Byam Family Newsletter
January 30, 2026
Principal/AP Update
Important Dates
- February 4- 100th Day of School Day
- February 5- Early Release Day
- February 6- Patriots Spirit Day
- February 7- Sweetheart Dance
- February 11- BSA Meeting
- February 13- 4th Grade Field Trip to CHS PAC for Grade 5 Performing Arts Ensembles
- February 16-20- Winter Break- School not in Session
Early Release Day- February 5
Next Thursday is an early release day for professional development. Students will have an early dismissal at 11:45 am. Please inform your child's classroom teacher if their mode of transportation will be different on the early release day.
Patriots Spirit Day
Next Friday we will have another Patriots Wear Spirit Day in preparation for the exciting New England Patriots night at the February 8th Super Bowl.Go Pats!
Great Kindness Challenge
PRIDE Ambassadors Visit Sunny Acres
Byam 4th grade student council PRIDE Ambassadors visited Sunny Acres Nursing and Rehab Center this week to sing songs and hand out all the wonderful cards and posters all Byam students made for Sunny Acres residents.
Chelmsford DEIC & CCA Annual Jazz Brunch 2026
2nd Annual "Celebrating Us" Festival Sign Up
Reminder, we have now opened up the sign up for our 2nd Annual Celebrating Us Festival.. It was a huge success and we are looking forward to hosting our this event again this year. We're hoping to have families join us once again for this great community event on Thursday, March 19. Many of our families who had a table last year were eager to come back! We will be holding a planning meeting on Wednesday, January 21 from 6:30-7:30 in the Byam library. Feel free to join us if you'd like to learn more about our festival or would like to be a part of the planning team.
Byam Weekly Announcements
Chelmsford Scholarship Fund Charity Event
Below is information on a Town of Chelmsford Scholarship Fund that supports Chelmsford students.
CHS Theatre Guild 2026 Children's Play
-- February 6 & 7 @ 6:30pm
-- Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center
-- Tickets $5 at the door
Below is the February lunch calendar, items are subject to change. For the most up to date information please go to the CPS food nutrition link at:
BSA Information
SAVE THE DATES:
02/07 Byam’s Sweetheart Dance
02/11 Virtual BSA meeting @ 7pm
03/01 Roller Kingdom Night
03/28 Byam’s Got Talent
05/02 Walk-A-Thon 10-2pm
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BYAM’S SWEETHEART DANCE
📍 Chelmsford High School
📅 February 7th, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Byam’s Sweetheart Dance! This school social is a special event where children may dress up if they choose and bring a special grown-up to share the night with them. Enjoy dancing, crafts, pizza, cookie decorating, and plenty of Valentine’s Day fun.
Please note: Unlike past years, the Sweetheart Dance will be held in one continuous three-hour time slot for k-4. In previous years, attendance was lower during the later time slot for 3rd and 4th grade, so this change allows all families—especially those with multiple children—to attend together and enjoy the evening as a community.
Tickets are only required for children, adults do not need tickets this year. Each Ticket includes a carnation for your little sweetheart and a cookie to decorate!
Tickets are on sale now through 02/06, tickets will not be sold at the door, please plan accordingly!
🎟️LINK: https://bsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6190&form=6
💘 Volunteers Needed — Be Part of the Sweetness! 💘
The Sweetheart Dance is one of Byam’s most-loved events, and it only happens with the help of our amazing parent volunteers! Whether you can lend a hand setting up, helping with crafts, serving pizza, assisting with cookie decorating, or helping with cleanup, every role makes a big difference in creating a fun, welcoming night for our kids and families.
Volunteering is a great way to:
Be part of a special memory for your child
Meet other Byam families
Support a joyful, community-centered event
Many shifts are short and flexible, so you’ll still have time to enjoy the dance with your little sweetheart.
LINK TO VOLUNTEER: https://bsa.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=7369d622-9f8b-4918-afbb-e2c5fd8edb3f~s.9223370267291335956
VOLUNTEERS PLEASE NOTE:
PHOTO BOOTH CHAPERONES MUST BE RESPONSIBLE ADULTS (18+)
PIZZA VOLUNTEERS MUST BE AT LEAST IN HIGH SCHOOL OR OLDER
CRAFTS AND COOKIE DECORATING VOLUNTEERS CAN BE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL OR OLDER
We look forward to celebrating together for a sweet and memorable night!
We look forward to celebrating together for a sweet and memorable 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
BSA MEETINGS THIS SCHOOL YEAR
The next meeting will be on February 11th at 7pm! All are welcome!
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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