✔ NEWS
LOCKERS
Students – Please write down your locker combination so you remember when you return from Spring Break. Enjoy your week!
EXITING THE BUILDING
Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.
NJHS
NJHS applications have been emailed out to students. Those who meet the requirements needed to be considered will have it sent to them. This will be coming from Mr. Hurley. Please check your email. If you have questions please see Mrs. Carnicom in Room 223
UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY EVENTS
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.
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
Spring Leagues
Registration for cross country, soccer and t-ball is open. 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.
Other Non-Affiliated Programs/Events
Young Marines. Join the Monroe County Young Marines for students ages 8 through completion of high school. Learn more at an Informational meeting on March 28, 6:00 pm at the Monroe VFW Post, 400 Jones Ave, Monroe. Recruit training will be held April 29-30. youngmarines.org/unit/monroecounty/page (flyer attached)
VFW Student Competitions. There are several ways to show your talent and be recognized nationally for your artistic and/or vocal abilities. For more information, contact info@vfwauxiliary.org
- National Art Contest. For students in grades K-8, enter artwork illustrating America and its beauty. (form attached)
- National Singing Contest. For students of any age. Record a video of your vocal performance of the Star Spangled Banner, complete the form and send it in.
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.
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.
- 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.
GERMAN CLUB
Please join us in Room # 217 on Tuesdays.
✔ SPORTS
✔ REMINDERS
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.
✔ 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
24 End Of Quarter 3
27 Spring Break Begins
29 Red Cross Blood Drive 12PM – 5PM, JHS Cafe
30 JHS Orchestra Clinics, 2:30PM
April 2023
3 Classes Resume
7 No School (Good Friday)
12 PSAT State Testing for 8th Graders, Absences unexcused
13 Academic Banquet, Premier Banquet Hall, Dinner starts at 6:00pm
17 PTO Meeting @ 5:00 in Media Center
18 8th Social Studies/History MSTEP, Absences unexcused
20 8th Science MSTEP, Absences unexcused
25 7th MSTEP ELA, Absences unexcused
27 7th MSTEP Math, Absences unexcused
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