Announcements - Thursday, November 7th, 2019
Today is the 47th day of school; there are 133 days remaining.
Here is a reminder for Thursday and Friday's schedule.
Here is the exam schedule for Thursday 11/7 and 11/8. We did extend testing times as requested.
Thursday: 1, 2, 3
Friday: 4, 5, 6, 7
QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow
Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 25Th Parent/Teacher Conferences
from 4:00 to 7:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
November 26th Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences from 12:00 to 2:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations Student of the Week Jackson B. Jackson was nominated by Mr. Masters. Jackson is a diligent student who will take care of business but can still have fun and be a positive contributor in the classroom.
Fundraiser
ALL fundraising money must be turned into the office by this Friday November 8th!!! If you have your money now, please bring it to the office!
Boys Lacrosse
There will be a parents meeting regarding winter and spring boys lacrosse on Tuesday evening November 12th from 7-8pm in the Jr. High media center. Information about winter practices and games as well as spring plans will be discussed. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
7th Graders
Please have your 7th graders open their email and fill out the form regarding the UT Field Trip for shirt sizes.
The last day to fill out the form is Friday. 11/8/19.
Craft Show
If you are looking for some volunteer hours please consider helping at our PTO craft show! The craft show is the biggest fundraiser for the Jr. High PTO. Set up starting November 15th at 3pm. Craft show- November 16th 9am-3pm. Please email brigit.fields@mybedford.us for volunteer spots.
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 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays after school in Mrs. Hemry's classroom. Come and be a part of this fun writing group!
November meetings-6th,7th,12th,13th,14th,19th,20th and 21st
November meetings-6th,7th,12th,13th,14th,19th,20th and 21st
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.
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.
MATH COUNTS
Math Counts is back this year! If you enjoy math challenges and competing against others, than this opportunity is for you! Our Math Counts Competitive Team will be meeting again this year with Mrs. Winter every Tuesday in room # 32 starting on Tuesday, November 5th, after school until 3:30 p.m. If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on November 5th!
Math Counts is back this year! If you enjoy math challenges and competing against others, than this opportunity is for you! Our Math Counts Competitive Team will be meeting again this year with Mrs. Winter every Tuesday in room # 32 starting on Tuesday, November 5th, after school until 3:30 p.m. If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on November 5th!
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. Leffler's room # 218. New members are welcome.
* NO olympiad today November 7th*
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.
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.
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)
12 PTO Meeting 6pm
12 Boys Lacrosse meeting 7pm
16 PTO Craft Show 9am-3pm
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
