The Lee Academy Pilot School

5/10: Mother's Day

5/12 & 5/14: Math MCAS - 3rd grade

5/18: Friends of LAPS Color run fundraiser launch

5/25: Memorial Day: No School

5/29: Last Day for Spring 2026 Family Survey: www.bostonpublicschools.org/survey

5/31: 3rd Grade Assignment Notification

            Dear Families,

Happy May! As we move into the final stretch of the school year, our classrooms are filled with energy, growth, and a strong sense of accomplishment. Students are continuing to build on the skills they’ve developed throughout the year while also preparing for end-of-year celebrations and transitions. May is a busy and exciting time in our school community, with special events, learning milestones, and opportunities to come together.

We encourage all families to stay engaged, support strong attendance, and take part in the many activities ahead. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make our school a positive and supportive place for every child to learn and grow.

We have several important updates and reminders to share:

Summer Programming:
Summer programming registration is now open, and the first round of lottery placements took place on May 1st. If you haven’t registered yet, no worries—registration is still open, and additional placement rounds will continue. We encourage families to sign up as soon as possible to secure a spot. In the BPS 5th Quarter Website you will find essential information about our programs, enrollment procedures, important dates, and resources for students and families. Additional updates will be shared as 5th Quarter Summer 2026 approaches. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed of the latest updates.

Family Climate Surveys:
Family climate surveys are open through May 29th. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback is incredibly important and helps the district hear your voices and improve our school community. To submit the survey online, please visit bostonpublicschools.org/survey and click on your preferred language to open the survey.

Family Council Meeting:
Our monthly Family Council meeting will take place this Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 PM on Zoom. This is a great opportunity for families to connect, share thoughts, discuss challenges, and learn about upcoming events. We hope to see you there!  Zoom Link: -https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85150860331

Color Run Fundraiser:
Lastly, our Family Council is hosting our biggest fundraiser of the year—the Friends of LAPS Color Run! At this exciting event, students will participate in a fun run with a colorful twist at the finish. Family and friends can support by sponsoring a student through the “Donate Now” link. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support clubs, activities, and family engagement as we approach the closure of our dear school. Thank you to all of our generous donors!
More information about the fundraiser will be shared as we approach the launch date of May 18th. The Color Run will take place during Lee Academy’s Field Day on June 12—be sure to mark your calendars for this fun-filled event!

Go Lee Academy Bees! 🐝 

• Mother Days: We celebrate as a time to recognize and appreciate the love and care of mothers and caregivers in our lives.
• Memorial Day: A time to remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

​Transportation Reminders: We ask families to be prepared for potential transportation delays. You can download and use the Zum App to track your student’s bus. BPS Transportation will also proactively communicate to impacted families in the event of any transportation disruptions. 

Families with transportation-specific questions should contact the Transportation Team at 617-635-9520 or by using the Zum App.

Health and Wellness Reminder: 

We remind students and staff to stay home if they are feeling sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• fever;
• vomiting;
• persistent cough (not due to other known causes); and/or 
• diarrhea. 

We strongly recommend getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19. Additionally, we want to emphasize the importance of practicing good hand hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 

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. 

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.