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Willett Families,
We have a few important updates to share as we wrap up the first trimester and welcome the winter season!
🎉 First Trimester Report Cards
First trimester report cards will be available in ASPEN on Wednesday, December 10th.
We invite you to take a moment to review your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work and growth so far this year.
If you have any questions about your child’s report card, please reach out—we’re always here to help!
❌ Deck the Halls Update
We will not be hosting Deck the Halls this year due to decorating limitations, time constraints, and limited volunteer availability.
But good news—
We are planning a special family event for January or February, and we can’t wait to share more details once everything is finalized.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
❄️☃️ Cold Weather Reminder
With the chilly weather settling in, please remember to send your child with a coat, hat, and mittens each day so they can stay warm and enjoy outdoor time comfortably.
Cozy kids make happy learners!
If your family needs help finding winter gear, please let us know. We’re always here to support our students and families.
Thank you for your partnership and for helping to keep our school community warm, connected, and thriving.
Reminder:
Food drive collection for Hebron Food Pantry will be picked up next Friday, December 12th.
Warmly,
Sincerely,
Mr. Jeffrey Cateon, Principal
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Next week, our school will be celebrating Computer Science Education Week. This nationwide event highlights the importance of helping students learn the basics of coding. Coding supports problem solving, logical thinking, creativity, and perseverance. These skills strengthen learning across all subject areas.
Students will be trying out coding activities during their library time. They will explore how to sequence steps, create simple programs, and bring their ideas to life. Many students find coding exciting because it feels like a mix of storytelling, puzzles, and hands on problem solving.
If your child wants to try more coding at home, here is a great resource:
Code.org Activities Page where students can choose their age range, and then explore hundreds of free coding challenges appropriate for their level.
We will continue offering coding and computer science experiences throughout the year. These activities help build confidence with technology and support important future-ready skills.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning and curiosity. If you have any questions about our computer science activities or resources, feel free to reach out to our instructional technology coach, Emily Schiller, at eschiller@attleboroschools.com
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A Note from Mrs. Brierly
Dear Families,
I wanted to share that I will be on medical leave starting Friday, November 21, 2025, and plan to return on Monday, January 5, 2026. While I’m away, our amazing staff will continue to care for and support our students every day.
If something urgent comes up, please don’t hesitate to contact Principal Jeffrey Cateon at jcateon@attleboroschools.com or the main office. I’ll miss seeing all of our students and families during this time and look forward to returning in the new year with renewed energy!
Warmly,
Mrs. Christine Brierly, Assistant Principal
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📦 Willett Student Council Annual Food Drive!
Willett Student Council is collecting non-perishable food items to support the Hebron Food Pantry.
🗓 Deadline: December 12, 2025
📍 Donations can be dropped off at Willett
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Opt In or Opt Out to District SMS Messaging
District/School text messages are sent from the short code 989-00. Per CTIA requirements, recipients must be able to opt out of receiving SMS messages by replying "Stop" to that number. This will stop only text messages (calls and emails will continue as usual).
If you previously opted out and would like to start receiving text alerts again, simply send "Start" to 989-00 to be added back into future SMS communications. |
APS Redistricting is now in Phase 2. During this phase, the Operations & Infrastructure Council continues to review potential boundary change proposals. See the APS Redistricting page for more information and stay tuned for the upcoming Community Presentation.
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November 26, 27, 28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 10 - Report Cards Published in ASPEN
December 24 - January 2 - No School - Holiday Break
For other important dates, please review our website as well as the district calendar - 2025-26_District_Academic_and_Events_Calendars.pdf
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Hello from the Health Office,
With the cold weather and an increase in illness throughout the community, please see the attached information to assist families in making decisions about when their students should stay home and when they can come to school.
When is sick TOO sick for school?
Reasons to keep me home from school
The first week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.
Making a habit of good hand hygiene is an easy, effective way to prevent infections and sicknesses. If you’re someone that chooses to skip the handwashing once in a while, read these mind-blowing statistics and you might think again next time!
– 80% of communicable diseases can be transferred by touch (person-to-person contact).
– Washing your hands a few times a day can reduce diarrhea rates by 40%.
– Touching your face with dirty hands spreads sicknesses pneumonia, a cold, and the flu.
– Pneumonia is the number one cause of childhood death, and is preventable by regular handwashing.
The two most important times to wash your hands are before and after preparing food, and after going to the bathroom.
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Dear Students and Families,
Your child will be sent home with some items provided by the Feinstein Foundation for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Included are a Golden Ticket with your child's name and ticket number, and a Jr. Scholar Card that can be used for free visits to some local spots including Providence Children's Museum, Rock Spot Climbing, and more! Please keep these items safe and see the attached flyers. For more information, please visit www.feinsteinfoundation.org or reach out to our Feinstein Coordinator, Ms. Fisk, at sfisk@attleboroschools.com with any questions.
Thank you!
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