March 13, 2026

Dear Little School Families,

March is flying by, and there is so much happening here at Little School! Students are enjoying enrichment opportunities, exciting field trips, and we are beginning to gear up for MCAS testing. Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of visiting classrooms, and the growth I’ve seen in our students since September is truly remarkable. Together, we are fostering a love of learning, high achievement, and strong citizenship.

The snow is finally starting to melt, and I know everyone is looking forward to getting back on the playground! There are just a few updates below, including the April calendar and some reminders about drop-off. The PTO also has many exciting events coming up.

Finally, don’t forget that we will have a school-wide “Wear Teal” , Bracelets, and Pins Day on March 27th in honor of our former lab, Maya Ortiz.

Best,

Julie Fahey

Principal

Please remember that there is no drop-off allowed on Oakland Road or after the main drop-off loop during morning arrival. All students should be dropped off within the designated loop area or along Barberry Rd. (before the drop off loop) to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and running smoothly for everyone!

We are just over 18,000 minutes in our first two weeks of the reading challenge. We have a long way to go to our goal of 75,000 minutes! Be sure to keep reading and send in your logs. Let's tackle this TOGETHER and earn our school wide play day!

Use this link to sign up for Trimester 2 Conferences!

https://ptcfast.com/schools/E_Ethel_Little_Elementary_School

Follow the directions (enter all requested information, especially your email address), choose your child’s homeroom teacher and then select a time for your conference.

• In-Person Conferences (at the Little School) on Thursday evening, March 26th (from 5:00-8:00 p.m.)

• Virtual Conferences on Friday afternoon, March 27th (from 12:30-3:30 p.m. )

• Please only schedule a meeting with your child’s homeroom teacher.

The scheduling system is available through the end of the school day (2:15 p.m.) on Friday, March 20th.

Join us for E.E. Little School Night Out at Andrea’s Pizza on March 23rd from 4:00–8:00 PM!

Just mention the Little School when you order, and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to support the 5th grade class.

Can you name that tune? Brush up on those music skills and get ready for a fun night os music bingo!

Raffles, Silent Auction, Cash Bar, Bring your own Food or Pre-order Pizza!

Date: March 27th

Time: 7-11 PM

Location: Moose Lodge

Tickets Required, Adults Only

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the movies! All students and families from Batchelder, Little, and Hood Schools are invited to see the exciting new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on the big screen!

Date: Sunday, April 12

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: AMC Movie Theater – Liberty Tree Mall

Cost: $14 per person

Grab your friends, bring your family, and get ready to jump into an action-packed adventure with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all your favorite characters! This is the perfect chance to relax, have fun, and enjoy a movie outing together. **Please note - this is not a drop off event**

Space is limited and these will go fast — reserve your seats early! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mario-movie/items

The PTO is still selling pins and bracelets

As some of you may be aware, Little School alumna Maya Ortiz passed away in February 2026 after a courageous battle with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. In her honor, The PTO will have teal pins and bracelets available for a minimum donation of $3 with all proceeds going to the Maya Ortiz Memorial Fund.

Fill out this form to order pins and bracelets and pay via Venmo to @Alison-Rosabianca or with cash sent into school. Bracelets and pins ordered via the form will be distributed to students at school.

We will then celebrate Maya's life by encouraging students and family alike to wear their teal pins, bracelets or another teal item of their choice on March 27th.

March 19th- Grade 5 enrichment Trip- MFA

March 23rd- Spring Picture Day

March 23rd- Report Cards

March 25th- All School Field Trip

March 26th and 27th- Early Release @ 11:30. No Pre-K

March 26th- Evening In Person Conferences

March 27th- Afternoon Virtual Conferences

March 31st- Grade 5 ELA MCAS

Julie Fahey, Principal

Email: jfahey@nrpsk12.org

Website: https://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/little-elementary

Address: 7 Barberry Rd. North Reading, MA 01864

Instagram: @principalfahey