Byam Newsletter

All of our grade levels did a great job exceeding our week one goals. We have a tight race with our average weekly minutes. We are looking forward to posting this week's results on Monday at the half way point for our iReady March Madness Challenge.

Do you find yourself wondering if your child's worries are a typical part of child development or maybe something more? Are you unsure of how to manage or respond to these worries. Join us for this presentation with our clinical psychologist, Dr. Jacki Reinert titled "The Power of Yet" on March 19 at 6:30. We will be offering childcare at this event. If you plan on attending, please fill out the RSVP form in the link below.

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/eTMDUAuvkapNVJuB8

Students and staff enjoyed a fun Shamrock Theme Spirit Week this Week!

Your Byam School Association has thoughfully planned teacher appreciation thank you's throughout the school year. This week we feel extra lucky with our staff appreciation goody bags that were delivered to mailboxes this week! Thank you BSA!

On Thursday and Friday, our 4th graders visited the historic Lowell Mills for a field trip centered on immigration. This trip ties wonderfully in with their social studies unit. Thank you to the BSA for continuing to support these wonderful enrichment experiences for our students.

Our 3rd and 4th grades will be taking part in state MCAS testing in just over a month. Please see the testing schedule below. It is important that students are present and on time for testing sessions.

Grade 4

ELA: Monday April 8 and Tuesday April 9

Mathematics: Wednesday May 15 and Thursday May 16

Grade 3

ELA: Wednesday April 10 and Thursday April 11

Mathematics: Monday May 13 and Tuesday May 14

Byam student artists have a lot to be proud of! During the month of March, several students will be having their artwork displayed in the Chelmsford Public Library along with artwork from other K-12 students from Chelmsford.

In addition, 8 other Byam students have also been selected to have their artwork included in the MAEA Virtual Youth Art Month Exhibition, along with art from across the entire state of Massachusetts!

The artwork from BOTH shows will also be displayed on a special bulletin board during the Byam School Art Show on May 9th. Congratulations to all artists on these outstanding accomplishments!

SAVE THE DATES:

3/23/24: Hootenanny Talent Show

3/24/24: Jarrett Lerner Second Chance Book Sale Closes

3/29/24: Deadline to register in order to guarantee t-shirt for Walkathon

3/29/24: Deadline to donate to Classroom Supplies Fundraiser

4/27/24: Walk-a-Thon (10:00am-2:00pm)

4/29/24: Byam Alumni Scholarship submission deadline

5/9/24: Byam Art Night (K-2nd 5:00pm, 3rd-4th 6:00pm)

5/30/24: Byam Fenway Night

It is that time of year when classroom supplies are starting to dwindle, please consider donating $3 (or more) to help the BSA restock the classroom needs including: tissues, paper towels, wipes, gluesticks, and more! It is as easy as 1, 2, $3!

Link to donate: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=16

Date: April 27th 10a-2p (Rain or Shine)

Location: Byam School (parking across the street at Lockheed Martin)

Link to register: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=9

Link for online pledge collection: https://givebutter.com/3CWuW0

If you missed your opportunity to get an autographed book from our most recent author visit with Jarrett Lerner here is your second chance! Personalized copies will be available until March 24th for purchase and will include his autograph!

Link to purchase https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=15

DATE: MARCH 23RD

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION: CHS Performing Arts Center 200 Richardson Rd Chelmsford MA

LINK FOR TICKETS: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=14

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OUTSIDE OF BYAM WELCOME TO JOIN COME!

Any Questions or to volunteer, please email: ByamHootenanny@gmail.com

Did you attend Byam Elementary and will be attending a two or four year college or university? Apply for the Byam Scholarship today!

Please return all required materials for consideration by Friday, April 29th, 2024 to the Byam Elementary School PTO (BSA), at 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Application can be found here:

https://bsa.ptboard.com/che/att/8c09b410-950b-4a7c-9bca-b9363449aeb2/2024ByamSchoolScholarship.docx

We hope you and your families can join us for a GRAND SLAM of a time at the ballpark on Thursday May 30th, 2024 at 7:10PM in section G6! Tickets are $40 each. However, please note we have limited ticket availability so do not wait to make your purchase.

Ticket cost: $40 each *Limited availability*

Date: 5/30/24

Time: 7:10pm

Section: G6

Opposing Team: Detroit Tigers

Link for purchasing RED SOX tickets:

https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=13

Want to throw money at us and be left alone? Make a No Brainer Donation to the BSA https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4549&form=3

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? 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!

Stay Connected to the Byam School Association, Click on the live links below for more...

https://chelmsfordschools.org/

Office: Secretary Dossin dossina@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Clerk/Attendance: murphys@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal Dolan dolane@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Website: https://byam.chelmsfordschools.org/about/
Location: 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-501-5144