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Ditson Family Newsletter - August 23, 2024
June 1, 2026
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May BEEs of the Month
๐๐๐May 2026 Bee of the Month๐๐๐
Kindergarten - Julie Luba
Grade 1 - Joanna Capoccia
Grade 2 - Ariana Agostino
Grade 3 - Hunter Palasek
Grade 4 - Owen Arruda
Specials - Abigail Cronin (Health)
๐๐๐May 2026 Shout Outs๐๐๐
Kindergarten - Mohammed Kadawala, Madeline Secher, Kensley Snyder
Grade 1 - Ashton Mixco-Rines, Evan OโLeary, Mindy Cox
Grade 2 - Nixon Parreira, Aubrey Furtado, Jasmeen Kaur, Arianna Buenrostro-Huez
Grade 3 - Victoria Corbett, Saphira Yeomans
Grade 4 - Annabelle Hogan, Matthew Gomez-Grijalva, Charlotte Paquin
Specials - Hunter Palasek (Physical Education), Jonathan Soja (Lite), Abigail Cronin (Music)
BMHS Senior Breakfast
On Friday, May 29th, under the coordination of Mrs. Cook, Ditson School hosted close to 100 Billerica seniors for their annual visit back to their elementary school, enjoy breakfast together and tour the school. We had an amazing turn out of not only alumni, but also former teachers of the graduating seniors.
Fire Safety Presentation
On Thursday, May 28th the Billerica Fire Department met with our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students to talk about Fire Safety. Students were given the opportunity to learn the importance of how to respond in fires, ask lots of questions and build escape routes for their homes.
2026 - 2027 Early Morning Care
Attached to the link is the Early Morning Care Interest Form for the 2026-2027 school year that allows families to hold their spot for the upcoming school year. Enrollment information, frequently asked questions, payment schedule and medical disclaimer can also be found on our website here under Early Morning Care.
Student Council Cereal Drive
Ditson School Student Council is partnering with the Billerica Food Pantry for a Cereal Only Donation Drive from June 1stโJune 12th. As summer approaches, many children who receive meals at school will be home more often, and the food pantry is working to help meet the needs of families within our community. This year, the pantryโs goal is to collect 900+ boxes of cereal. We would greatly appreciate your support in encouraging your students and families to participate in this important community service project.
Thank you for helping us make a difference for families in need!
DSA Corner
DDSA Corner
Visit us at DitsonDSA.org for our full calendar and how to get involved! Hope you enjoyed the Family Picnic! Thank you to Mellisa Holland for getting it organized! Join us for our next DSA meeting this Thursday, June 4th. Celebrate our fabulous volunteers, learn how to get involved for next year, and vote on our new officers. 7pm at the school or via Google Meet https://meet.google.com/brb-vekf-nqm DSA Meeting - All are Welcome!
4th Grade Celebration - June 12 - Music, pizza and snacks, yearbook signing, and lots of fun! Field Day - June 18 - Our biggest in-school event for all of our students! Students spend the day playing games inside and outside to celebrate the end of another amazing school year. We need parents/caregivers to help supervise and run games and activities.
Sign up to volunteer:
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Dine Out for the Ditson - Cookie Monstah in Burlington - June 19, 5-9pm
Flyer Not Required
Lowell Spinners - Join us for the returning season of the Spinners! July 11 - a portion of sales go back to the DSA
7/11 Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Ditsonelementary0711
BMHS Annual Golf Tournament
Billerica Elks Daddy Daughter Dance
Yankee Doodle Homecoming Art Contest
What's Happening in Specials - June
Important Links
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 29th - Incoming Kindergarten Screening
Friday, May 29th - DSA Sponsored Family Picnic
Tuesday, June 2nd - Ditson 4th graders visit the Locke Middle School
Wednesday, June 3rd - Ditson Grade 3 - Books and Blankets
Thursday, June 4th - DSA Meeting
Friday, June 5th - Grade 1 - In House Field Trip - Wildlife Adventures
Friday, June 5th - Grade 3 - Field Trip to the Museum of Science
Tuesday, June 9th - Grade 2 - Culture Fair
Wednesday, June 10th - Early Release
Friday, June 12th - Grade 4 Celebration
Tuesday, June 16th - Grade 2 Field Trip to Franklin Park Zoo
Thursday, June 18th - Field Day
Friday, June 19th - No School - Juneteenth
Monday, June 22nd - Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony
Tuesday, June 23rd - 1/2 Day - Last Day of School
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