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Weekly Activities
From MS Office
Monday 2/8/2010
7:30 AM Team Leader Meeting
3:00 PM GBB and WR Pictures
Tuesday 2/9/2010
7:15 AM S.I.P, Meeting
7:00 AM Snow Camp Cabin Sign-up Meeting
Wednesday 2/10/2010
3:00 PM Club Pictures
7:00 PM 6th-12th Grades Pops Concert
Thursday 2/11/2010
3:20 PM Art Club
4:00 PM GBB Polo 6th Grade Orange (T)
4:00 PM GBB Polo 8th Grade (T)
4:00 PM GBB Meridian 7th Grade (H)
4:00 PM GBB Meridian 6th Grade Black (T)
4:00 PM WR Harlem (H)
7:00 PM Board Of Ed Meeting COW
Friday 2/12/2010
Explore Test - 8th Grade
11:08 Early Dismissal school Improvement Day
Saturday 2/13/2010
9:00 AM GBB Sterling Tournament 6th Grade Orange
9:00 AM GBB sterling Tournament 6th Grade Black
MathCounts at Sauk Valley Community College
Sunday 2/14/2010
1:00 PM OAC Snow Camp
Valentine's Day
| Academic Bowl
From Dr. DeVries
Congratulations to Byron Middle School's Seventh and Eighth Grade Academic Bowl Teams! Both teams won the Route 72 Conference Academic Bowl Championships on Saturday, January 9
| Eighth Grade Academic Bowl Champions |
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Seventh Grade Academic Bowl Champions |
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Front Row: Jarrett Smith, Cody Timmer, Blake Wellington
Back Row: Alex Lampe, Jacob Heglund, Adrienne Pearson, Coach Dr. Jackie DeVries (not pictured: Emily Bauer, Chad Trenholm)
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Seated: Jeremy Laxner, Ryan DeVries, Ben Love, William Perket, Kaitlyn Buck
Standing: Sarah Detig, Katie Triplett, Kirsten Hedrick, Bailey Martin, Aya Bridgeland, Emily Love, Lauren Ditmars, Coach Dr. Jackie DeVries (not pictured: Alex Hines) |
| Christmas Tea
From the 6th Grade Team
| The 6th grade students carried on the Christmas Tea tradition on Thursday, Dec. 17 when they hosted the 2009 edition. |
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The stage in the new middle school theater was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with trees, stars, and snowflakes. Every 6th grade student is required to perform in front of the crowd - some sang, some played an instrument, others read poetry or performed a skit. When the students were not performing, they served as hosts and hostesses.
Cookies, punch, and coffee were served to the spectators, with the 6th grade students using the etiquette skills they had learned in the days leading up to the event. It was a joy to see all the students dressed so nicely, and to watch as they performed or worked with the guests.
It was truly a special day for the Middle School - special thanks to: Mr. Maurizio, Mr. Huber, Mrs. Harn, and Mr Konstans for preparing the students for their performances; Mrs. Morgan for her expert etiquette lessons: and to the 6th grade teachers for the wonderful job of decorating and preparing the stage. |
| Springfield 2009
From Mr. Herkert
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The 8th grade students recently returned from the annual class trip to Springfield. The group left BMS at 7:00 Thursday morning, returning Friday evening.
Historic sites visited included the Lincoln Home, the Executive Mansion, the New State Capital, the Old State Capital, Lincoln's Tomb, the Veteran's Memorials, The Illinois State Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.
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The students spent the night at the Decatur Hotel & Conference Center, spending the night swimming, watching movies, and playing games. As expected, the students had a great time and conducted themselves as true ambassadors for Byron Middle School.
Much thanks to the 17 adult chaperones who volunteered to assist, and to Mrs. Fletcher for preparing the students so well through her Social Studies classes. click on images to enlargen |
| OWLS 2009
From Mr. Herkert
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On October 21, 22, and 23, the 8th grade students traveled to the Holiday Home Camp in Williams Bay, Wisconsin to participate in the OWLS program.
OWLS stands for Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership Synergies, and the camp staff leads the students through a series of team-building, character building, and personal challenge activities.
Despite two days of rain, the outing was a success and a valuable experience for our students.
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