Early Learning Center

ELC Panda Press: 9/19/25

First Full Week Back!

Dear ELC Families,

The first full week is complete! We hope your students have come home both tired and excited to return each day. As the weather shifts, please be sure your child comes dressed in layers. Cool mornings often turn into warm late morning dismissals. Please make sure to label items of clothing as it is hard for teachers to see which lockers the item fell out of, especially if it is a highly sought after character that many students have similar items of.

A quick reminder about traffic safety: once you reach the Thacher parking lot, James Street becomes a one-way. Please drive around the full parking lot rather than cutting through. Many TES and ELC students walk to school and depend on the crosswalks to stay safe, so please also be mindful not to block them when parking.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Warmest regards,

Frank Rich, Principal

Meghan Thomson, Assistant Principal

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Student Handbook

Parents/guardians must sign off as an acknowledgement of the student handbook. This has to be done for EACH CHILD. Thank you.

Handbook Acknowledgment

Birthdays of the Week!

Happiest of birthdays to Amelia-Fayth G., Kaleb V., Kevin A., Remi-Lynn M., Azlan A., Jordan V., Oliver C., Callie T., Marley-Rae B., Karmen E., Liam F., X'Zayvian G., Ashlynn M., Nolan S., Charley A., Nahmir H., Asami B., Sebastian D. They share an early September birthday with Ms. Kelsey!

Amelia-Fayth Birthday
Kaleb Birthday
Kevin Birthday
Remi-Lynn Birthday
Azlan Birthday
Jordan Birthday
Oliver C Birthday
Callie Birthday
Marley-Rae Birthday
Karmen Birthday
Liam Birthday
X'Zayvian Birthday
Ashlynn Birthday
Nolan Birthday
Charley Birthday
Nahmir Birthday
Asami Birthday
Sebastian Birthday

Upcoming Spirit Days

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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PTO Meetings

Parent volunteers needed for our Book Fair, September 24th–30th! If you can lend a hand, we’d love your help..

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Book Fair

Parents are able to come in between AM dismissal and PM arrival (11:25-12:35) to pick out books. Parents are also welcome to come during the TES Back to School Night while they visit with their older student's classroom.

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Welcome Center Update

The APS Welcome Center serves all APS families, students, and staff. Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.  

Did you know that APS has a Community Resource Guide? Visit the resource guide for more information and access to local resources, organizations, and service providers. Contact the Welcome Center if you can’t find what you’re looking for.  

Important Dates to Remember

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

  • 9/25 & 9/26/25: Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Service (CMHOS)

  • 9/24-9/30/25: Book Fair

  • 10/9/25: ELC's Welcome Back Night

    • AM Session: 5:30-6:15p

    • PM Session: 6:30-7:15p

  • 10/10/25: ELC No School Only/ Elementary Half Day for Professional Development

  • 10/13/25: Columbus Day: No School

  • 10/14 & 10/15/25: Lions Club Vision Screenings

  • 10/30/25: ELC School Pictures

ELC Panda

Contact Us:

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