Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Began
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
December 2-6 -Scholastic Book Fair
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Ypsilanti 4:15
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - White Home - Monroe Red - 4:15 p.m.
December 3/4   Bedford Branch Library Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh - 4:15 p.m.
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
December 5  -  Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
December 5 -   Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal 10:55 a.m.
December 6 -   Parent Teacher Conferences -  11:55-2:25 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School -Dismissal -10:55 a.m.
December 7 -   Holiday Baskets Delivered to Families
December 9 -   Annual Theater of the Absurd Puppet Show - Bedford Library - 7-8:00 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Home- Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
December 10 - BJHS - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - BJHS Gym
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue 4:15 p.m.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.

BE PROMPT!  DON'T MISS YOUR BUS
After school, when going out to your bus, be prompt!  The bus drivers will not allow students on the bus after 2:33 p.m.  

BJHS/PTSA SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Our annual book fair starts next week.
Book Fair Dates: December 2nd  through the 6th
Shopping Hours For Students: During all lunch periods.
Special Events: Open during conferences on December 5th  and 6th

Before you visit the Book Fair be sure to download the FREE Book Fairs App to help you find the right fit books for your child. To download go to your APP store and download for free the: Scholastic Book Fair APP. If you’re all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at:


Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from November 19th to December 9th, 2014 where you will find a greater selection of titles and now E-Books!

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who were invited to December 4th's session of Students Interact should remember to turn in their permission slip by next Monday afternoon.  This is a short week; so don't for get to bring in your signed permission slip. 

CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  

REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The Bedford 7th grade red basketball team earned their second win in defeating Monroe White 23-17.  Bobby Slusher led 8 different scorers with 10 points.

The 8th grade red basketball team lost a hard fought battle 21-19 to Monroe White.  Jared Bronikowski, Abba Risley, and Vince Adduci led the scoring.  Bryce Krimmel and Evan Roach also played well. 
The red teams will travel to play Ypsilanti on Monday, December 2nd.
   
The boys 7th grade white team defeated the previously undefeated Adrian team yesterday 31 - 14.  Jackie Harris led all scorers with 19 points, Garret Sexton added 8 points, Nick Walters had 4, Alex Jones scored 3 points, Reid Kohler 2 points, and Austin Hammer had a key free throw to start a 4th quarter run.  Bradley South played great defense and kept the offense clicking.

The 8th grade white team lost another close battle last night to Adrian 37-35.  Evan Barr and Zack Lewandowski led the Broncos with 11 and 8  points receptively.  Dylan Blossom chipped in 5, and Brady Long added 4 points.  Hunter Gandy pulled down 5 rebounds.
The white teams will next play Monroe on December 2nd.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, is sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a..m.

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

8TH HOUR
There will be no 8th hour on Wednesday,  November 27th.  Take the bus home as usual that day. Eight hour will resume on Tuesday, December 3rd.  Any questions, see Mrs. Benisatto in room 
# 49.  
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@my bedford.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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY, NOVEMBER 27
Jocelyn Moore

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THURSDAY, THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 28
Alexandrea Alexeev
Kaylee Brandhuber
Jacob Jozefowicz
Haydan Manger
Hunter Maynard
Mark McCormack
Bailey Samples

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Caden Bodine
Steffanie Hall
Joseph Hendricks
Yeseul Jung

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Alexis Hammer
Craig Wexler
Dominic Ybarra

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
Benton Ploeger

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday, November 26,2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Began
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
December 2-6 -Scholastic Book Fair
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Ypsilanti 4:15
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - White Home - Monroe Red - 4:15 p.m.
December 3/4   Bedford Branch Library Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh - 4:15 p.m.
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
December 5  -  Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
December 5 -   Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal 10:55 a.m.
December 6 -   Parent Teacher Conferences -  11:55-2:25 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School -Dismissal -10:55 a.m.
December 7 -   Holiday Baskets Delivered to Families
December 9 -   Annual Theater of the Absurd Puppet Show - Bedford Library - 7-8:00 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Home- Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
December 10 - BJHS - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - BJHS Gym
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue 4:15 p.m.

SPIRIT DAY TOMORROW!
Show your spirit tomorrow!  Wear Michigan maize and blue or Ohio Scarlet and grey!  GO BLUE!

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.

BE PROMPT!  DON'T MISS YOUR BUS
After school, when going out to your bus, be prompt!  The bus drivers will not be allowing students on the bus after 2:33 p.m.  

BJHS/PTSA SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Our annual book fair starts next week.
Book Fair Dates: December 2nd  through the 6th
Shopping Hours: For students during all lunch periods.
Special Events: Open during conferences on December 5th  and 6th

Before you visit the Book Fair be sure to download the FREE Book Fairs App to help you find the right fit books for your child. To download go to your APP store and download for free the: Scholastic Book Fair APP. If you’re all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at:


Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from November 19th to December 9th, 2014 where you will find a greater selection of titles and now E-Books!

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who were invited to December 4th's session of Students Interact should remember to turn in their permission slip by next Monday afternoon.  This is a short week; so don't for get to bring in your signed permission slip. 


CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  


REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The boys 7th grade white team lost to Lincoln yesterday 32 - 19.  Jackie Harris led the team in scoring with 17 points and rebounds with 10.  Bradley South added 10 points, Garrett Sexton scored 3 points and Alex Jones, Noah Scheffer, Reid Keller all had 2 points.
The white team will host Adrian today at 4:15.

Bedford's 8th grade white team  lost a heart breaker last night losing to Ypsilanti Lincoln 22-21.  The Broncos were up two with 30 seconds to play when Lincoln hit a 3 pointer in the closing seconds to win it. Michael Greeley had 11 points.   Brady Long and Zack Lewandowski both added 5.  Josh Vislay, Dylan Blossom, and Hunter Gandee also played well.

The white basketball teams will host Adrian today at 4:15 p.m.   

The 7th grade red team lost to Saline Gold 28-14.  Dylan Ejhiner hit a 3 pointer.  Jacob Gladieux and Jacob Reaume led the defense with 2 steals each.

The Bedford 8th grade red team lost to Saline Gold 21-15.  Luke Beadle and Abba Risley led the scoring.  Robbie Keister, Vince Adduci, and Jake Day also played well. 

The red basketball teams will travel to take on Monroe White.  Games begin at 4:15 p.m.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, is sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home by November 18. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a..m.

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Many families are struggling right now because of the economy.  The Lewis Avenue Baptist Church would like to be a blessing to families in need in Bedford Township this Thanksgiving season.  Simply call the Lewis Avenue Baptist Church (734) 847-6771, and they will deliver the basket to your home today or tomorrow.  They would like  every home to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

8TH HOUR
There will be no 8th hour on Wednesday,  November 27th.  Take the bus home as usual that day. Eight hour will resume on Tuesday, December 3rd.  Any questions, see Mrs. Benisatto in room 
# 49.  
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@my bedford.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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Austin DePue
Caitlyn LaMunyon
Kyle Stacy

Monday, November 25, 2013

Monday, November 25, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Began
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
December 2-6 -Scholastic Book Fair
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Ypsilanti 4:15
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - White Home - Monroe Red - 4:15 p.m.
December 3/4   Bedford Branch Library Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh - 4:15 p.m.
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
December 5  -  Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
December 5 -   Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal 10:55 a.m.
December 6 -   Parent Teacher Conferences -  11:55-2:25 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School -Dismissal -10:55 a.m.
December 7 -   Holiday Baskets Delivered to Families
December 9 -   Annual Theater of the Absurd Puppet Show - Bedford Library - 7-8:00 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Home- Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
December 10 - BJHS - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - BJHS Gym
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue 4:15 p.m.

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.


CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  


REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS
Have your friendship photos taken during lunch!  The cost is only one dollar per person.   

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The 7 and 8th grade boys red basketball teams will host Saline Gold today.  Come back to school at 4:15 p.m. and support your Broncos!

The 7th and 8th grade white teams will travel to play Lincoln today.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, is sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home by November 18. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a..m.

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Many families are struggling right now because of the economy.  The Lewis Avenue Baptist Church would like to be a blessing to families in need in Bedford Township this Thanksgiving season.  Simply call the Lewis Avenue Baptist Church (734) 847-6771, and they will deliver the basket to your home on Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th.  They would like  every home to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

8TH HOUR
There will be no 8th hour on Wednesday,  November 27th.  Take the bus home as usual that day. Eight hour will resume on Tuesday, December 3rd.  Any questions, see Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49.  
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@my bedford.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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Hunter Duran

Friday, November 22, 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Begins
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
December 2-6 -Scholastic Book Fair
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Ypsilanti 4:15
December 2 -   Boys' Basketball - White Home - Monroe Red - 4:15 p.m.
December 3/4   Bedford Branch Library Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh - 4:15 p.m.
December 4 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
December 5  -  Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
December 5 -   Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal 10:55 a.m.
December 6 -   Parent Teacher Conferences -  11:55-2:25 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School -Dismissal -10:55 a.m.
December 7 -   Holiday Baskets Delivered to Families  
December 9 -   Annual Theater of the Absurd Puppet Show - Bedford Library - 7-8:00 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 9 -   Boys' Basketball - White - Home- Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
December 10 - BJHS - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - BJHS Gym
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue 4:15 p.m.

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.


CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  


REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS
Have your friendship photos taken during lunch!  The cost is only one dollar per person.   

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
Bedford's  red 7th grade team lost a heart-breaker to Dexter Gold 18-17.  The Broncos had several chances to hit the winning shot in the closing seconds but came up short.  Bobby Slusher led the team with 12 points.  

Bedford's red 8th grade team lost to Dexter Gold 21-13.  Jared Bronikowski and Bryce Krimmel led the scoring. Luke Beadle and Jake Garner also played well.  

Bedford's 8th grade white team ran their record to 2 and 2 as they defeated Chelsea last night  46 to 15. TJ Linderman led the way for the Broncos with 10 points.  Brady Long pitched in 7 points.  Dylan Blossom and Nick Lucerelli, added 4 points and Logan Delaney had 2 points and 7 rebounds.  

The boys' 7th grade white team lost to Chelsea last night 16-13 in a tightly fought contest.  Jackie Harris led the scoring with 11 points, Bradley South added 4 points, Cole Marciniak, Garret Sexton, Cameron Hammer, and Cody Norton each had 2 points.  The White team will next play Lincoln on Monday.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, is sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home by November 18. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. 

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Many families are struggling right now because of the economy.  The Lewis Avenue Baptist Church would like to be a blessing to families in need in Bedford Township this Thanksgiving season.  Simply call the Lewis Avenue Baptist Church (734) 847-6771, and they will deliver the basket to your home on Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th.  They would like  every home to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

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 # 49cheryl.benisatto@my bedford.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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Riley Bodine
Zachary Lewandowski
Mackenzie Miller

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Tyler Descamps
Angelica Simon

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Hunter Duran

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Thursday, November 21, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Begins
November 21 - Boys' Basketball  - Red - Away - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Ohio Skate Night - 6-8:30 p.m. - Community Education Event
November 21 - 6th Grade Parent 1 to 1 Informational Meeting - 7:00 p.m. BJHS Gym
November 21 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
November 25 -Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

6TH GRADE PARENT MEETING TONIGHT
All 6th grade parents are reminded to attend the 1 to 1 Informational Meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Bedford Junior High School Gym beginning at 7:00 p.m.

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.


CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  


REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS
Have your friendship photos taken during lunch!  The cost is only one dollar per person.   

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The white basketball teams will play Chelsea Blue at heme today.  Come back to school at 4:15 p.m. and support your Broncos.

The red basketball teams will travel to play Dexter Gold today.  Their games begin at 4:15 p.m.  There is an early release today at 2:00 p.m. to allow for travel time.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, will be sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home by November 18. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. 

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Many families are struggling right now because of the economy.  The Lewis Avenue Baptist Church would like to be a blessing to families in need in Bedford Township this Thanksgiving season.  Simply call the Lewis Avenue Baptist Church (734) 847-6771, and they will deliver the basket to your home on Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th.  They would like  every home to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

OHIO SKATE NIGHT - TONIGHT
Plan to join your friend for an evening of fun at Ohio Skate this evening, November 21, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Admission is $3.50 at the door.  Skate rental is $1.00 if needed.  This is a Community Ed sponsored event.

BEDFORD'S GOT TALENT
Come out to audition for Bedford's Got Talent today, Thursday, the 21st.  Sing, dance, twirl, tumble,or juggle.  All kinds of acts may perform. Today the auditions are from 3-6:00 p.m.  On Thursday, tomorrow, the auditions are from 6-9:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  See Mrs. Matlow in room # 32 for more information or stop in the office for a flyer.  
Sponsored by Bedford Community Players

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Joshua Fellman
John Geisler
Nikole Hawkins
McKaylee Kraft
Emily Wait

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due  
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive Begins
November 21 - Boys' Basketball  - Red - Away - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Ohio Skate Night - 6-8:30 p.m. - Community Education Event
November 21 - 6th Grade Parent 1 to 1 Informational Meeting - 7:00 p.m. BJHS Gym
November 21 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
November 25 -Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

MORLEY FUNDRAISER
If you brought your Morley Fundraising Money in to school, please bring it to the office at this time. If you forgot your money, please remember to bring it to school tomorrow.

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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who are attending Students Interact today should report to the cafeteria when they arrive at school. They should NOT go to first hour.  Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria.

CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens.  Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria.  What a great idea!

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.  

COOKIES FOR BOOKS
Mrs. Vogel's 6th grade class will not be selling cookies today.  They sold out yesterday.  Thank you to all who purchased cookies.  Proceeds will be used to purchase books for the classroom library.


REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

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.

FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS
Have your friendship photos taken during lunch!  The cost is only one dollar per person.   

7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The boys 7th grade white team defeated Dexter Maroon last night 16 - 6.  Jackie Harris led the Broncos' scoring with 10 point,s followed by Bradley South with 7 points.  Garrett Sexton played great defense and added 4 points.  Reid Kohler, Austin Hammer, and Cole Marciniak each added 2 points.
The white team will next play Chelsea at home on Thursday at 4:15.

Bedford's 8th grade White team lost another tough battle last night to Dexter 41 - 33.  Nolan Ansara led the way for the Broncos with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Zack Lewandowski and Evan Barr both chipped in  6 points, 2 steals and 3 assists.  Michael Greely added  6 points and 5 rebounds.

Bedford's 7th grade red basketball team lost a close one to Chelsea Gold 27-23.  Tyler Welch paced Bedford with 10 points followed by Austin Malabanan, Bobby Slusher, and Jacob Gladieux with 6 points each.  

The 8th grade red team had a great team effort win over Chelsea Gold 34-10.  Jared Bronikowski, Zach Haigy and Robbie Keister led the scoring.  Jake Day, Evan Roach and Vince Adduci also played well.    
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, will be sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.
Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive   The collection will last until December 6, 2013.  Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.  

The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.

Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes.  As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday.  Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each  receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home by November 18. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.  

2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher conferences are coming!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. 

Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment 

THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Many families are struggling right now because of the economy.  The Lewis Avenue Baptist Church would like to be a blessing to families in need in Bedford Township this Thanksgiving season.  Simply call the Lewis Avenue Baptist Church (734) 847-6771, and they will deliver the basket to your home on Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th.  They would like  every home to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

OHIO SKATE NIGHT
Plan to join your friend for an evening of fun at Ohio Skate on Thursday, November 21, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Admission is $3.50 at the door.  Skate rental is $1.00 if needed.  This is a Community Ed sponsored event.

BEDFORD'S GOT TALENT
Come out to audition for Bedford's Got Talent today or tomorrow, Thursday, the 21st.  Sing, dance, twirl, tumble,or juggle.  All kinds of acts may perform. Today the auditions are from 3-6:00 p.m.  On Thursday, tomorrow, the auditions are from 6-9:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  See Mrs. Matlow in room # 32 for more information or stop in the office for a flyer.  
Sponsored by Bedford Community Players

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.   

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.

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.

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.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
The varsity volleyball team pulled out a close win last night winning the 5th set 16-14.  They play at State on Thursday and Saturday!  Good luck Mules!

VARSITY SWIMMING
On Friday, November 22, five Lady Mule Swimmers will travel to Eastern Michigan University for the MHSAA Division 2 State Swimming and Diving Championship Meet.

Lauren Sullivan, daughter of Mrs. Sullivan, will be competing in the 100 Freestyle Relay.  Other team members competing are Lexi Marok, HannaEdison, Hannah Asselin, and Logan Dewey.
Good luck Mules!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Nicholas Staley
Ryan Sullivan

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY
Dawson Beard
Amber Fruchey
Elizaberth Geer
Noah Listello
Ethan McDonald
Kyle Whitenburg
McKenna Wichman