Important dates:
11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break (no school Wed-Friday)
12/6 & 12/7/2024: Howliday Fair
12/10/2024 - School Council/ PTO Meeting
12/19/2024 - 4th Grade Winter Concert
12/23-1/1 - Winter Break
1/2/2025 - School Resumes
Important dates:
11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break (no school Wed-Friday)
12/6 & 12/7/2024: Howliday Fair
12/10/2024 - School Council/ PTO Meeting
12/19/2024 - 4th Grade Winter Concert
12/23-1/1 - Winter Break
1/2/2025 - School Resumes
Dear Families,
We are just about a third-of-the-way through the school year. On behalf of the staff at Hill-Roberts, we are so very thankful for your ongoing partnership and support. We are proud of the work we are doing, together, to offer our Huskies an excellent educational experience. A special thanks to our PTO and School Councils for the work they do, through your support.
Quick reminder about next week:
Monday - Full Day of School
Tuesday - Full Day of School
Wednesday to Friday - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Please check out several important updates about attendance/dismissals, internet filters and safeguards, our Student Council's Food Drive, next week's spirit days, our School Nurse, and our PTO.
No update next weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Madden, Principal
Ms. Julie O'Boyle, Assistant Principal
See pictures below :)
Our district remains committed to ensuring a safe online environment for all students. To learn more about the internet filters and safeguards in place to protect students and support their online learning, please visit: Internet Filters and Safeguards”
Please call ((508) 399-7560) our clerks, Mrs. McLaughlin or Mrs. Doxsey, in the main office to report your child absent.
For dismissals please send a note with your child to school. They should hand the early dismissal note to their homeroom teacher who will then send it down to the office in their homeroom's attendance folder.
Hello, Grade 4 families,
Our 4th Grade Chorus will be performing on the following dates:
Friday, December 6th, 5:30-6:00 PM Hill-Roberts Cafeteria
Thursday, December 19, 6:30 PM Hill-Roberts Auditorium
Please see the links for more details. Hope to see you there.
Mrs. Torres,
Music Teacher
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
· 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
· 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
· 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30
Valid through 12/1/24
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
THIS SATURDAY. The biggest yet, Sundaes with Santa ! Santa is excited to see all of the children at his workshop for the 8th annual event. Join Santa in his workshop for your professional Christmas photos!
$25 suggested donation includes Professional photos (digital format) and make your own Bliss Dairy ice cream sundaes, all while supporting a great cause!
Over 45 raffle table items and 15+ silent auctions. Tickets to Christmas Carol, the Nutcracker, VIP tickets to medium Maureen Hancock, Family photo session, Media day photo session, many restaurant gift cards, Palagi ice cream party, admissions to local attractions, river boat and steam train tour, breweries, $250 Altitude gift card, Frank Santos hypnotist show tickets, Launch passes, New England Sports Village skating passes, Level99, Unlikely Story, Harrington Hangers, Atlantic White Shark Conservatory, glass blowing, scentsy, gold fish swim school, gymnastics birthday parties, north bowl- turn the lights on at LaSalette and much more!!
Please see the following links from Attleboro’s Mayor for important updates on the current water emergency and information on the city’s alerting and messaging system: Water Emergency Update & Alert and Messaging System
The nurse will be continuing with mandated vision and hearing when we return after Thanksgiving break. Second and First grades will be screened. Please make sure your child had their glasses with them everyday.
Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN
sknightcloud@attleboroschools.com or (508) 399-7560
Please check out updates about Family Events in Project Connect's November/December Newsletter
In this workshop, parents will learn strategies for making reading time with your child(ren) interactive, engaging, and character-building. Parents will also learn ways to integrate early literacy skills that prepare children for Kindergarten and for a life-long love of reading. Flyer here.
To register, please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Join us with your questions and/or ideas for a discussion about disciplining children with respect, connection, and love. Ms. Beatrice will facilitate this workshop with a respectful parenting perspective that prioritizes teaching behavior skills, strong parent-child connections, and the emotional wellbeing of parents & children. Flyer here.
To register, please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community.
Two weeks until Hunter Husky's Howliday Shop! Set up like a store, children can purchase gifts for family, friends, teachers, and even pets, all starting at only $1. Shopping helpers will be on hand to help students with their purchases and budgeting, so purchased gifts can remain a surprise. Each gift will be individually wrapped as well!
Friday night from 5:40pm - 6pm, the 4th grade chorus will delight us with a special performance, lead by our very own Mrs Torres.
All members of the Hill-Roberts community are welcome.
PARENTS/ GRANDPARENTS/ LOVED ONES: We need donations for the bake sale and volunteers for the shop! Sign up info below. Please help us make this the best holiday shop yet.
Volunteer http://www.tiny.cc/HS24Volunteer
Bake Sale: http://www.tiny.cc/HS24BakeSale
Please follow us on Facebook! Hill-Roberts Elementary School PTO | Facebook
December 12/1-12/14 - Dave and Buster's Fundraiser
Hunter Husky’s Howliday Shop 12/6, 12/7
December PTO Meeting - 12/12
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.
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.