THIS week is Christmas Dress up week!
Tuesday-Fuzzy Socks; Wednesday-Grinch vs. Whos; Thursday-Christmas apparel; Friday-Ugly Sweaters.
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade academic bowl teams. 8th grade ended up the consolation champions (5th place.)
7th grade was able to continue their undefeated streak from the regular season and earn 1st place in the Route 72 Conference Tournament.
Attention all students registered for wrestling: There will be an open practice tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Byron High School Wrestling Room.
Byron Middle School is exploring a new club opportunity, Chess. No experience necessary. If you are interested, please plan to attend one or both informational meetings TOMORROW, Tuesday, 12/17 and Thursday, 12/19. These meetings will start at 3:20 P.M. in room 708. You are welcome to come to room 708 after 10th period if you are not working with a teacher. The meetings will end at 4:00 P.M. and you may ride the 4:00 P.M. bus. The goal of Chess Club is to help its members reach their chess goals, whether that’s having fun learning the basic game, improving their skills through tactics, and/or providing competition opportunities. Mr. Kirk and the members of the Byron High School Chess Team look forward to working with you.
Fill in Santa’s beard! Student Council is raising money for the state service project. All proceeds go to Feeding Illinois, an organization devoted to proving food for children of Illinois. Every donation helps to fill Santa’s beard.
STEM Club is open to all 6th-8th graders who have an interest in further exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Join by adding the STEM Google Classroom using code: tgvm3ju and attending any or all meetings. Next meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday, 12/18 in room 708, (Mr. Kirk's 7th grade science room). The meeting will start immediately after school, or 3:20 p.m. for those who are working with a teacher. End time will be 4:00 p.m. You may utilize the 4:00 P.M. bus for a ride home.
Sign up for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Register for the All-Day D&D Extravaganza (Saturday, Jan. 4th), a Book Box (Wednesday, Jan. 8th) D&D (on Wednesdays), and Volunteens (Monday, Jan. 13th) on the library website. As a reminder, there is no Teen Time until Monday, January 13th.
The next Outdoor Adventure Club trip is: SNOW CAMP at SILVER BIRCH RANCH, January 19th, 20th, and 21st . More information, Registration and Medical forms are available in the office. Completed registration forms and deposit are due by the end of the day Thursday, January 9th. Final Payment is DUE by the end of the day Thursday, January 16th – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
It’s almost girls basketball and wrestling season! Registration is currently open and the directions to get registered are listed below. If you have any questions or issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Fuller at 815-234-5491, extension 2004. Go Tigers!
BYRON CUSD #226 ACTIVITIES - PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - 2024-25
1. Log on to: https://byron.8to18.com , Snap! Manage site.
2. Create an account (continue to next step if you’ve created an account in the system previously).
3. Log in to your account & click Begin Registration to follow prompts. You will need to Add Participant’s Name & ID # on initial login. If ID is unknown, please enter 1111 temporarily.
4. Select the Activity being registered for. Complete all required fields & click Save.
5. On the next screen, you may upload your completed Physical Examination Form, or you must print out & complete the Physical Form, and have it signed & dated where indicated by the student, parent/guardian, & physician performing the exam.
6. Acknowledge all required documents have been read & accepted by BOTH the student and the parent/guardian. Click Next. If both boxes are not checked, you will not be allowed to continue.
7. On the Registration Summary screen, click the “Submit” button. You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@8to18.com.
If you are playing Girls Basketball this year camp is today and Wednesday after school. See Mr. Stavnem for info if you missed the meeting with Mr. Yerly.