Byam Newsletter

September 6, 2024

Message from Principal and Assistant Principal

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday September 11- First BSA Meeting (see details below in BSA section)
Wednesday September 18- Early Release Day (11:45 am)
Thursday September 19- Open House Curriculum Night
Week of September 23- Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday September 26- School Picture Day

Fire Drill

On Thursday we had our first fire drill of the school year. Our students and staff did a great job exiting the building quickly and quietly. Thank you to the Chelmsford Fire Department for partnering with the schools to conduct our drills. Throughout the year we will be conducting additional fire drills as well as other scenarios to build our preparedness.

Early Release Day Lunches

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

9/18/24

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. Click URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com

2. Click Sign up now: Email, create password

3. Enter School District: Chelmsford Public Schools

4. Enter Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number

5. Enter 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. Select School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)

2. Scroll to the 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

Transportation Form

If you have not done so yet, please complete our Byam transportation form below:

Link: https://forms.gle/iHCSWxXq1CQSAtpd7

From the Nurses Office

MEDICATION REMINDER:

If you have not sent in your child's inhaler or epi-pen with updated medical forms (dated AFTER 7/1/2024) please deliver them to the nurse's office. Both the parent and MD portions of the forms need to be filled out. Prescriptions need to be in original containers with pharmacy labels present.

Medication Order Form

Allergy Action Plan (for students with EpiPens)

Seizure Action Plan

Asthma Action Plan (for students with inhalers)

Nurse Pappo

pappoe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Student Picture Release

The Chelmsford Public School uses student images in various publications, newsletter and social media. If you do not want your child's image used please contact the principal, Jason Fredette at fredettej@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

WEAR POLKA DOTS on Friday, September 13th: DOT DAY!

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration based on the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds! What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing. The book has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe, and the author Peter H. Reynolds grew up right here in Chelmsford, MA. Let's join the celebration by wearing Polka Dots on Friday September 13th!

Reminder Save the Date Curriculum Night Open House

Byam Back to School Curriculum Night Schedule

Back to School Curriculum night will be Thursday September 19th with the following schedule.

5 – 5:25 pm: Principal/Assistant Principal Presentation- Cafeteria (3 and 4 families)

5:30 – 6:15pm: Grades 3 & 4 Teacher Presentations

6:15 – 7:00 pm: Specialists/ Reading/ support providers available in classrooms/offices

7 – 7:25pm: Principal/ Assistant Principal Presentation- Cafeteria (K,1,2 families - same as first presentation)

7:30 – 8:15pm: Grades K, 1 & 2 Teacher Presentations

* Another mark your calendar to note, the previous day September 18th, is an early release 11:45 dismissal day.

CPS Buildings Visitor Security Upgrades

The Chelmsford Public School District has implemented a new visitor management and screening service at every school building. The system is called Visitor Aware, and it is designed to ensure that only safe visitors are allowed access to our buildings. Visitor Aware provides an additional layer of security for your children by validating the identities of anyone entering the premises, determining if they are a potential threat, and keeping accurate records of all school visits.

Visitors are required to have a valid state issued identification card, such as a driver’s license, to check in to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Valid identification is also used to ensure that the person checking in is the same as the ID holder. The identification card must be non-expired and contain a picture of the visitor.

The following information is collection during a check in:

ID Number

First, Middle, and Last Name

Address

ID Expiration Date

Gender

Date of Birth

Photograph

Your name, date of birth, state, and gender are used to ensure you are not on any sexual offender registry across all 50 states, as well as ensuring you are not a national or international watch list such as FBI watch lists, OFAC blocked persons, DTC debarred parties, etc.

Your visitor profile may only be viewed by users specifically granted access by school administration and is not available outside the Visitor Aware administration area. Your information is never sold, transferred, or accessible to any person outside Visitor Aware, and all access to your visitor profile from within the Visitor Aware administration area is recorded.

Visitor Aware is a great addition to our already well secured buildings, and will further assist us in keeping all schools as safe as possible.

Bill Silver

Director of Information Communication and Technology Services

Chelmsford Public Schools

230 North Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824

978-251-5100

Byam Substitute Pool SY2324 Come Join Us!

We are looking forward to another great year in 2024-2025! For those interested and able to substitute as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher (days are flexible), please contact Bridget Freelove at freeloveb@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information.

Byam Weekly Announcements Vidao

Reminder Arrival Dismissal Procedure Video

BSA Information

SAVE THE DATES:

9/11: BSA meeting 7pm

9/23- 9/26/24 : Scholastic Book Fair

9/26/24: PICTURE DAY!

10/20/24 : Boo Bash 1pm - 4pm

10/24/24 : Quick Clicks with Farmhouse Photography

10/29/24 : Picture Day Retakes

3/29/25 : Hootenanny

5/6/25 : Byam Art Night

BSA first meeting of the school year is 9/11 at 7pm. This meeting is hybrid join us in the library or stream it live!

Scholastic Book Fair: 9/23-9/26!

Come shop for your next great book… Outside of Byam 9/23-9/26 from 4PM-5:30PM, shop the fair and enter our raffle!! Online shopping will also be available, the link will be released and active the week of the Book Fair.

Book fair flyers and volunteer sign-up link: coming soon
Questions: contact the BSA or Parent Volunteer/Scholastic Chairperson, Ellen Marcsisin: ejswain@gmail.com

Boo Bash: 10/20 1-4pm!

Curious about the BSA?

Last week we had a HOT few days back to school, BUT did you know that before the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the Byam School association (BSA) was able to purchase 37 fans for the classrooms to help keep everyone cool and ready to learn!

Additionally, Did you know that the BSA was able to spend just over 25 thousand dollars on enrichment opportunities alone last year!? This means the BSA was able to provide your children with field trips, transportation to those trips, in school events and MORE thanks to YOUR support! The Byam BSA was also able to raise additional funds for teacher appreciation and facilitates improvements too.

So, if you’re looking for more information regarding what the BSA does, looking to donate or perhaps looking to get involved feel free to refer to the graphic below or to contact us via email: BSA.Chelmsford@gmail.com

Follow the BSA on Instagram

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...

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

Email • Website • Facebook • Minutes • Donate • Volunteering

Byam September 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