Thursday, December 6, 2012

Thursday, December 6, 2012


Today is the 63rd day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 112 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS
November 28 - Holiday Food Drive Began - Last Day December 14
December 3  - Boys Basketball White Away vs Monroe Red  4:15
December 3 -  Boys Basketball Red Home vs Ypsilanti 4:15 
December 4 -  6th Grade Band Performance - Bedford Township Library 7:00 p.m. 
December 5 -  Boys Basketball White Home vs Saline 4:15 
December 5 -  Boys Basketball Red Home vs Tecumseh 4:15
December 6 - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ Monroe Road Elementary 

FOR ALL STUDENTS - TRIMESTER 1 GRADE REPORTS
Grades will be available on HAC Friday, December 7.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
The BJHS Holiday Food Drive is still going strong.  Please bring in any food items, cleaning supplies, breakfast bars, or canned food.  We have many families in our community requesting assistance.  The food drive ends December 14.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - HOLIDAY PICTURE MAGNETS/LAMINATES
Holiday picture magnets and laminates were distributed to students yesterday.  If you wish to keep them, please send in your payment.  The cost is $20 for both; HOWEVER, if you send in your payment within 48 hours and include the SANTA SAVINGS $5 OFF COUPON, the cost is only $15.  If you wish to purchase only one sheet, the cost is $12.  If you do not want the magnets and laminates, please return them to the BJHS Office.


FOR ALL STUDENTS - REFLECTIONS CONTEST - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7th - THIS FRIDAY
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 has been extended to December 7th. 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. 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!
If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

BIBLE STUDY - CANCELLED TODAY
Due to a school meeting, Bible Study will NOT meet today, December 6, 2012.  Ride the bus home.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB
Attention all readers!  The Bedford Junior High School Book Club will hold their first meeting of the year in n room # 50 with Mrs. Lauer on Tuesday, December 11.  If you enjoy reading and would like to meet others who share your interest, please make plans to attend.  We will browse possible titles and choose a list of books to read for this year.  Book of the Month Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month beginning January 8.  This is a great way to meet new people and be involved in your school.

7 AND 8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The Bedford 7th grade red team improved to 7-1 by beating Tecumseh 30-14.  Nick Lucarelli led 10 different scorers with 9 points. 

The Bedford 8th grade red team beat Tecumseh 21-10.   Jake Dunnett, Josh Long, Josh McCormick, and Caleb Tanner all played well. 

The 8th great white team won a thriller last night against Saline 20-16.  Ben German made a crucial free throw with 4 seconds left to send the game into overtime.  Lucas Hite was a dominant force on both ends of the floor leading the way for the Broncos with 10 points.  This win was the culmination of every player putting forth great effort and playing their role. "I am very proud of every member of our  team." 
--Coach Barr


The boys 7th grade white team stung the hornets yesterday defeating Saline 18-12.  Brock Andrews led the scoring with 12 points. Bryan Kaczanowski had 8 points, Michael Greeley scored 7 points followed by Robbie Keister with 6.  Dylan Blossom, Jake Day, TJ Linderman, and Kyle Hudgin all scored 2 points. Everyone played great defense and rebounded to avenge an earlier loss.  The white teams travel to Dexter next Monday.

FOR 7 AND 8TH GRADE BOYS INTERESTED IN WRESTLING
Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in wrestling, practice begins Monday, December 10, after school from 2:45 until 5:00 p.m.  Basketball players may join the wrestling team after basketball season is over.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Andrews in the gym before first hour.

FOR ALL ATHLETES NOT IN SEASON
Attention all athletes who are not in season: weight training begins at the high school on Monday, December 10, from 2:45 until 4:00 p.m.  Training will be held Monday through Thursday.

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TODAY 
Kristin Hill