Happening Soon
February 15 – 19
- School Vacation Week |
Wednesday, February 17
- Ice Skating - Hallenborg - 11:50am - 12:50pm
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Wednesday, February 24
- Grade 5 Kitchen Chemistry |
Friday, February 26
- Grownups Comedy Night |
Wednesday, March 3
- DSA Meeting - 7pm |
Wednesday, March 3
- Talent Registration Ends |
Friday, March 5
- Art Show Registration Ends |
Tuesday, March 9
- Talent Show Rehearsal |
Friday, March 12
- Ditson Art & Talent Show |
March 15—19
- Scholastic Book Fair |
Friday, March 19
- Town Talent Show Rehearsal |
Saturday, March 20
- Town Art & Talent Show |
Saturday, March 27
- Ditson Recycling Day 9-3 |
Wednesday, April 7
- DSA Meeting - 7pm |
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Kindergarten Registration News |
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Kindergarten Registration has been extended.
If you have a child that was born on or before August 31, 2005, s/he is eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2010.
The extended Kindergarten Registration will take place the week of March 29th through April 1st.
Please bring with you the following:
- Evidence of Date of Birth (Original Birth Certificate)
- Updated Immunization Records
- Proof of Residency (For Example; a current utility bill addressed to parent and/or guardian)
Registration Forms may be picked up in the front office or online from the Billerica Public School's Central Service page.
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SAVE THE DATE and YOUR OLD APPLIANCES! BEGIN YOUR SPRING CLEANING EARLY AND DISPOSE OF THOSE ITEMS TAKING VALUABLE SPACE!
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What: Recycling Day at the Ditson
When: March 27th 2010, Saturday 9-3
Where: Ditson Parking Lot
Why: Help you dispose of unwanted items and support the Ditson School Association (DSA) at the same time.
Questions: Please call or email Janice Goguen at
978-667-9551 or
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Checks: Made payable to the DSA (see items and costs) |
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MCAS: Reading and Language Arts |
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MCAS Testing begins the week of March 22, 2010 for grades 3, 4, and 5. Students will be assessed in the areas of reading (grade 3) and language arts (grades 4 & 5) with students in grade 4 also completing a long writing assignment. The test will consist of both multiple choice and open response type questions.
We encourage students to get a good nights sleep, to eat a healthy breakfast and to do their best.
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| Tuesday, March 23rd |
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Grade 4 Long Writing Prompt |
Tuesday, March 23rd |
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Grade 3 Session #1 |
| Wednesday, March 24th |
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Grade 3 Session #2 |
Thursday, March 25th |
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Grade 5 Session #1 |
| Friday, March 26th |
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Grade 5 Session #2 |
Tuesday, March 30 |
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Grade 4 Session #1 |
| Wednesday, March 31st |
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Grade 4 Session #2 |
You can learn more about the MCAS at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas
Math MCAS will be administered the weeks of May 10 thru May 20th. |
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Ditson Reading Incentive Program |
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This year's program will be held from
October 1st, 2009 to June 1st, 2010.
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