Thursday, May 2, 2013

Today is the 145th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 25 days remaining.

WEEKLY EVENTS 
April 29 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Home - Ypsilanti 4:15 p.m.
April 29 - 7 and 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Airport Wager 4:00 p.m.
April 30 - Due Date for Books from the Media Center 
April 30 - 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - St. Charles 4:00 p.m. 
April 30 - Chess Club - 2:30-3:30 - Room # 130
May   1 - Students Interact  
May   1 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard Practice 2:30-3:25 p.m.

May   1 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Erie Mason - 4:00 p.m.
May   2 - Special Practice - Shakespeare in the Courtyard - 2:30-4:00 p.m.

May   2 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Away - Adrian 4:15 p.m.

May   2 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home JV Field - Dundee - 4:00 p.m.
May   2 - 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Summerfield - 4:00 p.m. 
May   2 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30 -3:25 p.m.
May   3 - 8th Grade Career Day
May   3 - The Green Team Meets - 2-30 -325 p.m.
May   3 - The Relay for Life Bronco Bash - Junior High - 5-7:00 p.m. - $5 Admission 
May   6 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Away - Tecumseh 4:15 p.m.
May   6 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - St. Mary's CC - 4:00 p.m.
May   7 - NJHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 p.m. 
May   7 - 8th Grade Softball - Away - Erie Mason 4:00 p.m. - Early Dismissal - 2:15 p.m.
May   7 - 7th Grade Softball - Away - St. Charles (Newport) 4:00 p.m. Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m. 
May   9 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Home - Lincoln 4:15 p.m. 

AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS

If students are attending after school events that do not start immediately after classes, they must go home and return to school when the activity begins.  Please, do not leave unsupervised students at school.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones should be turned off once a student enters the building in the morning.  


RELAY FOR LIFE - BRONCO BASH TOMORROW NIGHT - TICKETS ON SALE TODAY
The Junior High Broncos' Relay For Life Team will be holding  The Bronco Bash this Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Junior High.  Come for music and games with all proceeds benefiting the Bedford Relay For Life. Pizza and concessions will be available for purchase that evening. Wristbands will be sold today and tomorrow during lunch hours for $5.00. Also, our relay for life team will be selling suckers during all of the lunches on Friday.

LIFETOUCH - SPRING PICTURES
Lifetouch Photographers will be at the junior high on Tuesday, May 7, to take spring pictures.  Order forms were distributed to all students in their science class.  Spring pictures are not mandatory and  must be paid for in advance.  If you would like a spring picture, please have your picture taken during your lunch hours. 

REFLECTIONS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
All of the students who participated in the Reflections Program are invited to Bedford PTSA 2012-2013 Reflections Program on Wednesday, May 15, in the Bedford High School Auditorium.  Snacks will be served immediately following the program.

YEARBOOK NEWS

It is almost time for your 2013 yearbook!  Be sure to check the updated yearbook list located in the  cafeteria or in the office.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY – CURRENT MEMBERS

If you are a CURRENT National Junior Honor Society Member, please listen to the following announcement:  If you are a CURRENT member of the Honor Society, you SHOULD a attend the Induction Ceremony on May 7, Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m..

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students invited to next week's session of Students Interact should remember to turn in their signed permission slip to Mrs. Connolly by Monday.

8TH GRADE - CAREER DAY
The 8th graders will participate in Career Day on Friday  May 3.  English teachers have student assignments for the day.  There is also a list on the table on the stage in the cafeteria.

SHAKESPEARE PRACTICE - TODAY

There will be a  special practice today, May 2, 2013, from 2:30-4:00 with the Orchestra, Dr. Robinson’s seventh hour drama classes, and  the after school Shakespeare in the Courtyard Club. 

THE GREEN TEAM MEETS TODAY AND TOMORROW

On behalf of the Bedford Junior High Staff, Mr. Moore would like to thank all of the 30-plus members of the Green Team that have helped to clean up and green up our campus this year.  Your hard work is greatly appreciated! 

Mr. Moore hopes to see you  today and tomorrow after school from 2:30 to 3:30.

If you have any questions, see Mr. Moore in room # 202.

HIGH SCHOOL - TESTING OUT - DATE CHANGED
This is a reminder to 8th graders who would like to test out of a Freshman class next year.  Applications are online and at the high school in the counseling office.  Applications may be turned in May 1 through June 1.

MARCHING BAND - DRUMLINE TRYOUTS
Drumline tryouts for the 2013 Marching Band will be with Mr. Bates on May 9th and 16th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the high school band room.

7TH AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS' AND BOYS' TRACK
The 7th and 8th grade track teams will travel to compete with Adrian in their track meet today beginning at 4:15 p.m.  There is NOT an early dismissal.

8TH GRADE SOFTBALL
The 8th grade softball team will play Summerfield in a double-header at home today beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Indian Creek.

7TH  GRADE SOFTBALL
The 7th grade softball team will play a double-header today with Dundee at the JV Field beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Erie Mason.  Go Broncos!

7TH GRADE SOFTBALL RESULTS
The 7th grade softball team won game # 1 and tied the second game last night versus Erie Mason.  Andi Martin scored 6 times.  Claire Asmus, Megan Tillman and Angel Simon each scored 5 times.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER SPRING FLING DANCE
Welcome spring and celebrate your mom at the Mother and Daughter Spring Fling Dance on Friday, May 10, from 7-9 p.m.  This will be a lot of fun for you, your friends, and your moms!  There will be tasty treats, beautiful decorations, and a DJ playing your favorite songs.  Fliers with more information are available in the office.  Get to the Community Ed office to get your tickets!  They are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. or go to the Adult Ed office on Tuesday night from 5:00-6:30 p.m. What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY

Heidi Fausze
Christian Nagy
Samuel Newcmbe
Kyle Richardson
Nicholas Zmudzinski