If you didn't see the article from last week's Howler from the American Academy of Pediatrics parent website, scroll down to "Other ways to help kids adjust to the time change". In short, you can help your children adjust this week by:
Limiting screen time before bed
Having set nighttime routines.
Getting enough exercise during the day
Spending some time outside and being exposed to natural light during the day
Relaxing activities in the evenings
While Spring is clearly on its way, we will continue to have cold and windy days. Please ensure that your children have enough clothing to stay warm.
Again, if it is not raining and not too windy, we will be outside if the "feels like" temperature is 25 degrees or higher. As a note, just like we use "Apple time," we also use the Apple weather app to help make this judgement.
Thank you for your support! As ou know, fresh air, sunlight, and exercise is important for our children's wellbeing :).
Dear Hill-Roberts Families,
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2023/00160045. This link will take you to copies of a letter in English, Arabic, Chinese, Hatian Creole, and Spanish explaining the School's report card.
If you have questions about our school’s report card please feel free to contact me, Dr. Paul Madden.
While we do not have any cases of head lice at Hill-Roberts, this information is being shared across all Massachusetts schools to keep families informed about how to prevent, identify, and treat head lice. Here is a link to the flyer packet, which is in multiple languages.
It is that time of year where we typically see an increase in illness, and we would like to take an opportunity to remind parent/guardians of the importance of having up-to-date contact information at the school for us to reach you in a time of need. in addition, we are asking that you have additional emergency contacts that are available to pick up the child if needed.
If the nurse calls for the student's dismissal, it is standard practice for the dismissal to occur within the hour. Thank you in advance for your support so we can continue to provide the best care for all students.
Please double check that all snacks that are eaten in the classroom are peanut & tree nut free, this includes Nutella and other granola bars that may contain nuts for the protein/ low carb. Many manufacturers are moving toward more natural/ whole foods in nutrition bars and are using nuts as a way to do this. If you do include a product for lunch that may contain nuts/ tree nuts, please review it with your student that is to be eaten in the cafeteria only. Sometimes kids see a choice in their lunch and may choose the nut based snack to eat in the classroom.
I am mostly done with the state mandated Vision, Hearing, Height and Weight screenings for grades 1-4. Kindergarten will include Near (reading) vision and Hearing screens. Distance vision was done in October by the Lion’s club. As always, if you do not want your student to participate in these screenings, please send a note to the school nurse.
Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN
sknightcloud@attleboroschools.com or (508) 399-7560
Please avoid dismissing your students after 3pm. While sometimes this is unavoidable, we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring our attention is focused on safely and efficiently dismissing our 425 plus students. Thank you!
Please keep the area below (note: yellow tape and signage) clear for our busses. This is critical for allowing safe passage of busses. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Attleboro Families,
Attleboro High School greatly appreciates the support of families at all AHS sporting events. While most students are there to watch the games and enjoy the event, a number of students have been left/dropped off unsupervised. This has created safety concerns and disruptions for other fans in attendance and game management staff.
Moving forward, ALL middle school aged students and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult at all high school events. We appreciate your support keeping all in attendance supervised while allowing an enjoyable environment for all.
Please know this expectation is currently in place for AHS events moving forward.
We look forward to seeing you all soon and thank you for supporting AHS!
Thank you.
Kate Campbell- AHS Principal
Mark Houle - AHS Athletic Director
Attleboro Public Schools invites you to participate in Phase II of our Strategic Planning process. Your input is valuable, and we welcome your participation in shaping the future of our District. Please complete this form by December 20, 2024 if you would like to engage in developing the plan. For more information, please visit the 2030 Strategic Planning landing page on our website: https://shorturl.at/VFgVf
Please check out updates about Family Events in Project Connect's March/April Newsletter
Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community.
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.
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.
