Byam Newsletter
January 27, 2023
Message from Principal and Assistant Principal
Kindergarten Enrichment
Discovery Museum Visits 4th Grade
MCAS Schedule
Grade 3
ELA- April 12 and 13
Mathematics- May 15 and 16
Grade 4
ELA- April 10 and 11
Mathematics- May 17 and 18
Thank you to our PBIS Team and Students For Today's Coffee Delivery!
Kindergarten Registration
Due to the inclement weather on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 25, Chelmsford Public Schools has added a third kindergarten registration day on Wednesday, Feb. 1, which will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at CPS Central Administration, located at 230 North Road in Chelmsford.
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 academic year must be made by appointment.
STIPULATIONS:
- Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2023.
- Parents/guardians must complete the Google form with contact information and preferred appointment time (appointments take approximately 15 minutes).
- A staff member will follow-up with each parent to confirm date and time of appointment.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO REGISTRATION:
A staff member will direct parents to a table representing each elementary school to process their student registration packet. In addition to the completed student registration packet, parents are required to submit the following required documentation:
- A parent driver’s license
- Proof of residency/home ownership:
• A copy of your mortgage statement or
• Recently signed P&S Agreement, which requires follow-up with a home closing document or
• Signed lease agreement or
• Notarized Affidavit Supporting Residence document with the homeowner’s real estate tax bill and copy of homeowner’s driver’s license. - Utility bill with name and address
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Certificate of lead poisoning and vision exam with stereopsis documentation
- A physical examination within one year of entrance to school or within 30 days after school entry and updated immunizations covering the following:
• diphtheria (5 doses)
• pertussis (5 doses)
• tetanus (5 doses; Td booster grade 7)
• mumps-rubella-measles (2 doses)
• polio (4 doses)
• varicella (2 doses or Dr. documentation of chicken pox)
• Hepatitis B (3 doses) - A copy of a current immunization record is required for registration.
If additional immunizations are needed prior to the beginning of school, a copy of the complete immunization record which meets state requirements must be provided prior to school entrance.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
Families who are not able to schedule an appointment for one of these two dates may complete the registration packet from the website and drop it off at the school administration central office located at 230 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Office hours are Monday through Friday between 8
a.m.-4 p.m.
Additional information about student registrations and packets may be found on the CPS website registration page.
ALL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
Contact:
Ms. Jane McDonald
Central Registrar
Phone: 978-251-5100 ext. 6901
mcdonaldj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
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Byam Weekly Announcements
Byam School Association Information!
BYAM NIGHT OUT at the UML Riverhawks February 4th
Looking for a last minute gift? How about tickets to a Riverhawks Game! Please join us for the Byam Night Out at the UML Riverhawks hockey game on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 6:05pm ! Tickets are $7 and can be purchased here: https://offer.fevo.com/umass-lowell-mih-vs-new-hampshire-4rpngeb-0b46305
TICKETS ON SALE! Byam Sweetheart Dance: February 11th!
Each Byam student will be allowed to bring one special adult for the evening. There is a limited capacity, so sign up soon to save your spot! There are two time slots to try and accommodate all students. (Families with multiple children, or schedule conflicts, can choose either time slot.) Pizza and snacks will be available. If you have any questions feel free to email Cheryl Bean at Byamsweetheart@gmail.com
Tickets are $10 per person. (1 student + 1 adult = 2 tickets)
5:00-6:30 (K-2 recommended): https://givebutter.com/YJmwKD
7:00-8:30 (3-4 recommended): https://givebutter.com/6xjju2
We need VOLUNTEERS to make the Sweetheart Dance a success!
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
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!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE BSA!
We often hear, "I want to get involved but I don't know how"...here are a few roles we are looking to fill as we have parents moving to middle school, and just to spread the workload a bit. Feel overwhelmed because you don't know what you are doing? Have no fear! There are currently chairs in place to teach you the ropes and "ease" you into it. And also...we are just faking it until we make it too 😆 If any of these interest you, email bsa.chelmsford@gmail.com, if none of these strike your fancy but you still want to get involved...reach out to us, there are plenty of other ways you can help out!
Stay Connected to the Byam School Association
Stay Connected to the Byam School Association
Our next meeting is virtual only, February 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