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Week of January 27, 2023
Spotlight: The ELC Evaluation Team
Meet the Evaluation Team! When students receive Early Intervention Services from birth to their third birthday or are a parent referral due to concerns, it's the evaluation team who meets them and decides if and what special education services they will need to be successful in the school setting. This multidisciplinary team meets several times with our youngest learners to determine their needs and set up an individualized education plan to start their school careers.
Ms. Diane Diiorio, MA, NBCT is the Special Education Team Facilitator at the Early Learning Center. She has a masters in Educational Psychology from RI College. She holds certifications in MA and RI and a National Board Certification in Early Childhood. Diane has worked in Early Childhood for 30+ years and in Attleboro since 2017. She reports, "I love helping to ensure that our little ones get the necessary support they need to participate in a high quality preschool program!"
Ms. Sara Bonneau, M.Ed. has a Master's in Education from Simmons College and is the team's Education Evaluator. She has worked in the district since 2000. Sara reports, "I love my role. I am the first face of Attleboro Public Schools people meet and I am proud to welcome families and support them anyway I can!"
Dr. Elicia Folmar, PT, DPT has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. She has worked in the district for 16 years. She reports, "I love working with children because every activity is fun, new and exciting for them!"
Ms. Rachel Hall, M. Ed., BCBA has a masters of Special Education from Vanderbilt University and a national certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has worked in the district for seven years across all ages. She reports, "I love this age because kids learn so fast and play is such a fun way to explore communication and learning concepts."
Dr. Nicole Kenyon, OTD, MS, OTR has a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Boston University. She has worked in the district for 16 years. She reports, "My favorite part of being an early childhood occupational therapist is the wonder and excitement children bring to each session."
Ms. Sarah McCann, M.S., CCC- SLP has a Masters in Speech and Language therapy from the University of Rhode Island. She started in the district in November 2020, bringing 17 years of experience to the position. She reports, "My favorite part of being in early education is watching the students learn and acquire their skills throughout their environment."
Looking for New Community Peers for Fall 2023!
Please sign up for a required developmental screening of your child for the Community Peer Program. The dates for screenings are Friday, March 3, 2023 and Friday, March 17, 2023. While the child is being screened, the parent/guardian will meet in the auditorium for a Parent Information Session with our Assistant Principal, Meghan Thomson, and our ELC Team Facilitator, Diane Diiorio. Prior to the screening, please fill out the Parent Questionnaire and Parent report. If you do not have access to a printer, we will have hard copies available for you the day of the screening.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Just a friendly reminder that James Street is a one way street once you hit our parking lot. Too many parents are driving down the one way and we have seen too many close calls. Please drive around the parking lot. We are asking this of our staff on both sides of the building as well.
If you are parking on the sides of James St please make sure your children are exiting the side of the car closest to the sidewalks. There have been many complaints about young children being in the middle of James St.
Arrival Times for the morning is 8:45a-8:55a. Dismissal is 11:25a-11:30a. We are asking that you respect the teachers and not let your children play close to the classroom windows after AM dismissal. Often times there is an evaluation or team meeting going on. We recognize that play opportunities are important for young children and we can direct you to the nearest park two blocks away.
Arrival time for the afternoon session is 12:35p-12:45p. Dismissal is at 3:10p-3:15p for Door 1, and 3:15p-3:20p for Doors 3 & 5. If your child normally comes on the bus but you are dropping off or picking up during the times your door is open please bring them to the door the class is at (Door 1, 3 or 5.)
If a student is not able to picked up off the bus or a parent is late picking up at dismissal your child will then go to ABACUS and a fee will be assessed.
Birthdays
Community News
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.
Upcoming Important Information & Dates
February 6-10: Book Fair
February 7: PTO Meeting @6:30p in the Cafeteria
February 9: TES/ELC Roller Skate Night- United Skates of America
February 14: Spirit Day: Wear an Outfit You Love Day
February 17: No School for ELC: Half Day for rest of District
February 20-24: February Break, No School
March 2: Kindergarten Information Night- 6:30p-7:30p at home schools (snow date 3/9)
March 3: ELC No School: Community Peer Screenings
March 7: PTO Meeting @6:30p
March 17: ELC No School: Community Peer Screenings
March 24: ELC No School: Half Day for rest of District
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Early Learning Center
Email: mthomson@attleboroschools.com
Website: https://elc.attleboroschools.com/o/elc
Location: 160 James Street, Attleboro, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 223-1563
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thacherelementary