Monday, December 19, 2016

Giving Back

By Steve Willman

Our students always amaze me at the generosity they demonstrate.  Another example among many is our Give Back week.  Four charities are chosen and each grade level raises supplies for one of the four charities.  On Tuesday, November 22nd, we presented the gifts to the charity representatives and celebrate their work with our local communities.  This year we chose:

  • Books for Kids - Mayo’s Pediatrics Unit
  • Non-perishables, personal and household items - Homeless Youth Program for LINK/LSS
  • Toys, personal and household items - Rochester Women’s Shelter
  • Cleaning supplies and non-perishables - Ronald McDonald House


Thank you to our families for all of the donations and support.  Our kids feel great when they contribute to people in need.  We couldn’t do this without the support they receive from you and our community.



Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Learning options for our youngest learners

by Amanda Durnen


As Byron Public Schools strives to individualize each student's education, Community Education works to ensure that Parents have the opportunity to choose what they believe is best for their preschool aged child.  This year we are excited to offer many options for families with young children school readiness experiences.


We have an all day, everyday preschool program option that meets the needs of parents who are looking for a program that can keep their child safe and learning every day.  We also have many options for part-time school readiness classes with either two or three-day options.


No matter what programming choice parents make for their children, our early childhood teachers work to ensure that each child is given the opportunity to use their wonderful imagination, amazing creativity, and inquisitive nature to learn.  Lessons are developmentally appropriate and aligned to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and teachers work to continue to provide what each child needs to grow academically, socially and emotionally.


Teachers encourage children to explore what they are interested in; choice is built into almost every aspect of the preschool day.  Community Education continues to provide support to all families and work with parents to choose the program that is best for their preschool child. We all work together to help the young children in our community become Kindergarten ready.