Congratulations to the 8th grade Academic Bowl Team!!!
After finishing 20 questions with a tied score of 180 to 180, Byron answered a tie-breaker question to beat Forreston by a score of 190 to 180. In the 7th grade match-up it was no contest. Byron crushed Forreston with a score of 215 to 75. Way to go Tigers!
The next Art Club meeting will be TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00-4:00 in the art room. Please sign up in the office if you would like to attend. All students are welcome.
The Builder's Club is sponsoring a hat and glove drive for the Rockford Rescue Mission. They have created hygiene bags and need new women's and men's hats and gloves to complete the bags. The goal is to collect 20 women's hats and gloves and 20 men's. The collection will be held through this Thursday, November 6th. All donations can be dropped off in the collection box outside the main office.
Builder’s club will have their monthly meeting THIS Friday, November 7th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
BMS would like to recognize or Veterans by creating a “Wall of Honor”. Please bring in a photo of your Veteran and include the form attached to these announcements. Form and photos can be turned in at the Middle School office or e-mailed to bwhite@byron226.org
(Photos SHOULD be returned, but please DO NOT send originals)
BMS Student Council is hosting a breakfast for our Veteran family members on November 11th. Forms went out and need to be returned Friday, November 7th to the BMS office if you are planning on participating. Additional forms can be found in the office
The next middle school FFA meetings will be tomorrow, Wednesday November 5th & Wednesday, November 12th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Dairy Product judging contest will be November 12th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Rochelle HS. Please RSVP for contest with Ms. Folk by November 7th.
The next Outdoor Adventure Club outing is Roller Skating at The Rink in Mount Morris on Friday, November 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Cost is $15.00 per student and includes Skate Rental, Pizza, Nachos, Soda, Water & Slushies, DJ Games & Prizes and a Locker for personal belongings. Students MAY bring their own skates or rollerblades if they are CLEAN and in GOOD condition. Sign up sheets are available for pickup in the office. Forms and money are due no later than Wednesday, November 12th.
Sign up for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Register for Chess Horizons (Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 4th), Dungeons & Dragons (Wednesdays on Nov. 5th, 12th & 19th) and Winter Crafts (Thursday, Nov. 20th) on the library website.