The Ditson Buzz πππ
Ditson Family Newsletter - April 7, 2024
Principal's Corner
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th - Grade 4 ELA MCAS
- April 15th - 19th - No School - School Vacation
- Monday, April 22nd - School Reopens
- Wednesday, May 1st - DSA Meeting - 7:30
- Friday, May 3rd - Mobile Dentist visits Ditson
- Wednesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 9th - Grade 3 Math MCAS
- Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th - Grade 4 Math MCAS
Solar Eclipse - April 8th
Please note that the solar eclipse is scheduled to begin during dismissal, tomorrow, April 8th. You can track the timing using this Eclipse Explorer. By entering your zip code, you can see the coverage at the exact time it will occur.
With that, while some of our students may still be riding the bus at the time the eclipse occurs, please advise your child(ren) to take any percautions necessary to stay safe and not view the eclipse without the proper eye protection or without your guidance.
Congratulations to our March BEEs of the Month
πππMarch 2024 Bee of the Month πππ
Kindergarten - Ina Kloutse-112
Grade 1 - Kayleigh Hall-133
Grade 2 - Dakota Rhoades -215
Grade 3 - David Kransy-234
Grade 4 - -Alison Meany -315
Specials - Andrew (A.J.) Tupa j- Music
πππMarch 2024 Shout Outs πππ
Kindergarten - Charlotte Boutwell, Kora Pitts, Preston Maldonado,Lyla Crispin
Grade 1 - Levi Elder, Ella Runyan, Logan Thompson, Addy Lavon
Grade 2 - Delaney Horstick, Kaelynn O'Brien, Leo Jacobo Grijalava, Brooklyn Gilbert
Grade 3 - Caleesia Vetrano, Connie Baldanza, Nicholas Guarino , Naitik Patel
Grade 4 - Savannah Darcy, Ariella Nawango, Adriana Ricci, Delannie Lazo
Specialist - Nathan Taddeo (lite), Emma Souza (PE),Michaela Liu (ART), Lauren Kim(health)
On Tuesday, March 19th, the Ditson School's Student Council held it's first Annual Community Read Aloud Day! Members of our community were invited in and read books in classrooms. They did an amazing job and we look forward to having them back again next year!
On Thursday, March 28th, the Billerica Memorial High School Choir visited the Ditson 4th graders and performed many beautiful pieces for our students to enjoy!
Smile Program - Mobile Dentist Coming to the Ditson
The Smile Program Mobile Dentist will be coming to the Ditson School on May 3rd. Please access this link for more information. Mobile Dentist
Specialist's Monthy Newsletters
Please click on the link below to view news about what is happening in our Specials classrooms for the month of April!
Links
Billerica Nutrition Facts, Menus and Information link: Nutrition Facts & Ingredients for SY24
Victoria Hatem, Principal - Email: vhatem@billericak12.com
Matt Lutinski, Assistant Principal - Email: mlutinski@billericak12.com
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