Tuesday, May 2, 2017
M-STEP 6TH GRADE - MAY 1, 3,and 4, 2017
6th grade students as we prepare for M-Step next week, please make sure your chromebook is charged every day. Please make sure you have a pair of earbuds
for the listening portion of the test.
No electronic devices are allowed in the testing area. This includes cell phones, Apple watches and/or any other device. Any disruption can void the test of everyone in the room, so please make sure devices are powered off and in your locker.
Students should be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a hearty breakfast so they are ready to do their best!
M-STEP TESTING
M-step testing begins:
8th Grade testing is April 11-12, April 25-26 and April 28th
6th Grade testing is May 1, and May 3-4
7th grade testing is May 9, May 11, and May 16-17
7TH GRADE SOFTBALL GAME CANCELLED FOR TODAY
The 7th grade softball game has been cancelled today due to the wet fields. Practice will be held in the gym.
7TH GRADE SOFTBALL GAME CANCELLED FOR TODAY
The 7th grade softball game has been cancelled today due to the wet fields. Practice will be held in the gym.
CONGRATULATIONS BIONIC BRONCOS!
Congratulations to the Binoic Broncos, one of our FTC robotics teams, who attended the World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri. There were over 5,000 FTC teams in the world this year, and they were among the 256 who advanced to the World Championship. Their robot performed consistently, and the students did a great job presenting their season accomplishments to the judges. Applications, forms, and payment to be on one of our junior high robotics teams are being accepted until Tuesday, May 9th. The application can be found at bedfordftcrobotics.weebly.com See/e-mail Mrs. Hemry, BJHS FTC Coordinator, at jennifer.hemry@mybedford.us if you have any questions.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Grace B. is an outstanding student that always has a smile on her face, is willing to help others, and has a commitment to her school work and love of music!
STUDENTS INTERACT
7th Graders going to Students Interact on Wednesday should be sure Mrs. Connolly has your permission slips and you've seen your teachers for assignments.
WRITING CLUB - MEETS TODAY
Have you ever written about conspiracy theories? What about Valentine's Day mysteries? Have you ever typed out a heart-melting, tragedy-stricken play? Do you want some feedback on a writing of yours? Do you just want to WRITE, period? If any of these apply to you, come on down to Writing Club, today after school, from 2:40 to 3:40, in Ms. Deporre's room. All you need is your chromebook, your imagination, and a ride home. KNIT AND CROCHET CLUB - MEETS TODAY
Knit and Crochet Club will meet today, Tuesday, from 2:30 to 3:30 in room # 29 with Mrs. Adkins. Bring a friend!
CODING CLUB - MEETS TODAY
Coding Club meets today after school from 2:30 to 3:45 in Mrs. Kay's classroom # 202.
8TH GRADE GIRL BASKETBALL PLAYERS - OPEN GYM
Attention 8th grade girl basketball players! If you are NOT involved in a spring sport, you are welcome to attend the high school open gyms to play basketball. The open gyms are Wednesday nights 6 to 7:30. Now is the time to work on your game before next season begins. Come ready to compete! See Coach Burgermeister or Coach Green for more details.
8TH GRADE GIRL BASKETBALL PLAYERS - OPEN GYM
Attention 8th grade girl basketball players! If you are NOT involved in a spring sport, you are welcome to attend the high school open gyms to play basketball. The open gyms are Wednesday nights 6 to 7:30. Now is the time to work on your game before next season begins. Come ready to compete! See Coach Burgermeister or Coach Green for more details.
DRESS CODE
With the warmer temperatures, please keep in mind we adhere to a dress code at the junior high school. Here is a portion of the dress code:
Shorts and skirts need to be past the palm of your hand and touch a portion of your fingers
Muscle shirts cannot have jagged cuts and must have an appropriate tank under the arms
All tops must have straps that are 2 fingertip widths or wider and must cover all parts of undergarments.
All tops must cover the waistband of your pants.
You will be asked to call home immediately if you are violating the dress code.
BOOK DRIVE
Need to get some spring cleaning done? Starting May 1, there will be a book drive. All donations will be given to the Family House of Toledo to help homeless families. Any and all books will be accepted from May 1 to May 5. Donations may be dropped of in the junior high school office.
Shorts and skirts need to be past the palm of your hand and touch a portion of your fingers
Muscle shirts cannot have jagged cuts and must have an appropriate tank under the arms
All tops must have straps that are 2 fingertip widths or wider and must cover all parts of undergarments.
All tops must cover the waistband of your pants.
You will be asked to call home immediately if you are violating the dress code.
BOOK DRIVE
Need to get some spring cleaning done? Starting May 1, there will be a book drive. All donations will be given to the Family House of Toledo to help homeless families. Any and all books will be accepted from May 1 to May 5. Donations may be dropped of in the junior high school office.
BLUE FLOATS
Blue floats will be on sale for the last time today during all lunches for $1. All proceeds go to Autism Awareness.
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. Students will only be called down during class change so as not to interrupt class time. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name. At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.
YOUNG WRITER'S DAY
The Junior High will be holding a Young Writer's Day later this school year. This event celebrates creative writing and allows students to share and develop an original work of fiction in a safe and structured environment. This is open to all grade levels. If you are interested, pick up a form from Mrs. Matlow in room 35 or Mr. Lorenz in room 38.
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
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.
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 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
Sci-Fi Fantasy Club 2:30-3:30 Room 23
Friday:
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
CALENDAR
MAY 2017
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 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
Sci-Fi Fantasy Club 2:30-3:30 Room 23
Friday:
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.
CALENDAR
MAY 2017
1 MSTEP 6th/7th Grade Window Begins, ends 5/26/17
Absences are unexcused during MSTEP
Please contact Mr. Hurley if you have questions.
2 Teacher Appreciation Week
8 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
10 MISD Spelling Bee
10 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
10 James P. McHugh Academic Banquet - Premier Catering 5:30PM - 8:30PM
11 JHS Collage Concert (JHS Band & Orchestra)-7pm-JHS Gym
12 Early Release, ½ Day of School (Staff PD Day, PM)
18 Spring Choral Concert (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
22 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
25 Student Council End of Year Dance, 6:00 to 8:00
BJHS Students Only
26 Awards Day
29 No School, Memorial Day
31 Americas’ Cultures Fieldtrip
JUNE 2017
2 8th Grade Recognition, 8:30 am in Gym
No SHS students allowed.
12 Staff Meeting, Media Center 2:35
13 ½ Day of School
14 ½ Day of School, Last Day
27 Exam Make-Ups, 8:00 am Main Office
28 Exam Make-Ups, 8:00 am Main Office
