Family Newsletter

Message From the Principal

Dear Parker Elementary School Families,

What a busy and wonderful week we just wrapped up! We kicked things off on Wednesday evening with our PTO meeting, and we want to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us to share their ideas and support. By Friday, we reached a major milestone as we officially finished all of our MCAS testing, including all make-up sessions. Our students worked incredibly hard, and we are so proud of their focus and determination.

Of course, Friday evening brought a favorite tradition, the annual Spring Picnic. The rainy weather during the second half of the week had us a little concerned at first, but the sun did eventually shine through after just a few initial raindrops. It turned out to be a fantastic evening filled with dancing, games, singing, raffles, and ice cream. It was wonderful to see so many of our families coming together to celebrate and have fun.

Amidst all the activities, our entire week was also filled with extra suprise and appreciation in honor of Staff Appreciation Week. We want to send a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Parker PTO for all of their contributions; their thoughtfulness made the week so incredibly special, and it was truly appreciated by our entire staff. Looking ahead to next week, the excitement continues as we kick off Spirit Week, proudly sponsored by our SGA.

Best,

Matt Lutinski

Principal, Parker Elementary School

PLEASE COMPLETE AGAIN: Field Day Lunch Order Form

THERE HAS BEEN A MENU UPDATE SO THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AGAIN. Please complete this Google Form if you would like your student to have a school lunch on Friday, June 12th for Field Day. These lunch options will be delivered to classrooms.

https://forms.gle/ovw6iUMd6xct7k7P8

You must complete this form for each student if you have multiple students who need a school lunch.

Orders are due by Tuesday, June 2nd.

**NEW** 2026-2027 School Calendar

May Lunch Menu

Spring Picnic

Principal for a Day!

SGA Visits Billerica Crossing

Teacher Appreciation Week

Spirit Week -- May 18th - 22nd

Garrison's Dine In Night

Fun at Billerica Public Library

End of Year Nursing Updates

Dear Parker Families,

As the end of the 2025-2026 school year is fast approaching, please review the following important information regarding student medications and health requirements.

End-of-Year Medication Pickup

All student medications and medical supplies (including daily prescriptions, over-the-counter items, inhalers, and EpiPens) must be retrieved by a parent or guardian no later than Tuesday, June 23, 2026. In accordance with school policy, any medications remaining after the final day of school will be discarded.

Looking ahead for 2026-2027 School Year:

Per Billerica Public Schools policy, new medical orders and supplies are required at the start of every school year. Please ensure the following:

Medical Orders: Submit new physician orders and parent/guardian signatures for all medications (asthma, allergies, etc.).
Supply Delivery: All medication must be delivered by an adult in the original, labeled prescription container or box.
Documentation: Required forms, including the Medication Administration Request, Asthma Action Plan, and Allergy Care Plan, are available on the BPS Health Services website.
https://www.billericak12.com/departments/health-services-wellness/school-nursing
BPS Request for Medication Administration
Massachusetts Asthma Action Plan
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

Incoming 3rd Grade Physical Exams

State regulation (105 CMR 200.00) requires all students entering the 3rd grade to provide an updated physical examination report. The exam must be dated within one calendar year of the start of the school year (September 2025).If you have any questions, please contact the health office at 978-528-8620 or via email at eburcham@billericak12.com.

Erin Burcham RN, BSN, NCSN

Kate Inzenga RN, BSN

Parker School Nurse’s

BEST BUDDIES

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Best Buddies program at Parker School! An invitation has been emailed to all current third-graders to join this wonderful initiative.

Who can join? Current 3rd-grade students who will be "rising 4th-graders" at Parker next year.
Our Advisors: Ms. Gulinello, Ms. Graff, Ms. Litwin, Ms. Ryan, and Mrs. McLaughlin.
How to Sign Up: Please complete the enrollment form here: Best Buddies Sign-Up

If you have any questions, please reach out to our primary point of contact, Ms. Gulinello (kgulinello@billericak12.com). We can’t wait to see our students build new friendships!

SUN Bucks Application

SUN Bucks, the federal food benefit program once known as Summer EBT, is returning for summer 2026. SUN Bucks provides a $120 lump-sum summer benefit per school-aged child for income-eligible families. The program is administered by the state Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) in partnership with DESE and with assistance from schools.

SUN Bucks income eligibility standards are the same as those for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). As such, all enrolled students identified as meeting the income eligibility standards for free or reduced-price lunch during school year 2025-26, either through an NSLP household paper application or direct certification, are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. Students identified as homeless, migrant, runaway or participating in Head Start are also automatically eligible. Students who do not meet the aforementioned criteria can apply for SUN Bucks benefits through DTA by visiting www.DTAConnect.com.

Cereal Drive for Billerica Food Bank

Technology Tips for Families

Where do I find school information about my child? (Report Card, Attendance)

Aspen : https://ma-billerica.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do

Where can my child find websites the school wants them to use? (Zearn, Google Classroom) Billerica Classlink Launchpad: https://launchpad.classlink.com/billerica

Your child will need their email address (firstnamelastname@billericak12.com) and the password (8 digits) the school gave them to log into the Billerica Classlink Launchpad. Please do not change passwords at home.

If you have questions about…

Email and/or Passwords - email Donna McDonnell dmcdonnell@billericak12.com

Setting up an Aspen Account? - ask portalhelp@billericak12.com

Substitue Teachers/Paras

We are currently looking for substitutes and are reaching out to our family network!

If you or someone you know is interested in a rewarding opportunity, please check out the full job posting for all the details and requirements: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5399796.

Thanks for considering! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Lutinski (mlutinski@billericak12.com).