Dear Families,

Today was Walk to School Day, and our ELC students had a blast connecting with members of the Attleboro Police Department — receiving high fives and stickers, and even catching a glimpse of the APD parade! These fun moments tie beautifully into our classrooms learning about community helpers.

A big thank you to Mr. Rendell, TES PE Teacher, for organizing such a special event!

📸 A Few Important Reminders:

• Spring Picture Day is Thursday, May 14th. If your child would like Spring pictures taken, please notify your teacher by May 13th.

• Fun Run Kickoff is next week! Our Fun Run takes place on May 22nd. If the weather cooperates, families are welcome to come cheer on their runners in the Big Gym. In the event of rain, we will move to the small gym and, unfortunately, families will not be able to attend — we'll need all the space for our students to run. We will communicate the plan as soon as we're able to assess the forecast.

🌸 Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all who fill that special role in a child's life. We hope your day is filled with love and joy!

Frank Rich, Principal

Meghan Thomson, Assistant Principal

APS Families are invited to the APS Listening Session on Restraint and Seclusion Procedures on May 20, 2026, at 6:00PM. Information will be provided regarding the updated policy along with an opportunity to provide feedback regarding procedures.

Recent ELC Pictures!

Birthdays of the Week!

Happiest of birthdays to those who celebrated the past two weeks: Mason U., Isaac S., Ashten D., Saige L., and Rayne R.

Kindness Closet

In need of donations:

BOYS pants and shorts size 5, 6, 8

Sign Up for our Thacher and ELC Panda Pride Fun Run!

Thacher Elementary School & ELC Families!

We’re ONE week away from the start of our Thacher and ELC Panda Pride Fun Run fundraiser, where we will have fun and build community while we work to reach our fundraising goal.

Curious about the event? Find an overview of our fundraiser HERE!

Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

💵 Goal: $30,000

🎁 For: field trips, enrichment, and recess/ playground upgrades

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 05/13/2026

👟 Event Date: 05/22/2026

Donations for our Thacher and ELC Panda Pride Fun Run will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com

How to Start on MyBooster.com:

Choose “Sign Up”

Enter your School

Enter your Personal Information

Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!

Tips for Success:

Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.

Share, share, share using our easy online tools!

Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!

Project Connect May/June Parent Education

To register email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com

Getting Ready for Kindergarten from 12:00-1:00 pm on Friday, May 29th on Zoom

Ms. Sarah will be focusing on the 6 important aspects of development (language, social emotional, self-help, fine motor, reading readiness and math readiness) and help you provide a smooth transition for your child.

Let's Talk About Potty Training! from 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 9th on Zoom

In this parent education group, we will discuss different approaches to toilet learning. Perhaps you are struggling to find the right method for your child and are looking for different ideas that align with your parenting style. We will also touch on the signs to watch for that indicate that your child is ready to begin the journey!

Preparing Your Child for the Structure and Expectations of School from 6:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16th on Zoom

This workshop will help parents prepare their children to enter school ready to learn in a classroom environment. We will discuss supporting your child to follow the rules and expectations at school. This includes teaching children strategies to regulate their bodies & emotions, respectfully follow directions, and safely participate in a classroom community.

Welcome Center Weekly Spotlight

Developed in Collaboration with the Attleboro Family & Community Partnership (AFCP)

Attleboro Public Library– Books & SO Much More!

Are you looking for a fun, free, place to spend some time? Want to spend less on entertainment for the family? Stop by the Attleboro Public Library to check out all of the resources the library has to offer! With your library card you can check out books, videos, magazines, video games, board games, puzzles, digital resources and SO much more! Summer is coming and the library has great things planned, drop in for a visit or sign up to attend a program! For more information on everything available with your library card explore attleborolibrary.org. Don’t have a card? Stop by and sign up! We hope to see you soon!

Important Dates to Remember

2025-2026 District Calendar of Events (click to view)

5/14/26: ELC Spring Pictures
5/15/26: ELC No School: Professional Development
5/22/26: Fun Run
5/26/26: No School: Memorial Day
6/1/26: Sarah Joy: Bubble Lady
6/23/26: Last Day of School: AM & PM

Main Office:

(508) 223-1563
Hours: 8:15-3:45

School E-mail:

elc@attleboroschools.com

School Clerk:

^{Janice Johnston: jjohnston@attleboroschools.com}

Administration:

^Principal:^{Frank Rich: frich@attleboroschools.com}

^{Assistant Principal:}^{Meghan Thomson: mthomson@attleboroschools.com}