Looking for fun and educational indoor activities for rainy April days? Check out Science Buddies STEM Activities for a wide variety of hands-on projects you can do at home with your child—perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity! From building simple machines to exploring kitchen chemistry, there’s something exciting for every young scientist.
Dear Hill-Roberts Grade 3 and 4 Families,
ELA MCAS is coming up in two weeks! Grade 4 will test on 4/7 and 4/8, and Grade 3 will test on 4/9 and 4/10.
To help create a smooth testing experience, please review the following expectations and suggestions:
Expectations:
On-time arrival: Students must arrive by 8:45 AM. If they arrive late and testing has already begun, they will not be allowed into their classrooms until testing is finished.
No candy during testing: With Easter just before testing (and as much as I love a good Cadbury Egg myself—haha), please do not send candy to school.
Charge Chromebooks to 100%.
No electronics: Students may not have cell phones, smartwatches, or other devices during testing.
Suggestions for Supporting Your Student:
Encourage their best effort:
Answer all questions, including the essay (which makes up 15% of the total score). There is no penalty for guessing.
Double-check answers—finishing early isn’t the goal! Remind them that everyone works at their own pace.
Stay calm and focused: If a question is stressful, they can take a deep breath or come back to it later.
Eat a full, balanced breakfast: A good breakfast helps with focus and stamina. If they don’t eat at home, encourage them to eat at school.
Get plenty of sleep: Well-rested students think and perform better. Testing days can be exhausting!
Dress in layers: Classrooms can be warm or cool, so dressing in layers helps them stay comfortable.
As always, thank you for your support! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Madden
Principal, Hill-Roberts Elementary School
First Posted: March 29, 2025
Dear Hill-Roberts Families,
As we continue this school year, we’re also planning for next year—especially class placements. This process is complex, and we take great care to create balanced classrooms where every child can thrive.
When forming class lists, we consider many factors, including academic, social, and behavioral needs, student relationships, special services (e.g., Special Education, MLL, Title 1), learning styles, and gender balance. While we cannot honor specific teacher requests, rest assured that every Hill-Roberts teacher is highly qualified and committed to your child’s success.
If you have important information to share about your child’s placement (current grades K-3 only), please complete the HRES Student Placement Family Input Form for 25-26 by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. This form is optional, and late submissions may not be considered.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us create a great learning environment for all students!
Dr. Paul Madden, Principal
Ms. Julie O’Boyle, Assistant Principal
Join us for Kindergarten Literacy Night on Thursday, April 10th, from 6–7 PM in the auditorium and cafeteria! Families will rotate through three fun centers to learn strategies for reading at home. Then, head to the cafeteria for snacks, a free book to practice with, and even a special bookmaking activity with Ms. Linehan!
We can't wait to see you there! 📖💙
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.
When your child is sick, it is important to know when they should stay home from school. Your child should not go to school if they have:
• A fever of 100.0 Fahrenheit or greater– your child can return to school after they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication to treat or prevent fever.
• Diarrhea – your child can return to school after 24 hours without any episodes of diarrhea.
• Vomiting – your child can return to school after 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting.
• Excessive coughing or wheezing
• Illness that requires treatment with an antibiotic – your child should remain home until they have completed 24 hours on prescribed medication. (Examples include but not limited to- strep, impetigo, conjunctivitis)
School can be a long and demanding day especially after an illness. Your child should be eating and sleeping normally after an illness before returning to school.
Please contact your School Nurse with any questions or concerns.
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.
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.
The students have voted! The winning theme for this Spring’s Someone Special Dance is Out of This World! Now the planning begins. If you are interested in being part of the dance planning committee, please reach out or attend a PTO meeting. Reminder, the dance this year is Saturday May 17th!
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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.
