The Library Committee runs two Scholastic Book Fairs a year: one in fall and one in spring. These book fairs fund new book purchases for our school library.
Throughout the year, the PSO provides tokens of thanks to our staff, most notably a meal during conferences.
(Positive Behavior Incentive Support)
Children are encouraged with simple but fun rewards for their positive behavior.
A more in-depth description should be posted soon.
Sometimes there are just little things that aren’t really covered anywhere else. Although there are several resources available through the school, the PSO helps out with many of them.
We have a long relationship with the Missoula Children’s Theater. Each year they send two well-trained theater enthusiasts with a trailer full of scripts, costumes, and sets. Auditions are on Monday right after school. Rehearsals begin Monday, and continue through the week after school, with two perfomances on Saturday in the high school auditorium.
The plays are usually quirky musical renditions of a well-known story with many opportunities for 50-70 children to participate on stage. Past productions have included The Wizard of Oz, Treasure Island, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella.
To celebrate their completion of their years in elementary school, the fifth graders have a party near the end of the school year. There is also a self-funded yearbook, and a legacy art project which is generally coordinated with a local artist and is also self-funded.
5th Grade Party – To celebrate their final year of elementary school, the 5th grade traditionally has a celebration that takes up a whole day of fun. In past years the party has taken place on the football field of the high school with bouncy houses and other fun activities, culminating in a barbecue back on the Byrom campus, a day at Bullwinkles Family Fun Center, and an Amazing Race event that pitted teams of 5th graders through tasks all over the Byrom grounds.
5th Grade Yearbook – To commemorate their elementary school years, the 5th graders generally get a yearbook with their school photos and pages full of memories and well wishes from the community. Often, the printing cost or other part of the yearbook costs is donated, and the rest is covered by ads or purchased well wishes from parents or other community members.
Legacy Project – The 5th graders for the last several years have created a lasting art project that is their gift to the school as a legacy gift.
Four nights this school year are set aside for a family activity.
Each fall we sponsor a family activity. This year, together with Lee Farms we are hosting a Byrom Family Carnival: Friday, September 22nd, 5 – 7:30pm. Come have some fun and meet other members of the Byrom community!
Families had a great time with this festive event last year. We look forward to sharing more information soon.
Teaming up with OMSI, we know this STEM event will be a Bobcat experience not to be missed!
The PSO sponsored a fun night with BINGO, Menchies and Book Fair Shopping last year. We look forward to bringing this well-attended, family favorite back!
Teachers usually spend their own money on little things for the classroom – extra supplies, displays, educational tools. We reimburse each teacher up to $200 for these expenses.
Field trips, assemblies, and classroom presentations from outside groups enrich the education experience for our children. The PSO covers a set amount per student for each grade to help pay for these events.
The biggest part of the PSO budget is the funding for educational assistants. This is the single item with the biggest impact on the school. Our principal is able to have directed help for the classroom and playground and she has complete direction and flexibility to use them where most needed. Not only do students who work directly with these assistants benefit, but all students benefit. More instructors in the school means each child gets more attention.