Family and Community Newsletter
Attleboro Public Schools Welcome Center
May 31, 2022
- Last Day of School June 21, 2022
- How to view student report cards
- 2022-2023 Transportation Information
Community Corner
- Affordable Connectivity Program
- Save the Textiles
- Information about the formula shortage
- Summer Planning Tool
Events
- Lights Out Extravaganza
- Be Heard: Community Coalition for Education
- Summer Events in Attleboro
APS Did you know...?
- Grief and Suicide Loss resources
- ACRE (Attleboro College Readiness Expedition) Program
June Important Dates
June 3
AHS Graduation
Last day of Kindergarten
June 6
Varsity Jacket Night
June 10
Freshman Social
June 17
Early Release AHS only- exams
June 18
Lights Out Extravaganza
June 20
No School
Juneteenth Holiday Observed
June 21
Early Release: Last day of school Grades 1-11
Report Cards for Grades K-8 released in Aspen
June 24
Report Cards for AHS students released in Aspen
2022-2023 Transportation Information
Not sure if you need to apply for Fee For Service? See below:
Bus Eligibility Information:
- Kindergarten and Grade 1: Free Transportation, Registration not required
- Bus: Free Transportation, Registration not required
- Safety: Free Transportation, Registration not required
- FFS: Fee for Service Transportation, Registration required
- Walker: Not eligible for transportation
To learn how to check your student's bus eligibility and know if you need to complete an application, view the video below.
How to View Report Cards
Community Events and Opportunities
Girls STEM Summit
- Meet female STEM experts.
- Attend stimulating career track sessions.
- Hear an inspirational keynote speech by a female leader in a STEM field.
- Be exposed to STEM industries and career options by joining four featured career tracks.
- Hear best practices for applying to colleges with STEM degree programs.
Download flyer or visit link below to register:
Save the Textiles
Help to keep textiles out of the trash! Please don’t throw them away!
Please donate your clothing, shoes, or other textiles at the following area textile recycling bins:
City of Attleboro Recycling Center – 29 Pond St North
Brennan Middle School – 320 Rathbun Willard Dr
Coelho Middle School – 99 Brown St
Wamsutta Middle School – 300 Locust St
Hill-Roberts Elementary School – 80 Roy Ave
Hyman Fine Elementary School – 790 Oakhill Ave
Willett Elementary School – 32 Watson Ave
Questions? Call the City of Attleboro’s Solid Waste Program at (508) 223-2222 Ext 3253 or 3245
Pride Flag Raising and Walk
Attleboro Public Library
Summer Reading events and programs happening at the APL will be shared soon!
Early Literacy Calendar (1)
Early Literacy Calendar (2)
June STEAM Calendar
Resources
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal program that helps low-income households offset the monthly cost of a new existing internet service and connected devices like a laptop of tablet. To start getting your discount, call 1-877-384-2575 or www.acpbenefit.org
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase.
- Household's are eligible to enroll if their income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if someone in their household currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.
Who is eligible?
How to Enroll
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School Problem Solving Clinic
PPAL has continued its FREE and CONFIDENTIAL school problem solving clinic for parents, caregivers and family members across Massachusetts. Set up a 1:1 appointment today.
The Clinic is held every Tuesday from 1-3PM by appointment.
What: Get 1:1 support for a wide range of concerns including
· school discipline issues
· school resource officer questions
· Child Requiring Assistance (CRA)
· bullying
· do's and don'ts when going to court
Where: Zoom or phone call by appointment
Contact: juvenilejustice@ppal.net
Summer Parent Planning Tool
Classroom grades are only one piece of the puzzle.
Before the year ends, ask your child’s teacher which skills to focus on over the summer and what to share with summer tutors/program leaders.
Click Here to view the short planning tool to help you get ready for the conversation.
Information about the Formula shortage
Commemorative T-shirts and June 18th Lights Out Extravaganza
Events hosted by the City of Attleboro
- June 2nd – Fresh Air Festival – Like Cuddy Court Concerts but in Highland Park
- June 18th: Juneteenth Festival 11 AM – 6 PM Capron Park
- June 25th: Library Reopening 2-4 PM
- June 25th – Summer Expo for the Senses Downtown. Some Downtown parking will be coned off due to this event. More details to follow but will be a large event!
Be Heard: Attleboro Community Coalition for Education
Please join us at the next meeting of Be Heard: Attleboro Community Coalition for Education on Tuesday, June 07, 2022, at 6pm.
In this next meeting, we will begin with an open discussion. We will then plan the focused work of Be Heard for the next school year, including refining the work done this past year with Attleboro High School and expanding to Middle School.
To receive the Zoom link for event, please direct message or email:
beheard@attleboroschools.com
Grief and Loss Resource Guide for Families
Crisis Hotlines
Are you or your student in need of immediate support, or simply looking for someone to talk to? The text and phone lines listed below provide a variety of supports, including trained counselors and connections to other resources.
Crisis Text Line
Text 'MHFA' or 'HOME' to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor, a volunteer who has been trained to help with problem-solving and will address the caller's situation. Visit crisistextline.org for more information.
(This was tested by the clinical staff and Bradley Hospital and was highly recommended. )
Samaritans Hotline
Do you feel sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal? If you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, grieve the loss of a loved one to suicide, or learn how to help others in crisis, you can find support with us.
Call or text: (877) 870-4673
The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386, text 'Start' to 678-678, or visit thetrevorproject.org to speak with a counselor trained to understand the challenges that LGBTQ young people face.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ. They offer on-demand support (call, text, online chat) as well as other resources and connections for young people
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255 (24/7 hotline)
888-628-9454 (Spanish)
800-799-4889 (TTY)
A veteran's line is also available
ACRE (Attleboro College Readiness Expedition) Program
ACRE (Attleboro Career Readiness Expedition) is a program committed to helping students navigate high school, college, and career planning through some shared classes and a common Advisory. In addition to cultivating positive connections with their teachers and fellow classmates, students in this program attend college fairs and college visits as early as freshman year.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please complete the ACRE interest form.
Community Flyers
APS Community Flyers:
https://www.attleboroschools.com/a_p_s_community/community_fliers
Do you have information or an event that you would like to share? You can email welcome@attleboroschools.com to request that your flyer be shared.
APS Welcome Center
Email: welcome@attleboroschools.com
Location: 100 Rathbun Willard Drive, Attleboro, MA, USA
Phone: 508-222-0012