Byam Newsletter
March 12, 2021
Principal Fredette and AP Dolan Video Message
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Lunch… We are working on plans for several locations for students to eat lunch at 6 ft apart since students will need to unmask in order to eat. These locations include the child’s current classroom, the gymnasium and the cafeteria. We will also be looking at outdoor options. We will be adhering to 6 ft while students eat lunch since they will need to be unmasked.
Recess… We will be utilizing different locations at outdoor (ie, playground, field, hard top, etc) recess with their class . Students will be masked at recess unless they need a mask break. We will identify mask break locations at each space for mask breaks to occur at recess time.
Snack… We will continue to have our snack breaks outside weather permitting. Students will be distanced more than 6 ft to eat snack and can remove their mask since they will be seated in one location that is more than 6 ft from others.
Return to in-person learning selection link: https://forms.gle/5mqC4wDjMhQcUn6V7
In-Person Wednesdays
LET'S WIN THIS! We're behind but Byam can make it happen!
Okay Byam families! We have some other buildings leading ahead of us and we just can't have any of that! Enter in your child's activity minutes for this WEEK NUMBER 2! IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE TO COMPLETE.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrK59yX-84LjEfYr220HKXeJc0tVfkz_BIwlzcqGHUVtsxrA/viewform
For any day that a student did any fitness activity with a family member, they earn 1 star for the day, maximum of 5 stars in one school week.
Announcing Byam Spirit Theme Days Next Week!
BSA Update
Byam Musical!
Thanks to our amazing parent volunteer, Katie Rey, Byam will once again be offering an opportunity for our budding theater stars in grades 2-4 the opportunity to be in “The Show Must Go Online”. For more information about the production and for the link to sign up, please use this link: BYAM MUSICAL: THE SHOW MUST GO...ONLINE! Sign ups for this will continue through March 22.
Hootenanny Cover Contest Winner
WOW! 17 entries this year. Such amazing artwork too! You all made it a very, very hard decision. It is apparent, that all artists put a lot of time and thought into their design. And please know being a video, all the artists will have a moment on display. The winner will just get a little more coverage throughout the video!
Drum roll please!
The WINNER is: Wade J. in 2nd grade! This artwork has wonderful detail and emanates love with laughter mixed in. This year of covid, we all need things that make us smile and feel good! Congratulations Wade!
We do have an honorable mention this year. This artwork is so detailed and exquisite, it deserves recognition. Watching a stage show does make us all happy, though we were looking for a touch of the theme of love and laughter added into the drawing. Please give a round of applause to a piece of art that is very well done - Mateo B.!
A Thank you again for all the entries. We love seeing so many kids get involved both on stage and off!
Mrs. C aka Karyn
Paint and Snack Session
The response from the Byam Community was fantastic. Due to the nature of this event, the registration was limited and we were amazed with the swift sign ups. We will be looking to see if we can arrange another event of this type. Please keep in mind that availability is dependent on the schedules of our volunteers, while we are trying our best, we cannot guarantee when this may occur. We are so fortunate to have such a supportive Art Teacher and parent helpers. (Oh! And let's not forget, the help of Mr. Romac!)
Important Dates:
March 12 Pick up Pizza Kits at Byam
March 18 Paint and Snack Night
March 22 Sign ups for the Byam Musical ends
March 24 BSA Virtual meeting
Hootenanny Cover Winner and Runner Up!
Wednesday Morning Announcements Video
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