From the Blue Pride Ambassadors Club:
Since 2015, the Blue Pride Ambassadors Club and the Palooza Committee have worked to raise funds to benefit all students and staff at AHS. Proceeds from Palooza 6 support: Attleboro Varsity Booster Club, AMPA, AHS Hockey, and Blue Pride Ambassador's Club.

From December 3-11, you will have the opportunity to bid online for EXCLUSIVE PALOOZA 6 ITEMS!

Here are just a few of the Palooza items that will be available for your bids starting December 3rd ....

The Attleboro Public Schools reviews and updates its District Wide Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan bi-annually.

At this time, we are placing the policy up for public comment beginning on November 22, 2021 and ending on December 6, 2021. Should you have any questions or comments, please email: Joanne DiPalma, Director of Social Emotional Learning, at jdipalma@attleboroschools.com.

During the week of December 13, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Attleboro Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring conducts a review in each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education, civil rights regulations, and English language education.

CLICK HERE to learn more. Translations available.

Attleboro Public Schools (APS) is offering an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this school year. As part of the COVID-19 Testing Program, APS will offer the three components listed below to all students and staff who provide consent and choose to participate in the program. To read Superintendent Sawyer's full introduction letter, click here.

Symptomatic Testing is used when a student is showing symptoms of COVID-19 while they are at school. Some symptoms of the virus look identical to other illnesses like the cold or flu, and this test tells us whether a symptomatic 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.

Routine COVID Safety Checks minimize disruption to learning by helping us catch potential spread of the virus before it starts. Each student administers the safety check on a weekly basis. Samples are collected in school groups of 5-10 individuals and are sent to the lab where they are tested in groups. If a safety check test is positive, the lab will automatically process each individual test to determine which student(s) in the group produced the positive test.

Test and Stay allows asymptomatic students who have had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 while at school to stay in school. Instead of needing to quarantine and miss school, these asymptomatic students will take a daily rapid test while they remain in school as long as they are not symptomatic. Students participate in Test and Stay for at least five days after they may have been exposed.

Provide Consent:

All students and staff should complete the COVID-19 Testing Program Consent form. This allows you to choose to decline or participate in the program. You can complete the consent form by clicking the link below:

https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=Attleboro

To learn more about what each situation means for your student, you can view this flowchart from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.

Thursday, December 09, 2021

Trained facilitators will lead conversations in small groups to ensure that everyone has their voice heard.

To register and access the event flyer, please click here

For more information, visit attleborolibrary.org or call 508-222-0157

Free admission and fun for all ages! From The Attleboro Parks and Forestry Department

Enjoy a visit from Santa, pony rides, tractor hayrides, music, face painting, holiday crafts, games, photo opportunities, pizza, raffles, cookies and hot chocolate. The day will begin with a parade starting from Capron Park and traveling from Dennis Street to Mechanic Street, and ending at Highland Park.

Saturday December 4, 2021

10am -2pm

Highland Park

Camp Invention® is for children entering grades 1st-6th.

This year's all-new program is designed t oinspire confidence and persistence as campers bring their biggest ideas to life. Certified local educators lead campers in fun, collaborative, creative problem-solving activities for the best summer ever!

Registration is now open for AYS In-Town Recreational and BAYS Competitive Travel soccer programs. Downloadable flyer available below.

Online Registration at:
www.attleboroyouthsoccer.com
Checks or credit cards (online) accepted for payment.
Any Questions contact: ays_info@attleborosoccer.com

Known commonly as Fuel Assistance, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills.

Learn more about programs, eligibility, and apply by visiting Self Help Inc.'s website

View the Cold Relief Brochure HERE or download below.

If you have a NO HEAT emergency please call 774-539-2631 for assistance

The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org/, or by calling 833-511-0311.

Please see the message below from the Attleboro Public Schools Office of Human Resources regarding potential employment opportunities within APS and other Massachusetts communities.

Prek-12 Hiring Fair!

Please join us for a virtual hiring fair. This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education. Over 25 school districts will have opportunities for immediate interviews. To access current APS employment opportunities, visit the APS website. Please check out the flyer to the right or click here and register now!

Attleboro Special Education Parent Advisory Council (ASEPAC) Annual Wreath Making Event

Time: Dec 5 at 5 PM EST
Location: Araujo Farms & Greenhouses Dighton

Get your holiday decorating started by decorating your own fresh balsam holiday wreath! Call Araujo Farms to reserve your spot 508-669-6988 at the ASEPAC wreath event - cost is $40 with a portion of proceeds benefiting ASEPAC. Bring your creativity and your clippers with you. Araujo's will have kits to go for those that want to support ASEPAC but want to design and assemble at home. This is a great evening with a great group of women - Hope to see you there!