Byam Newsletter
September 26, 2025
Principal and Assistant Principal Message
Important Dates
- October 7 - School Picture Day
- October 8- BSA Meeting
- October 14 - Grade 4 Math night
- October 19 - Byam Boo Bash
- October 23- Early Release Day
Basketball Hoop Install
As mentioned in our video above, the BSA has funded new basketball hoops for the Byam playground. We are excited about this enhancement and appreciative of the BSA's support. The install will be happening over a few days next week and the court should be up available the following week.
Security Checkpoint
If you are coming into the school, you will need to enter your driver's license into the new Checkpoint System and a visitor badge will print out. When leaving the school please go back through the vestibule and using the QR code on your badge, please check out using the new System.
This new Checkpoint System in the vestibule also allows you to record student tardies and dismissals.
School Nutrition
Free school lunches are provided on half days! You must sign your student up a week in advance to order the meal. Please visit the link below to set up your students account and order half day lunches. The next elementary early release day is October 23rd.
Reminder Message from the Nurse's Office
Reminder for Third Grade Students:
Massachusetts state law and Chelmsford Public School District policy requires all 3rd grade students have a current physical on file. A current physical is one dated 8/26/24 or later. If you currently have a third grade student, please send a copy to me either by e-mail, fax or hard copy dropped off/mailed/sent to school with your student.
A Message from our School Counselor, Mrs. Tuccelli (formerly Miss O'Neil)
At Byam Elementary School, we believe that collaboration, open communication, and access to resources help strengthen our school community. We have a variety of resources available to support families—whether during times of need, when participating in school events, or around the holidays. If you feel you or your family could benefit from these supports, please complete the form below.
Holiday Assistance
The holidays are right around the corner! Resources for holiday support are now available. Any families who can benefit from additional support should reach out to Lyndsey O’Neil, School Counselor, via email at oneill@chelmsford.k12.ma.us. A few local Chelmsford community programs generously provide help for the holidays and Lyndsey O’Neil can help coordinate this with any family in need.
Forms for Beacon Santa (Due 10/31) and the Santa Fund (11/8) are attached below and paper copies are available in the main office at Byam. Mr. Fredette or Mrs. Dolan can sign any forms that require a staff member signature. Please note the individual deadlines for form submissions as they are approaching soon. The Salvation Army form will open starting October 1st. Please note the QR code will not work before October 1st and they will only be taking the first 600 families.
We're Hiring Part Time Recess Aide Opening
We currently have an opening for a 3 hour a day recess aide on our Byam team! Apply below:
Digital Use Sign Off
If you have not yet electronically signed the student digital use form, please use the link to do so. This form also has a portion for you to indicate if you give permission for your child's photos to be used in school communications, newsletters, media, etc.
Would you like to volunteer in the Byam School Library?
I enthusiastically welcome volunteers in the Library to help check books in and out, assist with shelving, and other easy-to-learn tasks. You may come during your child’s library class or during a different class - whichever works best for your schedule. Some volunteers come weekly, some monthly, and some come once or twice a year. Please email me at driscollb@chelmsford.k12.ma.us and I will share our volunteer calendar with you, so you can select dates. Please note that some classes will have more opportunities to come in than others, depending on how many volunteers sign up. I look forward to hearing from you!
Betsey Driscoll, Byam School Librarian
Weekly Announcements
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering in our school (should an opportunity present itself) please be sure to contact Mrs. Murphy in our school office to make an appointment to fill out a CORI form. All volunteers must have a CORI on file to volunteer.
October Lunch Calendar
BSA Information
SAVE THE DATES:
10/07 School Picture Day
10/08 Monthly BSA meeting 7pm
10/19 Boo Bash 1-4pm
10/23 Farmhouse Photography Fundraiser
BSA MEETINGS THIS SCHOOL YEAR
Mark your Calendars for this school year’s BSA meetings! The second meeting of the year will be a hybrid meeting on Wednesday October 8th @ 7pm. Join us in the Byam Library or stream online!
BOO BASH
More spooky information coming soon! Eek!
Register for a quick 2-3 minute outdoor portrait sitting with Farmhouse Photography during our QuickClick Fundraising Event on Thursday October 23rd after the half day of school.
A limited quantity of abbreviated Portrait Sittings are available EXCLUSIVELY for Byam Families at a highly discounted rate. Your entire sitting fee will be donated directly back to The Byam School Association.
The goal of a Farmhouse QuickClick is to capture ONE amazing portrait. Your professionally edited images will be available for Proof + Purchase for $25 each via an online gallery after the event. Purchase only the images you love. Absolutely no commitment; no pressure.
BUY ONLY THE PORTRAITS YOU LOVE. NO COMMITMENT. NO PRESSURE.
Sign up here: https://farmhouse.as.me/schedule/e407f4e6/appointment/17860339/calendar/4640602?appointmentTypeIds[]=17860339
📆 Thursday October 23rd, 2025
⏰1-4pm
📍The front lawn at Byam
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!
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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!
We welcome more building substitutes!
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.
Follow Principal Fredette and AP Dolan On Byam Instagram! Account names are @byamprincipal and @byam_ap
Byam School
Office: Secretary Quinn quinncm@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: 978-251-5144