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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024
Ditson School Association
Help plan an event or join a committee! Even a small amount of time helps us plan a great year for our students! Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form
Our next DSA meeting is Monday, November 9th, 7pm in the LGI room. Everyone is welcome to join us! Childcare is available in the cafe during the meeting.
Coming up!
Treats for Troops
Donโt get stuck with piles of leftover Halloween candy this yearโput those treats to good use instead!
Weโre collecting candy for Treats for Troops, a program that sends sweet surprises to our military service members. Students can bring in their extra candy from Monday, November 2 through Thursday, November 5.
Collection bins will be set up in the hallway for each grade, so students can easily drop off their donations.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle Newman at dannyanewman@yahoo.com.
Ditson Holiday Tree - Billerica Holiday Festival
Each year, the DSA donates a beautifully decorated tree to the Billerica Holiday Festival, and this yearโs theme is Cozy Up With a Good Book!
How to Help:
(1) Donate online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-the-ditson-tree-billerica-holiday-festival--2026
(2) Send in new items like ornaments, kids books, cozy blankets, reading themed gifts, hot cocoa and mugs, or gift cards. Bins will be in each grade hallway.
Drop-off: Oct 28โNov 13
(3) Shop our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M83KRUPUPDKR?ref_=wl_share
See the finished tree at the Home for the Holidays Display at the Billerica Library (Nov 22โDec 14).
Join Ditson families for two fun outings at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell!
Harlem Globetrotters โ Rivalry Tour
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Order by December 23. Discounted tickets are limited and may sell out before the deadline.
Purchase tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Ditsonelementaryglobies1230
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Boston University
Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:14 p.m.
Tickets are $15, plus ticket fees. Order by January 10 before prices increase.
Purchase tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Ditsonelementary0115
A portion of ticket sales will benefit the DSA! Enjoy some family fun while supporting our school!
Sensory-friendly kits, including noise-canceling headphones, are available at the Tsongas Center upon request.