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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024

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The Ditson Buzz๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ŸDitson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024

January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026

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2nd Trimester Progress Reports - Published Friday, January 30th 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 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 aboutโ€ฆ

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

Bus Drop-Off Reminder Bus Drop-Off Reminder

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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. 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.

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DSA Corner 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!

Itโ€™s never too late to get involved with the Ditson School Association โ€“ if you have a student at Ditson, youโ€™re 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, 7โ€“8 pm (just one hour!)
In person at Ditson & on Google Meet
Childcare will be available during the meeting
Come hear whatโ€™s happening at Ditson, share your ideas, or just listen in. Whether itโ€™s your first meeting or your tenth, weโ€™d 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

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Substitute Teachers Wanted Substitute Teachers Wanted

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School Nutrition is hiring School Nutrition is hiring

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What's Happening in Specials - January What's Happening in Specials - January

Art - Ms. O'Rourke
Physical Education - Ms. O'Shei
Music - Ms. McGillicuddy
LiTe - Mrs. Mari
Health - Mr. Pierce

Important Links Important Links

January 2026 Lunch Menu
Download the Ditson School Info App - Apple Store
Download the Ditson School Info App - Google Play
2025 - 2026 BPS Academic School Calendar

Upcoming Events 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 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

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