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Byam Family Newsletter

February 6, 2026

Byam FamilyNewsletterFebruary 6, 2026
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Principal/AP Update Principal/AP Update

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Important Dates Important Dates

  • February 7- Sweetheart Dance
  • February 7 - K-12 Choralfest
  • 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

iReady Reports iReady Reports

IReady reports are available online through the Clever portal. Families experiencing technology challenges accessing reports can submit a technology help request ticket on the Byam school parent tab/Helpdesk

MCAS Dates MCAS Dates

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First Grade Over 100 Can Donation Drive! First Grade Over 100 Can Donation Drive!

Annually the first grade students see how many cans they can collect to donate to the Chelmsford Food Pantry. They collected over 500 cans to donate to the food pantry.

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Pats Theme Day! Go Pats! Pats Theme Day! Go Pats!

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Valentines Day Valentines Day

Valentines Day in an exciting time of year for our students. Classrooms celebrate this day in a variety of days. We want to take this opportunity to remind you that food and candy can not be distributed as school as it is prohibited by our wellness policy.

2nd Annual "Celebrating Us" Festival Sign Up 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.

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Byam Weekly Announcements Byam Weekly Announcements

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Byam Weekly Announcements February 4, 2026
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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:

Nutritional Menus

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CPS Food Nutrition Website

BSA Information 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

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

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BSA MEETINGS THIS SCHOOL YEAR

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

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CHS Theatre Guild 2026 Children's Play CHS Theatre Guild 2026 Children's Play

-- February 6 & 7 @ 6:30pm

-- Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center

-- Tickets $5 at the door

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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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