The Lee Academy Pilot School
A community of lifelong learners!
The Lee Academy Pilot School
A community of lifelong learners!
We believe education is key to unlocking opportunities!
Discover the The Lee Academy School
Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to achieve greatness
RESPECTFUL
I Will be Respectful by using the golden rule, I will treat others the way I’d like to be treated.
RESPONSIBLE
I will be responsible by trying my very best.
SAFE
I will be safe and have fun.
LAPS News & Announcements
BPS Family Climate Survey Launching on April 28!
Take the BPS Family Climate Survey!
The Boston Public Schools wants to know about your student’s learning experience in the 2025 Family Climate Survey. BPS Families received the survey link via ParentSquare, email and text, and can also access it from bostonpublicschools.org/survey.
The survey takes 10 minutes and is completely anonymous. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Office of Data and Accountability at surveys@bostonpublicschools.org.
- The Spring 2025 Family Survey is open from April 28 to June 6. The survey is an opportunity for families to reflect on their experience as a member of their school community. The feedback will inform decisions as Boston Public Schools continues to strive to provide high-quality learning experiences and welcoming schools. The Family survey is anonymous; it’s not tied to your child’s teachers. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your honest feedback and for being a valued member of the BPS community.
- Please email surveys@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any questions.
The survey is available in 10 languages.
Important Dates:
- 4/1: Summer programming registration begins.
- 4/3: Monthly Family Council meeting
- 4/18: Good Friday/ No School
- 4/21-4/25: Spring Break No School
- 4/28: All students return to school & Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser launch
- May 1, 2025
- Spring Picture Day
- Monthly Family council meeting
- 5/2: Mother's Day Brunch
- 5/8: Curriculum Night
- 5/30: Movie Night
We wish you a restful and refreshing spring break beginning on Friday, April 18 2025!
Despite bad weather and illness, our teachers, families and students have persisted to keep learning and engaged. We appreciate everyone’s hard work and commitment to our school community. Thank you, thank you!
- When school resumes on Monday, April 28 2025 we will be launching our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser in preparation for our school Movie Night.
- If your family or your student needs support, please reach out to us at (617)635-8618 for help.
As long as your student is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. If you have questions about your student’s health and coming to school, please contact our school Nurse Marthe at (617)635-8618.
Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.
Until then, have a wonderful spring break.
5th Quarter Summer Program Registration!
Boston Public School's 5th Quarter of Summer Learning program provides enriching summer learning experiences to BPS students at no cost to families. Visit the 5th Quarter Website for detailed descriptions of summer programs and opportunities. Priority registration for 5th Quarter programming takes place from April 1st, 2025 to May 9th, 2025. We strongly encourage registering prior to the deadline to increase your chances of being placed in your top choice programs. You will need your child's BPS ID in order to create your account and register for programs.
For families who need support with the application process, you may call the HelpLine at 617-635-8873, email summerregistrationsupport@bostonpublicschools.org, or request personalized assistance via this form. Thank you!
Double Good Popcorn fundraiser
When school resumes on Monday, April 28 2025 we will be launching our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser in preparation for our school Movie Night.
The Lee Academy Pilot School - The Best school in Boston
Family Council meeting: Join us every first Thursday of the month (April 3rd, 2025)
The Purpose of The Family Council is to improve the school experience for our students. It is where parents can express their concerns, advocate for the school, and plan school activities and events. The School Family Council advocates for the students and the school, elects representatives to sit on the Governing Board, raises funds to support school activities, takes a leadership role in promoting parent engagement at the school, and promotes an environment of understanding and common purpose among parents and teachers.
What better than to come together as a community once a month to discuss important topics, such as:
- BPS transportation
- Housing Resources
- Local Resources within our community
- Planning fun LAPS events for our students & families
- Represent the family community in making school decisions with the school principal and school staff
Join us every first Thursday of the month
Time: 6 - 7pm
Where: Zoom Link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/86379619173
Next meeting: May 1, 2025
Health Notification
Health & Wellness
Before Return to School Health Checklist
We all have a role to play in keeping our schools open and safe! Please complete this daily health checklist each day before coming to school, which outlines some things you can do to help stop the spread of respiratory viruses and other infectious diseases:
- Wash your hands–Perform frequent hand washing and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Don’t come to school if you’re sick–use our home health checklist to monitor your symptoms.
- Get vaccinated and boosted!
- Call your student’s school to report any illness
- Wear your mask indoors if you are returning from isolation or if you have been exposed to someone who had recently tested positive for a respiratory virus.
- Refrain from sharing food and/or drinks with others.
Reasons to Keep your child at home
Attendance Updates & Reminders
The Lee Academy Pilot School wants to remind families of our “Importance of Attendance'' initiative for the year of 2024-2025. 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.
Throughout this initiative families will be receiving:
- Reminder messages regarding BPS attendance policy and the importance of attendance
- Monthly updates on your child's attendance
- Classroom teachers will reach out when students are out
- School staff may also reach out to support any barriers and/or challenges identified
We are working to make our school environment a place where everyone can be safe, healthy and learning. We will do our best to listen and partner with you so that our children have a successful year.
School doors open Monday - Friday at 9:05am and school ends at 3:25pm
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
If your student is absent, the parent or caregiver 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. Parents or caregivers can still send emails and /or communication apps to let schools know, but it needs to be accompanied by a physical note in order to be excused.
All absence notes must be received within the 7 days of the absence. Please provide a doctor's note for any medical visits. If we do not receive the letter within 7 days, the absences will remain unexcused.
We, Lee Academy, 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. Please click here for the Boston Public Schools attendance circular.
Our goal is for your child to be successful in school and we appreciate your ongoing support.
We are a team!
For more information, please contact Family Liaison, Miss Govi (gtovar@bostonpublicschools.org) or the main office at 617-635-8618.
THANK YOU
Arrival & Dismissal
To ensure the safety of your children and to allow bus access, a smooth traffic flow and food and supply deliveries to the school, we are asking all families to use Torrey street (behind the Lee Academy) to drop off and pick up your child. We understand that this might be an inconvenience at first, but we think it will be best for the school and the safety of your children. Please see the map below for details on parking and drop off locations.
The LAPS School hours are from 9:15 AM (instruction begins at 9:30) to 3:25 PM. It is very important that our students arrive on time and ready to learn. The school doors will open at 9:05 am in the back of the school. Students will be allowed to enter and eat breakfast in the cafeteria and then be allowed to transition to their classroom at 9:15.
IMPORTANT: If there is a change in the pick-up routines of a student, the parent/guardian is responsible to contact the main office at (617) 635-8618 before 2:00 pm to relay the dismissal message.
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
Jasmin Torrejon Chu, Student and Family Support Counselor, jtorrejonchu@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, ParentSquared 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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