ELC Panda Press
December 1, 2023
Dear ELC families,
There were technical issues with last week's ELC Panda Press. It was posted on the APS app, which connects to the Peter Thacher Facebook page. When in doubt, if you don't get an Aspen email on Friday night, please check your APS app as you should be alerted that something was posted. This week we are back to spotlighting our classrooms! We have three rooms left and some support staff. As we have seen so far there have been some very interesting facts about our staff!
Next week is our book fair. Check with your teachers to see if you can send your child in with money or if you need to come in yourself. We will send out times, once coordinated with the PTO that you will be able to come in and pick out books. The PTO is still looking for volunteers to run the fair throughout the week. The sign up genuis link is down below! Any help would be appreciated! The PTO is generously gifting us books for our new preschool classroom that will be opening up in a few weeks!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Meghan Thomson
Assistant Principal
Room 205 Spotlight!
Look at What is Happening in 205!
Upcoming Spirit Days!
Parking Lot
We are asking that families please not park along the back row as it has been affecting the Thacher Car Drop Off and Pick Up line. We understand the parking lot is busy for AM drop off and PM pick up. The drop off line ends at 8:45 so please arrive after that. PM pick up is a little more challenging so we ask that you be cautious as to where you park!
Illness Reminder
In the case of COVID (yes unfortuntely it is still going around) we follow the DESE protocol. Day 0 is the day you test positive or first signs of symptoms. Isolation is day 1-5. On day 6, students are allowed to come back if they can tolerate a mask, or unmasked if they test negative. If they are unable to tolerate a mask then they are able to come back on day 11.
Attendance
We know that families play an essential role in reinforcing timely and regular student attendance. See the link below for some tips on encouraging and supporting your student. As a reminder, all APS Attendance Policies can be found in the student handbooks.
A Night to Discover
On March 14, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 PM, Attleboro Public Schools (APS) will host A Night to Discover: APS Student Learning and Community Partnership Showcase. Now in the second year of this annual event, this evening is an opportunity for APS staff, students, families, and community organizations to come together as students throughout the district display their learning experiences and local community resources share information about their services and programs. The goal of this event is to bring all stakeholders from the community together to celebrate student successes and share resources. More information to come soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our very own Ms. Kathy Deely will be presenting at A Night to Discover! Come check it out!
Birthdays!
PTO Monthly Meeting
Monday, Feb 26, 2024, 06:30 PM
Peter Thacher Elementary School, James Street, Attleboro, MA, USA
The PTO is looking for volunteers for our next book fair on 2/5 - 2/9. They hope to see some new faces during the book fair!
The PTO is excited to have everyone out for the Providence Bruins Game on Friday, February 23rd at 7:05pm! This is the Friday during school vacation week. Tickets are $22 and all kids receive a FREE P-Bruins Hat! Click the link below to purchase tickets!
Project Connect Parent Workshops
Community News
Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community.
Upcoming Important Information & Dates
February 16: No School: ELC Only. Peer Community Screenings in AM
February 19-23: February Break
March 7: No School ELC only; Kindergarten Information Night: 6:30-7:30
March 15: No School ELC only, District Early Dismissal
March 29: No School: Good Friday
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