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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024

November 18, 2025
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November 26th - Half Day Take Home School Lunch Form
Half Day Lunch Form -- Wednesday, November 26th
Please complete this Google Form if you would like your student to take home a school lunch on Wednesday, November 26th. Students will be dismissed at 11:40 am and there will be no lunch served at school. These lunch options will be delivered to classrooms prior to dismissal.
You must complete this form for each student if you have multiple students who need a school lunch.
Orders are due by Monday, November 24th.
DSA Dine Out Night Mexica Burrito Grill
Hi Ditson Families!
Take a night off from cooking and join us for a Dine Out Night to support the Ditson School Association (DSA) at Mexica Burrito Grill!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
Mexica Burrito Grill โ 647 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
Bring the flyer when you order, and 30% of your purchase will be donated to support Ditson School programs and activities!
Important: You must show the flyer for your order to count toward the fundraiser.
Thank you for supporting our school community โ we canโt wait to see you there!
Warmly,
The Ditson School Association
Student Council Partners with the Billerica Food Pantry
Turkey Trot 2025
DSA Corner
Hi Ditson Families!
Get ready for one of our favorite school traditions โ the Ditson Holiday Fair!
Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fun-filled day of crafts, games, raffles, shopping, cookie decorating, cultural traditions, and even photos with Santa!
There will be free activities for kids, a used book sale, bake sale, raffles, pizza for purchase, and opportunities for kids to shop for inexpensive gifts for friends and family.
Volunteers Needed!
We welcome help from parents, older siblings, and relatives!
If you can lend a hand with set-up, clean-up, or volunteer for a few hours during the fair, please sign up using our volunteer link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A8AB2DA4FEC25-59676376-ditson
Donations Needed!
Weโre collecting items to help make the fair a success. Please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A8AB2DA4FEC25-60299853-ditson or send us an email.
Candy and Baked Goods:
Weโre looking for donations of unwrapped, easy-to-scoop candy (like M&Ms, Skittles, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, gummy worms, etc.) for the Candy Bar Station. Baked goods for the sale are also appreciated!
Gently Used Books:
Weโre collecting elementary-level books (pre-reader through chapter books) in good condition for our Used Book Table. Books that donโt sell will be donated.
Raffle Items:
We welcome new, unused, or homemade items โ large or small โ for our raffle table.
We canโt wait to celebrate with you and kick off the holiday season Ditson-style! Thank you for your continued support in making this event a special day for our students and families.
Warmly,
The Ditson School Association (DSA)
DSA Sponsored Ditson School Store
Our Ditson School Spirit Store is open now! Stock up on favorites for the seasonโperfect for gifts and spirit days. Order by December 5th, and select Bulk order at checkout and save on shipping costs!
Shop highlights
Cozy sweatshirts & hoodies
Bee Kind shirts in 5 colors (great for spirit days!)
Hats and totes
Classic tees and more
Important dates & details
Order by: December 5
At checkout, choose Bulk Ship to School to save on shipping
Orders will be delivered to classrooms before the holiday break
Start shopping: https://ditsonschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Thank you for supporting Ditson!
Ditson School Association (DSA)
ditsonschoolassociation@gmail.com | facebook.com/DitsonDSA
Nurse's Corner Updates and Information
What's Happening in Specials - November
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 26th - Half Day - Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, December 1st - School Reopens
Monday, December 1st - Term 1 closes
Wednesday, December 3rd - Early Release
Monday, December 8th - 1st Trimester Report Cards Published
Monday, December 8th - DSA Meeting - 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19th - Author visit - Grades K-2
Tuesday, December 23rd - 1/2 Day - Winter Break begins
Monday, January 5th - School reopens
Contact Information
Ditson Elementary School
Victoria Hatem, Principal - Email: vhatem@billericak12.com
Caitlin Barry, Assistant Principal - Email: cbarry@billericak12.com
Courtney Finn, School Nurse - Email: cfinn@billericak12.com
- 978-528-8520
Mrs. Maguire, Secretary - Email: dmaguire@billericak12.com
- 978-528-8510
Website: https://www.billericak12.com/schools/ditson-elementary
Location: 39 Cook Street, Billerica, MA, USA
Phone: 978-528-8510
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitsonDSA/
Twitter: @weareDitson