Byam Newsletter
February 17, 2023
Message from Principal and Assistant Principal
Dynamite Diners
Early Release Day on March 2
ALICE Drill
During the week of February 27, we will be conducting another ALICE drill at Byam. As a reminder, ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. This is a research based, options-based protocol that is non-sequential to respond to a dangerous individual at school. We collaborate with the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments for these drills to ensure that it is both a safe and developmentally appropriate experience.
After we conduct the drill, we will send a communication to inform you when it occurred. Should you have any questions about ALICE or about this drill, either leading up to the drill or after you have debriefed with your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Reminder Information for ordering ahead Take Home Bag Lunch for Early Release Days
Dear Parents and Families --
In order to better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition is launching online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.
Remaining CPS Half Day/Early Release dates
- Thursday, 3/2
- Thursday, 4/13
Directions to set up your account and order:
- URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
- Sign up now: Email, create password.
- School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
- Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
- Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, student’s name should appear on page.
How to order meals
- School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
- Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
- Find date, select meal option
- Add item to cart/Select Add to order
- Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
- Click Check out
- Select pick up location: Elementary pick up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
- Place order
Thank you.
5th Grade Musical Ensembles
Recess Lunch Aide Opening!
Byam Weekly Announcements
Byam School Association Information!
RED SOX TICKETS May 31st... Reserve your seats! It's BOBBLE HEAD NIGHT!
The calendar says it's winter, but we are thinking of spring! Get your friends together bring the kids to the Red Sox game on May 31st! Seats are located in the Grandstand! Tickets are $40 each.
Ticket Reservation Form: https://forms.gle/JcfqhohLsfRAnuAx7
Byam's Virtual Paint Night with Mrs. Brown: March 14th, 2023
Byam's Virtual Paint Night with Mrs. Brown: March 14th, 2023
Two time slots available: 5:15-6:15PM or 6:30-7:30PM.
Cost: The cost to participate is $15/child, with a family cap of $40.
Signup link: www.bit.ly/paintnight-byam2023
Payment via Paypal: www.bit.ly/paintnight-paypal
Sign ups will be accepted until Friday, March 3rd at 4PM, OR until the event has reached max capacity. Questions: email Amy Brown browna@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Save the Date BYAM ART NIGHT! April 27, 2023
Save the Date and stop by anytime during between 5:00-7:00pm to view our amazing artwork! Every child will have work displayed. Looking forward to seeing lots of Byam families together to celebrate our students' creativity!
Byam Hootenanny Artwork
Do you show your talent on paper rather than on stage? Submit your artwork entry that represents MAKING YOUR MARK on stage, in school, anywhere! Use your imagination! Include the 2023 Hootenanny Theme & Title: “Byam, Make Your Mark Hootenanny”. Deadline February 27th, 2023
Upload your art hi-res jpeg to: https://bit.ly/hootenanny2023
*** SAVE and LABEL your uploaded image with your students name and grade (Example: Sally Jones grade 2)
Donate directly to the BSA! It's a NO BRAINER!
Byam BSA will use 100% of the proceeds for future enrichments, field trips, and events!
www.bit.ly/byam-nobrainer and QR Code Below!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE BSA!
We are humbly asking parents to consider volunteering for one small task each year. If your child is attending an event, please keep an eye out for future sign-up forms. Many responsible students can also help with parent supervision! In addition to event volunteers, here are a few larger roles we are looking to fill. We will teach you the ropes and "ease" you in. If any of these interest you, email bsa.chelmsford@gmail.com!
~Sincerely, your BSA Board
Carolyn Sousa, Cyndi Moses, Tracy O'Neill, Meghan Costello, Kaitlyn Myers, Andrea Laffin, Ellen Marcisin, Amy Brown
Stay Connected to the Byam School Association
Our next meeting is virtual only, March 8th at 7:00pm
Google Meet: https://bit.ly/byam-bsameeting
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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: 978-501-5144