8TH GRADERS
BEDFORD JUNIOR PERFORMERS
Do you love to perform? Do you dream of being the world’s next greatest singer and dancer? Do you want a chance to show off your amazing talents and sing and dance onstage? Then join the Bedford Junior Performers! You can get your permission forms and more information from Miss DePorre in room 49 anytime this week. Looking forward to seeing and hearing your amazing talents!
ALL MULES MATTER
SCI-FI CLUB
Attention students who are interested in Who. This week's sci fi club will be focused on everyone's favorite doctor, the Doctor. Learn about Doctor Who, his companions, and more at this weeks Sci Fi Meeting in room 23 after school on Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bedford 7th grade red "slipped" away with another win against Tecumseh Orange 24-5. 7 players contributed in scoring with Grace Ryan and Kinzie Kohler leading the team.
WRESTLING
Defense led the way when Bedford red 8th grade defeated Tecumseh Orange 27-1. Lydia Caines led with 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Caia Albain had a good floor game with good ball movement and no turnovers. Bedford red improved to 6-1 on the season.
Bedford 7th grade white beat Ypsilanti Lincoln Gray in a nail bitter at home 28-24. 8 girls scored. Great effort by all!
Bedford white 8th grade took down the Railsplitters of Ypsilanti Lincoln Gray 28-14. Sophia Gray and Savanna Killinen led in scoring. Emily Halter and Reagan Yelverton also played well.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
The Creative Writing Club will not meet today. We will meet tomorrow from 2:40-3:40. Anyone is welcome to come. All you need is a Chromebook, a creative mind, and a ride home. Once again, the Creative Writing Club will not meet today. We will meet tomorrow from 2:40-3:40.
STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who were invited to this week's session of Students Interact should turn in their permission slips to Mrs. Connolly by Monday afternoon. Remember to collect all work due for Wednesday.
WRESTLING
The JHS wrestling match, Ypsi Comm @ Bedford, on Thursday, February 16th has been cancelled. The Ypsi Community JHS team will be participating in Bedford's JHS invitation on Saturday, February 18th instead.
8TH GRADE REGISTRATION
8th grade registration forms were due to the office last Friday, February 10th,. If you still have your registration form, please turn it in to the office.
ROBOTICS
Are you interested in seeing the amazing Bedford Robotics Program in action?
There will be an Open House to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Bedford Robotics on Saturday, February 18th at Smith Road Elementary. The high school team will be revealing their robot for this season at 1:00 p.m. Stay to explore all of our K-12 programs from 2:00-4:00 p.m. There will also be a silent auction.
Registration for the FTC junior high robotics teams also opens on February 18th. Go to bedfordftcrobotics.weebly.com for registration information. See Mrs. Hemry if you have any questions.
DRESS CODE
You may not wear clothing items that are sheer without some sort of undercover. Leggings and shirts with sheer material must have something under them so no skin shows.
TALENT SHOW
The Talent Show is February 22 from 7-8:30 in the BJHS cafeteria.
MATH LEAGUE TEST
Attention all students who signed up to take the Math League Competitive Test: There are practice tests available for you to practice, before taking the actual test. Talk to your math teacher about getting a practice test, or see Mrs. Brown in room 230. Solutions are available as well.
The Math League Test is next Tuesday, February 21st (right after we come back from our long weekend).
Due to the misuse of the microwaves in the lunchroom both are inoperable.
We will no longer have microwaves for students to use.
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 Mrs. Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Mr. 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.CHROMEBOOKS ARE BEING BROKE AT AN AVERAGE 10 PER DAY AND THE EXCUSES THAT ARE BEING GIVEN ARE MOSTLY DUE TO IRRESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON LOANERS AND IT IS TAKING 4 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT. SOON THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOANERS TO GIVE OUT, WHICH MEANS THEY WILL NOT HAVE A CHROMEBOOK TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK WITH. PLEASE HELP US KEEP AN EYE ON HOW YOUR CHILD IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CHROME BOOK.
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.CHROMEBOOKS ARE BEING BROKE AT AN AVERAGE 10 PER DAY AND THE EXCUSES THAT ARE BEING GIVEN ARE MOSTLY DUE TO IRRESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON LOANERS AND IT IS TAKING 4 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT. SOON THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOANERS TO GIVE OUT, WHICH MEANS THEY WILL NOT HAVE A CHROMEBOOK TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK WITH. PLEASE HELP US KEEP AN EYE ON HOW YOUR CHILD IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CHROME BOOK.
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 29
Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
Writing Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Lorenz Room 38
Coding Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Kay Room 202
Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134 (10 weeks of young artist club starting January 25, 2017)
Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3
Thursday: French Club Every other Thursday/ 2:30-3:30 Ms. DePorre Room 49
Random Acts of Kindness Club 2:30-3:30 Ms. Roberts Room 205
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 29
Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
Writing Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Lorenz Room 38
Coding Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Kay Room 202
Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134 (10 weeks of young artist club starting January 25, 2017)
Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3
Thursday: French Club Every other Thursday/ 2:30-3:30 Ms. DePorre Room 49
Random Acts of Kindness Club 2:30-3:30 Ms. Roberts Room 205
Sci-Fi Fantasy Club 2:30-3:30 Room 23
Friday: Juggling Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Allison Room 124
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2017
20 No School, President’s Day
21 NAEP Test, selected 8th graders
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
21 NAEP Test, selected 8th graders
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
MARCH 2017
8 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
10 Early Release, ½ Day of School (Staff PD Day, PM)
13 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
14 Choral Extravaganza (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
16-17 Soiree Jr Rehearsal-5:30pm-7pm-BHS Auditorium
19 Soiree Jr Day-12pm-6pm-BHS Auditorium
20 Bedford Idol-7pm-BHS Auditorium
21 Band Spectacular (JHS/HS)-7pm-Old Gym
25 Soiree Jr Performances-7pm-BHS Auditorium
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
13 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
14 Choral Extravaganza (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
16-17 Soiree Jr Rehearsal-5:30pm-7pm-BHS Auditorium
19 Soiree Jr Day-12pm-6pm-BHS Auditorium
20 Bedford Idol-7pm-BHS Auditorium
21 Band Spectacular (JHS/HS)-7pm-Old Gym
25 Soiree Jr Performances-7pm-BHS Auditorium
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
31 End of Quarter 3
