Dear Thacher Families,

The holiday season is here and there are only one week left before winter break. Classes are busy engaged in a new term of learning while having some winter seasonal fun. Our fourth graders are rehearsing for our Winter Concert on for students during the school day on Wednesday, December 18th and an evening concert for families on Thursday, December 19th.

As term one has come to a close we would like to thank the families of Thacher. We couldn’t do what we do without your continued support.  As we look at the food donations accumulated, it is easy to see your generosity and care for our community. We are also fortunate to work with an incredible team here at Thacher. They have been working diligently to close out term 1. Thank you for partnering with all our staff as together we move children forward in their educational journey.

Hope to see many families at our PTO's Holiday Shop tomorrow!

Frank Rich, Principal

Sarah Desautel, Asst. Principal

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” 

Happy December! I hope this message finds you well and filled with holiday cheer. I am excited to share the wonderful projects we have been working on in art class this month. Your children have been so creative and enthusiastic, and I am thrilled to see their artistic skills and confidence growing.

Winter Wonderland Creations This month, our students have been exploring the theme of winter. From painting snowy landscapes with cardinals and birch trees, to creating textured collages of evergreen trees , houses and snowmen, their work has captured the beauty of the season. These projects focus on using a variety of materials and techniques, such as watercolor resist and paper layering, to bring their visions to life.

Festive Ornament Designs Students have had the opportunity to design and create a unique ornament to take home for the holidays. This project has encouraged them to think about patterns, colors, and personal expression. We have used materials such as air-dry clay, paint, and embellishments to craft these special keepsakes.

Art and Storytelling To integrate creativity with literacy, students have been illustrating scenes from classic winter tales. This activity allows them to express their interpretations of stories through art while practicing narrative skills. It has been wonderful to see how their imaginations bring these stories to life on paper.

Looking Ahead As we move into the new year, we will begin exploring different cultures through art. This will give students the chance to learn about global traditions and create art inspired by diverse artistic practices.

Thank you for supporting your child's artistic journey! I encourage you to ask them about their projects and what they enjoyed most about creating them. Your encouragement and interest mean so much and help foster their love for art.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Warm regards,

Ms. Maglione
K-4 Art Specialist

On Saturday, December 15, SkillsUSA will be hosting a North Pole Extravaganza. Bring your family, bring your friends! There will be crafts, face painting, custom CTE products, pictures with Santa (you'll never guess who is playing Santa), and so much more! This event will be from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on December 15. The cost is $5 per person

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

December 14: Holiday Shop

December 16-20: Spirit Week (See above)

December 19: 4th Grade Concert

December 23 - January 1: No School

January 2: Return to School - Cozy/PJ Day