Byam Newsletter
October 20, 2023
Message from Principal and Assistant Principal
Next Week 3R Focus - Responsibility in the Dining Room
iReady Reports
Weekly Byam Student Attendance Goals!
This week our weekly school wide attendance percentage was 96.8%.
Thank you for your efforts in avoiding travel during school days, and having your children present to school unless seriously ill.
Fun Practicing Facts at our 4th Grade Math Night!
3rd Grade Town Government Speakers
Long Evacuation Drill
Free Webinar sponsored by Cartwheel
Cartwheel: Mental Health Resources and Assistance
Join Cartwheel and guest speaker Lori Getz to learn strategies and specific language you can use that will help break down walls and get everyone in your family having meaningful conversations about the role technology plays in emotional, mental, physical and relational health and wellness.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to get your whole family on the same page and even STOP the screen time conflicts.
We'll discuss:
- Online privacy and personal safety
- Dealing with digital drama
- Gaming and physical fitness
- Social media dilemmas
- The role technology plays in relationships
To Register: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/7316972297593/WN_9uPBduxwSE2fqcJr6wBUUQ#/registration
This virtual workshop is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for parents, caregivers, and school staff in our community. Please feel free to share this email broadly and access English, Spanish, and Portuguese flyers here.
About Cartwheel: We partner with school districts to provide students and families with rapid access to mental health assessments, evidence-based therapy, medication management and consultation, and parent/guardian guidance. All of our services are via telehealth with licensed clinicians. We are committed to providing affordable care for everyone - including uninsured families and those covered by Medicaid. To learn more about Cartwheel's services, please contact a member of your school’s counseling or guidance team.
In Addition to these outside resources and your own reinforcement with your child(ren) at home of being responsible and respectful in a digital world, our elementary students also learn digital citizenship during their computer specials classes.
Holiday Help
Reminder families in need of assistance for the holidays should reach out to Lyndsey O'Neil, School Counselor, via email at oneill@chelmsford.k12.ma.us. A few local Chelmsford community programs generously provide help for the holidays and Lyndsey O'Neil can help coordinate this with any family in need.
Forms for Beacon Santa (due 10/30) Secret Santa (due 11/8) are attached at the bottom of this newsletter and paper copies are available in the main office at Byam. Mr. Fredette or Mrs. Dolan can sign any forms that require a staff member signature. Please note the individual deadlines for form submissions as they are approaching soon.
Byam Weekly Announcements
School Nutrition Website Online Breakfasts and Half Day Lunch Ordering
Reminder our Chelmsford Public Schools website has information and the link for families to order online ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST and ALL STUDENTS HALF DAY LUNCH ordering. This information is on the main page of the district school nutrition website. The next elementary half day is Wednesday, November 15th.
Link here: https://cpsnutrition.com/
If any family is having difficulty with online ordering, please email Holley Ready, contact information below.
Holley Ready, RD
School Nutrition Operations Supervisor/Registered Dietitian
Chelmsford Public Schools
Email: readyh@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Phone: 978-251-5111 ext. 5641
Come be part of our Byam Subsitute staff team!
BSA Updates
Byam Boo Bash Weather Planning Update!
RAIN PLAN ACTIVATED! Come join us for the BOO BASH tomorrow from 3-6pm, the event will be held primarily INSIDE, we won't let Mother Nature rain on our parade!
Few things to know:
1. Entrance to the event will be on the side of the building door #9 (near the cafe)
2. Byam parking lot will have limited space but will be open, additional parking at Lockheed Martin. NO PARKING IN ANY OF THE SPOTS IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING.
3. The 2nd Floor will be closed, please help assist keeping your children off that level.
4. Bounce Houses will be located in the gym.
5. To enter the Trunk or Treat please use the exit door near room #8, kids can walk under the overhang to get their treats and enter back into the event from the main entrance. The ice cream truck will be located along this route as well and available for purchase.
We will have signs posted along the school, look forward to celebrating with you all!
Still time to get tickets! https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=4549
SAVE THE DATES:
10/21: Boo Bash (3-6pm)
11/15: Square 1 Art Order Deadline
11/15: BSA Meeting VIRTUAL ONLY
11/18: Riverhawks Game (6:05pm)
11/20-11/22: Scholastic Book Fair
3/23/24: Hootenanny (Signup Deadline is 12/17/23)
No-cost Registration for Byam Events:
*Financial concerns should never stand in the way of families participating in school events. If you are interested in any Byam activities please contact Lyndsey O’Neil, our school counselor, to register at no cost: oneill@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Boo Bash 10/21 Details
October 21, 2023, 3:00-6:00pm
$15 Boo Bash Tickets: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=4549
Boo Bash Volunteer Signup: https://bsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=& signup=empUw_ArTLGLiiXte2fGMHN___51MXq5m3___nUxermU
Boo Bash Trunk-or-Treat Car SignUp: https://bsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=empUw_ArTLGLiiXte2fGMHN___51MXq5m3___nUxegrB
Square 1 Art Deadline is November 15th!
https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/customer/myart
Your child created some AMAZING winter art during Art class, and a custom printed catalog was sent home last week for the Square 1 Art fundraiser! You can order special keepsakes featuring your child's artwork just in time for the winter holidays! Proceeds go to the Byam BSA to fund school enrichment opportunities like field trips, assemblies and other exciting events.
Can't find your printed catalog? Use Art Search to find your child's art. If you cannot find your child's code using the search, please email me. You can even upload additional artwork from other members of your family using Art Upload!
Order deadline: 11/15/2023
Thank you for supporting our school!
BYAM NIGHT OUT at the UML Riverhawks SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 6:05pm: $7
Looking for a last minute gift? How about tickets to a Riverhawks Game! Please join us for the Byam Night Out at the UML Riverhawks hockey game! We take over a whole section of the stands and the kids have a blast!
Purchase your $7 Riverhawks tickets here: https://fevogm.com/Byamschool
20th Annual Talent Show
2024 Byam’s Hootenanny Is All About Friendship and Togetherness!
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 @ CHS PAC
Sign up as a group, or go solo! Skits, dancing, singing, instrumental, poetry, comedy, magic! All ideas welcome!
All Acts & 4th Grade EMCEES sign up here: https://bit.ly/2024ByamsHootenanny
Signups will close 12/17/23. Questions? ByamHootenanny@gmail.com
Scholastic Book Fair: SAVE THE DATE! 11/20-11/22
Byam’s fall Scholastic book fair is coming soon, right before Thanksgiving recess!
Monday 11/20-Wednesday 11/22 after school, shopping available in person AND online.
Details and volunteer sign up link coming soon! We’ve got lots of Scholastic book prizes to raffle off and some new bookmarks to give away! Please reach out to the fair chairperson with any questions (Ellen Marcsisin: ejswain@gmail.com).
Want to get involved?
Here are some openings the BSA is currently seeking help on, reach out the bsa.chelmsford@gmail.com if you are interested in any of these positions!
Academic Calendar 2023-2024
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Follow Principal Fredette and AP Dolan On Byam Instagram! Account names are @byamprincipal and @byam_ap
Byam School
Office: Secretary Dossin dossina@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Clerk/Attendance: murphys@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Principal Fredette fredettej@chelmsford.k12.ma.usAssistant Principal Dolan dolane@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://byam.chelmsfordschools.org/about/
Location: 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-501-5144