Early Learning Center

ELC Panda Press: 9/26/25

Dear ELC Families,

It was a strange weather week—humid, sunny, rainy, and then sunny again! Please remember to dress your child in layers, as we try to go outside every day it’s not raining.

Viral illnesses are on the rise, so please reference the “When to Send Your Child to School” guide, which was included in your welcome packet at the start of the year. The preschool years often come with more absences as children are still building their immune systems.

When reporting your child absent, you may:

  • Call the office at (508) 223-1563, or

  • Use the Rooms app to message:

    • Ms. Meghan Thomson (Assistant Principal)

    • Mrs. Janice Johnston (ELC Clerk)

While we understand you’d like your child’s teacher to know as well, it’s important that the office is informed in case the teacher is out. The Rooms app makes this easy—you can include both the teacher and the office staff in your message.

We wish you a fun and sunny weekend!

Warmest regards,

Frank Rich, Principal

Meghan Thomson, Assistant Principal

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TES & ELC Go Gold!

Birthdays of the Week!

Happiest of birthdays to Ziyaad O., Chimamanda M., Lainey C., Kenneth T., Leo E., Rayden B., Amari D., and Janiya W.!

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Welcome Back Night

10/9/25

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On Monday, an RSVP form is coming home. Please fill out and send back to your classroom teachers. So they know who to be expecting. We can't wait to see you all on the 9th!

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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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Haitian Creole Harvest Night
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Chinese Harvest Night
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The Kindness Closet is in need of: 

  • new boy underwear in sizes 6-12

  • new/gently used boy's pants in size 7, 8, 10

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Welcome Center Update

Your experiences as a parent, caregiver, or family member matter. Join the APS Family and Community Partnership (AFCP) to share your voice and guide how we build trust, share information, and support every student across Attleboro Public Schools.   

Why Join? 
Research shows that family members are essential to student success. Your experiences and ideas will help shape how APS engages and communicates. 

How You Will Help: 

  • Build stronger family-to-family support networks 

  • Share your ideas to improve how schools connect with families 

  • Partner with staff and community members to make sure family voices guide decisions 

To learn more or join the next meeting, email the APS Welcome Center at: welcome@attleboroschools.com  

 

As a reminder, 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.  

Important Dates to Remember

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

  • 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

  • 10/17/25: Harvest Night: 5:30pm-7:30pm

  • 10/30/25: ELC School Pictures

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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