10 Biagiotti Way • Billerica, MA 01862

Season's Greetings!

By Christine Balzotti, Principal

Let me be among the first to wish you a happy holiday season and express how thankful I am to be working with such an enthusiastic community of people.  I hope this holiday season brings you happiness, relaxation and the joy of spending some “extra” time relaxing with your family and friends.

The Dutile fourth grade students are channeling some of their enthusiasm into a project to help others.  They will be collecting donated gloves and mittens that will be sent to the Salvation Army for distribution throughout the Merrimack Valley beginning December 5, 2011.

The fifth grade chorus will also share their enthusiasm by singing to the residents at the Life Care Center in Billerica and spreading holiday joy by donating their decorated spoons.  The children will also be performing for the students and then the parents on December 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

The Dutile School Site Council held its first meeting on November 9th.  Established in 1993 in compliance with the new School Reform laws, the School Site Council is a group of parents and staff members working together to advise the principal on improvements to the school. The Dutile SSC constructs an annual School Improvement Plan submitted to the School Committee each spring. The plan encompasses curriculum and professional development; school facility and environment; budget; community relations and student assessment.  I welcome two new members, Carol MacLeod and Kristina Boldebuck. Both are parents from the Dutile. Copies of the current School Improvement Plan are available on our website, or please request one at the main office.

The Food Service Director for the Billerica Public Schools has asked me to remind all families that applications for free and reduced lunch are available at all times during the school year. If you should have a change in income –even a temporary one-help with school lunch is always available.  We are here to help support your child in any way we can. Please contact me if you need assistance.