end of the day tomorrow. Stop down to the Media Center if you are
not sure when your book is due.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - NEXT WEEK
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Bedford Junior High School Media Center next week, November 5-9. The book fair will be open every day during all lunch hours from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and in the evenings during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

MORLEY ORDERS - PICK UP NEXT WEEK
Morley orders will be available for pick up next week, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, from 2:30 through 8:00 p.m. Please make arrangements!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
The Bedford Junior high School Parent/Teacher Conferences will begin next week:
6th Grade Meetings will be set up with the teacher. Please look for a note to be sent home by your student's teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Meetings will be by last name:
      November 6 - Last Names beginning with A - G
      November 8 - Last Names beginning with H - M
      November 14 - Last Names beginning with N - Z

HALLOWEEN DANCE
All forgotten Halloween props from the dance will be found in the lost and found bins by the cafeteria.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE - PRICE INCREASE AFTER NOVEMBER 10 - ORDER NOW
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up after November 10. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in
Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB - MEETS TODAY
The Bronco Charity Club will meet today, October 30, instead of tomorrow, in room # 203. The date change will allow members to trick or treat on Halloween, Wednesday. New members are always welcome!!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The Bronco Charity Club would like you to help support the Monroe County Humane Society this
week Tuesday by voting for your favorite staff decorated pumpkin with your spare change. Bring
pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern during your lunch hour!
The winner will be announced on Halloween! Remember, it is for a good cause. All the change will be donated to the Monroe Humane Society.

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

The dates and times for the Bedford Junior High School 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball tryouts are as follows:

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Tuesday Oct 30 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

*Please have your last name on the back of tryout shirt*

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SIDELINE BASKETBALL AND COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING - MEETING TODAY
Attention all 7th and 8th grade ladies! Today is the sideline basketball and competitive cheerleading athlete and parent meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. You will find out tryout information, cost, and receive a trout packet which you must have to tryout. Absolutely can't make the meeting? Email coach Morgan at bedfordcheer@gmail.com

LEOS - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do? If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, , etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Avery Guiher
Anna Venis

Monday, October 29, 2012

Today is the 40th day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 135 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS - THIS WEEK - PLEASE NOTE
October 29, -- Orchestra Fall Harvest Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Bedford High School Auditorium
October 31, -- BJHS Costume Day - Judging takes place during 6th hour
November 1, -- Staff Professional Development Day - No school for Students
November 2, -- No school for students and teachers

ORCHESTRA - FALL HARVEST CONCERT
Best wishes to our orchestra students who will perform at the Fall Harvest Concert tonight beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

HALLOWEEN DANCE
Thank you everyone for helping with the haunted gym last Friday night at the Halloween Party.
Students had a great time dancing and screaming. Special thanks to the Student Council for a great job. The party was AWESOME!!!!

All forgotten Halloween props from the dance will be found in the lost and found bins by the cafeteria.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE - PRICE INCREASE AFTER NOVEMBER 10 - ORDER NOW
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up after November 10. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB - MEETS TOMORROW
The Bronco Charity Club will meet tomorrow, October 30, instead of Wednesday, in room # 203. The date change will allow members to trick or treat on Halloween, Wednesday. New members are always welcome!!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The Bronco Charity Club would like you to help support the Monroe County Humane Society this week Tuesday by voting for your favorite staff decorated pumpkin with your spare change. Bring pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern during your lunch hour! The winner will be announced on Halloween! Remember, it is for a good cause. All the change will be donated to the Monroe Humane Society.

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BORDERLINE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
USAV 2013 season tryouts will be held on November 4, and November 11, in the Bedford High School Auxiliary Gym for the age groups of 13-18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You must have a completed registration to be considered for a position. Visit the website www.borderlinevolleyball.com to print a registration form. For more information contact the Director, Amy Hinkle, at hinkleamyl@gmail.com or Bree Russow at dabree5@hotmail.com Follow USAV on Facebook for all the latest volleyball information! Information flyers are also available in the Bedford Junior High School office.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - CONTINUES THIS WEEK

The dates and times for the Bedford Junior High School 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball tryouts are as follows:

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Thursday Oct 25 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm ---- TODAY

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM - Monday Oct 29 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Tuesday Oct 30 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

*Please have your last name on the back of tryout shirt*

SIDELINE BASKETBALL AND COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING
Attention all 7th and 8th grade ladies! Tomorrow is the sideline basketball and competitive cheerleading athlete and parent meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. You will find out tryout information, cost, and receive a trout packet which you must have to tryout. Absolutely can't make the meeting? Email coach Morgan at bedfordcheer@gmail.com

LEOS - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do? If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, , etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Gwendolyn Vellequette
Lukas Whalen

Friday, October 26, 2012

Today is the 39th day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 136 days remaining.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up in December. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKE DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012 - TOMORROW
If you missed having your picture taken on September 12, be sure to have it taken on Friday, October 26, 2012, during your lunch. You MUST have your picture taken to receive a BJHS ID Card and so your picture will be included in the yearbook.

If you had your picture taken on September 12, and were unhappy with them, return your original picture packet to the photographer, have your picture retaken, and a new picture packet will be issued. Also, if you would like to order additional pictures, feel free to have your picture taken again. Picture order forms are available in the BJHS office.--SMILE!!

HALLOWEEN PARTY - OCTOBER 26 - TONIGHT!!!!!
Everyone is invited to attend the BJHS Halloween Party/Dance tonight 7-9:00 p.m. Wristbands will be sold during the lunches for only $5. There will be a costume contest, a haunted maze in the gym, a DJ in the cafeteria, and concessions with pop and treats at the party. Don't miss out on this fun evening!

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB
The Bronco Charity Club will meet next week Tuesday, October 30, instead of Wednesday, in room # 203. The date change will allow members to trick or treat on Halloween, Wednesday. New members are always welcome!!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The Bronco Charity Club would like you to help support the Monroe County Humane Society next week Tuesday by voting for your favorite staff decorated pumpkin with your spare change. Bring pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern during your lunch hour! The winner will be announced on Halloween! Remember, it is for a good cause. All the change will be donated to the Monroe Humane Society.

RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER 22-26

Monday

Pajama Day – Show your commitment to being drug free by putting drugs to rest and wear your pajamas

Also NJHS students will take pledges from students to be drug free by having them sign their name on a red strip of paper during lunch hours. The paper strips will be put together to make a paper chain showing our schools commitment to being drug free. NJHS students would like to display the chain in the hallway around the school. Pledging to be drug free will also allow you to enter to be a contestant in the relay races that will be played during lunch hours on Wednesday.

Tuesday

“Team” up against drugs by wearing a shirt for one of your favorite sports teams and show your commitment to being drug free.

More pledges will be taken during lunches for our drug free commitment chain.

Wednesday

Turn your back on drugs and wear your clothing backwards for the day

During lunch NJHS students will lead students in a relay race to show how being on drugs or alcohol can affect your motor abilities. For info on the game see the link below

http://www.preventionpartners.com/stuff_ex/fumble_fingers.cfm

Thursday

“Put A Cap On Drugs” day. Everyone will be invited to wear their favorite hat to show their commitment to being drug free.

Friday

Red Out - Red Ribbon week will conclude with students wearing red a as a call to action. It will symbolize the urgency and necessity for making a real change and spreading awareness of the impact of drugs in our society.

And…the students would like to dare Mr. Hurley to be filmed for the BBB doing something silly such as singing a karaoke song, doing a just dance routine, or getting a make up make over. The video would be shown on the BBB if we can get everyone in the school to wear something red on Friday.

We have students already assigned to working on getting pledges Monday and Tuesday during lunches.

Also, students will run the relay races on Wednesday during lunch hours.

Students are aware of some things they could do with their social media accounts to show their commitment to being drug free and set an example for their friends in the community.

http://redribbon.org/blog/red_ribbon_social_media/

Students can encourage others to take the pledge to be drug free at www.redribbon.org/pledge

Students and their families can participate in the Red Ribbon Week 2012 - 2^nd Annual Photo Contest: “The Best Me Is Drug Free”. Students can enter by decorating their homes, mailboxes, front doors, or fences together with their parents, and taking a picture of their decorations. Parents can upload photos at www.redribbon.org/contest.

Friends and family can vote for their entry Nov 2-16. The entries with the most votes can win $1,000 for their school and an iPad 2 for themselves.

Check out this link for info and a video about the contest

http://redribbon.org/blog/2012red_ribbon_contest/

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BORDERLINE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
USAV 2013 season tryouts will be held on November 4, and November 11, in the Bedford High School Auxiliary Gym for the age groups of 13-18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You must have a completed registration to be considered for a position. Visit the website www.borderlinevolleyball.com to print a registration form. For more information contact the Director, Amy Hinkle, at hinkleamyl@gmail.com or Bree Russow at
dabree5@hotmail.com Follow USAV on Facebook for all the latest volleyball information! Information flyers are also available in the Bedford Junior High School office.

VOLLEYBALL T-SHIRTS
Girls who gave Ms. Manore or MaKenna McNutt money may pick up their t-shirts in room # 3. If you paid your coach, you will have to wait until Ms Manore gets a list from them to get your shirt.

BOYS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS *** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION ***

The dates and times for the Bedford Junior High School 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball tryouts are as follows:

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Thursday Oct 25 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm ---- TODAY

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM - Monday Oct 29 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Tuesday Oct 30 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

*Please have your last name on the back of tryout shirt*

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - CONDITIONING - BEGAN THIS WEEK
All 7 and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year are welcome to attend the HIGH SCHOOL conditioning this week and next week.  This is not mandatory. The conditioning started last Monday, October 22, and goes until November 1st at the high school from 3-4:30 p.m. each day. Workouts will be Monday through Thursday with Fridays off. Athletes should be prepared to workout inside or out. If you have any questions about the conditioning, you can stop by Coach Burgermeister's room # 27.

LEOS - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do? If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, , etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS - NEXT WEEK
October 29, --   Orchestra Fall Harvest Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Bedford High School Auditorium
October 31, --   BJHS Costume Day - Judging takes place during 6th hour
November 1, -- Staff Professional Development Day - No school for Students
November 2, -- No school for students and teachers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Samuel Hanes-Olnhausen
Benjamin Kujawski
Kaylie Murphy
Ethan Zapata

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Joselyn Coleman
Joshua Newmann
Lillian Varney

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Galvin Semler
Sidney Thomas

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Today is the 38th day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 137 days remaining.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up in December. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKE DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012 - TOMORROW
If you missed having your picture taken on September 12, be sure to have it taken on Friday, October 26, 2012, during your lunch. You MUST have your picture taken to receive a BJHS ID Card and so your picture will be included in the yearbook.

If you had your picture taken on September 12, and were unhappy with them, return your original picture packet to the photographer, have your picture retaken, and a new picture packet will be issued. Also, if you would like to order additional pictures, feel free to have your picture taken again. Picture order forms are available in the BJHS office.--SMILE!!

HALLOWEEN PARTY - OCTOBER 26 - TOMORROW!!!!!
Everyone is invited to attend the BJHS Halloween Party/Dance on Friday, October 26, from 7-9:00 p.m. Wristbands will be sold during the lunches for only $5. There will be a costume contest, a haunted maze in the gym, a DJ in the cafeteria, and concessions with pop and treats at the party. Don't miss out on this fun evening!

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB
The Bronco Charity Club will meet next week Tuesday, October 30, instead of Wednesday, in room # 203. The date change will allow members to trick or treat on Halloween, Wednesday. New members are always welcome!!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The Bronco Charity Club would like you to help support the Monroe County Humane Society next week Tuesday by voting for your favorite staff decorated pumpkin with your spare change. Bring pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern during your lunch hour! The winner will be announced on Halloween! Remember, it is for a good cause. All the change will be donated to the Monroe Humane Society.

RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER 22-26

Monday

Pajama Day – Show your commitment to being drug free by putting drugs to rest and wear your pajamas

Tuesday

“Team” up against drugs by wearing a shirt for one of your favorite sports teams and show your commitment to being drug free.

More pledges will be taken during lunches for our drug free commitment chain.

Wednesday

Turn your back on drugs and wear your clothing backwards for the day

During lunch NJHS students will lead students in a relay race to show how being on drugs or alcohol can affect your motor abilities. For info on the game see the link below

http://www.preventionpartners.com/stuff_ex/fumble_fingers.cfm

Thursday

“Put A Cap On Drugs” day. Everyone will be invited to wear their favorite hat to show their commitment to being drug free.

Friday

We have students already assigned to working on getting pledges Monday and Tuesday during lunches.

Also, students will run the relay races on Wednesday during lunch hours.

Students are aware of some things they could do with their social media accounts to show their commitment to being drug free and set an example for their friends in the community.

http://redribbon.org/blog/red_ribbon_social_media/

Students can encourage others to take the pledge to be drug free at www.redribbon.org/pledge

Friends and family can vote for their entry Nov 2-16. The entries with the most votes can win $1,000 for their school and an iPad 2 for themselves.

Check out this link for info and a video about the contest

http://redribbon.org/blog/2012red_ribbon_contest/

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BORDERLINE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
USAV 2013 season tryouts will be held on November 4, and November 11, in the Bedford High School Auxiliary Gym for the age groups of 13-18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You must have a completed registration to be considered for a position. Visit the website www.borderlinevolleyball.com to print a registration form. For more information contact the Director, Amy Hinkle, at hinkleamyl@gmail.com or Bree Russow at
dabree5@hotmail.com Follow USAV on Facebook for all the latest volleyball information! Information flyers are also available in the Bedford Junior High School office.

BOYS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS *** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION ***

The dates and times for the Bedford Junior High School 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball tryouts are as follows:

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Thursday Oct 25 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm ---- TODAY

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM - Monday Oct 29 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Tuesday Oct 30 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

*Please have your last name on the back of tryout shirt*

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Today is the 37th day of the 2012-2013 school year. There are 138 days remaining.

YEARBOOKS - ON SALE
It's that time of year! It is time to order your yearbook! The cost is $40. Place your yearbook order early; the price will be going up in December. Yearbooks may be purchased during lunch or in Dr. Robinson's room # 130. Be sure to put your name and grade on the check.

LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKE DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012
If you missed having your picture taken on September 12, be sure to have it taken on Friday, October 26, 2012, during your lunch. You MUST have your picture taken to receive a BJHS ID Card and so your picture will be included in the yearbook.

If you had your picture taken on September 12, and were unhappy with them, return your original picture packet to the photographer, have your picture retaken, and a new picture packet will be issued. Also, if you would like to order additional pictures, feel free to have your picture taken again. Picture order forms are available in the BJHS office.--SMILE!!

HALLOWEEN PARTY - OCTOBER 26
Everyone is invited to attend the BJHS Halloween Party/Dance on Friday, October 26, from 7-9:00 p.m. Wristbands will be sold during the lunches for only $5. There will be a costume contest, a haunted maze in the gym, a DJ in the cafeteria, and concessions with pop and treats at the party. Don't miss out on this fun evening!

RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER 22-26

Monday

Pajama Day – Show your commitment to being drug free by putting drugs to rest and wear your pajamas

Tuesday

“Team” up against drugs by wearing a shirt for one of your favorite sports teams and show your commitment to being drug free.

More pledges will be taken during lunches for our drug free commitment chain.

Wednesday

Turn your back on drugs and wear your clothing backwards for the day

During lunch NJHS students will lead students in a relay race to show how being on drugs or alcohol can affect your motor abilities. For info on the game see the link below

http://www.preventionpartners.com/stuff_ex/fumble_fingers.cfm

Thursday

“Put A Cap On Drugs” day. Everyone will be invited to wear their favorite hat to show their commitment to being drug free.

Friday

We have students already assigned to working on getting pledges Monday and Tuesday during lunches.

Also, students will run the relay races on Wednesday during lunch hours.

Students are aware of some things they could do with their social media accounts to show their commitment to being drug free and set an example for their friends in the community.

http://redribbon.org/blog/red_ribbon_social_media/

Students can encourage others to take the pledge to be drug free at www.redribbon.org/pledge

Friends and family can vote for their entry Nov 2-16. The entries with the most votes can win $1,000 for their school and an iPad 2 for themselves.

Check out this link for info and a video about the contest

http://redribbon.org/blog/2012red_ribbon_contest/

REFLECTIONS CONTEST - NOW OPEN!

If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BOYS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS *** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION ***

The dates and times for the Bedford Junior High School 7th and 8th grade boys' basketball tryouts are as follows:

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Thursday Oct 25 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM - Monday Oct 29 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

IN THE JUNIOR HIGH GYM - Tuesday Oct 30 7th grade 2:30-4:30pm

8th grade 4:30-6:30pm

*Please have your last name on the back of tryout shirt*

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - CONDITIONING - BEGAN THIS WEEK
All 7 and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year are welcome to attend the HIGH SCHOOL conditioning the next two weeks. This is not mandatory. The conditioning started yesterday, October 22, and goes until November 1st at the high school from 3-4:30 p.m. each day. Workouts will be Monday through Thursday with Fridays off. Athletes should be prepared to workout inside or out. If you have any questions about the conditioning, you can stop by Coach Burgermeister's room # 27.

LEOS - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do? If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, basketball, Xbox, etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Carson Remley
Gage Rochester
Dominic Vasquez

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