Early Learning Center
Weekly Newsletter: 11/5/21
Meet our new ELC Staff!
We are excited to introduce Kim Sefrino our new ELC Assistant Principal. Bio on Kathleen McCormack (New Preschool Teacher)
Kimberly received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth and Master’s Degrees from Providence College, one in Special Education and the other in School Administration. She resides in Assonet, MA with her husband, Marc and teenage daughter, Victoria. She is also the mother of two grown daughters and the proud grandparent of two grandbabies, Julien and Jay. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and traveling.
A virtual meet and greet is scheduled for Thursday, November 18 from 6:45 - 7:15. She hopes to see you there! Link to follow.
We would also like to welcome Kathleen McCormack, our new Preschool Teacher. Kathleen has been teaching in the preschool field for over 15 years and truly has a passion for teaching this age group. She lives in Attleboro with her husband and two children, who both attend Attleboro Public Schools.
Kim Sefrino
So Happy To Have You Both!
Kathleen McCormack
Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Preschool Program
We at the ELC are excited that our early childhood program has decided to implement the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Preschool Program. The DECA Preschool Program promotes resilience, the ability to bounce back from difficulty, in children ages 3–5. Through the program, teachers and families learn specific ways to support young children’s social and emotional development. Teachers will use the DECA Preschool Program to help children be more successful in school. In addition, teachers will share information about activities that you can do at home to foster resilience in your child. Teachers will complete an assessment of all children in the classroom. This assessment will help us learn about the way each child gets along with others, shares how they feel, explores, and learns.
Upcoming Events:
November 2021
11/9: ELC No School
11/10 - Super Friends Parade. Our students will be parading around the school wearing their Super Friends Cape.
11/11: No School - Veterans’ Day
11/12: Harvest Festival PTO (large gym)
11/24-11/26: No School Thanksgiving Break
11/29: Comfy Day
December 2021
12/6 - ELC No school - Day and Evening conferences
12/10 - Spirit Day - Funny Food Friday Students and staff are encouraged to wear something food related. (silly socks, T-shirts, etc.) Funny Food Friday is to help remind students and staff to bring in non-perishable foods.
Dec 20, 2021 Ugly Sweater Day - Wear your ugly sweater/shirt! Attire does not have to be holiday themed.
Dec 21, 2021 Flannels and Fuzzy Socks Day - Wear your flannel apparel and fuzzy socks! Please wear fuzzy socks in shoes.
Dec 22, 2021 Winter Wednesday - Winter wonderland, wear your favorite scarves/hats.
Dec 23, 2021 Pajama Day - Wear your favorite TWO piece pajamas to school.
24-31 No School - Holiday Break
COVID Testing Update
Thank you for your continued support as we kick off the 2021-2022 school year. At Attleboro Public Schools, keeping your students safe and in school is our top priority. We have learned a great deal over this past year and our current guidance and procedures reflect the most updated recommendations from the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
For the 2021-22 school year, we are offering an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our COVID-19 testing program at the ELC.
At this time if you provide online consent for your ELC student, we can conduct Symptomatic Testing which is used when a student is showing symptoms of COVID-19 during school; students should not come to school if they are feeling sick while at home. Some symptoms of the virus look identical to other illnesses like the cold or flu, and this test tells us whether asymptomatic student has COVID-19 or not. This is a rapid test, and we receive the results of this test within 15 minutes. If a student has minimal symptoms and tests negative, they can remain in school.
This is a quick, non-invasive nasal swab that is collected under the supervision of a school nurse or trained health provider.
To participate in the program, you must complete the online consent form below on behalf of your student. There is no charge for participating. If you have additional questions regarding the program, please contact Kim Janssen at kjanssen@attleboroschools.com.
It is our hope that these measures will work together to keep our schools safe and your student in school. Thanks again for your support during this challenging time.
Reminders
Field:
During school hours, the back field is not open, as it is used by classes. Please be mindful of this during arrival and dismissal times.
Please remember that there is no driving or parking in the coned off areas. It is helpful if you relay that information to any friends/relatives helping with drop off or pick up.
Absences:
I just wanted to thank the families who contact the office when their child will be absent for the day. While it is fine to text/remind/email your child's teacher as well, the office still needs to be notified. During the ongoing COVID reality we are living in, all absences need to be reviewed, and referred to the nurse as warranted. The ELC office number: (508) 223-1563
From the Health Office
If your child has any of the following symptoms that indicate a possible illness that may decrease the student’s ability to learn and also put them at risk for spreading illness to others, please DO NOT send them to school. Please check your child for these symptoms and if present, will need a PCR COVID 19 test (antigen test or otherwise known as rapid test cannot be accepted for symptomatic students) before returning to school:
COVID-19 symptoms list:
• Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• New loss of taste or smell
• Muscle aches or body aches
• Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
• Sore throat, when in combination with other symptoms
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, when in combination with other symptoms
• Headache when in combination with other symptom
• Fatigue, when in combination with other symptom
• Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptom
In general, students with vomiting, fever, and/or diarrhea may not return until free of those symptoms for 24 hours – even if tested negative for Covid 19.
Nurse's Office needs donations of new underwear for boys/girls size 5 - 10 and new, or gently used, pants/shorts size 5-10.
- Lisa Kilfoyle, BSN, RN
PTO Info:
PTO Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting Click HERE
Meeting ID: 954 4544 8267
Passcode: 551383
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021, 06:30 PM
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Community Engagement
Early Learning Center
Email: ddiiorio@attleboroschools.com
Website: https://tes.attleboroschools.com/
Location: 160 James Street, Attleboro, MA, USA
Phone: 508-2231563