BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 14, NOVEMBER 21, 2025

BJH CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES

12-1 Band - HS All-Region Auditions @Coppell HS 5:30 – 6:30pm
12-2 Band - All-Region Auditions @ Coppell HS 5:30 - 6:30pm
12-3 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs North Oaks MS @North Oaks MS 5:00pm - 7:15pm
12-3 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs North Oaks @BJH ⋅5:00 – 7:15pm
12-4 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. North Oaks @BJH 5:00 - 7:15pm
12-4 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs North Oaks MS @North Oaks MS⋅5:00 – 7:15pm
12-5 Band Elementary Tour⋅7:45am – 3:45pm

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

🎄✨ IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL WEEK OF THE YEAR ✨🎄

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer during our Holiday Spirit Week! Spirit Week is December 1-December 5th!

Each day will be filled with fun themes, festive outfits, and joyful school spirit. Let’s make this week merry, bright, and full of smiles! 🎅❄️🎁

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and holiday style!!

🏐 TEACHERS VS. FRESHMEN SHOWDOWN! 🎉

Continuing a beloved HEB tradition, our fearless teachers took on the Freshman Volleyball Team on the last day before the holiday break!

After two exciting games, the battle ended in a tie — one win for the students and one for the faculty! 💪

It was a fantastic matchup full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit.
Great job to both teams! 👏

❤️💪 BJH PARTICIPATES IN THE “1 WEEK TO SAVE A LIFE” CHALLENGE 💪❤️

Studies show that kids’ heart health can begin to decline as early as age 10—but we’re not letting that happen at Bedford Junior High! Our students are stepping up for healthier hearts by taking part in The American Heart Association’s “1 Week to Save a Life” Challenge.

During this event, students and families can sign up and complete the 7 lifesaving steps of Finn’s Mission—a fun and interactive way to learn how to keep hearts healthy and make a lasting impact in our community.

BJH is off to a strong start with 46 students already signed up and one student who has completed the entire Finn’s Mission! Each participant is helping to build a culture of health, confidence, and compassion at our school.

Students who complete Finn’s Mission earn:

8 Service Hours
Entry for 2 tickets to the 2027 Super Bowl Raffle
Bragging rights as a certified lifesaver!

Want to join the challenge?

👉 Sign up today at heart.org/schools and search for Bedford Junior High to get started.

Together, we can help our students and families lead healthier, longer, and more confident lives. Thanks for helping to keep our BJH community strong—and our hearts beating bright!

🥇CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP SPANISH SCHOLARS! 🏆

I’m incredibly proud to announce the students who earned the highest grades in Spanish class this grading period! Your dedication, consistency, and enthusiasm for learning have truly paid off. You’ve set the bar high and inspired everyone around you with your hard work and positive attitude.

🌲HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN ACTION: 8TH GRADE GIRLS’ TEAM MAKES CHRISTMAS BRIGHTER FOR ANGEL TREE CHILDREN🍬

The 8th grade girl's basketball team went on a team bonding trip to the mall this week to shop for two adopted "Angels" from the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. This is an annual trip where the team chooses two local kids who might not have the plentiful Christmas that most of us are privileged to, and pools money together and goes to find the Angel's "wants" and "needs".

The team split into 4 groups, each with a goal and a budget, and then they were totally in charge of the money and the purchases.

These two angels will have several gifts under their trees this year, all carefully chosen and given from thoughtful and loving hearts.

Coach Schulz is super proud of her girls and how they approached this activity and handled themselves in the mall. Way to start off the holidays right, ladies!

POSITIVE REFERRALS

POSITIVE REFERRALS NOVEMBER 21

G.E.M. AWARDS

BEDFORD JH GEM AWARDS

Has someone been a GEM? We would like to recognize our GEMs (someone who "Goes the Extra Mile). At Bedford JH, our amazing faculty and staff always work together to create the very best experience for our students and community. We want to hear about it and recognize them for helping make Bedford Best! Do you want to recognize a teacher, administrator, counselor, teacher, office staff, librarian or aides? Use the link below to let us know.

G.E.M. AWARD FORM LINK

YEARBOOK NEWS

YEARBOOK ORDERS SY 25-26 AND NINTH GRADE TRIBUTE ORDERS

Yearbooks are flying off the digital shelves this year! Do not miss out - The yearbook is $50 until 12/31/25.

Ninth Grade Tribute ads come in two sizes 1/4 page and 1/8 page. The 1/4 page is $25 and the 1/4 page is $50. Once they are purchased, Balfour will email you a link to set up and design your ad. You can upload and edit your page, save progress and log in and out until you finalize your ad and order. The due date for Tribute Ad purchase and submission is January 19, 2026.Please note that ad space does generally sell out every year!

As always, email susannahkeneda@hebisd.edu with any questions.