February 25 – March 1

Byrd Middle SchoolSenators

ALL Ready for Liftoff!

From the Help DeskIt is essential that everyone does the following:

Every night, do a FULL Shut Down from the START menu.

Every morning, go to the START menu and select Check for Updates.

Hat DayFriday, March 1

 Are you eligible?

 A’s, B’s and C’s and

No Referralsor earn

A B.U.G. Award(Bring Up Grade one letter MP2 to

MP3 interim for D’s and F’s)

Forms were due February 15. 

Please return yours if you have not

already done so.

Course Request Forms

Friday, March 1st 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Advance tickets on sale in the library.

PTA Italian Dinner

Keep your ears open during

morning announcements

for a chance to win a prize for our

Black History Trivia!

There is a location change for forensics’ morning practices.   

Meet in Mrs. Clement’s room C14 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Be sure to arrive promptly at 7:30.

Wednesdays practices are from 3:30 to 4:30 in Mrs. Burton’s room, B11.YOU MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:30, no exceptions.

Forensics

Ecology Club Bottle Cap Art Project

Did you know that billions of bottle caps clutter our landfills every year?

Examples:Water bottles, Soda, Jars, Milk, etc.

No Alcoholic Beverage lids

Please bring in your clean caps & lids to the LIBRARY, CAFETERIA, or OFFICE

Belize TripAny 8th grade student who is still interested in going to Belize this summer, the last day to register is February 28th.

See Mr. Molin in E-28 for information.

Eighth graders take the Writing SOL March 19th and 20th

 

Do you know the structure of expository and persuasive essays? 

 Do you know where to place transition words

and phrases? 

See your English teacher about tutoring opportunities!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:00 with Mr. Whitehouse

Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30-8:00 with  Ms. Rasor and her Promethean Board

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 with Ms. Bullen

Happy Birthday

Dr. Seuss! 109 years old

Silent Seuss Days In the

LibraryFebruary 28th

March 1st

Read a Book and Have a Cupcake!

Ask your teacher to

signup today!

Byrd Middle PTA Italian Dinner

Join us for a fun night. 

Don’t miss out!  Friday, March 1

Cough drops must be in the clinic

and you must have a note from a parent.

You are not allowed to carry cough drops.

Read eBooks at home on your personal Kindle Fire, Nook, iPad, Tablet, Smart Phone, iPod, or Laptop

InternetAccess

Read eBooks at school on school approved devices.

Give the signed Parent Permission Form to your English teacher.

Obey the HCPS Acceptable Use Policy Safe Use of Technology at all times.

Use the electronic device for reading only (in classrooms or library).

Understand that responsibility for the electronic device is the student’s.

At school: You may not use a cell phone, iPod or anything that resembles them.

Read eBooks on your personal

iPod, Cell Phone, Smart Phone, or similar devices

Outside of School

Do not hold laptop by the lid

Do not touch screenDo not put anything in laptop bag except laptop

Laptop Mission Control: Damage

Make sure laptop bag is closed when laptop is in it

Do not drop laptop

Laptop Mission Control: Damage Continued

CALLING ALL SENATORS: VOLUNTEER, PARTICIPATE,

DONATE!!!!

See your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Redford In E26 for more info

Help improve the quality of our school and community. Contribute to the common good. Get your permission letter signed and join the effort to become an effective citizen and great role model.

Byrd Sports Information

GYMNASTICSTuesday, February 26

Away at Holman

Thursday, February 28

Away at Short Pump

BASKETBALL GAMEBOYS VS GIRLS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 

4:30-5:30PM

YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT NOTE TO STAY AFTER. IF YOU RETURN TO BYRD A PARENT

MUST ACCOMPANY YOU.

Byrd V. Tuckahoe Faculty Basketball Game

Wednesday, March 20th

At Tuckahoe beginning at 6:30pm

Tickets are $3 and only 250 tickets will be sold. Sale starts March 4th in the

Library from 8:00-8:30 am.

All proceeds will go to charity.

Girls Soccer Try-Outs

Begin March 20, 2013

Stop by Ms. White’s room B-24 to pick up a try-out information sheet

**Must have a physical dated after May 2012 and emergency card on file

to try-out**

1st Place Team:

Aydyn Ibragimov

Carnelle Adkins

Daniel Adkins

Cameron Leonard

2nd Place Team:

Nicholas Steponovicius

James Manning

Desenberger

Cameron Stoermer

INTRAMURALSCONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOOPS FOR

HEARTS INTRAMURALS VALENTINES TOURNAMENT WINNERS:

Black History Trivia on the morning announcements continues this

week. 

Submit your answer by placing it in a box in the Library. 

The correct answer and winner will be announced during the afternoon announcements.  Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Virginia Readers Choice

Virginia Readers ChoiceRead 4 books by March 29

After reading each book, complete the form on Byrd’s Library blog.

4 books and you’re signed up to join us for FREE Pizza in April!

Virginia Readers’ Choice 2012Read 4 by March 29 = FREE Pizza!

DANIEL… tries to solve the puzzle of why his friends, superheroes, lose their powers and memory of their powers when they turn 13

Mystery & Supernaturalpresent day

Virginia Readers’ Choice 2012Read 4 by March 29 = FREE Pizza!

IDA MAE… makes the dangerous choice to “pass” denying her racial heritage, her family, and her self to fulfill her dream of flying

Historical Fiction– 1941, WWII, Female Pilots, Jim Crow Laws

Virginia Readers’ Choice 2012Read 4 by March 29 = FREE Pizza!

YES AND… Working with others and stepping out of your comfort zone

Realistic Fiction – about the home front during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

“Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting a great battle.”

Virginia Readers’ Choice 2012Read 4 by March 29 = FREE Pizza!

Liam, 12, often mistaken for an adult

Liam enters a contest to go to an amusement park, but he’s going into space!

SyFy 1st person humor – cosmic adventure

Virginia Readers’ Choice 2012Read 4 by March 29 = FREE Pizza!

Peak, 14, addicted to extreme climbing

The Challenge – to be the youngest person to climb Mount Everest

There’s nothing wrong with a little fear. Being fearful can save your life. But too much fear can stop you from living.

Survival Fiction - Adventure

Quote of the WeekGiant steps are what you takeWalking on the moonI hope my legs don't breakWalking on the moonWe could walk foreverWalking on the moonWe could live togetherWalking on, walking on the moon - The Police

6th Graders Mondays Reading Class

7th Graders Wednesdays Block 7

8th Graders Fridays Block 7

February is Career and Technical

Education Month 

Thank youMrs. Barkovich

Mr. DunnMr. Stevens

Mr. Timok

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Have a great day, or not.

The choice is yours.