Byam Newsletter

March 28, 2025

Message from Principal and Assistant Principal

Mark Your Calendar

March 29 - Byam's Got Talent 6:00 pm CHS PAC

April 1 - Early Release Day

April 7-11 - Autism Acceptance Theme Week

April 7-10- MCAS Testing

April 8- 4th Grade Internet Safety Field Trip

April 1-30 - Pride Ambassador donation project in lobby Toddler/Baby items

Grade 3 and 4 MCAS Dates

3rd and 4th Grade Families, please schedule to the best of your ability, aside from illnesses, for your 3rd and 4th graders to be present during MCAS assessments.

Grade 3 Testing:

ELA- Monday 4/7, Tues. 4/8

Math- Wednesday 5/14, Thursday May 5/14

Grade 4 Testing:

ELA- Wednesday 4/9, Thursday 4/10,

Math- Monday 5/12, Tuesday 5/13

Byam Presentation at School Committee

On Tuesday evening staff and students from Byam presented about our Reveal Math program at the School Committee meeting. You can watch the meeting with the link below.

Amelia Earhart at Byam

Thank you to our BSA for our 2nd grade Historical Women Amelia Earhart presentation.

Debbie's Treasure Chest Donation Box in Office Lobby

We currently have a 1st grade families collecting donations of new or gently used children's tshirts and shorts to be donated to Debbie's Treasure Chest. For more information about Debbie's Treasure Chest click the following link: https://www.debbiestreasurechest.org/

April Donation Project by Pride Ambassadors Group

Beginning April 1st, and for the month of April, there will be a Green donation box in the lobby organized by Pride Ambassadors to collect baby and toddler items to donate to local nonprofit The Wish Project organization. Flyer attached below.

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Book Drive in Lobby

April Autism Appreciation Theme Week

In a few weeks, April 7th through April 11th, we will be having our Byam Autism Appreciation Theme Week. Theme days starting April 7th are below. We will be informing students next week.

District-wide Family Event

Byam Weekly Announcements Video

BSA Information

SAVE THE DATES:

3/29/25 : Byam’s got Talent (Formerly Hootenanny)

5/3/25 : Walk a Thon 10-2pm

5/6/25 : Byam Art Night, 5 - 7pm

Byam's Got Talent

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Come out to watch Byam's very own perform their talents at this year's Byam's Got Talent Show!

When: March 29th

Where: Chelmsford High Performing Arts Center

Time: 6PM

Tickets: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4992&form=9

Byam's 13th Annual Walkathon is approaching! Join us on May 3rd for a day of fun, exercise, and community as we come together to support our students.

This event embodies the spirit of Byam, with students demonstrating immense pride in their participation. It’s a chance for everyone to contribute to the success of our students and create lasting memories.

Funds raised will directly benefit enrichment programs, field trips, classroom supplies, teacher appreciation initiatives, and school community events – programs not funded by the school district.

Please find attached a flyer with registration and fundraising details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Walk-A-Thon Packet

Byam Art Night is Tuesday, May 6th, 5:00-7:00pm!

Suggested time slots are K-2 5:00-6:00pm, and 3rd-4th 6:00-7:00pm, but please stop by anytime that works for your family. Every single child will have artwork displayed!

View K-4 Artwork in the halls!
Glow Jungle in the Art room!
Complete an Art Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!
Check out the Scholastic Book Fair, Pizza and Ice Cream truck outside!

JOIN THE BSA "VIP" LIST

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The BSA struggles with trying to keep you informed without flooding your inbox. We understand some don't have the bandwidth to know more, while others are looking to get more involved...but don't know where to start. If you are one of those people looking to know more please take a moment to fill out the attached form. This does not lock you into anything but helps us filter our "extra" communication more directly to people looking to be more involved with the BSA!

Chelmsford Mothers’ Club Spring Tag Sale

The Spring 2025 CMC Kids Tag Sale will be held at Greater Visions Children’s Center in Chelmsford on April 5th, from 9am-1pm (half price sale 12pm-1pm). Please note this year's spring sale is earlier than it has been in years past! Gently used items suitable for children from infancy to elementary will be available for purchase at a fraction of retail cost. There will be thousands of gently used items including, but not limited to, indoor/outdoor toys, clothes, shoes, pack-and-plays, high chairs, books, and so much more. We have also added a section for maternity and nursing clothes! The sale is a sustainable and affordable way for families to update their childrens wardrobes, fill their toy chests and nurseries, while raising funds to reduce the cost of events for our members and their families.

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