Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Today is the 42nd day of school; there are 13 days remaining.
QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Aaron Majewski. Aaron was nominated by Mr. Dukate. Aaron is a classroom leader. He works well with others and is always willing to lead group activities. Aaron's leadership and character make him a good role model for all BJHS students to follow.
NaNoWriMo
A brand new after school program will be starting this week called NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month (often shorted to NaNoWritMo). It is an annual, Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November. Participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript between November 1 and November 30. The Bedford Junior High NaNoWriMo Club will meet from October 29-November 21 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in Mrs. Hemry's classroom (There will be no club meeting on Thursday, October 31st). Come and be a part of this fun writing group!
Congratulations to Aaron Majewski. Aaron was nominated by Mr. Dukate. Aaron is a classroom leader. He works well with others and is always willing to lead group activities. Aaron's leadership and character make him a good role model for all BJHS students to follow.
A brand new after school program will be starting this week called NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month (often shorted to NaNoWritMo). It is an annual, Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November. Participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript between November 1 and November 30. The Bedford Junior High NaNoWriMo Club will meet from October 29-November 21 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in Mrs. Hemry's classroom (There will be no club meeting on Thursday, October 31st). Come and be a part of this fun writing group!
LUNCHROOM ANNOUNCEMENT
Any student with a lunchroom charge balance of $10 or more will no longer be allowed to buy a la carte items like ice cream, Izzy sodas, single pieces of pizza, etc., Please pay your charge balance as soon as possible.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS .....TODAY!!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS .....TODAY!!!!!
FUND RAISER DELIVERY DAY- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th,
If you participated in the school wide fundraiser, our delivery day is Wednesday, October 30th from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.in our cafeteria. Your items must be picked up that evening as we do not have room to store the extras.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen; it is that time of year again where you can make a difference and help your school. All you have to do is bring in box tops! Clip off "Box top" labels from designated brands and bring them in to your homeroom teacher. The homeroom with the MOST Box tops will not only be the champs of the school, but will win a "special prize". The deadline for Box tops is Friday, October 25th.
ART CLUB
The next Art Club meeting will meet on Monday, November 11, in room # 134 from 2:30-3:30.
Bible Fellowship Club
Bible Fellowship Club will be meeting every Thursday after school in room #23 until 3:30PM. Therefore, everyone must have a ride at 3:30PM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown in room #23.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - MEETS WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Science Olympiad meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in Mrs. Leffer's room # 218. New members are welcome.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - MEETS WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Science Olympiad meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in Mrs. Leffer's room # 218. New members are welcome.
BOYS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - LAST DAY
The following dates have been set for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts:
Wednesday Oct 30
7th grade 230pm-430pm
8th grade 430pm-630pm
Must have a valid physical from this year to tryout.
Please wear a shirt with your last name on it during tryouts.
IF YOUR CLASS IS GOING TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY . . .
If your class is going to the public library, next door, you must walk, not run. Be sure to look for cars. We are getting reports that students are running out in front of cars because they are not paying attention. l
ELA LAB
Need help with ELA homework?
Need help with reading or writing for another class? Need to study for an ELA Test or Quiz?
Ask your ELA or homeroom teacher for a pass and come visit Mrs. Knapp in room # 49 during your homeroom 4A or 4B OR Miss Mason in room # 25 during homeroom 5A or 5B for English Lab. Both teachers will be there to help you!
8TH HOUR
If you need extra help with your homework, plan to attend 8th hour. 8th Hour meets every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35- 3:25 pm. Students meet in the front lobby.
Please be sure to arrange for a ride home if you are planning to attend. You must have a signed permission slip or note to attend. Permission slips are available in the office.
IF YOU RIDE THE BUS TO SCHOOL . . .
Attention all students who ride the bus to school in the morning; please walk on the sidewalk closest to the school when you get off your bus. When you walk too close tot he buses, it creates a safety issue.
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Undergarments should not be visible at any time (this includes boxer shorts, briefs, underwear, bras, etc.)
Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh, approximately lower than the palm of the hand.
Low-cut, revealing, bare-midriff tank tops or bare shoulders are not permitted.
Sleeveless tops must be two inches on the shoulder.
November 2019
1 No School, Staff Professional Development Day
4 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
6 Walleye Field Trip For 6th Grade
8 End of 1st Quarter (Report Cards available on HAC on November 15)
11 PTO Meeting 6:00
18 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
25 ½ Day for All Students, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences from 4:00 to 7:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
26 ½ Day for All Students, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences from 12:00 to 2:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
27-29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
