Willett Whaler
May 26, 2023
Principal's Corner - Mr. Jeffrey Cateon
As a reminder to our Kindergarten families, next Friday, June 2nd is the last day this year for kindergarten students.
Boosterthon was an amazing success. As of today, we raised over $23,000. These funds will be used to purchase a cargo net for the gym and to provide enrichment for students.
As a school overall, we are at 100% in ST Math. We still have students working toward their own individual 100% goals.
Bonus Week
Hit Fundraising Goal:
⏰Have a last-minute donation to enter on MYBOOSTER.COM? ⏰
There’s time! We’ve added one more week to enter any final donations and share your fundraising page with friends, family, and local businesses.
Thank you for your support towards our Willet Whales Fun Run fundraiser!
Important Safety Reminder
Upcoming Event Dates
May
29 - No School -Memorial Day
June
2 - Kindergarten Last Day of School
9 - Field Day (Grades 1-4)
15 - Last Day of School (Grades 1-4) Tentative
2023-2024 Fee For Service Information
APS will offer bus service on a Fee for Service basis for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration opens on Monday, May 8, 2023, and closes on July 31, 2023. Please review the email sent by the APS Welcome Center on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, or visit the Transportation website for more information: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation
Kindergarten Registration
Do you know a student who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2023? Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open now! Registration must be completed by May 1, 2023, in order to guarantee placement in your neighborhood school. Visit the APS Registration page for more information. ELC students should not complete the online registration process. As a member of the ELC, your child is already enrolled in Attleboro Public Schools. The ELC to Kindergarten Packet contains information regarding the process to transition your child to Kindergarten.
From the Health Office....Mrs. O'Malley
For parents with medication in the school health office:
Kindergarten parents can pick up medication on their last day of school and up until June 15th.
First – Fourth grade parents can pick medication on afternoon of June 15th.
If you cannot come any of those dates, Mrs. O’Malley will also be at Willett on June 21st; please call and make arrangements to pick up medications on this day. Medications not picked up by June 21st will be discarded.
A Message from Attleboro Public Schools Nurses
Dear Families,
We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As the school year progresses, we want to remind you about the importance of keeping your child at home when they are unwell. This not only safeguards their health but also that of their classmates and teachers. It is our collective responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends the following guidelines to keep children home from school:
- Fever: Temperature of 100.0 or greater - Your child must stay home for 24 hours after the fever has dropped and no fever reducing medication has been given in a 24 hour span of time.
- Diarrhea: Your child must stay home until there is no more diarrhea for 24 hours.
- Vomiting: Your child must stay home until vomiting has stopped for at least 24 hours.
- Cold symptoms: Frequent cough, runny nose, sneezing (not necessarily associated with a fever)-Please test for COVID 19. If negative, please use your best judgment when sending your child to school. If positive, please call the health office.
- Remind your child to cough or sneeze into elbow and not into hands. Encourage frequent hand washing.
- Contagious illnesses: (Strep throat* - see below, conjunctivitis), Your child needs to have taken at least 24 hours of prescribed medication before coming back to school.
- Rashes: Rashes need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine cause and treatment
* According to the Centers for Disease Control, the symptoms of strep may include:
- Fever (100.0 or higher)
- Sore throat with or without swollen, red tonsils
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache, when combined with sore throat
- Stomachache, when combined with sore throat
- Body aches
It is important to note that not all sore throats are caused by strep throat, and a lab test is needed to confirm a strep infection.
We understand the difficulties that arise when keeping your child at home, but we urge you to prioritize their health and safety. With your cooperation, we can create a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Attleboro Public School Nurses
Book now: Manet Community Health at the APS Welcome Center
Manet Community Health Center will be shifting their time in the Welcome Center to be each Wednesday, from 9AM-12PM. Previously, they were here each Tuesday. Appointments can still be booked using this form.
Manet Community Health Center is now offering Insurance Navigation Services and new patient intake and scheduling on-site at the APS Welcome Center! Book now and learn more here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/manet-community-health-center
MASS Health and SNAP Benefits
Important Information about MassHealth and SNAP Benefits:
In response to the COVID-19, MassHealth put protections in place that prevented members’ MassHealth coverage ending, and qualifying Massachusetts households began to receive extra SNAP at the beginning of each month to buy food. Due to recent action by the federal government, these protections and extra benefits will be ending soon. Please visit the Welcome Center website for more information on what you can do now.
Dismissal Notes
Project Connect Newsletters
APS Welcome Center
The APS Welcome Center is happy to share the Family and Community Resource Guide. This guide is for the APS Community, including families, students, and staff, to access local resources and support. You can access the guide by visiting the Welcome Center webpage, or using this direct link:
APS Welcome Center
Did you know that the APS Welcome Center is open and continues to serve all APS families, students, and staff?
The Welcome Center is here to:
- Offer support for families to complete district tasks, included but not limited to New Student Registration, Transportation, Food Services, “how-to” tutorials, translations and interpreting
- Strengthen relationships between APS and the Attleboro community by:
- Connecting families and staff to local resources and supporting this access
- Providing referrals to local support agencies
- Sharing information on behalf of and about community organizations through community fliers and the Welcome Center webpage
- Within the Welcome Center you can find:
- Staff ready to assist with district tasks, clarification of APS information, connections to local resources
- Computers with internet access for APS families and students, hotspots available for loan to APS families
- Information detailing local resources, programs, and events
- Access to translations and interpreters
- Contact the Welcome Center:
- If you need assistance completing district tasks
- You would like to learn more about available resources
- You have questions or suggestions you would like to share
- You would like to connect with a local community organization
Community Flier Summary
All fliers, opportunities, and events shared by the Attleboro Community are found on the Welcome Center webpage. To view the most recent updates and opportunities, visit the Community Fliers page.
Student Attendance Policy
"Research supports that student attendance has a direct correlation to student achievement and graduation rates. Therefore, communication between schools and families regarding student attendance is critical in supporting academic success. All schools will follow the notification schedule outlined below. Students and parents should consult the Student Handbook for details about the procedures and consequences associated with excessive absenteeism at each school."
Rooms Communication Tool
You may notice that an additional button, called Rooms, will be visible at the bottom right of our Attleboro Public Schools mobile app. This button is part of our integrated system of communication and will allow for your child’s teachers/coaches/and other staff to share detailed information (assignments, special events, practice schedules, etc.). More information is forthcoming, and we will have a table set up at Welcome Back Night.
Lunch Applications
Lunch applications can be found on the Food Services website, including the online application, a downloadable version in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and a link to access all other languages. Please note that even the online application can be completed in many languages. Direct link can be found here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/page/food-services
Our new website and App:
Please go to the App store and search Attleboro Public Schools. There is a new app which will be an excellent means of finding information in one location. You will see updates both from the district and our school. As we use this new tool, administration will be using less of the ASPEN email function.