Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 UP COMING . . .
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Full Day of School for BJHS - Happy Halloween
November  1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November  4- First day of Quarter 2-Exploratory Classes Should Rotate
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

QUARTER 1 ENDS TODAY
Today is the last day of quarter 1.  Exploratory classes will rotate on Monday, November 4.  Please check your HAC  if you do not remember your new class.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY - NO SCHOOL TOMORROW FOR STUDENTS
Tomorrow, November 1, 2013 is a Professional Development Day.  There is no school for students.
Have a nice, long weekend!

FALL CHOIR CONCERT - LAST NIGHT 
The first choral concert of the year was held at 7:00 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium last night. Our 7th & 8th grade choir students worked very hard, and they presented an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  The concert was entitled "SING!" which featured a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists. Thank you for a wonderful, entertaining evening

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER
Today is October 31.  It is the very first due date of the school year for books from the Media Center.  Everyone look inside your books for this date.  Be sure to return or renew all books dated by the end of the day today.  Stop down to the Media Center if you are not sure when  your book is due. 

 GOOGLE APPS PERMISSION SLIPS
Google Apps permission slips were mailed home.  Please return your signed permission slip as soon as possible to the junior high office. 

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will continue today. Teachers brought their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends. Be sure to have a ride home.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

QUARTER 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FITNESS RESULTS - 6th Grade
Huge congratulations to the following students who worked hard all marking period and ended the marking period with the best fitness testing results:

Best Plaking goes to Emma Wagenhauser 6:37
   Second place:  Danielle Laycock 6:10
Most Improved Push ups/min:  Evan Wilt increased by 42%
Completed the Most Push ups/min:  Kaleb Jennings 43    
Most Improved Sit ups/min:  Olivia Liddell increased by 82%
Most Completed Sit ups/min:  Olivia Liddell 40 and Emma Wagenhauser 40

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

FOOTBALL BANQUET - TODAY
The junior high school football banquet will be held today, October 31, in the cafeteria, after school, from 2:45-4:00 p.m.  Please have a ride home.

BASKETBALL SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Hey 7th and 8th grade ladies!  Don't forget to pick up your basketball sideline cheer packet in the main office today!  Tryouts are Tuesday, November 5, from 4;30 to 6:30 in the high school gym.  We can't wait to see you.

VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAY OFF SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE
Varsity football playoff spirit wear was on sale this morning before school started in the concession stand and also during all lunches in the cafeteria.  Hoodies are $20 and t-shirts are $10.  The Sign Lady will put CD3 on the sleeve for free! 

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - GRADES 6, 7, and 8 
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in participating in the high school girl's; basketball conditioning are welcome to attend today from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. at the high school. Friday's time is yet to be determined. This is optional for junior high girls as their season doesn't start until after Christmas break. Next week's times will be announced as they are determined.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Burgermeister in room # 27.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Caelan Warnecke
Valerie Wyszczelski

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY
Cage Dye

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Braden Burgard
Breeanna Long
Jason Popovich
Lukas Stevens
A;examder Stewart

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Abigail Reau
Joy Shepherd
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 30 - Choral Concert - 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

FALL CHOIR CONCERT - TONIGHT
The first choral concert of the year is this evening, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium. Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

 MEDIA CENTER REMINDER
Tomorrow is October 31.  It is the very first due date of the school year for books from the Media Center.  Everyone look inside your books for this date.  Be sure to return or renew all books dated by the end of the day tomorrow.  Stop down to the Media Center if you are not sure when  your book is due. 

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will continue on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers brought their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

 AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends. Be sure to have a ride home.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

 QUARTER 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FITNESS RESULTS - 6th Grade
Huge congratulations to the following students who worked hard all marking period and ended the marking period with the best fitness testing results:

 Best Plaking goes to Emma Wagenhauser 6:37
   Second place:  Danielle Laycock 6:10
Most Improved Push ups/min:  Evan Wilt increased by 42%
Completed the Most Push ups/min:  Kaleb Jennings 43    
Most Improved Sittups/min:  Olivia Liddell increased by 82%
Most Completed Situps/min:  Olivia Liddell 40 and Emma Wagenhauser 40

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

FOOTBALL BANQUET - TOMORROW
The junior high school football banquet will be held tomorrow, October 31, in the cafeteria, after school, from 2:45-4:00 p.m.  Please have a ride home.

BASKETBALL SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Hey 7th and 8th grade ladies!  Don't forget to pick up your basketball sideline cheer packet in the main office today!  Tryouts are Tuesday, November 5, from 4;30 to 6:30 in the high school gym.  We can't wait to see you.

VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAY OFF SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE
Varsity football playoff spirit wear will be on sale tomorrow morning before school starts in the concession stand and also during all lunches in the cafeteria.  Hoodies are $20 and t-shirts are $10.  The Sign Lady will put CD3 on the sleeve for free! 

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - CONTINUES TODAY
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - GRADES 6, 7, and 8 
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in participating in the high school girl's; basketball conditioning are welcome to attend today and tomorrow from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. at the high school. Friday's time is yet to be determined.  This is optional for junior high girls as their season doesn't start until after Christmas break. Next week's times will be announced as they are determined.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Burgermeister in room # 27.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Avery Guiher
Abigail Melchior
Anna Venis
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 30 - Choral Concert - 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

FALL CHOIR CONCERT - TOMORROW NIGHT
The first choral concert of the year is Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will be on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers brought their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

TODAY!!!
AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends. Be sure to have a ride home.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

CROSS COUNTRY
Please remember to drop off your uniforms to Mrs. Jakubowski's room or bring them with you to the banquet today.

BASKETBALL SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Hey 7th and 8th grade ladies! Basketball sideline cheer tryouts are a week from today! November 5th 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the High School Gym, Court C.  Be sure to pick up a tryout packet today after school or any time this week in the main office. All are welcome!

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - CONTINUES TODAY
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

 GIRLS' BASKETBALL - GRADES 6, 7, and 8 
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in participating in the high school girl's; basketball conditioning are welcome to attend today, tomorrow, and Thursday of this week from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. at the high school. Friday;s time is yet to be determined.  This is optional for junior high girls as their season doesn't start until after Christmas break. Next week's times will be announced as they are determined.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Burgermeister in room # 27.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Gwendolyn Vellequette
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Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday, October 28, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 28 - Orchestra Harvest Concert - 7:00 p.m. at SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

FALL CHOIR CONCERT
The first choral concert of the year is Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SH/S Auditorium Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will be on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers will bring their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria on Tuesday before lunches.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

CROSS COUNTRY
Please remember to drop off your uniforms to Mrs. Jakubowski's room or bring them with you to the banquet tomorrow, Tuesday.

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - STARTS TODAY
Monday Oct 28th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Monday Oct 28th 8th grade tryouts 4-5:30pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Kaleb Kontak
Sidney Thomas

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Friday, October 25, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 25 - MEAP Window Closes
October 25 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
October 25 - Halloween Dance - BJHS Students Only 7:00-9:00 p.m. at JHS - Admission - $5
October 28 - Orchestra Harvest Concert - 7:00 p.m. at SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

PICTURE RETAKE DAY – TODAY, OCTOBER 25
Today is Picture Retake Day.  If you were unhappy with your school pictures and need them to be retaken, today is the day!  Please bring your entire packet to the lunch room.  Picture packets must be turned in to the photographer when you get your new picture taken. The same packet will be given to you with your new picture. ALSO, if you were absent on picture day, be sure to have your picture taken so you can receive and ID card and have your picture in the BJHS Yearbook.  OR, if you would like an additional picture package, you may pick up an order form in the office.  Pictures must be paid for when you get  your picture taken. Pictures will be taken during all lunch hours today.  Don’t forget!  

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!! TONIGHT
The haunted Halloween Party is this evening!  The party begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. The party will include games, a DJ, a haunted house, and lots of Halloween goodies!  Wrist bands are on sale during all lunches and will be sold at the door for just $5.  

 RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week was celebrated all week long.  Red Ribbon Week is a time to take a stand against drugs. All students were invited to join together to stand against drugs by following the themes for each day.      

Today's theme is Hat Day

FALL CHOIR CONCERT
The first choral concert of the year is Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SH/S Auditorium Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will be on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers will bring their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria on Tuesday before lunches.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   

 FOOTBALL
Today's Football Banquet has been postponed and will be rescheduled.  

 If you take any Bedford Football tee shirt to the Sign Lady, they will put CD3 on it for free. 

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

CROSS COUNTRY
Please remember to drop off your uniforms to Mrs. Jakubowski's room or bring them with you to the banquet next week on Tuesday.

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - *NOTE NEW TIMES -  NEXT WEEK
The following is the plan for junior high school boys basketball tryouts.  
*  
Monday Oct 28th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Monday Oct 28th 8th grade tryouts 4-5:30pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

The previous dates and times for open gyms are still good.

LACROSSE DAY
Attention boys and girls in grades K-8; here is a great chance to go to a college sponsored local lacrosse event.  Please go out and have a blast.  Bring the neighbor kids and have a blast.  There is a free, open clinic, drills and demos, scrimmage, and BBQ lunch.  Flyers are available in the office.  Parents, please bring a lawn chair.The event takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Paul Porter
Robert Slusher

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Benjamin Kujawski
Kaylie Murphy
Ethan Zapata

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Matthew Brown
Bryce Miller
Lucas Torres
Lillian Varney
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday, October 24, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 21 - Red Ribbon Week Begins
October 24 - Fall Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium - CANCELLED 
                      Changed to Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SH/S Auditorium
October 24 - Social Media Night for Parents - 7:00 p.m. JHS Cafeteria - CANCELLED
                      Changed to November 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m. BJHS Cafeteria
October 24 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center - CANCELLED
                      Changed to Wednesday, October 30, -6:30 p.m.
October 25 - MEAP Window Closes
October 25 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
October 25 - Halloween Dance - BJHS Students Only 7:00-9:00 p.m. at JHS - Admission - $5
October 28 - Orchestra Harvest Concert - 7:00 p.m. at SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

PICTURE RETAKE DAY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 - tomorrow
Friday, October 25, 2013, is Picture Retake Day.  If you were unhappy with your school pictures and need them to be retaken, please bring your entire packet to school on Friday, October 25.  Picture packets must be turned in to the photographer when you get your new picture taken. The same packet will be given to you with your new picture. ALSO, if you were absent on picture day, be sure to have your picture taken so you can receive and ID card and have your picture in the BJHS Yearbook.  OR, if you would like an additional picture package, you may pick up an order form in the office.  Pictures must be paid for when you get  your picture taken.  Pictures will be taken during all lunch hours on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.  Don’t forget!  

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!
The haunted Halloween Party is this Friday Night!  The party begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. The party will include games, a DJ, a haunted house, and lots of Halloween goodies!  Wrist bands go on sale Tuesday, tomorrow, during all lunches and will be sold all week at lunch time for just $5.  The first 50 students to buy wristbands will get TWO FREE BAKED GOODS  at the party. 

RED RIBBON WEEK
The National Junior Honor Society would like to inform you that this week we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  Red Ribbon Week is a time to take a stand against drugs.  We would like all student to join us in our stand against drugs by following the themes for each day.      

Today's theme is Hat Day
Friday is a Red Out

 FALL CHOIR CONCERT - TONIGHT! CANCELLED 
                      Changed to Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SH/S Auditorium
Our first choral concert of the year is this evening!!!  Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  The concert  begins at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will be on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers will bring their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria on Tuesday before lunches.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

CROSS COUNTRY
Please remember to drop off your uniforms to Mrs. Jakubowski's room or bring them with you to the banquet next week on Tuesday.

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - *NOTE NEW TIMES -  NEXT WEEK
The following is the plan for junior high school boys basketball tryouts.  
*  
Monday Oct 28th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Monday Oct 28th 8th grade tryouts 4-5:30pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

The previous dates and times for open gyms are still good.

LACROSSE DAY
Attention boys and girls in grades K-8; here is a great chance to go to a college sponsored local lacrosse event.  Please go out and have a blast.  Bring the neighbor kids and have a blast.  There is a free, open clinic, drills and demos, scrimmage, and BBQ lunch.  Flyers are available in the office.  Parents, please bring a lawn chair.The event takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Carson Remley
Gage Rochester
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