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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024

January 26, 2026
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2nd Trimester Progress Reports - Published Friday, January 30th
Please remember to check Aspen this Friday, January 30th to view Timester 2 Progress Reports.
Technology Tips for Families
Where do I find school information about my child? (Report Card, Attendance)
- 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.
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- Setting up an Aspen Account? - ask portalhelp@billericak12.com
Bus Drop-Off Reminder
This is a reminder that per district policy, a parent or guardian must be present at the bus stop when their child is being dropped off. If no adult is present, the student will be returned to the Ditson School where the parent/guardian will be required to pick them up. Any changes that are made by the family need to be communicated to the office in writing.
ScreenStrong Presentation - Thursday, January 29th.
The Frederick Dutile Elementary School cordially invites you to attend their PTO sponsored workshop, ScreenStrong on January 29th at 6:30 at the Marshall Middle School.
DSA Corner
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Math Night! We appreciate all of our volunteers and especially our community partner, Mathnasium of Billerica.
Rescheduled - Dine Out for the Ditson - Papa Gino's
Our Dine Out Night originally scheduled for 1/25 has been rescheduled to 2/4 due to the snowstorm. More details to follow!
Join us for our next DSA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5th!
Itโs never too late to get involved with the Ditson School Association โ if you have a student at Ditson, youโre already a member! Want to volunteer at the Fun Run or Field Day? Bring your license and get your CORI completed at the meeting!
2/5, 7โ8 pm (just one hour!)
In person at Ditson & on Google Meet
Childcare will be available during the meeting
Come hear whatโs happening at Ditson, share your ideas, or just listen in. Whether itโs your first meeting or your tenth, weโd love to see you there!
Last call to buy your Globetrotters tickets!
Save the date and get your tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters! A portion of sales goes back to the DSA
Saturday, February 14th @ 2 PM, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Washington Generals @ Harlem Globetrotters
Get tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Ditsonglobies0214
Substitute Teachers Wanted
School Nutrition is hiring
What's Happening in Specials - January
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 30th - 2nd Trimester Progress Reports Published
Wednesday, February 4th - Early Release
Thursday, February 5th - DSA Meeting - 7:00 PM
February 16th - February 20th - School Vacation
Monday, February 23rd - School Reopens
Monday, March 9th - DSA Meeting - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11th - Early Release
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