Be sure to attend one of the two performances of "20 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse"! This is a short comedy to be performed by BJHS students on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The Book Fair is coming to BJHS!
Dear families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again.
The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds.
Create an eWallet, and you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair - the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!
Here’s everything else you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: December 2-December 12
Location: BJHS IMC
For full details, and to create an eWallet, visit our school’s Library Media Center homepage:
https://www.district87.org/o/bjhs/page/library-media-center
More than ever, we need to get students reading. Studies prove* that children with more books at home have higher-level reading skills, and attain more years of education overall.
Happy reading,
Ms. Messina Lambert
Principal
Queridas familias:
¡Prepárense! ¡La Feria del Libro de Scholastic llega a nuestra escuela! Esta es una excelente oportunidad para enriquecer la biblioteca del hogar con libros nuevos que sus hijos querrán leer una y otra vez.
La manera más sencilla para que sus hijos puedan comprar en la Feria por su cuenta es crear una eWallet. Es fácil de configurar y facilita que otras personas también puedan agregar fondos.
Al crear una eWallet, también tendrán la oportunidad de colaborar con Share the Fair (Comparte la Feria), el programa solidario que ayuda a estudiantes de nuestra escuela que necesitan apoyo para comprar libros. ¡Consideren su participación para que ningún niño se vaya de la Feria sin libros!
Esto es todo lo que necesitan saber sobre la Feria del Libro:
Fechas: 2 de diciembre al 12 de diciembre
Ubicación: en la biblioteca
Para ver todos los detalles y crear una eWallet, visiten la página de inicio de la Feria del Libro de nuestra escuela: https://www.district87.org/o/bjhs/page/library-media-center
Hoy más que nunca necesitamos fomentar la lectura entre los estudiantes. Diversas investigaciones demuestran* que los niños que tienen más libros en casa desarrollan destrezas de lectura más avanzadas y alcanzan niveles educativos más altos.
¡Feliz lectura!
LA DIRECTORA MESSINA LAMBERT
Director/a
Your student is invited to join us on our next big trip toWashington, D.C.! All details will be covered at our upcoming in-person informational meeting.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: BJHS Cafeteria
Information Covered: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, discounts, scholarships, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period.
It is mandatory to register to access meeting. Please register here: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/t6vkz93
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this school tradition, as well as how to secure you and your student’s space.
See you there!
Eric Neuman and Holli Hays
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Eric Neuman
Math Interventionist
Bloomington Junior High School
1-309-827-0086 extension
Neumane@district87.org
Celebrate the Season on October 31
Once again this year, students will be allowed to dress up on Friday, October 31 as their favorite school-appropriate story or media character.
Onesie style outfits will be allowed this day to represent a character
Dress code for body coverage must be followed
Appropriate shoes must be worn
Students must be identifiable
No masks allowed
No props
No blood, gore, or horror
No electronics or lights
No inflatables
Students may not wear clothing that will interfere with their ability to participate in class (including sitting in chairs, participating in PE, sitting in the cafeteria, etc...). Anything that is distracting or causes disruption will need to be changed. I'm looking forward to seeing some creative and fun costumes!
Attention Softball Players!
Softball practice for today, July 23, 2025, has been cancelled due to the excessive heat. Check back tomorrow afternoon for a decision regarding Thursday's practice.
1. BJHS XC Summer Run Club (Now through July 24th!)
Our Summer Run Club is still in full swing and open to all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in joining the BJHS Cross Country team this fall.
📅 When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday through Thursday, July 24th
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
📍 Where: BJHS – Grass field by the circle drive (bus lot)
Whether you're a returning runner or trying out XC for the first time, we’d love to have you join us. Come get a head start on the season with workouts and meet great teammates!
2. BJHS XC Camp – Coming Soon! (Monday, July 28-August 2nd, 2025)
Our Cross Country Camp is a great way to build endurance, meet teammates, and get excited for the upcoming season.
🗓️ Dates & Details: [Flyer Attached – Please check for specific dates, times, and what to bring!]
All interested runners are strongly encouraged to attend.
3. Official Start of the 2025 BJHS XC Season (Monday, August 4th 3:00-4:30pm)
Get ready for the season kickoff!
🗓️ Season Start Date & Details: [Flyer Attached – Includes practice schedule, requirements, and more]
Make sure you’ve completed all necessary athletic paperwork before the first official day.
Letters have been mailed to students that have signed up for the UKnighted Program. Participants should received their assignment date within the next couple days. Those that selected bus service will receive an email on the busing schedule.
📣 Need help registering your student? We're here to assist you! Visit us at one of the locations listed below for registration help: 📍 D87 Office: 300 E. Monroe Street 🔵 July 7 & 16: 9am–12pm and 4pm–7pm 📍 During Free Book Mobile Stops: ✅ July 9: Evergreen Park (3:30pm–4:30pm) ✅ July 14: Irving (11am–1pm; 4:30pm–5:30pm) ✅ July 15: Sheridan (11am–1pm) ✅ July 11: Somerset Court (12:15–1:15pm) ✅ July 16: Stevenson (11am–1pm) ✅ July 15: Four Seasons (3:15pm–4:15pm) ✅ July 17: Bloomington Public Library (11am–1pm) ✅ July 22: Holton Homes (3:30pm–4:30pm) ✅ July 23: Arcadia Drive (3:30pm–4:30pm); Sunnyside (5:30–6:30pm) ✅ July 28: Arbor Apartments (3:30pm–4:30pm) 📍 During Free Lunch Locations: ✅ July 9: Evergreen Park (3:30pm–4:30pm) ✅ July 14: Irving (11am–1pm; 4:30pm–5:30pm) ✅ July 15: Sheridan (11am–1pm) ✅ July 11: Somerset Court (12:15–1:15pm) ✅ July 16: Stevenson (11am–1pm) 📍 Spanish Assistance Available
