Byam Newsletter
October 10, 2025
Principal and Assistant Principal Message
Important Dates
- October 13 - School Closed
- October 14 - Grade 4 Math night
- October 16 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Parlee Farm
- October 19 - Byam Boo Bash
- October 21 Bionic Project Enrichment
- October 23- Early Release Day
AM Car Arrival Traffic Safety Procedures
As we work together to keep all our students safe, we kindly remind families to follow important safety guidelines during morning drop-off. Please drive slowly and cautiously—no more than 10 mph—in the school zone. Always have your child exit the car on the sidewalk side to avoid stepping into traffic. For everyone's safety, do not pass other cars in the drop-off line, even if you're in a hurry. Also, please pull all the way forward to the end of the sidewalk before stopping—this helps keep traffic moving smoothly and prevents the need for others to pull around cars that are still unloading. Thank you for helping us create a safe and calm start to the school day!
4th Grade Math Night
On Tuesday, October 14 our 4th grade team will host Byam's annual 4th Grade Night. This event will run from 6:30-7:30 in the Byam dining room and will be filled with engaging math games for 4th grade families to practice math facts together with their fourth grader. We hope you can join us!
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.
Reminder 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.
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
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is full. If you think your child(ren) have something that is trying to find its way back home, let them know to check lost and found. We will be donating the items after next school week.
BSA Information
BSA Information
SAVE THE DATES:
- 10/19 Boo Bash 1-4pm
- 10/23 Farmhouse Photography Fundraiser
- 10/24 Dining for Dollars - Panera Westford
- 11/07 UML Hockey Byam Night
BOO BASH
Get ready for a frightfully fun day at our annual BooBash at Byam! This family-friendly event is packed with festive activities and open to friends and family outside of Byam — all are welcome!
🎟️ Tickets – On Sale Now!
Your child’s ticket includes access to all activities:
Bounce House
Cake Walk
Trunk or Treat
Crafts
Scavenger Hunt
Face Painting
🍕 Pizza, bottled water, and ice cream truck treats will be available for additional purchase.
🎫 Tickets are $15 per child ($20 at the door) – parents do not need a ticket.
Only one child’s name is needed for check-in, even if purchasing multiple tickets.
👉 Click here to purchase tickets
💵 Tickets will also be available at the door (cash preferred, QR code for electronic purchase available).
🚗 Parking is available across the street at Lockheed Martin only.
🙋♀️ We Need Volunteers!
Help make this event magical by signing up to volunteer! There are two great ways to get involved:
🔹 Day-of Event Volunteers – Help with check-in, games, crafts, and more!
👉 Sign up here
🎃 Trunk or Treat Volunteers – Decorate your trunk and hand out candy!
👉 Sign up here
Let’s make this year’s Boo Bash the best one yet! Thanks for supporting this fun tradition — we can’t wait to see everyone in costume!
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