Thursday November 20, 2019
Announcements - Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Today is day 54 of school; there are 122 days remaining.
QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow
Comm Ed Boys Basketball League
Register now for the Comm Ed Boys Basketball League. Deadline to register is December 6th. You may register at the Community Education office or online. Registration flyer available in the Jr High Office.
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW
Prices go up at the end of the month
To Purchase go to:
enter our school name Bedford Junior High School
Don’t Miss Out on the Savings!
Teen night
WHEN:Friday November 22nd from 9pm-12am
WHERE: Francis Family YMCA
COST: $5 at the door
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
Mrs. Verdun nominated Hilary G.
Hilary is an outstanding student and excels in school. She is helpful to others, participates and is always ready to learn. She is a pleasure to have in class and demonstrates great character to everyone at school.
Competitive Cheer
Tryouts are this Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5:30 and Friday from 5-6:30 pm.
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!
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 after school until 3:30 p.m. If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on Tuesday!
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 after school until 3:30 p.m. If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on Tuesday!
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
Science Olympiad meets on Wednesdays after school in Mrs. Leffler's room # 218. New members are welcome.
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.
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)
16 PTO Craft Show 9am-3pm
19 Boys Lacrosse meeting 6pm
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
