February 7, 2016

What's Happening:

This week, students from BIS created thank you cards for teachers in the Lakes school.  Some of our PEER Leaders were able to travel across the street to hand-deliver them and brighten a teacher's day.

Our band and chorus traveled to Lenape to play in the All-Schools Band and Chorus Concert.  I was blown away by how well all the students were able to sing and play together, and now I can't wait for the spring concerts!

Report-cards were mailed home this past week and should have arrived home.  Now is a great time to reach out to a teacher and check in if there is a concern you have.

This Friday we will be having our BIS Spotlight to acknowledge those students who have been striving for excellence in a variety of different ways.

School will be closed February 15th - 17th for our Winter Recess.

Featured blog: Mr. Vogel's Newsletter

Focus on Improvement:

As technology is becoming more and more a part of everyone's life we would like to form a Technology Committee made up of educators, parents, and even students.  Each person has a slightly different perspective on how technology should be used both in and out of school and by working together we hope can have a technology department that keeps students safe, while allowing them learning opportunities that interest and excite their minds.  If you are interested in being a part of this committee please fill out the form below.  We are looking to have one parent from every grade level on the committee.  

Upcoming Events:   

February's Calendar

Community Corner:

The Byram Township Annual Tricky Tray is March 12^th. This is our biggest fundraiser.  Last year we raised about $18,000!  We have already given it all back to the Byram Schools.  We donated $10,000 to the new Lakes playground, purchased STEAM materials for the lab, purchased an entrepreneurship program for the 5^th grade, funded an equine therapy program, donated to help support the CAPS Bullying Prevention Program at the Lakes School, purchased listening centers for the kindergarten classes, a sound system for a kindergarten classroom, and funded many other programs to support innovation and excellence in the Byram Schools. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this year’s tricky tray a success!! Please donate to your child’s class basket.  Not sure what the theme is?  Check out our website at btef.weebly.com or find us on the district website.  You can also make a donation to any other class if you have new items that would fit another theme.  We will also take family donations.  Reach out to us with any questions or if you would like to volunteer at the Tricky Tray atbyrameducationfoundation@yahoo.com.Planning on going to the Tricky Tray?  Purchase discount pre-sale tickets. Forms can be found on our website.Together we can do great things for our school!The BTEF Tricky Tray Committee

Thank you so much for helping out!!

Kristen Miller

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