Bedford High School PTSA Informational Update

The next Bedford Board of Education meeting is Thursday, December 1, 2011, 6:30pm, at the administration building unless otherwise noted via meeting location change notification.

Our next unit meeting is next year – January 10, 2012, 6:30pm, location to be announced. During this meeting, we will elect a nominating committee to look for 2012-2013 PTSA Officers – president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

Please mark Tuesday, January 10, on your calendar and plan to attend. A light dinner will be served.

Talent Show - Monday, November 21, 2011 @ 7pm

Bedford High PTSA (PTA) will hold its annual talent show on Monday, November 21, at 7:00 pm, in the Bedford High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. Current BHS PTSA members get in free.

LINK TO TALENT SHOW PROGRAM

Join Bedford High School PTSA Today!

Membership in the Bedford High School PTSA is open to EVERYONE. You don't have to have a student in the school. Secretaries, custodial staff, community stakeholders - anyone who cares about children and youth is invited to join. Your $5.00 supports scholarships, parent involvement, parent education, and child advocay. Please join today!

LINK TO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION


Thank you in advance for joining!

Vote NO on Issue 2!!!

At the Tuesday, November 1 unit meeting, the membership voted unanimously against state issue 2, which is on the November 8, 2011 ballot, as we support Bedford City School District Educators. The Bedford High PTSA encourages all parents, voting age students, and community stakeholders to vote NO on Issue 2, to repeal SB 5. — Vote NO on State Issue 2! Please spread the word to friends, church members, and neighbors.

Next school board meeting: Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 6:30pm, Walton Hills Village Hall.

Meeting Announcement

Our next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the Southeast Library.
The meeting will last approximately one hour. Please plan to attend and join us for a lite dinner starting promptly at 6:30pm.

Latest Information from the PTSA President

Just a reminder to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Polls open from 6:30am until 7:30pm. You can also vote early by absentee ballot or vote early in person at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

Here is a link to early voting hours. VOTING HOURS

Here is a generic information link about state-wide issues on the ballot.

VOTER ELECTION CENTER

Avoid guesswork when going to the polls...find out where you vote...and what is on the ballot, so you can decide before you go by filling out your sample ballot and taking it with you to the polls.

Check out these links to get those answers: Where do I vote?

What's on my ballot???

Voting is a personal matter, but it should be a priority for every concerned citizen. Make your vote count by doing your homework before you cast your ballot. In other words, know your business before you do business.

School Board Meeting, Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 6:30pm, in the administration building (unless otherwise noted by a special meeting notice of location change).

Volunteers are always welcome at talent show practices...Mondays - October 17, October 24, November 7, and November 14, 6-8pm, Bedford High School auditorium. The dress rehearsal is Thursday, November 17, same time and location. If you can come out on any of those days, it would be greatly appreciated. The talent show is Monday, November 21, at 7pm, BHS auditorium.

National PTA President Interview

National PTA President Interview

Voter Education Forum @ Bedford High School

Announcement from President Angela Mathews:
Bedford High School PTA is hosting a Voter Education Forum on Thursday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., in the Bedford High School auditorium, 481 Northfield Road. Bedford School Board candidates and others will field questions from the audience, in preparation for the Nov. 8 election - moderated by Mayor Fletcher Berger. Free and open to the public.

BHS PTSA Scholarships Awarded

CONGRATULATIONS to SURAYYA HASAN AND VANEA SMITH - this year’s recipients of the Bedford High School PTSA Scholarship for $500 each. Endeavor to persevere – Class of 2011!

After Prom Canceled

Thank you volunteers for all of your efforts and planning. We will increase our scholarship number for this year and have additional carry over money for next school year.

Scholarships will be announced during senior awards night on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 7pm in the BHS auditorium.

20-11 After Prom! SPONSORS NEEDED

March 21, 2011


Dear Bedford City School District Friend,


Spring is in the air and Bedford High School seniors are counting down the days to “Prom” and graduation. As you can imagine, the safety concerns for high school students during this time of the year is heightened. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), during a typical Prom weekend, 40% of traffic deaths of 15-20 year olds were alcohol related. As concerned parents – and with your help – we want to change those odds.


As a PTA, the safety and well-being of Bedford High School students is our first priority; therefore, we are hosting a supervised, substance–free After Prom party. The event is being designed to provide the maximum enjoyment, excitement, and adventure while providing centrally located access and a safe alternative to other ventures after the Prom ends at 11:30 p.m. (Friday, May 20). The After Prom starts at midnight and ends at 5:00 a.m. (Saturday, May 21). The Bedford Heights Recreation Center will be totally transformed for a fun-filled night of excitement – dance contest, movies, free-throw contest; practical prizes, Karaoke, comedy, card games, basketball, billiards, board games, video games, and table tennis are some of the anticipated activities. Of course, a variety of hot and cold food items and beverages will be on hand, as well. Terrific prizes are an added attraction for students to stay at the After Prom. Drawings for prizes will be held throughout the event and students must be present to win.


To meet our planning/budget timetable, we need individuals, businesses, and organizations to help co-sponsor the After Prom again this year. Please see sponsor structure – as noted on our website www.bedfordhighpta.org and after this letter. Bedford High School PTSA is a 501 (c) (3) organization as designated through the IRS. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent of the law. With your support, we can ensure a safe, successful, and exceptional event for the Class of 2011. We truly appreciate all donations. If you have any questions, please call (440) 786-9855.



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Yes, I would like to support the BHSPTSA 20–11 After Prom!

□ White Sponsor ($25 - $99)
Company name in Program


□ Green Sponsor ($100 - $249)
Company name in program and on sponsor board


□ Silver Sponsor ($250 - $499)
Company name in program, on sponsor board and announced at After Prom


□ Gold Sponsor ($500 or more)
Company name in all print media and announced at After Prom


□ Raffle Prizes**
Prizes raffled (or won) during the After Prom
(Some suggestions: Cedar Point tickets, laptop computers, printers, flat screen TVs,
DVD players, MP3 players, PlayStation, digital cameras, and gift certificates)
Please call (440) 786-9855 for prize pick up.


** Raffle Prize value may fit a sponsor category and will be noted accordingly


PLEASE PRINT OR KEY IN ALL INFORMATION

Company / Individual Name: ____________________________________________________________________


Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (include area code): ____________________
Fax: _________________


E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________
(We will e-mail a copy of the program booklet for your tax records.)


Sponsorship Level: ____________________________________________________________


Donation Amount: ____________
Check Number: _______________


Raffle Prize: _________________________
Dollar Value: ________________________

Please make check(s) payable to BHSPTSA and return to

Bedford High School PTSA

P. O. Box 46823

Bedford, Ohio 44146-0823

Bedford High School PTSA is a 501 (c) (3) organization as designated through the IRS.

Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Sponsor Solicitation Letter Link

Thank you in advance for your charitable contribution.

20-11 After Prom! Latest Information for Seniors/Juniors and Parents/Guardians

Click on live links below for forms, participation policies, and a tentative schedule of events for the 20-11 After Prom! Tickets for After Prom will go on sale from May 11 through May 18

during lunch hours. Students should have MANDATORY forms signed prior to the above dates.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS



MANDATORY FORMS FOR ALL AFTER PROM ATTENDEES

PARTICIPATION POLICIES FOR ALL AFTER PROM ATTENDEES

Kick Butts Day / Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The BHS PTSA will sponsor Kick Butts Day on Wed., March 23, 2011 at BHS. Students will be invited to sign their name on a giant pledge hanging on the cafeteria wall, declaring their commitment to avoid smoking. Last year, more than 800 students signed the document. Additional activities are also planned.

Thank you Mr. Rutkowski, Assisant Principal/ Administration Liaison and Mrs. Smith, BHS PTSA Vice President /Health/Safety Chair and Immediate Past President for organizing this important event for students. 

This event is an annual national program. For more information visit the Kick Butts website

Attend After Prom FREE Deadline Fast Approaching!!!!

After Prom Letter to Parents/Guardians and Class of 2011

After Prom Letter Link


Note: Deadline to attend After Prom FREE is March 1st

Announcement to the Class of 2011



Attention: Parents/Guardians and Students


The Bedford High Parent-Teacher-Student Association is hosting the After Prom this year. As our plans have been ongoing since September, there are several specifics to share with you at this time. The event is being designed to provide the maximum enjoyment, excitement, and adventure while providing centrally located access and a safe alternative to other ventures after the Prom ends at 11:30 p.m. (Friday, May 20). The After Prom starts at midnight and ends at 5:00 a.m. (Saturday, May 21).


Note: Student attendance at the Prom is not a requirement to attend the After Prom.

IMPORTANT: For security and curfew concerns, students will not be able to come and go at this event. Instantaneous telephone calls to parent(s)/guardian(s) will occur for violations. Parental acknowledgement and waiver forms are mandatory for all students attending After Prom – ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!


NOTE: All school fees have to be paid. After Prom dates must be in the 9th grade or higher and age limit is 22. Dates do not have to attend Bedford High. Acceptable identification will be required for admittance. Two police officers will be on site during the entire event and an auxiliary police officer will monitor the parking area.

There will be NO CHARGE for the After Prom if the parent or student is a current member of the Bedford High PTSA. Membership in the PTSA is $5.00 (FIVE DOLLARS). A membership application hyperlink is located at the bottom of the home page on our website http://www.bedfordhighpta.org/6.html or contact Mrs. Clements at the high school. The rigid deadline for purchasing a PTSA membership is MARCH 1, 2011 – NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!


For those who choose not to become a member of the PTSA, admission to the After Prom is $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. (No tickets sold at the door!) Dancing, movies, practical prizes (perhaps Cedar Point tickets and much more), Karaoke, card games, basketball, billiards, board games, and table tennis are some of the anticipated activities. Of course, a variety of hot and cold food items and beverages will be on hand, as well.


The location of the After Prom, ticket information, and further facts, forms, and resolute rules will be forthcoming in March. Right now, the focus is VOLUNTEERS. We MUST HAVE volunteers to help with this titanic task. If you can volunteer for 60 minutes or more to help with set up on Friday, May 20, or during the event, on Saturday, May 21, from MIDNIGHT until 5AM, please let us know ASAP via e-mail at BHSPTSAAfterProm@aol.com or call Mrs. Robinson at (440) 786-9855.


Positive parent participation (and ardent volunteers) will ensure a safe, successful, and exceptional event for the Class of 2011. Thank you in advance for your precious time and assistance.

Parent Involvement

2011-2012 Executive Board Members Needed

Job Descriptions (Link)

Please consider becoming an officer for the 2011-2012 School Year. The students at Bedford High School need you! You must be a PTSA member by or before March 1st to qualify.

Membership Application (link)

Our Election Meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 6:30 pm, in the SLGI. Dinner starts at 6:15 pm. The meeting will be over at or before 7:30 pm.

Reflections Program @ BHS / Theme - "Together We Can..."

The PTA Reflections Program was described by its founder, Mary Lou Anderson, as “almost too simple.” That simplicity—of asking children to express themselves artistically based on a common theme—is the foundation of this long-standing PTA program. We had 54 entries for this year's Reflections Program - thank you students and Mrs. Clements. Joey Schwind's entry went to the state for judging.

Visual Art Category: Computer Art Design "Together we can save lives through blood donation"

Details about our annual program celebration can be found on our website.
Founders Day / Reflections Recognition Program (link)