Byam Newsletter
October 25, 2024
Message from Principal and Assistant Principal
Mark Your Calendar
10/29 Byam School Council
10/29 School Picture Retakes
10/31 Kindergarten Parade
11/5 No School- Election Day
Byam Fall Spirit Week 10/28-11/1
Next week, we will be having our first fun Fall Byam Spirit theme week!
Parlee Farm Enrichment!
Kindergarten had a great field trip to Parlee Farm!
3rd Grade Garrison House Field Trip
4th Grade Pumpkin Store
Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time or year for elementary students. Our kindergarteners will be participating in our annual tradition of our Halloween parade for the staff and students at Byam. Our staff will also be having a friendly costume contest where students will be voting. We ask that candy and food items not be sent in to distribute as it is prohibited by our wellness policy.
L.I.M.E. presents Pumpkin Palooza Nov 3rd
Dear Chelmsford Community Members,
We’re excited to announce the Pumpkin Palooza, a fun-filled fall festival replacing the Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru! Join us on Sunday, November 3rd, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Chelmsford High School plateau for an afternoon of community involvement and festive activities. This event is free of charge, and we encourage everyone to come in costumes! The Pumpkin Palooza will feature various clubs from the high school, each hosting their own exciting fall-themed activities for all to enjoy. In the spirit of giving back, we’re collecting donations of canned and non-perishable goods to support the Chelmsford Food Pantry, as well as monetary donations to the Paul Center.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate fall and support our local organizations. We can't wait to see you there!
Regards,
Chelmsford High School LIME
Notes from the Nurse's Office
Families:
This is a friendly reminder to please monitor your child for head lice. The following information is helpful to keep in mind about head lice:
Head lice can happen to anyone. It is not a sign of poor hygiene habits or of being dirty. Even though they do not jump or fly, lice can spread from one student to another by sharing combs, brushes, clothing, and hats.
Please do your part to prevent the spread of this communicable condition by checking your child(ren) on a regular basis. Lice infestation is much easier to treat if caught early. If you should discover a case of head lice, please notify the health office, as well as the parents of your child’s close contacts. This is the best way to protect your family and community.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me via e-mail or phone.
Emma R. Pappo, BSN, RN
Byam School Nurse
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone (978) 251-5144
Fax (978) 926-0445
Coat Drive Now for Debbie's Treasure Chest Winter Items Donation Box
Do you have a gently used coat to donate? Byam School has volunteered as a donation box location for non-profit "Debbie's Treasure Chest". The donation box is in our lobby and will be collecting New or Gently Used winter coats, jackets, hats, mittens, gloves of Any Size 0-Adult to benefit those in need in the Merrimack Valley area. The mission of Debbie's Treasure Chest is "to create opportunities for children in the Merrimack Valley to reach their potential and to help low income families access resources for success."
Byam Weekly Announcements Vidao
BSA Information
SAVE THE DATES:
10/29/24 : Picture Day Retakes
12/08/24: Riverhawks Hockey Night
2/1/25 : Riverhawks Hockey Night
3/29/25 : Hootenanny Talent Variety Show
5/3/25 : Walk a Thon, 10-2pm
5/6/25 : Byam Art Night, 5 - 7pm
The Paper Store's Gift of Giving event from Nov 25th - Dec 1st in-store at the Drum Hill location.
Byam School Night with the UML Riverhawks:
Join us on Friday December 8th at 7:15pm for the UML Riverhawks game as they take on the BC Eagles! Tickets are $12 each and we kindly ask to have your ticket orders in by December 2nd.
4TH GRADE CELEBRATION:
Can you believe our little ones are on their LAST YEAR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!? Believe it or not, it is time to start planning the 4th Grade End of Year Celebration! This includes day-of planning, yearbook, vendor coordination, etc.
If you are interested in joining the committee please sign up below and you will be added to all correspondence. The first meeting is Monday November 4th at 6PM, meeting will be held in upstairs of Brickhouse Center. If you want to be on the committee, but cannot make the meeting, please sign up and make a comment in the notes and we will be sure to include you on updates.
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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
Want to get involved?
Want to get involved? BSA Help Needed
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!
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Byam October 2024 Lunch Calendar
Lunch calendar link below. Please keep in mind the district School Wide Lunch calendar options are subject to change based on availability. For the most up to date lunch schedule, please keep the below link handy:
https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/webmenus2/#/view?id=66bb76d0e96f1e6a6d4947e1&siteCode=3369
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CPS Academic Calendar 2024-2025
2024-2025 School Wide Academic Calendar
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: 978-251-5144