Family Newsletter

Dear Parker Elementary School Families,

The countdown is on! It is hard to believe how quickly this school year has flown by, but even as we head toward the finish line, we still have plenty of time left for learning and fun in the coming weeks. This week, in particular, is a big one for our 4th-grade students, who will be taking their Math MCAS on Tuesday and Thursday. We are so proud of their effort and focus!

In addition to the testing, we have a special event for our 4th-grade community. On Thursday evening, families are invited to the Marshall for an informational evening. You can find the specific details below. We look forward to finishing this school year strong together!

Best,

Matt Lutinski

Principal, Parker Elementary School

Please complete this Google Form if you would like your student to have a school lunch on Friday, June 12th for Field Day. These lunch options will be delivered to classrooms.

https://forms.gle/mxEM1kcsLYKEtJCo7

You must complete this form for each student if you have multiple students who need a school lunch.

Orders are due by Tuesday, June 2nd.

**NEW** 2026-2027 School Calendar

May Lunch Menu

Spring 2026 Parker MCAS Testing Dates

As shared in the recent district email, we will not be holding our traditional "Move-Up Day" this June. Students will instead receive a placement letter over the summer identifying their classroom teacher for the upcoming school year.

Please note: This change does not affect our 4th-grade transition plans. Our 4th graders will still visit Marshall Middle School on Tuesday, June 2nd during the school day.

SUN Bucks, the federal food benefit program once known as Summer EBT, is returning for summer 2026. SUN Bucks provides a $120 lump-sum summer benefit per school-aged child for income-eligible families. The program is administered by the state Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) in partnership with DESE and with assistance from schools.

SUN Bucks income eligibility standards are the same as those for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). As such, all enrolled students identified as meeting the income eligibility standards for free or reduced-price lunch during school year 2025-26, either through an NSLP household paper application or direct certification, are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. Students identified as homeless, migrant, runaway or participating in Head Start are also automatically eligible. Students who do not meet the aforementioned criteria can apply for SUN Bucks benefits through DTA by visiting www.DTAConnect.com.

Our Annual Spring Picnic is just around the corner on Friday, May 15th!

We are still looking for raffle donations for our free baskets for students and are extending our donation date to next Friday May 8! Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

Deadline: Please drop off all donations to the Parker Office by Friday, May 8th.

Thank you for your continued support in making our school community so special!

The BMHS Books for Brighter Futures club is hosting a book drive at our school! Books for Brighter Futures is a non-profit organization that helps get kids who may not have the financial resources to purchase books. The goal of the club is to get every kid grades three through five a summer reading book. But, we need your help! The book drive will run from Tuesday April 28th until Tuesday May 12th. The Parker is trying to raise 100 books within the two weeks. We need books that are lightly used or new for grades three through five. We appreciate your help!

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 about…

Email and/or Passwords - email Donna McDonnell dmcdonnell@billericak12.com

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

We are currently looking for substitutes and are reaching out to our family network!

If you or someone you know is interested in a rewarding opportunity, please check out the full job posting for all the details and requirements: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5399796.

Thanks for considering! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Lutinski (mlutinski@billericak12.com).