The Lee Academy Pilot School

6/12: Field Day & Color Run event

6/17: 3rd grade Moving on Celebration

6/18: End of the Year Celebration

6/19: Juneteeth: No School

6/21: First Day of summer & Fathers Day

6/26: Last Day of school: Half day- Dismissal at 12:50am 

Dear Lee Academy Community,
We cannot believe June is already here! As we head into the final weeks of school, we are excited for a month filled with learning, celebration, fun events, and special memories together.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, identity, inclusion, and the many diverse families and communities that make our school special. Throughout the month, we recognize the importance of kindness, respect, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

Our Read-a-Thon fundraiser is still going strong! Thank you to all of the students and families who have participated so far. We are continuing to encourage schoolwide participation as we work toward our fundraising goals.
A special congratulations goes to Kindergarten 2, who is still in the lead and has earned another Popsicle Party! 🍦 Keep up the amazing work!
The Read-a-Thon officially ends on June 12th with a special Color Run event at the end of Field Day! Families are welcome to attend as spectators and/or volunteer to help make the day fun and successful for all students. More details will be shared soon.

Please join us for our last Family Council meeting of the school year on Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. We will discuss upcoming end-of-year events, including Field Day, the Color Run, celebrations, and ways families can stay involved through the end of the school year. We hope to see you there!
Zoom Link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85150860331

Field Day is one of our favorite events of the year, and we are excited to celebrate with students! At the end of Field Day, students will participate in our exciting Color Run celebration to close out the Read-a-Thon fundraiser.
Families are welcome to come watch and cheer students on, or volunteer to help during the event!

We are excited to celebrate our 3rd grade students as they prepare for their next chapter! Our 3rd Grade Moving-On Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 17. More details will be shared with 3rd grade families.

Join us for our End-of-the-Year Celebration on Thursday, June 18 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the field across the street from the school! This will be a fun opportunity for students, families, and staff to celebrate a wonderful school year together.

There will be no school on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and honoring freedom, resilience, and Black history and culture. Juneteenth gives us an opportunity to reflect, learn, and celebrate progress while continuing to work toward equity and justice.

• Friday, June 19: No School – Juneteenth Holiday
• Thursday, June 25: Half Day – Dismissal at 12:50 PM
• Friday, June 26: Last Day of School (Half Day) – Dismissal at 12:50 PM

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and involvement throughout this school year. We look forward to celebrating these final weeks together and finishing the year strong!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and joyful June!

All students who have perfect attendance during any given month would be put into a drawing for a chance to win a special prize.

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.

If your student has missed more than 80% of school we encourage you to sign up for summer programming below. 

Summer & beyond: 

Registration for the 5th quarter is now open. This is a great opportunity for students to continue learning and enrichment beyond the regular school schedule. 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.

How to Register: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M7haZsUruI&feature=youtu.be

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.