Byam Family Newsletter
February 13, 2026
Principal/AP Update
Important Dates
- February 16-20- Winter Break- School not in Session
- February 28 - Rare Disease Day
- March 1 - BSA Roller Kingdom
- March 2-6 Chelmsford Community Read-In Week
- March 2 - Read Across America Day
- March 3 - 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
2nd Annual "Celebrating Us" Festival Sign Up
Byam School Celebrating Us Event Date: Thursday March 19th, 6:30-7:30 pm
We are excited to host our second annual Celebrating Us event. The Byam Celebrating Us Multicultural Festival will be an enriching event opportunity for all students and families to share traditions, heritage, and knowledge about any culture. Exhibitor families can pick their own culture or choose another culture to share with others. This event will allow children and families to learn more about cultures from around the world. There will be interactive games, food, and displays. Family exhibitors can share at their table, for example, how to speak or write in a different language, or make a craft, play a game, wear clothing or use an instrument from another country. Do you have a family recipe food sample or recipe card you'd like to share? Have a family tradition or game your child(ren) would like to share with others? That would be great! If you and your family are interested in running an interactive station, fill in the form below. This form is collecting names of families and students who will be on the list of "Exhibitors" for the Celebrating Us 6:30-7:30 pm evening on Thursday March 19th 2025 at Byam School for planning purposes. A table will be set up for each family who signs up as an exhibitor. Feel free to co-exhibit with another family!
So far the countries we have represented are: Vietnam, Canada(Quebec), Haiti, Ireland, Brazil, Sri, Lanka, Mexico, Greece, Puerto Rico, Taiwan/Chinese Culture.
We will be in touch soon with our exhibitors.
Sign Up link:
Upcoming ALICE Drill
We will be conducting our winter ALICE drill on the week of February 24. On Monday when we return from break, we will be reviewing our drill protocols with our students. The Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments support our drills as we present the information and practice in a developmentally appropriate way.
Wear Stripes on February 28
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
PRIDE Ambassador Donation Drive
Byam Weekly Announcements
CPS food nutrition link at: Nutritional Menus
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
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 March 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