Soiree Junior Program

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:

Mark Smith, Choral Director

734-850-6131 (office)

mark.smith@bedford.k12.mi.us

www.bhstheatrearts.com/bhschoirs/SOIREE_JR_2012

Soiree Singers to Present 4th  Annual “Soiree Junior Program”

Hey Kids!

JOIN US & BECOME A SOIREE JUNIORS MEMBER!

Our chance to share the spotlight with you and share the joy of performing at BHS!

The program, Soiree Juniors, will include training in voice projection, dance, poise,

and what it takes to be a Soiree Singer! 

All students in grades 3-8 are invited!

Even if you’ve never danced or sung in choir, Please come and join us!

Soiree Junior will perform live on the BHS stage on March 23 & 24, 2012 @ 8:00PM.

Students get a Soiree Junior T-shirt to keep, Two free tickets to the show, one free ticket to see BEDFORD IDOL on March 19, a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Beauty & the Beast at The Stranhan, Legally Blonde at The Croswell, Joseph… at Bedford Community Players, Straight No Chaser at The Stranhan and Blue Man Group at The Fisher theatre…..   and have lots of fun with the members of The Soiree Singers and Mr. Smith.

There will be TWO performances just for the Soiree Juniors and the Soiree Singers along with some special guest performances.  Also, students will have an opportunity to perform as a soloist through special auditions called “Bedford Junior Idol”

The Bedford High School “Soiree Singers” and “The Soiree Juniors”

will be performing TWO shows MARCH 23 and 24 @ 8pm

If you can only perform in one show…. That’s OK!!

SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT

March 18 (Sunday) ~ 12pm ~ 6:30pm ~ Pizza Dinner Served in HS Cafe

March 21 (Wednesday) ~ REHEARSAL ~ 4:00pm – 7:00pm

March 22 (Thursday) ~ REHEARSAL ~ 4:00pm – 7:00pm

March 23 (Friday) – SHOW – Meet @ 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm

March 24 (Saturday – SHOW – Meet @ 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm

Download a sign-up form at:

www.bhstheatrearts.com/bhschoirs/SOIREE_JR_2012

Program Fee - $40 ~ Sign-Up and payment DUE, March 12

Happy Holidays!

Tis the season and the students and staff are excited to go on break. We will be having our traditional basketball/volleyball game for the 7th & 8th grades and having holiday celebrations in our 6th grade classes. On behalf of the JHS, I wish everyone warm greetings this holiday season and I look forward to seeing everyone again on January 3rd.

Merry Christmas from Batman.

2012/13 Already?

The first of our "Focus on Curriculum" Nights was Wednesday at 7:00 in the cafeteria.  Wednesday is for our parents of 6th graders going into 7th grade.  This was an opportunity to ask questions about what classes your child will be able to take as an upcoming 7th grader.

The Assistant Principals will share this information later in the week with you child.
Click here for a copy of the registration form. 

Here is a copy of the presentation given:

Reflections

Congratulations to all of this years Reflection Participants!  PTSA had a very nice ceremony last night to honor the students participating.  Thanks again for all of the hard work.

CAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNS & COOOOOOOOOAAAAAATS

We need more canned foods and more coats.  We will be working with the Bedford Lions to distribute food this weekend and we will be giving our coats collected to the Lions Den this week.  Please donate what you can and also spread the word to other BJHS families to give.  Thank you.

Final Grades

Final Grades will be available on HAC (Home Access Center) as teachers update them.  All grades will be updated by next Wednesday.  If you do not have HAC please contact or email Mrs. Brieschke at 734.850.6203.

Student Council Holiday Food Drive

Student Council Holiday Food Drive: Nov. 28 – Dec. 9

Please encourage your class to bring requested items for that day.

No glass containers!!!

Mon., Nov. 28: Breakfast foods
Tues. Nov. 29: Lunch & Dinner foods;
Wed. Nov. 30: Desserts, Baking supplies;
Thurs. Dec. 1: Cleaning supplies, Hygiene products, Paper products; Hat Day
Fri. Dec. 2: Breakfast foods;
Mon. Dec. 5: Lunch and Dinner foods;
Tues. Dec. 6: Desserts and Baking Supplies;
Wed. Dec. 7: Cleaning supplies, Hygiene products, Paper products;
Thurs. Dec. 8: Any food products & nonperishable items. Crazy Hair Day
Fri. Dec. 9: Any food products & nonperishable items. Our Final Day

Pronoun Time

OK, here is my English Language Arts Post.  Click here to read about the use of pronouns in your speech.

Exam Schedule

Tis the season and exams are coming at the end of the week.  We are having 7th & 8th grade exams on Thursday and Friday.
Thursday is 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th hour exams
Friday is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour exams.

Friday is a half day of school with dismissal at 10:25.

Coat Drive

Just a reminder that we will be having our annual coat drive starting today and lasting until 12/9.  Coats will be donated to the local Lion's Den.  Thank you very much for helping.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences

Don’t forget that we have parent teacher conferences on Monday, 11/21, from 5:00 to 7:00.  This is a new format and we will have two more conferences later in the year.  I will be posting a survey regarding this format for parents to respond to on the website Monday night.

Band/Choir Concert Tonight!

BJHS is proud to present our 7^th & 8^th grade Bands & Choirs tonight at 7:30 in the JHS Gym.  If you get a chance, come on and stop by.

Craft Show

BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT SHOW  Bedford Junior High School Holiday Art and Craft Show (Formerly Smith Road Craft Show) on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. There will be over 80 vendors, concessions, a bake sale, raffles, shopping and Santa photos.

Veterans Day

Today we celebrated Veterans Day as a school.  We had everyone in the gym and were able to listen to student speakers, band, orchestra, choir, and a Mr. Avalos from the SHS.

Thank you very much to teachers Mr. Snowberger and Mr. Laburn for serving our country in the military. 

Please remember that even though we have Thanksgiving break in a few weeks; today is a true day of thanks.  So please go out and thank your friend or family member that have served in the military. 

Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative

Cyber Safety is a hot topic in schools and around the dinner table.  BPS is doing a lot this week to work with parents and students on educating everyone about the issues.

On Tuesday, at the SHS Auditorium, the school will have a presentation given by the Michigan Department of Education on Cyber Safety.  All are welcome and the talk begins at 7:00.

We are currently conducting lessons in our 7th & 8th grade classes on Cyber Safety. 
We will also be having Cyber Safety Assemblies on Thursday afternoon for our 6th graders.

This is a handout that your 6th grade student will bring home.

The handout is from the following site,  click here.

Art Show

The BJHS Art department will be holding an art show this Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Bedford Township Library.  This will be a great chance to see some emerging artists from the area.  The items should be on display for the next few weeks.

Great job Ms. Matney and Ms. Copley for organizing!

Day Of The Dead

The 6th grade Social Studies curriculum focuses on North America, South America, and Mexico.  One of the things that some of our teachers have talked about with their students is Day of the Dead.  Please click here to find out more about this Mexican Holiday. I was able to sneak up to Ms. Dunnigan's class and have some bread. If was very good.

Below are some masks based on how they celebrate in Mexico that Ms. Matney's art class made.

Happy Halloween!

Well I hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the fun with their kids tonight.  Today we had our annual costume contest.  Congratulations to our winning aquarium.  I would also like to recognize our runners up; Lost and Found,  Magnum P.I.,  the King of Pop, and some fish. It is the 80's all over again. 

Have a safe night.

Parents: Get Smart

In order to keep up with what is going on in the educational community I read several blogs that fill me in on various issues.  Teen prescription abuse has been a growing epidemic in schools for the last several years.  It is very important to keep informed on what is going on with your child and their friends.  Click Here to read some information that will help educate you as a parent. 

Please keep in mind that Monroe County has resources that we use through the ISD.  We also bring a counselor, John Basile, from the ISD to speak with our health classes regarding prescription drug abuse.

If you feel that your child or one of their friends are having problems.  Please contact the school and we will find the help that they would need.  Thank you.

Friday Spooktacular Dance

A special shout out goes to Mr. Lopinski and Student Council for putting on the dance Friday night.  The cost is $5.00.  The dance will have a D.J., open gym, concessions, and the world famous haunted path or hallway (weather depending).  Tickets are available at lunch or at the door.   BJHS students are only allowed to the party.  They may wear their appropriate costumes and accessories.

Please remember that we are having the costume judging on Monday, so please wear your costumes then.  Prizes will be awarded to staff and students.  I will be wearing a costume, but it is not superhero related.

Picture from last year.

Secret Origin

Ok, the secret origin of this blog is that I came up with the idea while taking a class with Mrs. Earl, our educational technologist. 
One of the things that I would like to do is survey parents and students.  So I am going to do a test.

This is a Magneto Helmet

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences have been set.  We are doing things a little different at the Junior and Senior Highs.  Instead of having a large conference time in the begining of the year, we will be having several small conferences. The dates and time are
11/21 from 5:00 to 7:00,
2/21 from 5:00 to 7:00,
4/17 from 5:00 to 7:00.
This is different, but we will do our best to meet.  Please remember that you can always email to ask a question (click for addresses) or call (I will get the word out when the phones are repaired, thanks again for your patience).

Red Ribbon Week

Every year BJHS  celebrates Red Ribbon Week to emphasize positive choices. This year students will be sharing thoughts on the daily announcements and dressing up to bring attention to good choices.  Below are some of the themes for next week.

Tuesday 10/25: is “SHADE out drugs”. So wear your coolest shades to school.

Wednesday 10/26: is “put a CAP on drugs” so wear your favorite hat to school.

Thursday 10/27: is “TEAM up against drugs” so wear your favorite sports team jersey on Thursday.

Friday 10/28: is “BLACK out drugs”. So wear black clothing on Friday.

Last Day For MEAP

Wednesday is our last day for MEAP!
6th grade is taking Social Studies.
7th grade is finishing Writing.
8th grade is taking Science.

Student Make-Up Tests will be conducted the remainder of the month.

Once again thanks to all of the people that have helped.  Great job Mrs. Eltschlager and Mr. Majewski on organizing.  Thank you Mrs. Scally and Mrs. Whalen for getting together our MEAP Juice, MEAP Mints, and our volennteer army.  Thank you all of the parents who helped sort and count tests.  MEAP is a HUGE task and it takes many people working hard to get the job done.  Thanks again!

Happy Calculator Day!

Happy Calculator Day!
Please remind your child to bring their calculator to school on Monday in order for us to make sure they have them for the Mathematics MEAP on Tuesday.
Teachers will keep them overnight and we will give them back on Tuesday.

Thank you.

Go Broncos!

Greetings from Mr. Hurley, the principal at BJHS!

This has been a year of change and I am very excited to be a part of that. 
BJHS has 1201 excited students who are ready to learn.
We have almost 50 % new teachers.
We have 66 % new students.
Two new assistant principals and a new principal.

One of the changes is that we are trying to be "greener" and save printing costs by not sending home enourmous amounts of papers. However, communication is very important for a successful building, so I created this blog to help send information home.

Please feel free to call me, 734.850.6201 or email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Go Broncos!