
Byam Newsletter
February 26, 2021
Message from Principal and Asst. Principal
We hope everyone was able to enjoy some time off last week during our February break. Thank you for all of your efforts and precautions in keeping our building safe for in-person learning. This week was busy with getting back into the swing of school and also conducting two ALICE drills. Our staff and students did an excellent job using our options-based approach while conducting the drills. We appreciate the support we receive from the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments during these drills and beyond. In second grade we had a "Dig It" geology enrichment and our third grade classes had a virtual pilgrim visitor from Plimoth Pawtuxet. Thank you to the BSA for continually providing enrichments for Byam during our hybrid and remote learning. A power outage today also added to the eventful week.
Dr. Lang, our superintendent, will be sharing some upcoming information about pool testing for our school community. This process would allow us to add a layer of transmission prevention through onsite testing. Please keep an eye out for this information and consider taking part.
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Jason Fredette and Betsy Dolan
MARCH Byam Family Fitness Month
BSA Updates
A huge thank you to all of the Byam staff members that attended the last BSA meeting. We are so fortunate to have the support of the staff at Byam and are regularly treated to staff attending the BSA monthly (virtual) meetings. It’s a great way to hear more about what is happening at school and in the classrooms.
This Sunday, February 28 Talent Show Cover art submissions are due.
Does your child show talent on paper rather than on stage?
Submit an artwork entry that represents
Byam’s Love and Laughter Virtual Hootenanny
ARTWORK RULES
• 2021 Hootenanny Theme: Love and Laughter (feel free to express feelings
In your artwork during this challenging school year!)
• Artwork needs to be clear enough to be shown in a video.
• Program cover can be in color or b/w.
• Design alone is great, but if you want to wrap your artwork into the
title, please use: “Byam ’s Love and Laughter Virtual Hootenanny”
• Deadline 2/28/21– please email your art hi-res jpeg to:
Family Fun days sponsored by the BSA
Since BandBingo night was a success, we are offering two more family fun activities to move March along!
Celebrate Pi Day
Order a take home pizza kit to celebrate Pi day! Choose from Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage or Veggie and have your family create your own perfectly balanced Pi! Orders Due March 5 and kits will be available at Byam on March 12 from 3:30-5:30PM as a drive up only pick up.
Place your orders here:https://form.jotform.com/210547526645054
Paint and Snack Session
Coming to you on March 18, hosted by our talented Mrs. Brown! We will be holding a virtual paint night. The BSA will have kits for sale that includes all you will need for a paint night at home, complete with a snack! Additionally, as we confirm details we will be holding another dining for dollars night at a local restaurant. Kick back, let someone else do the cooking and let the kids be entertained afterwards! More details will be coming soon.
Important Dates:
February 28 Hootenanny Cover Contest Submissions Due
March 5 Orders needed for PI Day Pizza Orders
March 12 Pick up Pizza Kits at Byam
March 18 Paint and Snack Night
Zesty's Pizza Kit Info
ELPAC Information Attached Below
About Us
Byam Principal and AP Email Contact:
Principal Fredette: fredettej@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Assistant Principal Dolan: dolane@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Chelmsford Public Schools Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/
Byam Website Page: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/8
Email: fredettej@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/8
Location: 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: (978)251-5144
Twitter: @byamprincipal