Family Newsletter

Dear Parker Elementary School Families,

Can you believe we are already flipping the calendar to February? As we settle into the winter season, we have a busy and exciting week ahead to kick off the month. Please take a moment to note that we have an early release this Wednesday, February 4th. Dismissal will be at 12:45 pm, so please plan accordingly to meet your students at their bus stops or arrive for school pick-up on time.

Show Your Team Spirit!

We have a big week for sports fans at Parker School! Thursday, February 5th is Bruins Day to coincide with our schoolwide assembly from the Boston Bruins Foundation. We encourage all students to wear their favorite Bruins gear or wear the classic black and gold.

The fun continues on Friday, February 6th, as we celebrate the New England Patriots ahead of their appearance in Super Bowl LX this Sunday! Students are encouraged to wear their Patriots jerseys or team colors to help us wish them luck at the big game.

Important: Bruins Assembly Waiver

Please see the section below to complete the required waiver for Thursday's assembly. If you did not receive a confirmation message after submitting, don't worry, this is normal. Ms. Fitzpatrick will receive the official list from the Bruins organization prior to the event.

Best,

Matt Lutinski

Principal, Parker Elementary School

February Lunch Menu

The recent heavy snowfall has significantly reduced our available parking due to large snowbanks. To keep our students safe and our traffic flowing smoothly, please note the following:

Bus Transportation: We strongly encourage all bus-eligible families to use the school bus. This preserves our limited parking for families who do not have bus access.
Morning Drop-off: All vehicles must enter via Parker Street and exit via River Street. Please use the supervised rolling drop-off line; double parking at any time strictly prohibited.
Afternoon Pick-up: Double parking remains prohibited. Additionally, please do not park on Pages Court. We must remain respectful of our neighbors and ensure they can access their driveways without obstruction.
Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 8:35 am, you must park and walk your student to the main office to receive a late pass from Ms. Butler.

Attached are the arrival and dismissal maps shared earlier this year. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our mornings efficient and safe!

Curb parking is permitted in designated "green zones" during the afternoon only. Double parking is strictly prohibited at all times. Additionally, vehicles may use any other available designated parking spots.

BFit Assembly

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. Fitzpatrick has been selected as a winner by the Boston Bruins Foundation! Thanks to her efforts, Parker Elementary has been awarded a $10,000 donation to enhance our health and wellness programs.

This generous gift, supported by National Grid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts includes a delivery of brand-new sports equipment for our students to enjoy during Physical Education.

BFit School Assembly Details

To celebrate, the Boston Bruins Foundation is bringing the BFit School Assembly Program to our school! This 40-minute interactive presentation teaches students the value of hard work through subjects like nutrition, perseverance, and physical activity.

Date: Thursday, February 5th
Location: Parker Elementary School
Time: During school

Action Required: Online Waiver

To participate in this program, the Bruins require a signed waiver for students. Please have a parent or guardian complete the online form before the event.

Access the waiver here: Boston Bruins Youth Waiver
Required Note: On the waiver, please specify that this is for the BFit School Assembly at Parker Elementary School on 2/5.

We are incredibly proud of Ms. Fitzpatrick!

A Warm Welcome and a Fond Farewell

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Brian Sheehan will be joining the Parker team as our new Health and PE Teacher!

Mr. Sheehan is already a familiar face within our district, having previously served as the Health/PE teacher at the Kennedy and Hajjar Schools, as well as the Physical Education teacher at Marshall Middle School. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our wellness team, and we couldn’t be happier to have him join us starting Monday, February 2nd.

As we welcome a new face, we also want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Waters. Over the last four years, Mr. Waters has shown immense dedication to our students, and his positive impact on our school culture has been truly significant.

While he moves on to his next chapter, we want to thank him for his hard work and the lasting impression he’s made here at Parker. He will certainly be missed, and we wish him nothing but the very best in all his future endeavors!

We are thrilled to announce that Girls on the Run is returning to Parker School for the Spring 2026 season! This empowering program is open to our 3rd and 4th grade students, offering a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, kindness, and healthy habits through movement. Registration officially opens on Monday, February 2nd. For more details, please visit the official GOTR website or reach out to Ms. Coletta at kcoletta@billericak12.com with any questions. We can’t wait to see our runners hit the pavement!

We are thrilled to announce that the Parker Talent & Art Show is scheduled for Friday, March 6th. If your student is interested in signing up, please enter them using our google form. The deadline to enter is Monday, February 27th and the rehearsal for the Talent show will be held the night before Thursday, March 5th at 6pm.

Artwork for the art show may be submitted no later than Monday, March 2nd. All artwork should be labeled with your child's name and classroom written on the back, so we can make sure to return all work.

A separate sign-up to volunteer will be sent out at a later date.

All Parker students and families are welcome to cheer on their fellow Pandas on Friday, March 6th!

Talent Show Information Session: Monday, February 2nd @ 7:00 pm

https://qstream.zoom.us/j/82654445790?pwd=6W4CN1BJjvywPAiYdD3eMbbmRcYWwC.1
Meeting ID: 826 5444 5790
Passcode: 577787

Talent Show Dress Rehersal: Thursday, March 5th @ 6:00-8:00 pm

Talent Show: Friday, March 6th @ 6:00-8:00

Music Bingo! Join us for the Parker first annual music bingo! It will be held at the Billerica Elks on March 27th. Tickets can be bought ahead of time on Zeffy https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/music-bingo-21 or at the door if tickets are still available.

We look Forward to seeing you there!

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

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).