6th Grade Girls Cross Country
The 6th grade girls ran their last race of the season on Saturday at the Mega Jamboree. The team placed 5th out of 11 teams and almost all of the girls ran a personal best time.
Top finishers included:
Ally Betkey who was 10th out of 146 runners
Emma Bushroe
Gracie Gentry
Macy DeGrace
Sam Sexton
Hannah Smith
Lorelei Wilburn and
Kelsey Wachowiak
Great job ladies!!
Girls Cross Country
The girls cross country team finished their season strong at the Mega Jamboree on Saturday. The varsity team finished fourth out of eighteen schools. Scoring for Bedford were Belle Easton, placing tenth out of 151 runners, Molly Koviack, placing thirteenth, Olivia Kruk, placing twenty-fifth, Maddy Heinrichs, Macy Miscikowski, Sydney Dec, Anna Sutterfield, and Alex Knapp. Six of the eight runners PR’d.
The open team finished fifth out of eleven schools. Presley Schmus finished tenth, Katelyn Dec finished thirteenth, and Cali Mitchey finished twenty-third out of 148 runners. Sixteen runners PR’d including Addison Nowak, Krista Racely, Kinzie Kohler, Abby Klawonn, Emily DeGrace, Leah Driehorst, Anna Garcia, Nikie Pete, Annalee Appleman, Morgan Decker, Kate Conlan, Carley Kish, Caia Albain, and Lizzy Lietaert. This was a great end to the season. Our runners should be proud of all they’ve accomplished. Congratulations, Lady Broncos.
Boys Cross Country
The Bedford Junior high boys cross country team took 3rd at the Mega Jamboree on Saturday. This meet featured 24 of the best junior high cross country teams in the state, and Bedford was just 7 points out of first place! They were once again led by Ty Smith who placed 5th overall out of the 100's of runners. Micah Scheffer ended up as one of the top 7th graders in the state with his amazing time of 11:27 for the 2 mile race. Aidan Burns, Colin Balla and Zac Baughman rounded out the top 5 for the team, with each guy running a lifetime best race. 22 of the 30 boys finished with best times on Saturday. Thomas Zoldowski ran an amazing race to win the reserve race. Others who ran great races were Ethan Gartee, Chase Harrell, Noah Hall, Isaiah McGee, Brayden Powell, and Zac Ingalls who all had over 30 second improvements. It was a great season for the guys, who unofficially finished as the 6th ranked junior high cross country team in the state of michigan according toathletic.net.
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retakes are this Thursday October 27, 2016. Bring back your packet and have your picture retaken during lunch.
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retakes are this Thursday October 27, 2016. Bring back your packet and have your picture retaken during lunch.
RED RIBBON WEEK OCTOBER 24-OCTOBER 31
BJHS students next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a time for students, families, and communities to come to together and take a stand against drugs. This years theme is YOLO Be Drug Free. Show your commitment to being drug free by participating in this years activities.
Monday October 24th Neon Day - Wear your brightest neon colored clothing and “Be Bright, Don’t Do Drugs”
Tuesday October 25th Superhero Day - Wear your superhero clothing and “Save Yourself from Drugs”
Wednesday October 26th Favorite Sport Day- Wear shirts from your favorite sport team and “Defeat Drugs”
Thursday October 27th - Throwback Thursday - “Throwback drugs” and dress in an outfit from the 1950's-1980's
Friday October 28th Costume Day - Scare off Drugs and wear your costume to the Halloween dance!
Monday October 31st - Hat Day - “Put a Cap on Drugs”
Halloween Party
Our annual Halloween Party will be Friday October 28, 2016 from 6-9 pm. The cost is $5 and wrist bands will be sold this week during lunches. There will be a Haunted Library, Games in the Gym, Dancing to Thriller in the Cafeteria. Wear your costume to the party to win prizes. Only BJHS students can attend.
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
T-shirts and hoodies will be sold next week Wednesday-Friday during lunches for the High School Playoff game October 28th.T-shirts will be $10 and Hoodies $25.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Immunization records for your student(s) need to be turned into the school nurse this week.
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
1st Annual Anthony Miracola 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Saturday November 5, 2016. Anyone interested boy or girl grades 3-9 should contact Mr Green who will help you register. The cost is $60 per team-3 game minimum.
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BOYS
Wednesday Oct 26
8th grade 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday Oct 27
7th grade 2:30-5:00pm
Friday Oct 28
7th grade 2:30-4:00pm
8th grade 4:00-5:00pm
Monday Oct 31
7th grade 2:30-4:00pm
8th grade 4:00-5:30pm
Please wear a shirt with your last name on the back
QUIZ BOWL
Monday's winners Fletcher 1, Jakubowski, Allison 2, and Lorenz 1
Monday's winners Fletcher 1, Jakubowski, Allison 2, and Lorenz 1
| 4A | Fletcher 2 | VS | Fletcher 1 |
| 4B | HENNESSEY 2 | VS | Jakubowski |
| 5A | Allison 2 | VS | Copley-Sansom 1 |
| 5B | May1 | VS | Lorenz 1 |
Tuesday's winners
| 4A | Balazs 1 | VS | Masters 1 |
| 4B | Kelly 1 | VS | Winter |
| 5A | Currie | VS | Dukate 1 |
| 5B | Lorenz 2 | VS | Mahoney |
WEDNESDAY'S WINNERS
| 4A | Balazs 2 | VS | TEAM PE |
| 4B | Davis 2 | VS | Smith2 |
| 5A | Kay1 | VS | Kay2 |
| 5B | Carnicom 1 | VS | Sullivan 1 |
THURSDAY'S WINNERS
| 4A | DePorre2 | VS | |
| 4B | Kelly 2 | VS | Smith2 |
| 5A | Regnier | VS | Scheffer 1 |
| 5B | Carnicom 2 | VS | Quinlan 1 |
FRIDAY'S WINNERS
| 4A | Davis 1 | VS | Masters 2 |
| 4B | VS | ||
| 5A | Steffen1 | VS | Tillman1 |
| 5B | Quinlan 2 | VS | Sullivan 2 |
FUNDRAISER
Last day to turn in money is Tuesday October 25, 2016
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our student of the week. Madison Merritt. Madison was nominated by Mrs. Copley. Madison is a great artist and always completes her work, striving to do her best on all projects. Madison is also very kind and helpful to the teacher and other students. Madison has been especially helpful with students who have joined us from other schools this year. Madison’s parents are Kelley and Chris Merritt.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Top collections !! This year we will be collecting box tops and having a friendly competition between home rooms. This is an easy way to fund raise for the extra things our classrooms my need throughout the year. Just ask your students and parents to clip and save. Deposit them in the collection boxes with your homeroom name on them (or place in Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Muck's mailbox in the junior high).
We will collect for 3 months for each giveaway.
Box Top collections !! This year we will be collecting box tops and having a friendly competition between home rooms. This is an easy way to fund raise for the extra things our classrooms my need throughout the year. Just ask your students and parents to clip and save. Deposit them in the collection boxes with your homeroom name on them (or place in Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Muck's mailbox in the junior high).
We will collect for 3 months for each giveaway.
Winners will be awarded the first of December, March and June (top collector in each building). Make sure you get them turned in for a homeroom treat!
HANDBOOK REMINDER
Students who are leaving school early for an appointment should remember to come to the office first thing in the morning before school starts to receive an exit pass. They should not give their notes to their teachers. Do not wait until lunch to receive your exit pass.
DROP OFF ITEMS
Students, if your parents drop off items for you during the day, they will be held at the front door with our door monitor. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name..At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.
SAFETY REMINDER
When getting off of the bus in the morning, be sure to stay on the sidewalk to get to the junior high. Do not walk on the cement island.
CHROMEBOOKS
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break.
HEALTH ROOM VISITS
You must report to your next hour teacher before coming to the health room unless it is an emergency. That way your teacher knows where you are.
CLUBS
Tuesdays: Knit & Crochet Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Adkins Room 29Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134
Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
Clubs meet weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
Mackenzie Wilson
CALENDAR
October 2016
24 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
25 Harvest Concert-Orchestra (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
27 Picture Retake Day
27 Fall Choral Concert (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
24 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
25 Harvest Concert-Orchestra (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
27 Picture Retake Day
27 Fall Choral Concert (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
November 2016
1 Staff PD Day 3, No Students3 Fall Band Concert (JHS 6-8)-7pm-JHS Gy
9 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
11 End of Quarter 112 PTA Craftshow
14 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
16 Parent Teacher Conference, ½ Day of School
17 Parent Teacher Conference, ½ Day of School
22 Camp Out To Stamp Out Hunger
23 Early Release, ½ Day of School
24 Thanksgiving (No School)
25 No School
27 Picture Retake Day
28 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
