✔ NEWS
ART SHOW
Please join BJHS Fine Arts as we host this year’s Art Show in the cafeteria at BJHS on May 11, 2023. Doors will be open from 5PM – 7PM for the families & students of BJHS to walk around & enjoy all of the art created this school year.
There will be light refreshments provided. We hope to see you for this awesome event & appreciate all of your support for the fine arts here at Bedford Schools.
SPRING PICTURES ARE IN
If you ordered spring pictures, be sure to pick them up from your homeroom teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
There will be an information meeting for next year’s Student Council in the MEDIA CENTER on May 5th after school at 2:45 PM. Anyone interested in joining Student Council next year is expected to attend this meeting. Anyone currently in Student Council will also be expected to attend in order to receive their application. If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Holmgren in A-25. Hope to see you there!
Thank you!
DRIVERS EDUCATION
Attention 8th graders….If you are already, or will turn 14 years and 8 months over summer, and you are interested in Drivers Ed, summer classes will be available this Friday for registration. See the flyer outside of the office for more information or talk to Mr. Balazs!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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.
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.
Safe Sitter. Get your kids ready to stay at home alone or take on a baby-sitting job this summer. 11-13 year old boys and girls can be sitter-certified through ProMedica staff in this one-day course. Courses are scheduled throughout the summer – check it out and register at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
Band Camp and Jumpstart Band Program. Join the fun and keep playing and learning as you work with the high school band instructors. Sessions are filled with music, movies, activities culminating in a concert and party at the end. Sign up online or see the band instructor for the form. (flyers below)
Driver’s Education. A full summer schedule of Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes will be available soon. Classes will be posted on Facebook a day before going live for registration at facebook.com/bedfordcommunityeducation
Summer Courses. There is something for everyone including kayaking and sailing for adults with more activities and classes for students being added weekly. Check it out and follow us on Facebook for up-to-the minute additions at facebook.com/bedfordcommunityeducation
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.
- 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.
Makerspace is going to be Cancelled starting this week 4/12/23 through 5/4/23 (4 weeks total), due to State Testing.
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
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.
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
May 2023
2 6th MTEP ELA, Absences unexcused
3 Algebra placement test
4 6th MSTEP Math, Absences unexcused
8 Advanced Math placement test
10 Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio Career Day, 8th graders (4th Hour and 5th Hour will be switched for the field trip)
10 NJHS Induction, JHS Gym @ 6:30
15 PTO Meeting @ 5:00 in Media Center
17 Spring Choir Concert, 7:00PM SHS Auditorium
19 End of the Year Party, 6PM – 8PM
23 Spring Band & Orchestra Collage Concert, 7:00PM – BJHS Gym
25 Talent Show, 6:00 to 8:00 in Cafeteria
29 No School (Memorial Day)
30 Elementary 5th Grade Tours Begin
BJHS Announcements 