Bronco Bulletin
Bedford Junior High School Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 29
BJH STUDENT COMPETES IN STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE
Abrahem Sawan competed today alongside 100 other students from around the state of Texas in the National Geographic State Geography Bee.
Abrahem won the school competition and then qualified for the state level against over 1,000 students across the state. Although he will not be advancing to the national level, Abrahem has done an incredible job representing not only Bedford Junior High but HEB ISD. We are extremely proud of his hard work! HEB ISD is honored to be chosen each year as the host site for the state level competition. Congratulations again to Abrahem Sawan!
BRONCO BUDDIES ATTEMPT ESCAPE ROOM ACTIVITY
This month the Bronco Buddies met in the library for a fast paced Escape Room activity. The fun was focused on the students and mentors successfully finishing their tasks to complete spy school. Teams were formed, decoders used, and success was earned by all teams.
TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS
The Bronco Library is hosting a Tournament of Books for some of our most popular reads. Students are able to come to the library to vote on each matchup as we move through a March Madness-like tournament! We are currently down to the Final Four and the competition is getting fierce! #broncosREAD
BJH MAKER CLUB COMPETITION
We are dreaming big with cardboard in Morning MakerSpace this week. Students have a plethora of cardboard and other supplies at their disposal to create something incredible. We will judge their creations at the end of next week and declare our Cardboard Challenge 2019 winners with lots of fun prizes! #broncosMAKE #cardboardchallenge2019
END OF YEAR EVENT IS COMING!!!
Bedford Junior High will be hosting an end of year event to celebrate our student's hard work. On May 17 during 7th period, students that register will participate in a colorful event “chalk” full of fun activities. See next week’s bulletin for more details and how to register for the event. You will not want to miss out on this year’s Bronco Bash!
BJH PTA ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Bedford Junior High PTA is now accepting Scholarship Applications! Applicants must be graduating seniors in the HEB ISD and must have attended Bedford Junior High for at least two years. Applicants must be of good character and high moral standards. Applicants must have exhibited good citizenship during his/her school experience. The recipient may attend any university, junior college, trade school or private college of his/her choice. The amount of the scholarship will be paid directly to the college of the recipient’s choice. Any student receiving full funding from another grant or scholarship is ineligible for this award. PTA membership is required. Contact your school office for a membership form. Deadline for Submitting Application: April 24, 2019
Teacher of the Year Recognition
Chris Johnston was recognized today at the district teacher of the year luncheon. Congratulations on representing our school alongside some of the very best teachers in our district.
CHESS CLUB MATCH RESULTS
Thanks to all those who attended Chess Club Wednesday. We had a great time! Congrats to the following students who won matches today:
Braydon Jones
David Yang
Damien Price
Nicolas Atendido
Ethan McWhirt
Nicholas Lane
Ryan Kruger and
Christian Wymer
POSITIVE REFERRALS
HALLIE RHODES, JAYDEN RHODES, KYLIE EISERLOH & MIA LACOUR
Hallie Rhodes, Jayden Rhodes, Kylie Eiserloh, and Mia LaCour were "caught doing the right thing!" Thank you for turning in some Airpods that were found in the girls' locker room! Those are a popular item lately and the girls did the honest thing by turning them in! Thanks for your honesty! You are the reason that #Bedfordisbest!
MICHAEL SPARKS
Michael stopped to help another student pick up her items after a spill in the hallway. Thanks for doing the right thing and lending a hand to a fellow classmate.
- M. Martinak
ANALICIA ALONZO
Analicia stopped to help another student pick up her items after a spill in the hallway. Thanks for doing the right thing and lending a hand to a fellow classmate.
- M. Martinak
PAIGE BOYSEN
Paige stopped to help another student pick up her items after a spill in the hallway. Thanks for doing the right thing and lending a hand to a fellow classmate.
- M. Martinak
TRISTAN PRAVONG
Tristan stopped to help another student pick up her items after a spill in the hallway. Thanks for doing the right thing and lending a hand to a fellow classmate.
- M. Martinak
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
MADELINE HOANG
GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ
MADDOX VICKERS
Maddox has stellar character and is a great example to all her peers. She demonstrates great kindness and respect to everyone around her and works extremely hard.
JACKSON BOSWELL
Jackson has a quick mind and is always eager to learn. You can give him any challenge and he’ll rise to meet it. He doesn’t let things just go in one ear and out the other. He retains knowledge and knows how to apply it.
SABRINA WILLIAMS
Sabrina is respectful and hard-working and has a great mind. She listens well, is dedicated and consistent, and treats everyone around her with honor.
MARCO PATINO
Marco is an extremely hard-working student who is always focused on completing his work thoroughly. He asks thoughtful questions and has a great work ethic.
4TH SIX WEEKS A HONOR ROLL
L.D. BELL COLOR GUARD TRAINING SESSION
Training sessions for the 2019 L.D. Bell Color Guard begin on Wednesday, March 20 from 6-8 pm in the Band Hall at L.D. Bell High School. Training sessions will be held on Wednesdays: March 20, March 27, April 10, and April 17. The final audition is April 17. No experience is necessary! Students should wear athletic or dance-type clothing. Visit the Band website at www.ldbellband.org for more information. We hope to see you there!
ONLINE ORDERING HAS CLOSED!
NOTICE TO PARENTS
Online ordering of yearbooks at www.balfour.com has closed for the 2018-2019 school year. All yearbooks may be purchased on campus with Mrs. Keneda in room C109 for $55 in their cash or check made out to BJH. Again, this is book is not to be missed.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE YEARBOOK STAFF?
ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS:
YEARBOOK applications are available in room C109 with Mrs. Keneda. They are DUE on Friday, April 26 at 3:30 pm. No late applications will be accepted.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
FOR ALL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:
This year our 8th grader student will be given a presentation in the classroom for his/her ninth grade classes. The presentation will be on April 11th with a follow-up on April 12th. These presentations will through their Social Studies classroom.
The students will be asked to pick courses for 9th grade and these course sheets will be taken home for a parent signature. Should you wish to meet with a Counselor to talk about classes for your student, please call the school and make appointment with your student's counselor.
HEB DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT ENTRIES
Parents, Don’t forget to submit your entries to the HEB District Spotlight. We know Bedford is Best, and we want everyone to know about it!
If you have a great photo and a short write up, you can submit your entry on the HEB website.
We love to hear stories and shout-outs about BJH events, dances, theater, band, art, sports, etc….
7TH GRADE CAMP CONNECT OFFERED THIS SUMMER
HELP WANTED AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please consider helping out your kids school by volunteering a little of your time. Bedford Junior High offers multiple opportunities that currently need some assistance. Morning Crosswalk Duty, Workroom Responsibilities, and as always Concession Sales on Fridays and game days. We would love to see you involved in your kids school and this is a great way to start.
BJH Circle Drive Crossing Guard
BJH Concession Stand Volunteers
Just make sure you have a current background check on file with VIPS.
BJH CLUB SCHEDULE
USEFUL WEBSITES
Boys Atletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjh-athletics
Girls Athletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjhgirls-athletics