Spring Howler

05-17-2025

Important dates:

5/26- No School - Memorial Day

5/30 - Art Show at BOGO Book Fair Family Night

5/12-5/15 - Math MCAS (Grade 4, then Grade 3)

5/17 - Someone Special Dance

6/2-6/5 - BOGO Book Fair

6/6 - Last day of Kindergarten

6/11 - Field Day, Grades 1-4

6/19- No School - Juneteenth 

6/20 - Projected last day of school and Grade 4 Step Up Day

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the school year! This week, our 3rd and 4th graders wrapped up the Math portion of the MCAS, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and determination—great job, students! With just five weeks left for Grades 1–4 and three weeks for Kindergarten, the final stretch is packed with exciting events. We’re looking forward to field trips, our BOGO Book Fair, Step-Up Day, and of course, Field Day! Speaking of which, the volunteer sign-up link for our June 11th Field Day is now live—we’d love your help in making the day a success.

Congratulations to our newly elected 2025–2026 PTO Board! I’m excited to work alongside this fantastic team: Amber Hewes (President), Corinn Brogan (Vice President), Emily Turner (Secretary), Andrea Phillips and Beth Diamond (Co-Treasurers), and Rachel DeGrace (Teacher Representative).

Lastly, today’s Someone Special Dance was truly “Out of this World!” From the great music to the creative outfits and wonderful turnout, it was a night to remember. Thank you to the PTO and all the family volunteers who helped make it so special.

Best,

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

May Golden Huskies!

Not only do these students show CREST all the time, but they are excellent exemplars of Safety and Trust. They are our classes Defense and Goalkeeper - protecting the team, creating confidence, and maintaining stability socially, emotionally, and academically! Congratulations! What a great group :).

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Field Day Volunteer Sign Up Live! (6/11)

Field Day is Wednesday June 11th for Grades 1-4 and we are looking for VOLUNTEERS! Please sign up for one (or more) of the time slots here to help give our students a spectacular and memorable day.

You can also help by lending a tent/canopy and/or a cooler for us to use for the day. Please drop off items by Tuesday June 10th at the front office and label with your student's name so arrangements can be made for its return. (FYI RAIN DATE WILL BE FRIDAY 6/13)

Please direct all Field Day questions to Mr. Sabatino, PE Teacher, at asabatino@attleboroschools.com.

IMPORTANT: All volunteers must have a CORI on file with the school. It's quick and easy! Please call 508-399-7560 or visit the HRES main office if you have questions.

Lost and Found (Still) Overflowing (5-16-2025)

Our lost and found is overflowing still. With the change in weather, some extra layers are being left behind. Please check that your child's names (or initials) are written in all hats, jackets, hoodies, or any other layer-able gear. All clothing not collected by the end of the year (6/20) will be donated to charity. Thank you for your help!

Lost and Found

SturdyHealth wants to hear from YOU!

Looking ahead to the future, SturdyHealth wants to hear from YOU!  Your voice as students and families is essential as Sturdy Health conducts a Community Needs Assessment. This critical survey will help better understand local health needs and improve healthcare services. It is quick, anonymous, and open to all. Click here for the 2025 Survey  

25-26 Transportation Application is Open!

25-26 Transportation Application is Open! All eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application. The only exception to this is for those with specialized transportation needs listed in an IEP. New this year, payment will be due upon submission of the application. Families should refer to the email sent on April 4, 2025, or visit the APS Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation 

Bus registration

Daily Attendance Matters!

Did you know that daily attendance can reduce stress, increase your child’s self-confidence and lay a foundation for good attendance in later grades? For a list of tips and tricks for different age groups, click here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/documents/attendance/589595   

Attendance Matters

DESE School Report Card

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.

Nurse Office Note

Spring Things…from the Health Office

     Spring is here with sunny, warm days and the early emergence of pollen and molds that trigger seasonal allergies.  Children, who have never been diagnosed with seasonal allergies before, are often affected when the pollen/mold levels are high.

     Common symptoms include itchy/watery eyes, nasal stuffiness/drainage, scratchy throat, and headaches.  If your child suffers from allergy symptoms, please contact your doctor for advice on eye drops, nasal sprays, or an appropriate non-drowsy allergy medication that can be taken before school to provide all day relief from symptoms.

     Poison Ivy is everywhere.  Contact with the oil from the plant’s leaf causes irritation and an itchy, red pimple-like rash.  Children should wear appropriate clothing to protect skin exposure to poison ivy, especially in wooded or grassy areas.  Showering after being outdoors is also a good practice to prevent irritation.  If a skin rash develops, over-the-counter medications such as caladryl lotion or hydrocortisone cream will provide relief from minor symptoms.  When the rash affects the face or eyes, contact your doctor, as a prescription medication may be needed.  It is important to remove over-the-head clothing carefully to protect the face and eyes from contact with poison ivy on clothing.

     As outdoor evening activities increase, the time of day when mosquitoes are most active, use of bug repellent can help prevent bites.  Ticks can be found in the woods, but also in low bushes, grass and on pets.  It is a good practice to check children and pets for ticks when they come in from outdoors.

     Drinking enough fluids and good nutrition are very important during the arm weather as the body works harder to regulate its temperature.  Please encourage your child to have a full glass of a beverage, water preferred, with breakfast and to bring a drinks for snacks and lunch.  Sunscreen can be applied in the morning since recess is usually outdoors, weather permitting.

Sherri Knight-Cloud, RN, BSN

School Nurse

Hill Roberts Elementary

Cosas de la Primavera…de la oficina de Salud

La primavera ha llegado con días soleados y cálidos y la aparición temprana de polen y moho que desencadenan las alergias estacionales. Los niños, que nunca han sido diagnosticados con alergias de temporada, a menudo se ven afectados cuando los niveles de polen y moho son altos.

Los síntomas comunes incluyen picazón en los ojos, congestión nasal, garganta irritada y dolores de cabeza. Si su hijo sufre de síntomas de alergia, por favor póngase en contacto con su médico para obtener asesoramiento sobre colirios, aerosoles nasales, o medicamentos contra las alergias que puedan ser tomados antes de la escuela para proporcionar alivio durante los días con síntomas de alergias.


Poison Ivy está en todas partes. El contacto con el aceite de la hoja de la planta provoca irritación y salpullido rojo (erupción leve y pasajera, formada por muchos granitos o ronchas). Los niños deben usar ropa apropiada para proteger la piel a la exposición de la hiedra venenosa, especialmente en áreas boscosas o de pastizales. Ducharse después de estar al aire libre es también una buena práctica para evitar la irritación. Si se desarrolla un salpullido en la piel, el uso de medicamentos de venta libre, tales como Caladryl o una loción o crema de hidrocortisona pueden proporcionar alivio. Si el salpullido afecta la cara o los ojos
 deberá consultar a su médico, ya que un medicamento de prescripción puede que sea necesario. Es importante quitarse la ropa con cuidado para proteger la cara y los ojos del contacto con hiedra venenosa que pueda haber en la ropa.


Durante las actividades en la tarde/noche, a la hora del día cuando los mosquitos estén más activos, el uso de repelente de insectos puede ayudar a prevenir las picaduras. Las garrapatas se pueden encontrar en los bosques, pero también en arbustos, hierbas y animales domésticos. Es una buena práctica chequear a los niños y mascotas, en busca de garrapatas, después de haber estado afuera.


Beber suficientes líquidos y una buena nutrición es muy importante durante el clima cálido debido a que el cuerpo trabaja más para regular la temperatura. Por favor anime a su hijo a tomar un vaso de alguna bebida con el desayuno, preferiblemente agua, y a llevar una bebida para la merienda y el almuerzo en la escuela. Protector solar se puede aplicar por la mañana ya que si el tiempo lo permite el recreo es generalmente afuera.   

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

Enfermera de la Escuela Hill Roberts

Urgent Care Now Open
Sick day

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

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

Before 3pm for Dismissals, Please

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!

Reminder - No Parking Areas

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.

Drop off and pick up policy update

Reminder - ELC Preschool Screenings

Preschool Screenings

Project Connect Newsletters

Please check out updates about Family Events in Project Connect's May/June Newsletter

APS Community Fliers

Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community. 

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PTO News

Hill-Roberts Summer Social!

Summer Social

Buy-one, Get-one (BOGO) Book Fair, 6/2-6/5

BOGO Book Fair - eWallet
Volunteers and Book Fair Schedule

PTO needs volunteers for the last and final book fair of the year! 

Take a look at the open time slots and please consider helping even for an hour if you can. 

Sign Up Genius

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/HillRoberts

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Please follow us on Facebook!  Hill-Roberts Elementary School PTO | Facebook

Save the Dates!

6/17 - Summer Social at Bliss!

Contact PTO

www.facebook.com/groups/hillrobertspto

hillrobertspto@gmail.com

Hours

  • 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.

Absent? Call the Main Office

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.

Contact HRES

Dr. Madden, Principal

Ms. O'Boyle, AP

Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk

Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk

(508) 399-7560

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