The Lee Academy Pilot School
A community of lifelong learners!
The Lee Academy Pilot School
A community of lifelong learners!
Respectful, Responsible, Safe-- That's Me!
I am proud to be A Lee Academy Bee!
I am RESPECTFUL- yes, it's true! I treat others like I want them to.
I am RESPONSIBLE - I do my best! I work hard, shine bright, rise to the test!
I am SAFE - That's the way, so we can learn and laugh each day!
I believe in myself , I believe in my school, I follow our values, I live by our rules.
LAPS News & Announcements
The Lee Academy Movie Night
Join us for a cosy and family friendly Holiday Movie night at the Lee Academy. Bring your blankets, wear your comfiest pajamas, and enjoy a magical movie evening with classmates, families, and friends.
Admissions will be 2$. This event will be held in the Lee Academy’s cafeteria B. Starting at 5pm.
We will be fundraising to support family engagement events throughout the year. We understand some families may need support. We want to mobilize any members of our community who would like to donate to give admissions to those who may not have it.
Lee Academy School Preview
We welcome you to tour our school meet the school leader and learn more about our school community.
School Preview Dates:
- Tuesday, Nov 17th 2025 @ 8:30am
- Thursday, Dec 18th 2025 @ 2:00pm
- Virtual: Thursday, Jan 15th 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Zoom Link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/88989284336
Attendance Campaign
Strong Attendance Matters
Daily attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Please ensure your child is present every day unless ill. Here is our Attendance Policy for students and families.
Timeliness to School
Students should arrive by 9:15 am so they are ready to begin promptly at 9:30 am. Being on time sets the tone for a productive day.
For more information please visit the attendance Campaign site linked here:
The Lee Academy Pilot School - The Best school in Boston
Important Updates:
Important Dates:
12/3: School Committee Meeting 6pm at Bruce Bolling building
12/4: Virtual Family Council meeting, 6pm
12/5: Fall term ends
12/9: Lee Academy Community Meeting. In person at the Lee at 5:30pm
12/13: Showcase of Boston Public Schools at Bolling building 8-1pm
12/18: LAPS school preview
12/19: LAPS Movie Night in cafeteria B. at 5pm
12/22-1/5/26: Winter Break: No School
School Hours
Arrival: Doors will open at 9:05am, breakfast, Instruction starts at 9:30am.
Dismissal: 3:25-3:35pm
As we prepare for the upcoming December winter break, we want to share how grateful we are for each of you. Together we have worked to establish routines of showing up to school and create a school community for everyone.
We know the winter season is busy, and we appreciate your efforts to avoid taking extra days off around the winter break. Our teachers will be teaching and our students will be learning right up until vacation starts on December 22, 2025 and the first day back on January 5th, 2026. .
Every school day matters. When students are healthy and able to attend, it gives them the chance to keep learning, connect with friends, and grow both socially and academically.
Your support makes such a difference in helping children feel connected and prepared.
If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to us at 617-635-8618 for help.
We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on Jan 5, 2025
Thank you for partnering with us!
If your student is absent, If your student is going to absent, late or dismissed early caregivers should:
- Call the front office
- Message the classroom teacher
- Follow through with a note.
Caregivers must physically write a note including date(s), the reason for absence, a phone number where a parent or caregiver can be reached, and the parent or caregiver’s signature.
We will work with families to ensure that students come to school, but if families are unresponsive or noncommittal then we are legally required to refer the case to the Supervisor of Attendance and truancy court.
Our goal is for your child to be successful in school and we appreciate your ongoing support.
THANK YOU
Attendance Procedures and Policy
The Lee Academy Pilot School will continue our “Importance of Attendance'' initiative for the year of 2025-2026. We are committed to ensuring every student at our school receives a high quality education. Consistent attendance is a crucial component to academic success so we are striving for each and every student across all grade levels to have a 94% attendance rate or higher this year. That is the equivalent of less than 10 absences for the year. Attendance of our students is critical to their future academic success. School attendance is equally as important for our youngest learners as it is when students get older. Students are not required by law to be enrolled in school in those early grades, however when you make the commitment of enrolling your student in school you are committing to abide by our attendance policy.
We will work with families to ensure that students come to school, but if families are unresponsive or noncommittal then we are legally required to refer the case to the Supervisor of Attendance and truancy court.
Our goal is for your child to be successful in school and we appreciate your ongoing support.
We are a team!
If your student is going to absent, late or dismissed early caregivers should:
- Call the front office
- Message the classroom teacher
- Follow through with a note.
Caregivers must physically write a note including date(s), the reason for absence, a phone number where a parent or caregiver can be reached, and the parent or caregiver’s signature.
What is an excused absence?
- Medical appointment or illness that took place during the school day
- Court appearance
- Religious holiday
- Death of an immediate family member (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin)
What is an unexcused absence?
- Family vacations in or out of the country
- Providing child care for siblings or relatives
For more information, please contact Family Liaison, Miss Govi (gtovar@bostonpublicschools.org) or the main office at 617-635-8618.
THANK YOU
Health Notification
How You Can Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter Months
As winter approaches, we want to share some easy practices to help you, your families, and our community stay safe and healthy. We expect to see rises in COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases this winter.
If a student or staff member feels sick, please stay home and immediately notify the school of the absence. The BPS community is encouraged to check out our BPS Respiratory Illness Home Health Checklist to help determine if they should go to school or work when feeling sick.
We encourage our students, families, educators, and staff to maintain good hygiene practices, like washing hands often and avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
We also remind all BPS community members to keep their vaccinations current, including flu, COVID-19, and other childhood vaccines like MMR.
Please consult a healthcare provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste/smell
- Muscle or body aches
- Cough (not due to another known cause) or nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, sore throat, fatigue, headache, or nasal congestion- when in combination with other symptoms
If you notice these symptoms, consider getting tested for COVID-19. If your test is negative but your symptoms persist, consult a healthcare provider for further guidance.
We also provide additional guidelines below to help students and staff decide whether they should stay home. Community members displaying any listed symptoms are asked to stay home for at least 24 hours after all symptoms have resolved:
- Fever — Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Students need to stay home for 24 hours after their temperature has returned to normal without the use of fever-reducing medications, such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen.
- Diarrhea — Three or more loose or watery stools in 24 hours, especially if the person feels ill. Students or employees should stay home for 48 hours after the last watery stool.
- Vomiting — Two or more times during the last 24 hours, especially if the person feels ill. Students or employees should stay home for 48 hours after the last time they vomited.
- Persistent Coughing — Could be caused by many illnesses. Students or employees experiencing persistent coughing should consult their primary care provider and stay home until the cough is resolved.
- Fatigue — Symptoms include lingering tiredness, paleness, lack of appetite, difficulty waking, confusion, and irritability. Students or employees should stay home until they are well or have seen their primary care provider.
- Strep Throat or Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) — Illnesses for which primary care providers have diagnosed and prescribed treatment. Students or staff members must stay home for 24 hours after receiving the first dose of antibiotics.
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse or a healthcare provider. You can also contact the Boston Public Schools Helpline at 617-635-8873 or via email at helpline@bostonpublicschools.org. The Helpline is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Important Contacts
Carlitta Camillo, Principal, camillo@bostonpublicschools.org
Zoraida Camacho, Secretary zcamacho@bostonpublicschools.org
Govi Tovar, Family Liaison, gtovar@bostonpublicschools.org
Marthe Jean-Jacques, Nurse, mjeanjacques2@bostonpublicschools.org
Maude Auroubgh, ABA Strand/Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, maubourg@bostonpublicschools.org
Jennifer Medeiros-Crabbe, School Psychologist, jmedeiros@bostonpublicschools.org
Pricilla Casna, Coordinator of Special Education (COSE), Pcasna@bostonpublicschools.org
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
All important information from the district as well as our school will be sent via Talking Points, ParentSquare and/or email. We provide information in various languages according to the diverse cultures of our school community. It is important that you download the Talking Points application on your phone so that you can receive LAPS communication.
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