Thursday, May 23, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Today is the 162nd day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 10 days remaining.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
May 20 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Ypsilanti - 4:00 p.m.
May 20 - Volleyball Meeting - 8th Grade Girls and Parents - 7:00 p.m. - Senior High School Gym
May 21 - 7th Grade Softball Scrimmage - Home - Blissfield - JV Field 4:00 p.m.
May 21 - 8th Grade Softball Scrimmage - Home - Blissfield - JV Field 5:30 p.m. 
May 21 - Girls' Track Banquet - BJHS Cafeteria - 2:30-3:30 p.m.  
May 21 - Boys' Track Banquet   
May 21 - JHS Music Collage Concert - 7:00 p.m. JHS Gym
May 21 - Chess Club - 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Room 130 
May 23 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
May 24 - 8th Grade Recognition 8:30 a.m. JHS Gym
May 24 - School-Wide Carnival - 12:30 p.m. Bedford Community Stadium
May 27 - Memorial Day - No School   
May 30 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
May 30 - Committee of the Whole Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Administration Building
June   1 - Last Day for High School Testing Out Applications to be turned in at the High School
June   3 - TRE Alumni Night at TRE 6-8:00 p.m.  
June   6 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m. MRE
June   7 - Last Day of School - End of Trimester 3 - Dismissal at 10:25 a.m.
June 20 - Committee of the Whole Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Administration Building
June 27 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at MRE
                                                       
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.  

8TH GRADE RECOGNITION
Tomorrow, May 24, The Bedford Junior High School will recognize the 8th grade class in a ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the gym.  Parents are invited to attend.  A reminder to all students; the dress code policy will be in effect as stated in the the Bedford Junior High Handbook.  Please dress appropriately!

CAFETERIA REMINDER
From now on, you must have cash or money on your account to purchase a lunch.  If you owe for lunches that have been charged, please bring your account up-to-date before the end of the school year.

CARNIVAL INFORMATION
Our annual carnival is Friday, May 24, during 6th and 7th hours.
All rides are FREE at the carnival.
Food and drink are fifty cents a piece.
Ice Cream will be available for $2 and under.  
Make sure you bring cash if you wish to purchase additional food items.
Wristbands supporting Mr. Lopinski will be sold during lunches for $1.
The carnival will feature:  
A Dunk Tank     
Photo Booth 
Velcro Wall
Twister Moonwalk
Jousting Arena
Racer 1 and 2-Combined to one unit
Obstacle Combo
Castle Combo
Biggest Slide
Sports Moonwalk

8th GRADERS - ROBOTICS 
Anyone interested in being on  a robotics team next year should stop by the office or room # 38 for application information. You may also check online at:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0F8zDZ3Qhxfb3BDdXhiaE5ZWnc/edit?usp=sharing

9TH GRADE HONORS ENGLISH - SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS
Ninth grade Honors English summer reading assignments are to be picked up in the counseling office.  Eighth grade English teachers have a class list also.

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.

THE GREEN TEAM
The Green Team will meet today, May 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.


BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL CAMP
The Bedford Volleyball Camp will be held June 17-20, at the high school.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested should pick up a flyer in the office.  The deadline to join is June 11.

BOYS - 6th,7th AND 8th GRADE - BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP
If there are any boys in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade interested in a basketball skills camp, put on by Head Coach Nick Lowe, please stop by the office and pick up a flyer on the side table.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIM AND DIVE TEAM
There will be a brief informational meeting in the Bedford Junior High School cafeteria on Thursday, May 30, from 2:30-3:00 p.m. for any 8th grade girl in interested in  joining the high school swim and dive team in the fall .  If you are interested and unable to attend, please see Coach Bauer in the health room .

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER - MEETING TODAY
There will be an informational meeting today, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the old gym at the high school for any 8th grader interested in playing high school soccer in the fall.

8th GRADERS INTERESTED IN DRIVER'S EDUCATION
Attention Students:
There are 3 segment 1 classes still available for this summer: 
·         The first class starts June 10 at 8am in PO-H
·         The second class starts June 25th at 8am in PO-H
·         The third and final class of the summer starts July 15th  at 8am in PO-H 
Students if you will be 14 years 8 months on any of those dates you will be eligible to take Segment I Drivers Education. 
The best way to register is online with credit or debit card –
You may also pick up a flyer in the junior high school office.

SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS AND CONDITIONING
Wanted: Female Athletes who are dynamic, strong individuals who are not afraid to do hard things! What we have done this past competitive cheer season is just the beginning plan for the cheer program. We broke school records, set high goals and dreams for our team extend well beyond competitive season. But we need young women who are not afraid to be challenged and are not afraid to challenge their teammates.

You must be committed to getting better every day in every aspect of your life, and you must be passionate about what we have established for our team. If you think you are one of these people, let us know asap! We want you!

Incoming freshmen you still have the chance to attend conditioning the rest of this week to get in shape for tryouts! We will teach you everything you need to know! Conditioning is this entire week, 3-5pm in the high school gym. High School tryouts are next week, May 28th-31st, 3-5pm in the high school gym.

Incoming 7th and 8th graders, no experience necessary! Junior High tryouts are June 3- 6 from  3-5pm in the high school gym.

Any questions, please contact Coach Morgan at bedfordcheer@gmail.com

TEMPERANCE ROAD ELEMENTARY - ALUMNI NIGHT
There will be a TRE Alumni Night on Monday, June 3, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Temperance Road Elementary School for all former Temperance Elementary students and families. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Alisha Bunce
Cassidy Heer