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Byam Family Newsletter

February 27, 2026

Byam FamilyNewsletterFebruary 27, 2026

Principal/AP Update Principal/AP Update

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Important Dates Important Dates

  • March 1 - BSA Roller Kingdom
  • March 2-6 Chelmsford Community Read-In Week
  • March 2 - Read Across America Day
  • March 3 and March 5- Grade 4 Field trip to Lowell Mills
  • March 3 - Byam presentation at School Committee
  • March 4-27 - Chelmsford Public Schools K-12 Youth Art Month Exhibit held at the Chelmsford Public Library
  • March 7 - Grade 4 Instrument Test Drive opportunity
  • March 11 - Early Release Professional Development Day
  • March 18 - PRIDE Ambassador meeting
  • March 19 - "Celebrating Us" Multicultural Festival Night

2nd Annual "Celebrating Us" Festival 2nd Annual "Celebrating Us" Festival

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Byam School Celebrating Us Event Date: Thursday March 19th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Today 2/27 is the last day to sign up to host a table at our 2nd annual Multicultural Festival. The Sign up link is below. Thank you to all our families who have already signed up to host a table!

Sign Up link:

https://forms.gle/9oCjAieLE5Wgd8kM9

Month of March PRIDE Ambassador Donation Drive Month of March PRIDE Ambassador Donation Drive

During the entire month of March, there will be donation bins at the front entrance, main lobby, 2nd floor, and modular to collect any donations of hygiene items such as kids or adult toothpaste, hand soap, body soap, etc. All donations will benefit The Wish Project. We will also accept any new or gently used children's spring clothes for the Wish Project.

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Reminder MCAS Dates Reminder MCAS Dates

Below are dates for Grade 3 and Grade 4 ELA and MATH MCAS Assessments

ELA MCAS Grade 3 - Wednesday April 8th and Thurs 4/9

ELA MCAS Grade 4 - Tuesday April 14th and Wednesday April 15th

MATH MCAS Grade 3 - Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th

MATH MCAS Grade 4 - Wednesday May 13th and Thursday May 14th


Makeup Sessions ELA - Thursday April 16th and Friday April 17th

Makeup Sessions MATH - Monday May 18th and Tuesday May 19th

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Food Support for Families Food Support for Families

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In partnership with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank and the Operation Nourish program we are able to offer families a bag of non-perishable grocery items every 2 weeks on Fridays. The bag of groceries will be delivered to Byam and can be sent home with your student on Fridays at the end of the school day. Alternatively, families may opt to come to Byam on Friday afternoons between 2:30 and 3:00pm to pick up the bag of groceries. The program is ongoing throughout the school year. This program is anonymous and optional, no form is required, and families may opt out at any time.


If this program is something that your family would benefit from, please reach out to Nurse Pappo, pappoe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us or the school counselor, Mrs. Tuccelli, at tuccellil@chelmsford.k12.ma.us . Please indicate if you wish for the groceries to be sent home with your student or if you will be picking up the grocery bags at Byam. For more information about the program: https://mvfb.org/programs/operation-nourish/

Byam Weekly Announcements Byam Weekly Announcements

Byam Weekly Announcements February 26, 2026
CPS Food Nutrition Website

Please visit the CPS food nutrition link at: Nutritional Menus for the most up to date food menu.

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3/2-3/6 National School Breakfast Week

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CPS Community Health Safety Presentation CPS Community Health Safety Presentation

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BSA Information BSA Information

SAVE THE DATES:

03/01 Roller Kingdom Night

03/28 Byam’s Got Talent

05/02 Walk-A-Thon 10-2pm

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BYAM ROLLER KINGDOM NIGHT BYAM ROLLER KINGDOM NIGHT

Lace up your skates and roll into a night of fun with friends! Join the Byam community for a special Roller Kingdom Night filled with music, laughter, and lots of skating. This is a great opportunity for students and families to spend time together in a fun, active setting—and a great way to end your weekend!

📍 Roller Kingdom 355 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsborough MA, 01879
📅 SUNDAY March 1st, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

LINK: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6190&form=5

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2026 BYAM WALK-A-THON 2026 BYAM WALK-A-THON

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Byam's 14th Annual Walkathon is approaching! Join us on May 2nd for a day of fun, exercise, and community as we come together to support our students.

This event embodies the spirit of Byam, with students demonstrating immense pride in their participation. It’s a chance for everyone to contribute to the success of our students and create lasting memories.

Funds raised will directly benefit enrichment programs, field trips, classroom supplies, teacher appreciation initiatives, and school community events – programs not funded by the school district.

Please find attached a flyer with registration and fundraising details. We can’t wait to see you there!

FLYER LINK: 2026 Walkathon.pdf

BYAM'S GOT TALENT UPDATES BYAM'S GOT TALENT UPDATES

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Program Messages for Performers

Place a "good luck" type of message in the Talent Show Program for your performer! Messages will appear in the program with the student's name, your message and your name.

Due Friday, March 20th

LINK:https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6190&form=13

BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS SPOTS IN PROGRAM

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Business Advertisement Spots in Program Are DUE By Friday, March 20th

Place an advertisement in the Byam Elementary School's Talent Show program for over 500 local residents to see!

Full Page: $60

Half Page: $30

Please make a payment here: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6190&form=14

Please send the image of your advertisement to Byamsgottalent@gmail.com.

BSA MEETINGS THIS SCHOOL YEAR

The next meeting will be on March 11th at 7pm! All are welcome!

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WANT TO BE IN THE LOOP? WANT TO KNOW MORE ? JOIN OUR VIP LIST!

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JOIN THE BSA "VIP" LIST

The BSA struggles with trying to keep you informed without flooding your inbox. We understand some don't have the bandwidth to know more, while others are looking to get more involved...but don't know where to start. If you are one of those people looking to know more please take a moment to fill out this form. This does not lock you into anything but helps us filter our "extra" communication more directly to people looking to be more involved with the BSA!

FOLLOW THE BSA ON INSTAGRAM

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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

Want to get involved?

Here are some openings the BSA is currently seeking help on, reach out the bsa.chelmsford@gmail.com if you are interested in any of these positions!

BSA Help Needed

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We welcome more building substitutes!

We have a number of Byam School community members we are an integral part of our Byam School workday community as Byam substitutes. We are always looking for more substitutes to add to this great group! If you would like to learn more information about the flexibility of substituting at Byam School, email or call Carolyn Quinn at quinncm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us or phone 978-251-5144.

Stay Connected to the Byam School Association, Click on the Live links below for more...

Zoom • Email • Website • Facebook • Minutes • Donate • Volunteering​

Chelmsford Community Education Fall Listings and Registration

Below you will find the Chelmsford Community Education fall course book where there are activities for young children and teens of many ages.

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Follow Principal Fredette and AP Dolan On Byam Instagram! Account names are @byamprincipal and @byam_ap

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Byam School

Office: Secretary Quinn quinncm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Clerk/Attendance: murphys@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Principal Fredette fredettej@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal Dolan dolane@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Website: https://byam.chelmsfordschools.org/about/
Location: 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5144

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