Important dates:

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

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

1/5/2026 - School Re-Opens

1/16/2026 - Early Dismissal Day, 12:25pm

1/19/2026 - MLK Jr. Day, No School

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

As we head into our final days before the holiday break, we want to share our gratitude for the care and generosity that make our school community so special. Our recent CREST Assembly focused on Caring and ended with “We Are Thankful,” a message that truly reflects the spirit of our families and students.

Thank you for your generosity. Thanks to a very generous last minute push, we were able to complete and distribute all Giving Tree requests.

This short week will be filled with music, celebration, and learning, and we appreciate your continued partnership as we approach the break.

Please note that there will be no parent newsletter until we return from break. We will, however, share photos of our Golden Husky recipients on Monday following the Golden Husky Breakfast.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful holiday season.

Sincerely,

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

We had a wonderful CREST Assembly where we got to celebrate our Golden Huskies in each class who best exemplify Caring. Grade 4 also lead us in some cheerful Holiday songs, ending with "We are Thankful". So many students with a Golden Husky in their Heart!

As noted in the ABACUS December newsletter, signs at the sites, and 2 Room reminders there will be no PM ABACUS on Tuesday 12/23.

If your student is not registered for the bus, you will need to make alternate arrangements for pick up. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for your generosity! Thanks to a very generous last minute push we were able to complete and distribute all Giving Tree requests!

From Mrs. Parker: "Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping ensure our Husky families have a joyful holiday. 🐾 It is truly special to see our community come together to support one another.🎄"

Massachusetts requires all students to meet Competency Determination (CD) requirements in order to graduate from high school. In November 2024, Ballot Question 2 updated this requirement by removing MCAS as the sole way students demonstrate competency. 

Because of this change, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education updated its regulations and now requires school districts to explain how students will meet the new graduation requirements. The Attleboro School Committee approved an updated Competency Determination policy that outlines these expectations. 

Families can review the approved policy using the link provided. Please contact your school if you have any questions. 

Welcome Center Update 

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

APS Community Flyers 

The APS Community Flyers page includes both APS and local events and resources. Included this week are winter break snack packs from the Family Resource Center, the AHS Financial Aid & Scholarship night, and information on spring sports. 

Vision and Hearing screenings continue. I have completed grades 2-4 and continue to work on 1st grade. Grade 1 screenings include Hearing, Near and Distance vision along with Stereopsis. 1st grade also includes height and weight.  If you do not want your child screened for any or all of the screenings, please let me know via a note or email.  If your student does not pass any part of the screenings, a referral letter will be sent home with the student by the end of next week.  Kindergarten will have Near vision and Hearing started when we return from the upcoming holiday break.  Kindergarten Distance Vision was done in October with the assistance of the Lion’s Club using a SPOT screener.  

Please contact me with any questions.

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

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

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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, January 14 at 6pm in the HRES Library

hillrobertspto@gmail.com 

 HRES PTO Facebook Page

Hunter Husky is pleased to offer a virtual Howliday Shop again this year. He’s added even more inventory, including Wicked-themed items and fun dog toys. Check out the Virtual Howliday Shop at http://tiny.cc/HS25-Virtual for:

·       gifts for family members, friends, teachers, and pets

·       stocking stuffers

·       items for a variety of holidays

·       wrapping paper, bows, and gift tags

Email HillRobertsPTO@gmail.com to arrange a purchase. 'Tis the season for giving!

• 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.