Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012


Today is the 71st day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 104 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS
December 17 - Boys Basketball  Red Home vs Ypsilanti 4:15 
December 17 - Boys Basketball White Away vs Monroe Red 4:15 
December 19 -  Boys Basketball White Home vs Saline 4:15
December 19 - Boys Basketball Red Away vs Monroe White 4:15
December 24 - Winter Break Begins
January 3 - Students Return to School

FOR ALL STUDENTS - HOLIDAY PICTURE MAGNETS/LAMINATES
Holiday picture magnets and laminates were distributed to students.  If you wish to keep them, please send in your payment.  The cost is $20 for both; HOWEVER, if you send in your payment 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 - ROBOTICS
Congratulations to our robotics teams for doing very well at states this weekend.  The Loose Screws finished in he top 3 for design and were the third place overall team.  The Bionic Broncos seeded 7th in the state and were in the top three for spirit.  The Basement Dwellers and the Loose Screws both made it to the semi-finals.  Congratulations to all!

FOR ALL STUDENTS - BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN
Attention all readers!  It's not too late to join the Bedford Junior High School Book Club.If you enjoy reading and would like to meet others who share your interest, please make plans to attend the next meeting on January 8, 2013, to discuss the book Between Shades.  The 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. For more information, or to pick up a copy of the reading list for this year, please see Mrs. Lauer in room # 50.  


FOR ALL STUDENTS - THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT - PENNY HOCKEY BOARDS
It’s the perfect Christmas gift!  Buy a penny hockey board.  They are only $2.00 at the concession stand during all lunch hours.  These games were made by the 8th grade technology education classes.   They are loads of fun, and you don’t even have to go to the store.  Buy them while supplies last..

GRAPPLERETTS
Any girl interested in trying out for Grappleretts for the upcoming wrestling season should plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, December 19, after school from 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.  Grappleretts are a vital part of the wresting program.  They are involved in keeping score, stats, and running dual meets as well as tournaments.  See Coach Andrews in the gym first hour if you have any questions.

7/8th GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL

The boys 7th grade white team defeated a previously unbeaten Lincoln team yesterday 18-17.  Michael Greeley led all scorers with 13 points and made the game winning free throw with 5 seconds left in the game. Nolan Ansara scored 7 points, Evan Barr had 6, Zach Lewandowski and Andrew Fettig each knocked in 4 points, and Kyle Hudgin chipped in with 2 points.  The white teams will conclude their season at home on Wednesday against Adrian. 


The 8th grade white basketball team saw their 5 game winning streak come to an end last night against Ypsilanti Lincoln 21-11.  Lucas Hite played a great game on both ends of the floor leading the Broncos with 9 points.  The Broncos are now 7 and 4 on the season.


The Bedford 7th grade red team defeated Saline Gold 28-6.  Bedford started the 2nd half by outscoring them 17-0 led by Jake Garner with 16 points. 

The Bedford 8th grade red team dropped a tough one to Saline gold 23-16.  Saline ended the game by scoring the last 9 points. 

FOR 7 AND 8TH GRADE - GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Tryouts for girls' basketball will start on Thursday, January 3, 2013, when we return from winter break.  
7th Grade will try out from  2:30 - 4"30 p.m.
8th Grade will try out from 4:30 - 6"30 p.m.
Please wear appropriate clothing and have a t-shirt with your name on the back so you can be identified.  See Coach Vergiels in room # 231 if you have any questions.

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TODAY 


Sara Calloway
Natalie Jenkins
Alexa Libstorff
Ramon Ortiz
Eric Puls