Willett Whaler
October 21, 2022
Grade 4 Safety Patrol
We will see a new round of members in February.
Spirit Day - October 31st
Students will be allowed to wear any of the following:
Costumes
- No gore, no weapons, no masks or make-up.
- Must be put on at home
- Willett Gear
- Fall-Themed colors
- Dress up as your favorite book
Upcoming Event Dates
October
31 - Spirit Day
November
8 - No School (Election Day)
9 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Release Day) - Afternoon and Evening
10 - Parent Teacher Conferences - Evening
11 - No School (Veterans' Day)
14 - PTO Meeting (6 PM)
23 -25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
School Council
If interested, please email Mr. Cateon (jcateon@attleboroschools.com)
Based on interest, we may need to hold elections.
10/21/2022
Hello Willett Families!
What an amazing turnout for the Fall Festival last weekend! The weather could not have been more perfect and seeing all the families come out and enjoy themselves is what this is all about! We have posted pictures from the event to our PTO website found here!
The raffle was a huge success! Between donations and raffle ticket sales, we almost offset the entire cost of the event! To all the families who donated items and to everyone who participated in the raffle. THANK YOU so much for your support! And Congratulations to all the winners of those amazing baskets!
To our volunteers; those who came early to help set up, those who worked a table during the event and those who stayed after to help clean up… we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you!
Lastly, a shout out to the amazing vendors:
Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo
Palagi Brothers Ice Cream & Frozen Lemonade Trucks
Don't forget to to download your Fall Festival Photo here:
hellerphotography.shootproof.com/fallfest22
1). Submit valid email
2). Locate your photo
3). Hit ‘download” button
You may save your photo, post, print and display for personal use. Enjoy!
Meadow Farms Fundraiser!
A huge thank you to everyone for your support with our Meadow Farms Fundraiser. We are thrilled to report that we hit around 68% of our goal of $6,000 to support our upcoming school/community events and other enrichment programs. Final numbers are being tallied and we should have the final number within the week!
Every student who had made a sale by the close of this fundraiser will be entered in a raffle to win a Capron Park Annual Pass! Stay tuned for that announcement and make sure to like on Facebook for updates!
Papa Gino’s Fundraiser
Take a night off from figuring out “what’s for dinner?!” next Thursday, October 27th, and order pizza from Papa Gino's (Pleasant St. location, 508- 226-5690). 20% of all orders placed will be donated back directly to the school!!.
Valid for all Dine-In, Carry Out, Online & Delivery orders!
**Online orders: Enter code 19 at the payment screen and then click apply. **
Mark your calendars for our next PTO Meeting
When: November 14th
Time: 6pm
Where: the Willett Library
Pizza and drinks provided!
Thank you for your support!
Fondly,
The Willett PTO 🐳
Student Attendance Policy
"Research supports that student attendance has a direct correlation to student achievement and graduation rates. Therefore, communication between schools and families regarding student attendance is critical in supporting academic success. All schools will follow the notification schedule outlined below. Students and parents should consult the Student Handbook for details about the procedures and consequences associated with excessive absenteeism at each school."
Attleboro Fire Department "OPEN HOUSE"
Attleboro Fire Department "OPEN HOUSE"
Saturday 22 October 2022
South Attleboro Fire Station
1476 West Street South Attleboro, MA
from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Come see what it's like to be a Firefighter!
We will have apparatus on display, Fire Safety information available, coloring books, trinkets, and more!
Any questions please contact Firefighter Paul Jacques at (508) 922-4394 and/or pjacques@cityofattleboro.us.
2022-2023 MCAS Dates
Families with students in grades 3 and 4 - please note the dates below. We ask that all efforts are made to have students present during testing days. Please do your best to avoid these dates when scheduling appointments and vacations.
Grade 4 - April 3,4
Grade 3 - April 5,6
Math:
Grade 4 - May 8, 9
Grade 3 - May 10, 11
From the Health Office....Mrs. O'Malley
MA Mandated Screenings
All health screenings conducted in school are required by Massachusetts Law. Screenings are ongoing throughout the school year. Parents and legal guardians shall be provided with an opportunity to request, in writing, that their child not participate in the program. This request must be written each year and be specific to which screening you do not wish your child to participate. I anticipate screenings will be starting after November 8, 2022.
Elementary Screenings are as follow:
Vision Screening
Vision screening is conducted for all grades k – 4. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.
Hearing Screening
Hearing screening is conducted for all grades k - 3. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.
Growth Development Screening
Growth screening is conducted for students in grades 1, 4. Heights and weights are measured and calculated into BMI or Body Mass Index.
Rooms Communication Tool
You may notice that an additional button, called Rooms, will be visible at the bottom right of our Attleboro Public Schools mobile app. This button is part of our integrated system of communication and will allow for your child’s teachers/coaches/and other staff to share detailed information (assignments, special events, practice schedules, etc.). More information is forthcoming, and we will have a table set up at Welcome Back Night.
Lunch Applications
Lunch applications can be found on the Food Services website, including the online application, a downloadable version in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and a link to access all other languages. Please note that even the online application can be completed in many languages. Direct link can be found here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/page/food-services
APS Welcome Center
The APS Welcome Center is happy to share the Family and Community Resource Guide. This guide is for the APS Community, including families, students, and staff, to access local resources and support. You can access the guide by visiting the Welcome Center webpage, or using this direct link:
Community Flier Summary
All APS Community Fliers can be found within the Welcome Center website. To view this week’s fliers, including information from throughout Attleboro please visit the Welcome Center webpage or click here for current fliers.
Our new website and App:
Please go to the App store and search Attleboro Public Schools. There is a new app which will be an excellent means of finding information in one location. You will see updates both from the district and our school. As we use this new tool, administration will be using less of the ASPEN email function.
