Bronco Bulletin

BJH School Newsletter, Volume 8, Issue 7, September 16, 2022

THIS WEEK AT BJH

BLACK VS. BLUE FOOD DRIVE UPDATE

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As of today we have 2893 pts! We are off to a great start! Keep it up, we are still a long way off from our goal of 15,000!




8th Grade is the winner of this week's challenge bringing in the breakfast items. Next week's challenge is lunch items.


6Stones is so grateful for the for your help in restocking the shelves. They also want you to know that they are in desperate need of canned meat. That is their number 1 need right now.



This year there are a few items that are worth more than one point. Check out what they really need in the list below:


  • Canned meat (tuna, chicken, SPAM) (Double Points)
  • Chili
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned Chicken Broth (Canned ONLY)
  • Canned Cranberry Sauce
  • Canned vegetables
  • Spaghetti
  • Canned Spaghetti Sauce
  • Tomatoes (canned or sauce)
  • Peanut butter (Double Points)
  • Jelly (plastic please) (Double Points)
  • Flour (Double Points)
  • Oatmeal
  • Cornmeal
  • Cereal
  • Pancake mix
  • Crackers
  • Bagged Rice
  • Dried beans
  • Pancake syrup
  • Hamburger helper
  • Mac and cheese
  • Please NO RAMEN NOODLES
  • Please NO BEVERAGES/WATERS



Remember You can support you by making a donation to 6 Stones online by using the link below. Every dollar donated = 2 items and we will add that to your total. Make sure you add your students homeroom under comments so we know who to give the credit to and also make sure you add Bedford Jr. High as the school name.


To give, click this link, www.6stones.org/give , enter your information, select Black and Blue Food Drive from the drop down menu, and include your school name in the comments section so that your school gets the credit. Donations made by October 3, 2022 at 3 PM will be counted toward your schools winning total.


We will have a campus competition in order to promote the event. Ask your student for details.

MONETARY DONATIONS FOR BLACK VS BLUE

To give, click this link, enter your information, select Black and Blue Food Drive from the drop down menu, and include your school name in the comments section so that your school gets the credit.

SCIENCE CLASSES STUDY HURRICANES

STUCO MEMBER OF THE WEEK -- KAI DORMAN

Kai is StuCo member of the week for going above and beyond! She has been working hard to make sure we have posters made and put in extra time setting up and taking down the table for the open house.

The Bedford Choir Guys celebrated the end of the six weeks at Globe Life Field. The Tenor-Bass choir members built community and cheered on the Texas Rangers to a victory!

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POSITIVE REFERRALS

REAGAN BENNETT

Senora Campbell would like to recognize Reagan Bennett for her "willingness to help out." Reagan and another student stayed later than all other students for Spanish club on Wednesday. They were were able to lead other students in a positive way to create posters for Hispanic Heritage Month! Thank you so much your help!

AMIRA YASSIN

Mrs. Gregg would like to recognize Amira Yassin for her "willingness to help others." When students left a mess in the stands during the 8th grade Girls' Volleyball game, Amira helped clean it up. Thank you for being a great Bronco!

FRENSON WICHEP

Mrs. Lowe would like to recognize Frenson Wichep for his "willingness to help others." His quick thinking helped out a fellow classmate. Thanks for being an awesome Bronco!

LANDON WESLEY

Mrs. Gregg would like to recognize Landon Wesley for his willingness to help. Landon saw a mess left in the bleachers at the volleyball game and assisted with the clean up. Thanks for being a great Bronco!

AUGUST STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

S.M.I.L.E.E. AWARD NOMINATIONS

Has someone on the campus of Bedford JH provided you or your student a GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE? We want to hear about it and recognize them for helping make Bedford Best!


All teachers and staff! (Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Office Staff, Librarian, Aides and many more...)

YEARBOOK AND SCHOOL PICTURES

FALL SCHOOL PICTURES PREORDERING EXPIRES TONIGHT (9/12) AT MIDNIGHT!

NEW THIS YEAR: THERE ARE NO PAPER ORDER FORMS - ALL ORDERING WILL BE DONE ONLINE


All students will get a paper proof next week in class so they may determine if they need a retake during lunches on Sept 29. Preordering eliminates the $5 shipping fee but ordering will still be available after proofs are delivered.


Retakes are on Thursday, September 29 during lunches. Remember these photos are used for the yearbook and IDs. The only opportunity for retakes are on September 29.

YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION

Welcome to a new school year and a new yearbook to celebrate all of the achievements for the new school year! Yearbooks are at the lowest price of the year until September 30, 2022 at the low, LOW price of $45. On October 1, the price of yearbooks will increase to $50. Tribute Ads for ninth graders are $50 for 1/4 of a page and $30 for 1/8 of a page. These sales will close on January 28, 2023. Once your ad space has been purchased, a link will arrive in your email from Balfour. Sometimes these links end up in your spam folder, so please look there if you have not received your link within 48 hours. The ad program allows families to edit and save their design before their final submission. Any questions, email Susannah Keneda at susannahkeneda@hebisd.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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PARIS TRIP AVAILABLE TO BJH STUDENTS.

Bedford JH, Harwood JH, and Bell HS are going to Paris and the south of France in June! Students must be enrolled in 8th grade or a higher level to attend. There is an informational meeting Thursday, September 8th at 6 pm in the BJH library. Please use the link below to RSVP so that Dr. Santamaria can make sure there is enough seating available.

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ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL

Thursday the BJH 9th grade A team took on Chisholm Trail. Overcoming a slow start, the Broncos turned it up in the second half to beat Chisholm trail 26-17. The offensive player of the week is Caleb Walton. The defensive player of the game is Jason Nguyen. The B team came up short against Chisholm Trail, but look to get things back on track next week against Central.
BJH A TEAM
BJH 9TH B TEAM

8TH GRADE FOOTBALL

The 8th Grade A team faced off against Cross Timbers last night and defended their home field in front of a packed crowd. The night was loaded with devastating hits hand delivered by the Bronco defense. Leading the defensive charge was #32 Paul Watkins who had several hits on the QB and caused a fumble. #88 Tyler Cramer also forced a momentum changing fumble after a big hit on the opposing running back. Running back #6 Jay’Sean Reese ran over Cross Timber defenders up and down the field all night putting the Broncos in scoring position. Late in the 1st half, quarterback #4 Braylon Harris completed a pass to Channing Humphrey for a Bronco touchdown. Later on in the second half #25 Gary Sanchez walked untouched into the endzone thanks to a physical Bronco offensive line. #1 Andre Aguillard also completed 2 extra points to close out the night for the A Teams shutout of 16-0.


The B team showed up in a big way offensively against Cross Timbers last night. With 3 minutes and 20 sec left in the 1st quarter #7 Luke Pryor connected with #4 Jaxon Solano for the first score of the night. It was promptly followed by a track meet hosted by #5 Key’von Fields who carried the ball for 3 touchdowns of 70, 45, and 60 yards. The Broncos won 28-13 holding off the Wolfpack to finish out the night with 2 Bronco home field victories!

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7TH GRADE FOOTBALL

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FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL

8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

The 8th grade volleyball program played their second match of the season on Monday evening and made it two exciting matches.


Team 2 came out strong and defeated Cross Timbers in set one 25-20. It was an exciting back and forth set 2 but we came up short 25-23. In set 3 Cross Timbers pulled away 25-16. There was much improvement from last week and they will continue to get better! Players of the match were Kaylee Rinn and Serenity Williams for their service pressure. Lana Davis and Truly Taylor-Maroney for their passing. Jazz Williams and Tia Lafeta for their net presence.


Team 1 came out strong and showed Cross Timbers how much they have improved from last season! Taking set one 25-17 and set two 25-17 the Broncos showed great ball control and had Cross Timbers on their heels. Consistent service pressure was led by Reagan Ingram, Sarah Thapa-Magar, Haylee Blocker-Smith and Kenslee Turner. The spike attack was led by Talia Soliai-Tui, Natalie Roach, Jenna Fuchs and Reagan Ingram. The defense and ball control was on point from Talia Soliai-Tui, Reagan Ingram, Mia Sebastian, Olivia Delgado and Christa Lopez. Big time net plays were made by Kenslee Turner and Natalie Choate.


Thanks to all who came out to support. Way to go Lady Broncos Volleyball!

7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

The 7th grade volleyball teams both got their first wins Monday night, taking down Cross Timbers in 3 sets each.


Team 1 came out swinging and put the pressure on Cross Timbers early with a string of tough serves by Brooklyn Morgan and Valentina Betacourt, putting us up 10-1. Our girls played relentlessly and never gave Cross Timbers a chance, closing out the game 25-15.

In game 2, the Wolves put up more of a fight and some mental errors by our Broncos put them in front 25 - 20 to end the second game, forcing a tie breaking game 3.


In a short game 3 to 15 points our girls were focused and determined to get the win. Strong serves to start us off again by Morgan & Betacourt, great defensive play by London Morgan, Jillian Smith, Reagan Bennett, and Sariyah Crater pushed us to 15 first and secured our first win of the season, moving us to 1-1 on the season.


Team 2 came out swinging and put the pressure on Cross Timbers early with a string of tough serves from Eva Moore, putting us up 11-1. Our girls played relentlessly and never gave Cross Timbers a chance, closing out the game 25-17.


In game 2, the Wolves put up more of a fight and some passing and serving errors by our Broncos put them in front 25- 21 to end the second game, forcing a tie breaking game 3.

In a short game 3 to 15 points, our girls were focused and determined to win! Strong serves by Eva Moore and Cora Berry, great defensive play by Kynzie Case, Juliana Jayasuriya, Brooke McClain, and Gennesis Morales pushed us to 15 first and secured our first win of the season, moving us to 1-1 on the season.


We'll finally play at home next Monday and hope to see everyone there to support!

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COUNSELOR'S CORNER

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH PTA

PTA VOLUNTEER REQUEST

I want to personally welcome you and your family to Bedford Junior High and into our school community. Parents are vital partners and we rely heavily on hands-on assistance from parent volunteers. As a volunteer on our school campus, you show our students that school is important. You also serve as an extra set of eyes and ears to help our students, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety and security. This allows our students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction. There will be more volunteer opportunities on the campus this year and I encourage you to take an hour or two to help out.


Michael Martinak

My name is Betsy Deck and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for the BJH PTA. The PTA is an association of parents and teachers working together to improve the lives of our children in education, health and safety. I’m glad we have the opportunity to be back inside the schools this year to do just that. Many hands make light work and anything we can do to pitch in will help. Plus, it really gives you insight into the teenage mind. <Cue mysterious music.>


Some volunteer opportunities this year include working a shift in the concession stand, dance chaperones, assist staff in the lunchroom, special teacher projects, crossing guards and making copies in the workroom. Training will be provided, and you can even sign up with a friend for some shifts. Volunteers can be parents or grandparents of children in the school. You may choose how long, how often and where you wish to help. Please use the link below to take a look at some of the opportunities and sign up today.

BJH SCHOOL INFORMATION

BJH EVENT CALENDAR

Click here to see the BJH Monthly Calendar

VISITOR PROCEDURES

In the interest of keeping our campus safe, procedures have been put in place for visitors to the campus. Please use the link below to view the procedures for visiting our campus.

TO ALL HEB ISD PARENTS AND FAMILIES

HEB ISD issues electronic devices to all students. If a device issued to a student is damaged or lost, the student's parent or guardian may be responsible for replacement or repair costs, in accordance with the HEB ISD Technology Student/Parent Device Agreement.


HEB ISD provides an opportunity for parents to purchase voluntary student device insurance through School Device Coverage. Participation in this insurance program is strictly voluntary. For more information, use the website link below or download the device insurance PDF below.


It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to return the completed enrollment form and premium payment directly to the insurance company. Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD will not collect forms or payments for this coverage.


Should you have any questions regarding the voluntary student device insurance, please contact School Device Coverage at 1-888-978-3515.

EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

HEB ISD recently published information on Exam Exemptions for Junior High and High school students. Please reference the document link below for criteria to earn an Exam Exemption.


More recently an additional clarification was provided in regard to absences: Covid absences will not count towards the exam exemption attendance requirement so long as the student completes the proper reporting process by completing the online form.

BJH SCHOOL HOURS


  • Tutorials begin 7:45 am
  • Doors open for all students 8:00 am
  • School Begins at 8:20 am
  • School Ends at 3:35 pm
  • Tutorials available every day before and after school

BJH DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION

Front Circle Drive: Two lanes of traffic for loading and unloading, parking is only allowed in the outside lane closest to Carolyn Dr. Please watch for students in crosswalk.


West Parking Lot: Lane closest to the school is reserved for buses. Please pull down the middle lane to drop your student off by the gym.

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BJH BUS ROUTE INFORMATION

Parents, you can save time by checking bus route information online:

To check whether your home address is eligible for bus transportation, please visit our bus routes online webpage using the button above.


If you have questions, please visit the HEB ISD Transportation Department website using the button below.

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

School Breakfast and Lunch

If you are planning to have your student eat school breakfast or lunch they will have to pay this year.



National Breakfast & Lunch Update

• The USDA waiver for FREE meals expired June 30th, 2022

• All students must have an application on file by September 21, 2022 or be Directly Certified by the state to receive meal benefits (free or reduced price meals). As of September 22, 2022, students without an application on file will be charged full price for their meals.

You can apply for meal benefits here: www.schoollunchapp.com

• Our charge policy allows students to charge meals for two (2) weeks before they are provided an Alternate Meal. Lunch consist of Cold Cheese Sandwich and Unflavored Milk and Toast and

Unflavored Milk for Breakfast.


You can also deposit money into a prepaid account so your student can just scan their id and it will debit their account. Accounts roll over from year to year, or you can create a new one here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

CUSTOMER SERVICE

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Has someone on the campus of Bedford JH provided you or your student a GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE? We want to hear about it and recognize them for helping make Bedford Best!

All teachers and staff! (Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Office Staff, Librarian, Aides and many more...) Just fill out the form and let us know!


https://forms.gle/CHCkuf8BfuyPW6RB6