Byam Newsletter
October 11, 2024
Message from Principal and Assistant Principal
Mark Your Calendar
- 10/16 SEL Survey Grades 3 and 4
- 10/18 Long Evacuation Practice
- 10/20 Boo Bash Sunday 1-4 pm
- 10/22 Kindergarten Parlee Farm Field Trip
- 10/25 Grade 4 Pumpkin Store
- 10/31 Kindgarten Parade
4th Grade Math Night
Our 4th grade team hosted a very successful math night for students on families. They practiced multiplication facts through fun and engaging games.
Don't Forget to Order School Pictures This Year
Dear families,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Long Evacuation Drill Next Week
Next week, we will be conducting another one of our safety drills. We will practicing our long evacuation drill and meeting at an offsite rally point. We would use this drill if we had to evacuate beyond our normal short evacuation/fire drill distance on school grounds.
Holiday Assistance
The holidays are right around the corner! Resources for holiday support are now available. Any families who can benefit from additional support 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 10/31), 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.
Half Day Lunch Orders
Dear Parents and Families --
To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition utilizes online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.
For the upcoming half day Wednesday 9/18/24 orders must be received by Friday 9/13/24.
2024-2025 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates
● 10/24/24
● 11/20/24 (Elem & MS Only)
● 11/27/24
● 12/12/24
● 1/14/25
● 2/6/25
● 3/12/25
● 4/1/25
If you would like your child to have lunch on future half days, the online ordering is open for you to go ahead and select those dates. Set Up Your Account Now
Directions to set up your account and order: 1. URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
2. Sign up now: Email, create password.
3. School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
4. Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
5. Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, the student's name should appear on the page.
How to order meals
1. School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
2. Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
3. Find date, select meal option
4. Add item to cart/Select Add to order
5. Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
6. Click Check out
7. Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
8. Place order
Coming Soon 10/21-11/21 Debbie's Treasure Chest Winter Items Donation Box
Beginning the week of October 21st through November 21st, Byam School has volunteered as a donation box location for non-profit "Debbie's Treasure Chest". The donation box will be located 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 Substitute Pool SY2324 Come Join Us!
We would love to add a few more substitutes to our Byam substitute pool. For those interested and able to help substitute, even if sporadically or one day a week, please contact Mrs. Dossin at dossina@chelmsford.k12.ma.us and she can help you with information how to get started!
Byam Weekly Announcements Vidao
BSA Information
SAVE THE DATES:
10/20/24 : Boo Bash, 1 - 4pm
10/24/24 : Quick Clicks with Farmhouse Photography
10/29/24 : Picture Day Retakes
12/08/24: Riverhawks Night
3/29/25 : Hootenanny Talent Variety Show
5/6/25 : Byam Art Night, 5 - 7pm
Boo Bash: Sunday, 10/20 1-4pm!
Mark your calendars for some spooky fun! Join us for one of Byam’s most beloved events, THE BOO BASH! This will be on Sunday October 20th from 1-4PM. A day of fun with bounce houses, trunk or treat, crafts, cake walk, and more! Buy your ticket early and save! qAdmission is $20 at the door. P I bb b b
HOWEVER, to host this event, we need your help! Please consider volunteering at the event or decorating your car for the trunk or treat!
Link for tickets: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4992&form=1
Link to volunteer: https://bsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=e00cc8e3-42cc-4cf2-8cf6-46ed67cfa8b9~s.9223370309044408582
Link to sign up for Trunk or Treat: https://bsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=e00cc8e3-42cc-4cf2-8cf6-46ed67cfa8b9~s.9223370309044290689
***Financial concerns should never stand in the way of families participating in school events. If you are interested in this or any Byam activities please contact Lyndsey O’Neil, our school counselor, to register at no cost: oneill@chelmsford.k12.ma.us***
Quick Clicks: October 24th
Looking for an updated family photo for your holiday cards or to hang in your house? Book a 2-3 minute session with Kat Rotika of Farmhouse Photography, proceeds support the BSA! Sessions are $25, you will receive a link of edited images and only buy the ones you love! Images start at $25 each. Sign up today to secure your spot!
4TH GRADE CELEBRATION:
Believe it or not, it is already time to start planning the 4th Grade End of Year Celebration! This includes the activities, yearbook, vendor coordination, etc. If you are interested in joining the committee for any task LARGE OR SMALL, please email: bsa.chelmsford@gmail.com
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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!
Stay Connected...
Byam October 2024 Lunch Calendar
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