Important dates:

11/26/-11/28/2025 - Thanksgiving Break

12/3/2025 - PTO Meeting

12/10/2025 - Report Cards Published in ASPEN

12/5-6/2025 -  Hunter Husky's Howliday Shop

12/22/2025 - Grade 4 Winter Concert, 6:30pm

12/24/2025-1/02/2026 - No School, Winter Break

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

As we head into this short week before Thanksgiving, our halls are buzzing with excitement and gratitude. With no school Wednesday through Friday, we’re all looking forward to extra time with family, rest, and reflection—and I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful partnership we share with each of you. Hill-Roberts truly is a special place because of our caring, supportive community.

This week also brings some joyful fun for our students. On Tuesday, our Kindergarteners will proudly parade their creative “floats” through the building, cheered on by Grades 1–4. Later that day, we’ll celebrate reaching one of our Race for Ed fundraising goals with a school-wide, five-song dance party—Kidz Bop style! It promises to be a spirited sendoff before the holiday break.

Looking ahead, our PTO is preparing for the always-popular Hunter Husky’s Howliday Shop on December 5–6, a tradition students truly look forward to each year. Please also take a moment to check out the latest PTO updates—including information about the Someone Special Dance—as well as the district’s Redistricting update. And a quick reminder: there will be no Howler next weekend due to the Thanksgiving break.

Wishing all of our families a warm, restful, and gratitude-filled holiday. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school community.

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Madden, Principal
Ms. Julie O’Boyle, Assistant Principal

Take a break from matching, but not mashed potatoes! Wear mismatched clothes or socks!

Wear your favorite sport team's gear. From Football to futbol (soccer), hoops to hockey, and everything in between - celebrate with us!

On Tuesday Kindergarteners will be cheered on by Grades 1-4 as they parade their "floats" throughout the building. Then, to celebrate reaching one of our, Race for Ed, fundraising goals we will be hosting a school-wide, 5-song dance party (Kidz Bop version of 5 popular songs; all clean and edited versions).

APS Redistricting is now in Phase 2. During this phase, the Operations & Infrastructure Council continues to review potential boundary change proposals. See the APS Redistricting page for more information and stay tuned for the upcoming Community Presentation. 

District/School text messages are sent from the short code 989-00. Per CTIA requirements, recipients must be able to opt out of receiving SMS messages by replying "Stop" to that number. This will stop only text messages (calls and emails will continue as usual). 
 
If you previously opted out and would like to start receiving text alerts again, simply send "Start" to 989-00 to be added back into future SMS communications.

We aim to have outdoor recess any day that it is not actively raining, recess equipment is adequately clear of snow/ ice, and the "feels like" temperature is above 25 degrees (F).

Now that we are getting colder weather, be sure to (re)label your students' gloves, hats, and jackets. As you know, dressing in layers is great, but it does mean there is more for your students' to lose. Help us, help you by labeling your students' clothes :).

Welcome Center Update 

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.  

Build the Habit of Good Attendance 

Families play an essential role in reinforcing timely and regular student attendance. See the links below for some tips on encouraging and supporting your students at home.  

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary Tips 

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

sknightcloud@attleboroschools.com or (508) 399-7560

Link to their November/December newsletter forthcoming...

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Hill-Roberts' Main Office

For questions or updates about attendance, transportation, medication/nurse, or early dismissal, call (508) 399-7560) or email (Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk or Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk)

Classroom Teacher

For questions about classroom learning, grades, behavior, or anything related to your child’s daily school experience contact your child's classroom teacher via email or the Rooms App.

PTO

For questions about volunteering, fundraisers, or event questions, email hillrobertspto@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGrujkdtj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• PTO Meeting - Wednesday, December 3rd at 6pm in the HRES Library

hillrobertspto@gmail.com 

 HRES PTO Facebook Page

 Would you like to help coordinate the someone special dance? Please join the December PTO meeting on December 3rd! 🪩

The holiday season is almost here, and we’re excited to invite you to Hunter Husky’s Howliday Shop again this year. The Student Shop features a shopping area for students with items priced at $5 or less. Volunteers will be on hand to help students choose gifts for family members, friends, teachers, and even pets! It’s the perfect chance to teach kids about the joy of gift-giving and budgeting.

In addition, the Family Market will include:

·       Bake sale and hot chocolate

·       Husky gear

·       Wrapping supplies for sale

·       Small gifts (great for stockings or the eight nights of Hanukkah)

·       Photo opportunities

·       Craft table 

Families can also check out the HRES Giving Tree for opportunities to help ensure that all of our little Huskies can experience the joy of the holidays. Bring a donation of new gloves, hats, or other winter weather gear and receive a special bonus!

The Howliday Shop will only be open Friday December 5th 5:30-7:30pm and Saturday December 6th 1:00-4:00pm (no in-school hours) in the Hill-Roberts cafetorium, with a special performance by the HRES 4th Grade Chorus on Sat. Dec. 6th at 2:00pm. Whether you’re looking for gifts for Grandma, paper for presents, or baked goods for breakfast, there’s something for everyone!

 Volunteer: http://tiny.cc/HS25-Vol (open to middle- and high-school students as shopping helpers, too!)

Contribute to Bake Sale: http://tiny.cc/HS25-Bake

• Arrival:

  • Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

  • Doors will close at 8:45 sharp. Please report to main office if arriving past 8:45.

  • Classes start- 8:45 a.m.

• Dismissal is at 3:25 p.m.

• Early Dismissal days end at 12:25 p.m.

If your child is absent or will be absent, for any reason, please call the main office. Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk and Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk would be happy to help you. Our number is (508) 399-7560.

Dr. Madden, Principal

Mrs. O'Boyle, AP

Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk

Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk

(508) 399-7560

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com. 

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.