MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

FALL 2020

The Byram Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) is proud to have been able to support the safe reopening of our schools by funding two necessary grants. The BHEF supplied every classroom with cutting edge technology designed for synchronous, hybrid learning and every school with safe outdoor spaces for learning and fresh air breaks.

We are fortunate to live in a district with a long tradition of educational excellence. However, even in usual times, as state mandates require more resources and the school budget remains under pressure, it is increasingly difficult for the district to fund innovative programs that would positively impact our children’s education.

For this reason the BHEF plays a vital role in our community. A collaborative organization, made up of educators, school administrators, and parents from our community, the BHEF has become the district’s innovation engine. TOGETHER, our community is able to fund grants that enhance the educational experience and personal development of all of our children. We are committed to providing new opportunities and resources so that all of our children can reach their highest potential.

Every year, our educators and community identify grant opportunities that support the distinctive education that has become synonymous with Byram Hills, but that a school budget alone cannot provide. Since 1994, the BHEF has funded over 430 grants totaling nearly $5 million. We hope you will join us this year in taking your child’s education to the next level, because TOGETHER we are stronger.

HOW TO DONATE: We welcome your donation online at SupportByramHills.org. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.

Please consider helping us grow our leadership circles which include unique and exciting benefits

Benefactor Circle for those who give $1500 or more
Bobcat Circle for those who give $750 up to $1499

TOGETHER with the generous support of this community, the district is able to reach beyond a typical public school education and make an incredible impact on our children. We hope we can count on your continued support of the Byram Hills Education Foundation today.

Best,

Mark Benerofe

Chairman, BHEF

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Fall 2018

Dear Byram Hills Parents and Community Members,

Each day, students and staff in the Byram Hills School District are provided with opportunities to excel thanks to the generosity and forward thinking of the Byram Hills Education Foundation. The BHEF continues to impact the curriculum and learning environment through Direct Giving Grants, the Fall Grant Cycle, and Insta-Grants.

This fall, the BHEF is working closely with the District on the Wellness for Life Direct Giving Grants. Students at the elementary level will experience a motivational guest speaker who will conduct assemblies and classroom mindfulness workshops. The goal is to help students develop strategies to self-regulate emotions and ultimately relieve stress, fear, and anxiety. At H.C.C. and BHHS the focus will be on continuing the partnership with Stanford University to review the Challenge Success data and develop opportunities to make changes in each building that support student readiness to learn and succeed. The BHEF Direct Giving Grants provide opportunities for students, parents, staff, and the administration to contribute their thinking in order to make necessary changes to our schools that focus on student wellness.

Although the Direct Giving Grants are a significant K-12 approach, the work of the BHEF to support classroom initiatives is also impressive. Last year, motion activated cameras for physics classes, foam cutters for science and the arts, Vex Robotics tools, a solar telescope, Storyworks reading series, a trip to the wolf sanctuary for our Wampus students, a Wellness Day keynote speaker and a 3D PotterBot printer were among the grants teachers received to support their work with your children.

Our goal as a District is to Create the Leaders of the Next Generation. I hope that you will consider learning more about the Foundation and support the District’s mission for your children!

Sincerely,

Jen Lamia, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools