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
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:
1/5: Back To school
1/6: 3 Kings Day (School is in session)
1/8: Family Council meeting
1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School
School Hours
Arrival: Doors will open at 9:05am, breakfast, Instruction starts at 9:30am.
Dismissal: 3:25-3:35pm
Welcome Back Lee Academy Families
I hope you had a fantastic and restful 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.
As a reminder 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.
As an incentive for coming back from break with strong attendance, any student who attends school everyday this week will be entered into a raffle to win a kindle fire. 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.
Thank you for partnering with us!
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.
Dressing Warmly:
It is important that students dress appropriately for cold weather so that they are safe and comfortable as they travel to and from school or if they wish to participate in any outdoor activities.
We encourage students to wear:
- Layers of clothing, including a winter coat, socks and closed-toed shoes, hats, scarves, and gloves or mittens.
- Anyone in need of winter clothing items can reach out directly to your child’s family liaison or school leader.
Please note that school leaders will ultimately make decisions about outdoor activities, however, the district may provide guidance depending on the circumstances.
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
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.
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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