Family Fun Night and Reflecting on 2013-2014 Requests

The year sure has been flying by.  I can't believe there is only one more meeting for the year! Of course with Family Fun Night Planning in full swing it is easy to see the end of the year is near.  For Family Fun Night this year we are continuing with the western theme started by the elementary school for I love to read night.  We will have music, dancing, country themed games along with everyone's favorite "Bingo for Books" and the "Cake Walk".  We hope you can make it on Friday, April 25 from 6:30 - 8:00.  We are still looking for volunteers so take a moment and sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ACAF23A46-family3

There have been many requests this year.  If you were not aware only transportation funds were available this year for field trips.  This means without the PTO support there would have been ZERO field trips.  The PTO is happy to be able to step up to the challenge and ensure our kids memories that will stay with them for a lifetime (as well as valuable learning opportunities).  Take a moment and look where the money has gone as we could not do this without the support of the Byron Community.

PTO Funding for the 2013-2014 school year as of April 14, 2014.

BES:
 - All Pro Dads Day Breakfasts $1000
 - Weatherbug  $1230
 - 2nd Grade trip to Nutcracker $650
 - Author Visit $400
 - I love to Read Month Activites $1,000
 - Elementary Seeds Service Project $450
 - 3rd Grade field trip to Children's Theatre $1,200
 - 2nd Grade field trip to the MN Zoo $1,800
 - 4th Grade field trip to the Science Museum $2,100
 - Kindergarden Field Trip to Planetarium $400

BMS:
 - "Wonder" Novels $368
 - 8th Grade Field trip to Anne Frank $3153.14

 - 23" Timpani $2,050

 - PE Outside Activities $1250
 - Zumbro Bend Rendevouz @ BMS $740
 - 5th Grade Kindness Retreat $1,290
 - 7th Grade Solo Day $200
 - Art Tour $859
 - Document Camera $150
 - Freaky Friday $750
 - 5th Hex Award for 7th Grade $150
 - FACs Kitchen Equipment and Sewing Machines $1700
 - 5th Grade field trip to Quarry Hill

BHS
 - Post Prom Donation $500

 - PE Outside Activities $1250
 - Wildlife/Zoology trips to MN Zoo  $1940
 - Physics Equipment $1080
 - Link Crew Start up $4,000
 - HS Choir Audio Greeting Card Service Project $700
 - Robotic Storage $1,500

Other:
 - Party on the Playground $170
 - Family Fun Night $1,500
 - BES Bus Tags - $250
 - BES Tile Wall - $400
 - Community Education Center Playground Equipment $5,000