Perry Newsletter

As a reminder, Friday, December 20th is our last school day. This is a full school day. School vacation runs from Saturday, December 21st through Sunday, January 5th. We return on Monday, January 6th.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Luisa Sparrow as the 2025 - 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!! Governor Healey, Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper were on hand at the Perry yesterday to make this exciting announcement. Please see a more detailed announcement here.

Boston Music Project invites you to join us on the morning of Tuesday, December 10th for a quick showcase of the work that students have been doing with BMP. Please meet us in the Schoolyard, and we will bring everybody up to the gym where the showcase will be held. Please note that this will serve as a quick showcase of work that students have been doing in class and will likely last 20 - 25 minutes.

9:45 AM: K1, K2, 1st Grade -- please meet us in the Schoolyard at 9:40.

10:30 AM: 4th, 5th and 6th Grade -- please meet us in the Schoolyard at 10:25.

Please note that Grades 2 and 3 do not work with BMP, so they will not be performing on this occasion.

"On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, we invite you to come celebrate the holiday season with us. The Enchanted Trolley is making a stop in South Boston, Sunday, December 8th, 2pm at Medal of Honor Park. Special appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch.

At 1:30pm, enjoy hot chocolate, holiday crafts and music, and gingerbread decorating.

Please see the schedule for other Enchanted Trolley stops here."

Q: What is your favorite part about the Perry?

A: Hanging out with my friends.

Q: What is the best part about being a kid?

A: You don’t have to pay taxes!

Q: If you could switch places with anyone for a day, who would you pick? And why?

A: I would switch places with Taylor Swift so I can meet Travis Kelce!

Q: Whats one thing you're looking forward to?

A: The holiday break.

Q: If you were president, what new laws would you make?

A: I would say, you don't have to pay taxes and you can only eat bread and candy!

In honor of Veterans, students in 4th grade invited local veterans to visit their class. Students spent time in groups circling around listening to each Veterans stories and looking at a variety of artifacts (photos, clothing, medal/badges, plaques, etc). They engaged by asking questions to further their learning in the significance and importance of Veterans day and those who served our country. We would like to give a huge shark shoutout to:

• Mike Mulrooney, USMC
• Larry Morris, USMC
• Ryan Carragher, USA
• Paul Shapin, USA
• Sean Barret, USA

Thank you for your service and for spending time with our students in 4th grade!

The Friends of Perry Annual Giving Tuesday campaign is underway! Every gift made to the school between now and December 20th will be matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. Your support directly funds essential programs like music education, social-emotional wellness, and schoolyard improvements—initiatives not covered by the Boston Public Schools budget and made possible only through community contributions. This year, our goal is to raise $30,000 by December 20th. If we hit this target, Mr. Rollins (and others!) will take the plunge into the ice-cold bay during the Perry Polar Plunge on December 20th at 3 PM. You can donate, learn more, and track our progress here:givebutter.com/perrygivingtuesday

On Friday, December 20th students in all grades will have the change to experience a winter wonderland at the Perry! Students will get to participate in a number of different winter related activities and crafts. This event will be indoors and will take place during the school day. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to Rachel Pearson at rachelpearson1231@gmail.com

Elementary (Grades 1 through 5) Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, December 13th.

For the 2025 - 26 school year, the BPS Priority Registration Period for rising K0, K1, K2, 6th and 7th graders takes place between Monday, January 6th and Friday, February 7th. The Priority Registration Period for all other grades takes place between Monday, February 10th and Friday, April 4th.

We will be hosting several more School Previews for families interested in joining the Perry in 2025 - 26 school year. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Our next School Site Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday morning, December 11th at 8:15 AM. This month’s meeting will provide an update on enrollment for this year and projections for next year. The zoom link for the meeting is: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/87635647627.

Our next School Parent Council meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, December 17th at 7:30 PM.