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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024

October 12, 2025
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Reminder - No School Tomorrow - Monday, October 13, 2025
Progress Reports
Trimester 1 Progress Reports will be published on Friday, October 17th.
Library Volunteers Wanted
The Library is seeking volunteers for the following times:
Thursday afternoons 1 - 2:30 Friday afternoons 1-2:30 Please get in touch with Mrs. Mari at pmari@billericak12.com if you are interested in helping out. Volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file.
Dollars for Scholars Trivia Night Coming Soon
The 31st Dollars for Scholars Trivia Night will be held February 6, 2026. Team Registration deadline is January 10, 2026. Please use this link for more information.
COMING SOON - PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th!
Get Your Smiles On - Picture Day is coming Wednesday, October 15th!
Trunk or Treat - Coming Soon - Help Wanted
Calling All Ghouls & Goblins!
Get ready to haunt the Ditson Parking Lot at our spooktacular Trunk or Treat!
Decorated trunks, sweet treats, and fun costumes await!
Date: October 17th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Volunteer to decorate your TRUNK and pass out candy (or support in other ways, like donate candy/decorations or help set up!) We're a little less than halfway to our goal of 25 decorated trunks!
Want to make a candy donation? There will be a collection point in the school lobby starting Friday, 9/26/25.
Come dressed to impress โ prizes for best trunk!
Safe, family-friendly fun for members of the Ditson Community!
Letโs make this Halloween one to remember!
Questions? Email us @DITSON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Holiday Assistance
Beacon Santa
Attached please find the application for Beacon Santa. Please complete the application and write a letter stating how Beacon Santa could brighten their holiday. The application, once completed, will also need to be co-signed by a designee from school (Principal, Asst. Principal, Licensed SW) prior to submission.
Salvation Army
Please click on this link for more information regarding the Salvation Army's Holiday Assistance Program
Holiday Assistance
We are happy to announce that the application for our Holiday Assistance Program is now available. Please use this Google Form to complete your application.
What's Included:
- December/Holiday Meals are generously sponsored by the CARR Foundation
- December Holiday Gift Assistance is generously sponsored by the Billerica Elks
Important Details:
- Assistance is provided on a first-come, first served basis and support will close once application limits have been reached. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- Please be aware that all information provided in this form will be shared directly with our sponsors, The CARR Foundation and the Billerica Elks, solely for the purpose of coordinating assistance.
What's Happening in Specials
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 13th - Holiday - No School
Wednesday, October 15th - Picture Day
Wednesday, October 15th - DSA Meeting - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 16th - Kindergarten Field Trip to Parlee Farms
Friday, October 17th - T1 Progress Reports
Friday, October 17th - DSA - Trunk or Treat - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29th - Early Release - Dismissal at 12:40
Wednesday, October 29th - Conferences - 1:00 - 3:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00PM
Tuesday, November 4th - No School For Students
Tuesday, November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
Sunday, November 16th - Girls On The Run - 5K race
Wednesday, November 26th - Half Day - Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, December 1st - 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