Bronco Bulletin
Bedford Junior High School Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 21
3RD SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL
BRONCO MAKERS PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT EGG DROP
This week our Bronco Makers worked together to engineer structures to protect an egg. The students had to use great problem solving to make tough decisions about what materials were best to “purchase” with the $100 they were given per team. Once their structure was sound and ready, Mr. Martinak tested their devices by dropping them from the height of our Bronco Library! One team was the clear winning design, but all teams used great innovation to come up with the best way to protect their egg! We are already looking forward to our next Maker Club meeting in February! #broncosMAKE
STUDENT COMPETES IN DISTRICT SPELLING BEE
Bedford JH students Lainey Parker and Isabella Rougeux were in attendance at the district spelling bee competition today at the Pat May Center. We want to congratulate Lainey for making it to the 6th round, finishing in the top 8!
LADY BRONCOS ATTEND "JUNIOR HIGH NIGHT" AT BELL
Friday Jan. 18th the Lady Broncos Girls Basketball teams went to watch the L.D. Bell Girls JV and Varsity basketball games at L.D. Bell High School for ‘Junior High Night’. The Lady Broncos watched what the next levels of their basketball careers will look like in the near future. They cheered on as both the JV and Varsity teams defeated Weatherford High School.
STUDENTS COMPETE IN FREE THROW CONTEST
During half-time of the L.D. Bell Boys basketball game, Tanner Taylor and Roderick Hale competed in free-throw contest sponsored by Chickfila. It was neck-and-neck, but Tanner Taylor was the victor. Thanks to Daniella Petterson and Macey Mercer for rebounding and being a part of the event. Shout out to Chickfila for supporting HEB L.D. Bell Boys basketball.
FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL HEADED TO ABILENE
The 9th grade boys basketball team is headed to Abilene to take on the Eagles. Next stop is LD Bell to pick up the JV and Varsity then it is westbound on Interstate 20. For some students, this is their first charter bus experience and a possible glimpse of what could lay ahead as a student athlete.
THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE JAN 28 TO FEB 1
For one week from January 28 – February 1, 2019, Student Council wants to empower their student body to create a culture of kindness! We hope that even though the challenge only last a week, we hope the kindness does not stop there but continues. Download the app to help keep track of the deeds you have done. If you would like a paper copy you can stop by room E104 to pick one up.
The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement. The Great Kindness Challenge is one week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible on campus. Using the provided checklist of 50 kind acts, students accept the challenge and show the world that KINDNESS MATTERS!
Check out this video to see what happened last year in schools around the world!
WEBSITE SURVEY
Bedford Junior High parents, we are asking for your help. We are trying to make some changes to our classroom websites and wanted to get some feedback from you about how you are using them currently. If you would, please take a brief moment to fill out the survey below tell us how we can improve our classroom websites. Thank you!
Raiderette Try Outs
Love to dance?
Want to find an organization to join in high school?
Want to make new friends?
Come join us for 2019-2020 Raiderette Try Outs!
Important Dates:
Mandatory Parent & Student Try out Informational Meeting (choose one)-
February 4th Bell H.S. Cafe at 7p.m.
or
February 6th – Bell H.S. Library at 7p.m.
*Must Bring a Parent*
February 13th - Optional technique class to help you get ready –
Bell H.S. C-gym 4-6p.m.
February 19th – 22nd – Actual Raiderette Try Out week –
Bell H.S. C-gym 4-5:30p.m.
Come be a part of 60 years of tradition as:
The Sweet Hearts of L.D. Bell
Please Contact Kelsey Slocum, Raiderette Director, with any questions.
POSITIVE REFERRALS
MCKENZIE JONES, EMMA LASOI, & KENNEDY MEYER
I want to thank these three ladies for helping me out after the basketball game. These three saw me picking up trash from the bleachers and they volunteered to help. Within no time we had the gym bleachers cleaned and ready for the next game. I am grateful for awesome students like these three girls. #bedfordisbest
-M. Martinak
JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
PRECIOUS AMUGO
Precious does a great job of being able to engage with the students around her as well as her teachers. She is able to help guide those around her in their choices and is a great influence. She comes in after school to get extra information on complex content and shares that information with those around her when they are having difficulty understanding. Overall she has a great attitude and respectful relationships with her peers.
CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN
Christopher is always working hard and eager to participate in class discussions. His knowledgeable input is always thought-provoking! He goes above the expectations because of his internal drive to also ways do more. He looks for opportunities to learn and to help others.
DANIELLA PETERSON
Danielle brings a positive attitude to school every day! Looking for the good in people, she is willing to help anyone in need. Her positive attitude is contagious and her push to make herself and those around her better is great! She accepts critique and allows herself to use that to improve as she moves ahead.
ABRAHEM SAWAN
Abrahem was the Geography Bee and Spelling Bee winner! He give 110% every day he is here. He is always interested to know more than what is being presented and challenges everyone, even his teachers to ask bigger questions. He has a kind heart and caring nature and that rubs off on those around him!
KATELYN GLAZE
CAMERON CONRAD
Cameron is the definition of a hard worker. In athletics and in class he gives 100%. He works well with others and is always willing to help his fellow students out. Keep up the great work, Cameron!
YEARBOOK PRICE CHANGE
All yearbooks are $50 until Spring Break. Please send cash or checks made out to BJH to room C109 Mrs. Keneda’s room. This book is proving to be an amazing one, so please do not wait to purchase!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
If you are a 9th grader interested in attending one of the BCTEA clubs, you should contact the club sponsor for more information.
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….
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.
ATHLETIC NEWS
9TH GRADE GIRLS SOCCER
The 9th grade girls soccer team won their first game of the tournament 2-0 against Paschal High School Thursday night.
The girls took advantage of two opportunities early in the game taking a lead in the first 7 minutes of the game. Camryn Dawley and Mikayla Hardy scored and Ashlee Wallace secured her 7th shutout of the season.
BEDFORD UNITED SOCCER
Bedford United lost a tough soccer match against Euless’ A team on Wednesday against last year’s champs in Liga HEB. The final score was 0-1. Players of the game were defender David Soto and center midfielder Mateo Mohler.
Bedford United Intramural Soccer began this week. Click here for the recap.
FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL
The Freshmen boys basketball team got a big win Friday night over Weatherford High School 60-42.
Leading scorers on the night were Lleyton Carr and Thomas Haak each with 17 points.
9TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Freshmen girl’s basketball team extended their win streak to 10 this week, taking down rival Hurst 51-29 Tuesday night at Bell.
Alisha Shrestha stepped up in the second half with an incredible defensive performance, shutting down Hurst’s point guard and crippling their offense. This forced several turnover that allowed us to get a comfortable lead. Christalynn Tate, Mikayla Hardy and Emma Okruch led most of these fast breaks and turned them into points.
With only three games left in the season, we will play 2 games at BJH next week, on Jan 29 at 6pm and Feb 1 at 4:30pm. Our season will wrap up with a long road trip to San Angelo on the 5th.
8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL
The 8th grade boys played Hurst Jr. High Thursday night.
The A team had a back and forth game all night but came up short against the Red Raiders, 48-45.
Tanner Taylor lead the team in scoring with 16 and Rod Hale had 11 off the bench. Trey Wilson and Brayden Jones were strong rebounders on both ends of the court, and the defensive effort was helmed by Montres Hardeman and Matthew McGrath. The A team will play in a tournament at North Richland Middle School this weekend, First game tonight at 615.
The 8th grade B team lost a tough match yesterday against Hurst Junior High.
Jay Hecht lead the team in scoring with 15 points and William Daniels lead the team in rebounds. Liam Davis and Zach Hall played tough defense but the team ended up a little short in the end. The B team will be back in action next Thursday against Euless Junior High here at Bedford. Good job guys and keep up the good work.
8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL
The 8th Grade Lady Broncos played Hurst Junior High at Hurst Thursday night.
The A team came out pressing and running the fast break against Hurst. Macey Mercer had 23 points, Makyagh Morgan 16, Kennedy Wright 16, Samantha Molina 10, and Raegan Warren 2.
The B team won 27-22 putting on the half court defensive pressure. Hurst tried to press, but couldn’t handle the speed of Daniella Petterson and Alyssa Mitchell. Tallulah Keonig had the team high of 9 points scored, Canton Lipham had 5 and Pricile Tshilumba had 4!
The A team also has a tournament this weekend at Bedford. Come out and support. We play Friday against Haltom at 5:45.
7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL
The 7th grade boys A team improved their record to 6 and 0 on Wednesday beating rival Hurst 60-29.
The Broncos continued their complete team effort spreading the ball around on the offensive end allowing everybody to score. Manning Campbell, Elijah Zamora, and Kolbe Fielder each had 10 points on the night. And, Jonah Due added 9. Manning also led the Broncos on defense with multiple blocks and lock down defense in the paint. The boys will compete in a tournament this weekend at Watauga middle school. Go get ‘em boys!
The 7th grade boys B team tied Hurst on Wednesday night 21-21 moving their record to 6-0-1 on the season.
The Broncos struggled to get the ball in the basket and fell behind early, but battled back in the second half tying the game late. Kenny Mull led the Bronco scoring with 5. The boys will take on Euless on Monday at Euless.
7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL
Hurst gave us some defensive competition but halftime adjustments made by our girls proved to be too much for the Raiders. Lauren Tietjan & Ashlynn Winborne put on a defensive show, causing turnover after turnover. The final score was 41-8, keeping the girls undefeated on the season.
The team takes on Wataga Middle School Friday in the Haltom tournament at 5:45.
USEFUL WEBSITES
Boys Atletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjh-athletics
Girls Athletics- https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/bjhgirls-athletics