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Week of November 7, 2022
Absences
We made it through our Covid stretch at the beginning but are now smack dab in the middle of respiratory/RSV/flu season. If your child requires medication (Tylenol/ibuprofen) for a fever they are not allowed in school until they are fever free with no medication for 24 hours. Calling out sick is an excused absence.
Research has shown that preK attendees had stronger literacy skills once they reached the first grade ( Haslip, 2018).
Veteran's Day Parade
Classroom Spotlight: 102
Miss Kelley: Miss Kelley has been with the Attleboro Public Schools for 18 years. 17 of those years were with the Abacus program and she is currently working as a para in room 102. Miss Kelley loves the laughs, sense of humor, and excitement of the kiddos. She has lived in Attleboro her whole 34 years of life and is currently raising 3 kids (Dario, 4, D’Mila, 6, and Juliana, 12) with her husband Kevin. She lives in her childhood home with her parents, “Papa” and “Nana”. Miss Kelley LOVES her Dunkin’ coffee, singing, and being by the water!
Birthdays
Outside Play!
Notifications on the APS App
Upcoming Spirit Days
As always every Thursday is Panda Pride day! Wear your Thacher/ELC gear, Attleboro gear, or blue!
Project Connect Part Time Opportunity
Parent Educator
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
- Experience working with young children and families of various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds
- Ability to work independently; schedule flexibility required; own transportation necessary
Reports to: Project Connect CFCE Coordinator
Job Goal: To provide education and support to parents of young children, promote school readiness, strengthens the school/family connection and foster a sense of community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement monthly home visits to all interested Attleboro families with children birth-5. Home visits to higher needs families, bi-weekly
- Facilitate parent/child playgroups and activities that are developmentally appropriate at the center and in the community
- Provide parenting workshops and education that focus on a variety of topics including early literacy, positive discipline, nutrition, etc.
- Participate in outreach activities to promote the program and recruit new families.
- Administer ASQ, ASQ-SE screenings, help parents understand their child's development
- Make referrals and connect parents to available resources in the community
- Provide transition supports among the early childhood mixed delivery system including the Attleboro Public Schools
- Participate in professional development to promote personal and professional growth
- Accept all other reasonable responsibilities
Work Year: Per contract, grant funded
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
November 11: No School
November 23-25: No School- Thanksgiving Break
December 9: PTO Elementary Lights Extravaganza
December 14: No School for ELC- Parent Conferences
December 23: No School- Attleboro Holiday
December 26-30: No School- Holiday Break
January 2: No School- New Year's observed
January 10: ELC Open House for Community Peers
January 13: No School for ELC: Half Day for rest of District
January 16: No School: MLK Day
ELC's Week In Pictures
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