Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Today is the 148th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 22 days remaining.

WEEKLY EVENTS 
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   8 - Students Interact
May   8 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard - Practice 2:30-3:30 p.m.
May   9 - Pizza, Pop, and and Play - Shakespeare in the Courtyard Performance - 7:00 p.m. 
May   9 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Home - Lincoln 4:15 p.m. 
May   9 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30-3:25 p.m.
May 10 - Girls' and Boys' Track - Away - Saline Invitational - 4:00 p.m. Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
May 10 - 8th Grade Softball - Away - Saline - 4:00 p.m. - Early Dismissal - 2:00 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.  

LIFETOUCH - SPRING PICTURES - TODAY
Lifetouch photographers will be at the junior high today to take spring pictures.  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 today. 

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION - INDUCTION CEREMONY
Tonight, 71 new members will be inducted to the National Junior Honor Society.  The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. in the BJHS Gym.  Congratulations!

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY – CURRENT MEMBERS
If you are a CURRENT National Junior Honor Society Member, you SHOULD a attend the Induction Ceremony this evening, beginning at 7:00 p.m..

CHESS CLUB - CANCELLED TODAY
Chess Club has been cancelled for today

SHAKESPEARE IN THE COURTYARD - PRACTICE WEDNESDAY
Play practice for Shakespeare in the Courtyard will be held on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in room 
# 130. 

PIZZA, POP, AND A PLAY - PERFORMANCE - SHAKESPEARE IN THE COURTYARD
Make plans to attend the performance of Shakespeare in the Courtyard on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. 
The cast should meet at 5:00 p.m. for pizza and pop. 

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. 


REFLECTIONS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
All students who participated in the Reflections Program are invited to Bedford PTSA, 2012-2013, Reflections Program on Wednesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bedford High School Auditorium.  Snacks will be served immediately following the program.

NEXT YEAR'S AMERICA'S CULTURE STUDENTS
Students who signed up for America's Culture for 8th grade will report to the cafeteria this morning at 7:30 a.m.  Please bring pencils and extra paper with you. 

YEARBOOK NEWS
It is almost time for your 2013 yearbook!  Be sure to check the updated yearbook list located in the  cafeteria or Dr. Robinson's room # 130.

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students attending tomorrow's session of Students Interact should collect assignments for tomorrow when they are at Students Interact.  All students should meet in the cafeteria tomorrow morning when they arrive.  They should not go to first hour.  Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria. .

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.

TRACK
The boys' junior high track team defeated Tecumseh 100 – 37 last night. Top performers were Dominic Adduci winning the 3200 M run in 11:00.43 and taking 3rd in the high jump.
Carson Barr won the 400 M dash with a time of 1:05.16 and high jump clearing 4’10”
Andrew Farren won the 55 M hurdles in 8.77 sec and 200 M hurdles in 27.92
Michael Greeley bested the field in the 1600 with a time of 5:40.59 and long jump with a leap of 16’2”
Joseph Whitaker won shot put with a throw of 36’9” and started the winning 4 x 100 relay team
Brendan Burns won the 800 in 2:37. 07
Darric Garcia took 2nd in the 800 M run
Vince Adduci was third in the 1600  
Kevin Lingle took 2nd in the 3200
Dylan Kreamer was 2nd in the 200 M dash with Nick Lucarelli close behind in third.
Great Job by everyone.

Congratulations to the Lady Broncos on their win last night at Tecumseh.  Final team scores for the evening were:  Tecumseh  53     Bedford  83
First Place Finishers for the Lady Broncos were:
Laiya Scheffer in Pole Vault
Ashley Wagenhauser in Long Jump and the 200 Meter Dash
Saige Phillips with a Personal Best in Shot Put
Alexa Libstorff in the 1600 Meter Run
Abby Monroe in the 400 Meter Run
Bailey Mehki in the 200 Meter Hurdles
Kira Hanusz in the 3200 Meter Run
The 3200 Meter Relay team of:   Alexa Libstorff, Sydney Lent, Olivia Cook and Caitlin Stieber
And the 1600 Meter Relay team of:  Alexa Libstorff, Abby Monroe, Elise Kolar and  Ashley Wagenhauser

7TH GRADE SOFTBALL  - GAME RESULTS
The 7th grade softball team lost 2 games against St. Mary's CC at their double-header yesterday.  Defensively, the team is improving.  Paige Harper head an outstanding game infield and outfield.  Megan Tillman threw out 3 runners.  Madison Zabawa made a  diving catch in the left field to end the inning.  Offensively, Courtney Jagielski continues to lead the team with multiple hits.

SOFTBALL - TODAY
The 7th grade softball team will travel to play St. Charles today.
The  8th grade softball team will travel to play Erie Mason.
Both games begin at 4:00 p.m.
A reminder to teachers and athletes; both teams have an early dismissal today at 2:15 p.m. to allow for travel time.
GO BRONCOS!

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

MOTHER/DAUGHTER SPRING FLING DANCE - THIS FRIDAY
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 mom!  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.  What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Madelyn Birmingham
Alec Miller