✔ NEWS
UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY EVENTS
March 14, 2023
Girls Get-IT Day at Wayne County Commnity College
GET-IT Day is a free interactive technology field trip for female students in grades 4-8. The event introduces students to and educates them about different technologies and/or tech concepts in a practical, hands-on environment.
Register here: https://mcwt.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/mcwt/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1520&
March 27-29, 2023
Techathon AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a 3-day camp for students grades 4-11. In this hands-on camp, students will get hands-on learning of Artificial Intelligence tools that use image
recognition and motion detection to make decisions. Participants will be able to create devices such as ripe fruit sorter, selective door opener, or an attendance device. This event is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMb7oF_fFWkCEJxpir2U1geBx3XJrfDCgNdza9fr_wlwM1VQ/viewform
Contact Mrs. Hemry (jennifer.hemry@mybedford.us) if you are interested in more information about either of these events.
MATH LEAGUE CONTEST
8th Graders Participating in the Math League Contest
Contest is today during 4A and 4B Room 32
Please come immediately to Room 32.
Bring your FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK
SOCCER
To all boys interested in playing soccer next fall – the soccer “Meet the Coach” meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Wed, March 1st @ 5:00 PM has been postponed to next week – time and place TBD
PENNY HOCKEY BOARDS
Penny Hockey Boards will be on sale during all lunch hours. Penny Hockey Boards are only $4.00. Don’t miss out to be a Penny Hockey Hero.
✔ COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Volleyball Leagues Forming
Registration is open for the grade 6-8 volleyball league through Community Ed. Join the fun and chase those winter blues away. Register at bedford.ce.eleyo.com. Deadline to register is March 3rd.
Spring Leagues
Registration for cross country, soccer and t-ball will open on March 1st. Deadline for registration is April 7 for Soccer and June 2nd for T-ball. Online registration at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
Mom & Son Glow Bowling
This event will be held on May 20th at ForestView Lanes for boys in grade K-5 and their moms, grandmas, aunts, etc. Deadline for tickets is May 10th.
Safety Town, Summer Parks and Summer Latchkey registration will open soon. Look for details in the coming weeks.
3B Baseball
Spring registration is now open for 3B co-ed little league baseball, ages 5-18. Register now through 2/28/23 to secure a spot on a team. For more information click on the 2023 3B Baseball Registration Flyer link or go to the website at 3bbaseball.org.
The Spring/Summer Brochure will be out about March 1st. It lists a lot of fun new programs such as kayaking, sailing for adults, art classes and more. The brochure will be on the District website or go to bedford.ce.eleyo.com.
Other programs are also available – check them out at the Community Ed tab on the District website.
✔ CLUBS
ART CLUB
If you are interested in joining Art Club, please come to the art room, room 134, to pick up an entrance form and fill out the sign-up sheet. All forms are Due by February 28th and the first meeting will be held March 7th.
HOT PEPPER CLUB
Hot Pepper Club, Wednesdays in Room # 30.
COMMOM INTEREST CLUB
C.I.C. is for anyone interested in making new friend based on common interests. Come hangout & talk with friends. Tuesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM in room #134.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB
Random Acts of Kindness has started in Room #25. Consider joining us if you have some creative and fun ideas on how to spread some kindness around our school and community! “RAK” Club will meet every other Wednesday until 3:30PM, so be sure you have a ride home. See flyers around the school for dates and email or see Ms. O’Neill in the counseling office if you have any questions.
GAME CLUB
Think about the most awesome thing that you have ever done! Now imagine yourself at Game Club, and I am sure that those two events were very similar. You can come by yourself and meet new people or you can bring a friend as well! It is a relaxed environment to make new friends and try out some new games and have fun with the classics too, there are so many options to choose from.
- March 13
- April 10, 17
- May 1, 22
MAKERSPACE CLUB
Will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during homerooms in the Media Center, starting. Join the JHS Schoology Library Group for more info.
BOOK CLUB
Will take place every Wednesday during homerooms in the Media Center. Join the JHS Schoology Library Group for more info.
✔ SPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bedford 7th grade girls lost their first game of the season to Saline 24-7.
Bedford 8th grade girls got a come from behind win against Saline 22-18. Paige B. had some clutch free throws and Anna G. hit the go ahead 3 pointer to help Bedford out score Saline 9-0 to close out the game. Trinetee G. played well on defense.
✔ REMINDERS TO STUDENTS
CHROMEBOOK/CHARGERS
Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.
CHROMEBOOKS
Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.
EARLY DROP OFF
Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM if they are getting dropped off early.
HALL PASSES
All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time. This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.
HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS
Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.
Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.
LOCKERS
Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.
SPORTING EVENTS
Remember, no K-8th grade students are allowed in BJHS games without a parent to supervise them through the game. We have a home basketball game today. If you plan on attending, be sure to have your parent here with you. You will not be able to hang out in the school and wait for the game either. All students will go home and then return at game time.
✔ SPECIAL LINKS
YEARBOOKS
Don’t forget to order your 2022-23 yearbook!
8th HOUR
Here is a link to the student interest form.
WHERE’S THE BUS APP
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA
MEAL MAGIC
https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/
REVTRAK
https://mybedford.revtrak.net/
✔ UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2023
8 Choral Extravaganza, 7:00PM SHS Auditorium
10 No School, Professional Development Day 4
17 St. Patrick Day Party, 6PM-8PM, BJHS Students Only
20 PTO Meeting @ 5:00 in Media Center
21 All District Band Spectacular, 7:00PM – SHS Auditorium
24 End Of Quarter 3
27 Spring Break Begins
29 Red Cross Blood Drive 12PM – 5PM, JHS Cafe
30 JHS Orchestra Clinics, 2:30PM