New Website Unveiled
On Tuesday, January 17, the Billerica Public Schools unveiled a new web presence through the use of Edline as our web service provider. The URL for the district will remain the same – http://www.billerica.k12.ma.us – but the look will be much cleaner and the ability to modify pages and keep content current will be much easier than before.
For the first few months, our web presence will be a hybrid of Edline pages and older pages as we work to migrate all of our content, with the expectation that all content should be on Edline by mid-spring.
For the time being, you can still view this website. However, as of Feb 4, 2012, this website will no longer be updated with new information.
All new information will be located on the new site.
Kennedy Staff Variety Show
Dear Kennedy Families, There are several Kennedy families that are in need of financial assistance as an immediate family member battles with cancer. Because of this, the idea to help raise money for our Kennedy families gave birth to a staff variety show.
As money is collected we will record it on a giant “money meter”. After certain monetary goals have been reached, variety acts will be revealed. At the end of the fundraiser, we will we will hold a school assembly where the acts will be performed for the children. Top fundraisers will have an opportunity to assist in some of the performances.
We would like the children to see how a community works to help each other. Ideally the children can earn money by completing chores, turning in soda cans, selling art work to family members or other creative ways. This can be a great way for the children to demonstrate empathy and a build a sense of community.
The monies raised will be offered to at least three Kennedy families. In an effort to respect the privacy of these families, they will have the option to remain anonymous during these difficult times. We are optimistic that this fundraiser will be successful and the impacted families will feel our support.
Beginning January 25, donation collections will begin and end February 15. We will gladly accept cash donations or checks made payable to the Kennedy PTO. The PTO has agreed to temporarily deposit the funds into their account for us. Please send donations in an envelope with your child’s name and room number. Thank you in advance for your support, The Kennedy Staff.
Ice Cream Social Raffle Winners
Congratulations to all the raffle winners during Ice Cream Social. Enjoy your goodies!
- Kindergarten basket - Kaylee Fone
- 1st Grade basket - Johnathan Bragg
- 2nd grade baskets - Alexis and Michelle MacDonald
- 3rd Grade baskets - Zack Tomassetti and Angel Frankel
- 4th Grade baskets - Logan Frost and Mrs. Gospodarek
- 5th Grade basket - Laurie Pitchford
- Teacher Raffle basket - Ms. Martinez
Winter Box Top$ Collection Contest
With our first contest of the year we got more than half way to our school year goal! Let’s see if we can beat that record . The Winter contest begins on Monday, January 23rd and ends on Friday, February 17th. Everyone who turns in 50+ Box Top$ during the contest period wins a prize! Please submit them in a re-sealable plastic bag with your child’s name, room number, and grade written on the bag. No need to use up paper and ink printing out collection sheets. Get those Box Top$ in!
Evening with the Arts
February 16, 2012 is a night you will soon remember! On that evening the Kennedy School is having their annual “Evening with the Arts”. The Evening with the Arts is a free family event beginning at 6 pm. Families will experience Art, Music, Gym, and Computer classes together in the same night. Learn a dance, play an instrument, dabble in some art, and improve your technology skills. This is a unique opportunity to come together as part of the Kennedy Community to have some fun and support the Arts. For more information, contact any of the Kennedy Specialists and/or go to http://k5techtalk.com and click on the Evening with the Arts link at the top of the page.
Who won this year's logo contest? Visit the Evening with the Arts Event page and find out!
Talent & Art Show March 9th @ 6:30pm
It’s
time once again for all you singers, dancers, artists, sculptors,
musicians, magicians, painters, crafters, stand-up comics, or whatever
your talent or skill might be, to register for the Kennedy School Talent & Art
Show.
The doors will open at 6:15pm and the show begins at 6:30pm. This is not a drop off event: a parent or guardian must accompany each student to the show. All participants will receive a certificate. Programs will be handed out at the door.
Register your performance or artwork using the forms below. Please check out the Talent and Art Show event page for more information.
Talent Show Registration Art Show Registration
Help Wanted
We are looking for a computer savvy parent to to train with the sound person for the 2012 Kennedy talent show. This will be the last year our parent technician will be able to work on the talent show and we are looking for someone to assist him this year so they can take over for 2013. You will need to spend one afternoon and one evening at the school assisting for the show, plus the time needed to load the music onto a computer. You will have lots of support from the organizers of the talent show. For more information contact Taryn Gilllis.
Box Tops for Education
Thanks to all of our awesome Kennedy families who sent in Box Top$, we are half way to our school year goal! Way to go! Remember, when doing your online shopping this holiday season, access the retailers through the Box Tops Marketplace website and we'll earn free Box Top$ - no clipping required!
Billerica residents in grades three through eight (public, private, charter, parochial, and home school) are invited to participate in the third annual Billerica Spelling Bee, powered by the Billerica Partners for Education.
Our purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. This event is intended to encourage and celebrate academic excellence in our community.
Congratulations and Good Luck to all Kennedy Students moving on to the Finals! Great job!!
3rd Grade
- Joseph Dufour
- Kacie Rudenick
- Kelsey Yutkins
- Sean Worrall
- Susanna Gillis
- Suzanna MacNutt
- Vincent LoGuidice
4th Grade
- Aiden Deady
- Cassidy Worrall
- Cassie Valeriani
- Jonathan Bragg
- Meaghan Sheehan
- Michael Bragg
5th Grade
- Aingealica Venuto
- Alexandra Rahill
- Ben Gately
- Dylan Walker
- Meghan Pefine
- Petya Todorova
Questions? Visit the Billerica Spelling Bee website for more information or e-mail the event organizers.
2011-2012 PTO Board
Below is a list of the positions for next year’s Board as it now stands.
Welcome aboard, and Thank You, to all our new members. We're almost there but we still have a few more open positions. If you are interested in a position please contact any Board Member.
- President-Jenn Marino
- Vice President-Andrea Worrall
- Treasurer-Open Position
- Secretary-Taryn Gillis
- Education Programs-Carol Passarelli & 1 Open Position
- Funding Programs-Donna Gavin
- Fundraising-Michelle Lewis & Kristen Tortolini
- Hospitality-2 Open Positions
- Publicity-Sheri O'Connor & 1 Open Position
- Event Coordinators-Kerri Mulkerin & Rebecca Chaffee
- Playground-Michelle Keeley
- Webmaster-Heather Amoroso
- Newsletter-Denise Roberge
- 5th Grade Reps-Julie Fraser & Jamie Fantasia
- Grant Writer-Lisa Lavoie
- Kindergarten Reps-Kristen Fiorino & Kim Ledoux
Playground Volunteers
We need help from our parents in our school community to keep our playground in working order. For the safety of the children, the playgroundand equipment require regular maintenance. It only takes about one hour, and you can do it anytime during your week and we provide thetools. You will be asked to tighten the equipment, fix and/or reportbroken equipment, and pick up any trash on the playground. If we can get 20 parents to volunteer, each person will only need to take one turn during the school year. Special thanks to the parents who have maintained our playground in the past! If you would like to volunteer please contact Michelle Keeley.
Fundraiser Magnets While Supply Lasts
Magnets can be purchased by sending $6 each, preferably by
check, in an envelope marked PTO
magnets. (Please include your name, phone, and child’s teacher.)
Magnets will also be on sale at the Haunted House and other PTO events.
Proceeds will go toward PTO funded K-5 educational programs at the
Kennedy School. Please make checks payable to Kennedy PTO.
Check out the Spirit Wear page
for more info and order forms.
Contact Michelle Lewis or Kristen Tortolini with any questions.
School Landscaping by Affordable Landscaping
The PTO would like to
thank Affordable
Landscaping for providing free services to beautify the school
grounds. The front of the school looks amazing!