Byam Newsletter

March 7, 2025

Message from Principal and Assistant Principal

Mark Your Calendar

March 10- All School Enrichment- Author Visit with Ivy the Very Determined Dog

March 12- Early Release Day

March 12- BSA Meeting

March 19 - Celebrating Us Multicultural Night

Early Release Day on Wednesday

Wednesday, March 12 is an early release day for professional development. Our dismissal time is 11:45 and lunches will not be served. We will open the side gate to stage pick up vehicles at 11:30. If your child will be going home in a different manner than their Wednesday, please inform the school.

Thank You to All Our Community Readers

This week Chelmsford hosted it annual Community Read In. Byam had members of the Chelmsford Police Department, Fire Department, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, and other community members. We even had a book read virtually by a naval officer from the USS Abraham Lincoln! Thank you to all of our community members who took time out of their schedules to visit with us.

Byam BSA Enrichment Assembly

On March 10, Byam will have an all school assembly with the author, Maureen Harrington and Ivy visiting our students for two presentations. Thank you to the BSA for sponsoring this event and we look forward to great author visit.

Celebrating Us Multicultural Evening

Note from the Gym

Please remember that it is extremely important for students to dress appropriately for physical activity. Wearing shoes such as crocs, boots, flip flops, dress shoes, or anything with a high heel are a safety concern and will result in your child not being able to do the same activities as the rest of the class in PE. I want all my students to be able to enjoy their Physical Education class so please help them be prepared. Below is a list of when your child will have PE. If you have any questions, please let me know (quinnc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) Thank you, Ms. Quinn

Mondays- Smith, Holman, Carey, Carson, and Sullivan

Tuesdays- Babson, Kowalik, Aufiero, Marchant, and DuDevoir

Wednesdays- Jackson, Streeter, Sexauer, Hogan, and Weeks

Thursdays- Boutin, Walsh, Hanafin, Hicks, and Maguire

Fridays- LaCava, Kooken, O'Donnell. Lojzim, and Harris

MCAS Dates

It is hard to believe we are in the beginning stages of our MCAS administratration planning. We will be providing more information in the coming weeks for 3rd and 4th grade families but wanted to share our testing dates in advance.

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

Attention 3rd and 4th Grade Families Byam Musical Sign Up

Hello Byam 3rd and 4th Grade Families,

CLICK HERE for information/sign-up about the Byam Musical. This year we are bringing back a fan favorite from a few years ago, We Are Monsters!

This opportunity is open to 3rd and 4th graders. There are 40 spots available.

Any questions you can email Katie Rey at katierey1@gmail.com

Byam Weekly Announcements Video

A reminder to all our families, breakfast and lunches are free. There is a charge for milk only.

Lunch Link for MARCH: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/webmenus2/#/view?id=6798fab5fa5ecb31645434d6&siteCode=3369

Breakfast Link for MARCH Link: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/webmenus2/#/view?id=6761cb89e96f1e5c409b4230&siteCode=3369

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 Art displayed at Chelmsford Public Library March 5-28th

Congratulations to the six Byam students whose artwork was selected for the Chelmsford K-12 Youth Art Month exhibition at the Chelmsford Public Library! The “Grand Opening” of the exhibit will take place on Wednesday, March 5 between 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Library. Art teachers from all schools will also be there to meet and congratulate the artists, and refreshments will be provided.

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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