Dear Willett Families,

Next week marks the end of the APS Annual Food Drive. Please continue to send in non-perishable food items to help those in need. Hebron will be here next Friday, December 13th.

Please join us on Thursday, December 12th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for the Deck the Halls/Music Bingo Night. There are details and instructions below.

Deck the Halls

The hallways at Willett will be decorated in different themes. You will be following a pathway and walking through the school while admiring the work done by staff and students.  Please do not go in a different direction than you are supposed to. Please keep your children with you at all times. Please remind your children to be respectful and not touch any items. Enjoy the hard work and beauty created by many wonderful Willett friends! When you are done viewing the hallways, you may enjoy some treats and videos in the gymnasium. 

Music Bingo

There are two sessions of Music Bingo. One will begin at 6:00 PM and one will begin at 6:30 PM. It is free to play, but we do have limited seating. There will be 100 tickets per show. We will be giving out the tickets at the main door on a first come, first served basis for each session.  You will need your ticket to attend, so please make sure you get a ticket at the front door if you wish to play Bingo. If you are waiting for the 6:30 Bingo, you may wait in the gymnasium.

Mr. Jeffrey Cateon, Principal

Join the Hour of Code: Fun Learning at Home!

The Hour of Code is a global initiative designed to introduce students of all ages to the world of computer science and coding in a fun and engaging way. This year during computer science education week, you can participate from the comfort of your home! No prior coding experience is required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. With a variety of beginner-friendly activities, families can learn together, explore interactive tutorials, and discover the exciting world of coding. It's a great way to spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while spending quality time with loved ones. Ready to start? Click here to get started today!

December

• 12 - Deck the Halls

• 16 -20 - Student Council - Winter Spirit Week

• 23 - Jan 1 - Winter Break

January

• 1st - No School

• 2nd - School Reopens

• 17th - Early Release (Dismissal at 12:25PM - No Lunch Served)

• 20th - No School

For other important dates, please review our website as well as the district calendar - Attleboro Public Schools - 2024-2025 District Calendar

"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"

ST MATH - Congratulations to Students that have reached 100%

Dakota, Owen, Daniel, Evelyn, Mila, Makarous, Greyson, Weston, Jack, Corey, Gita, Natalie, Rony, and Owen

"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” 

As the weather gets colder, children are now wearing jackets and coats to school. We kindly ask that you practice with them at home to help them learn how to put on their coats independently. Below is a short video demonstrating a simple trick that can help even the youngest students manage on their own. This will help ensure we can get outside for recess on time. It’s also a great opportunity to practice putting on mittens and hats. Thank you for your support!

We have the following in stock and ready for order:

Youth T-Shirts - $15

Youth Sweatshirts - $35

Simply fill out the order form here to grab yours: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScRvNfxr7IhSU.../viewform

In addition, we’re offering custom orders for adult sizes and more, including:

* Adult T-Shirts & Sweatshirts

* Baseball Caps

* Solid Blue Long-Sleeve T-Shirts (available in both Adult & Youth sizes)

Order your custom items through our pop-up store: https://marcottdesigns.printavo.com/merch/willett/

Willett Families!

Support Our School While You Shop!

 Mark your calendars! From December 1st to 7th, Five Below is teaming up with our school for a special fundraiser.

 How it works:

Simply shop at Five Below during this week, and 10% of all purchases will be donated back to our school. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting a great cause!

 Whether you’re picking up toys, stocking stuffers, or holiday décor, every purchase helps. Don’t forget to tell your friends and family to join in—together we can make this fundraiser a success!

 Details:

 When: December 1st – 7th

Where: Five Below

Why: 10% of all purchases will be donated to our school

 The Fundraiser Flyer must be presenting to a WoW Crew Member at checkout to receive credit for the fundraiser!!

 Happy shopping, and thank you for supporting our school!

Kait Nardini

President

Willett Elementary PTO

Family resource center has various resources for parents and children. 

• Education programs for children ages 0-18 years old

• Financial and/or stress management workshops

• Support & self-help groups

• Family, arts and cultural calendar events

• Playdate groups

• Information & referral resources

• Assessment services

• Early childhood services

• Parenting and grandparenting programs & workshops

https://www.oldcolonyymca.org/community-social-services/family-resource-centers

Attleboro High School - Kids Night Out Registration Form

"Hello Families!

Our school partners with the Feinstein Foundation to encourage kids to help others in their community. As a Feinstein Jr. Scholar, your child will receive the two items attached. For more information, please see the Willett Whaler newsletter or scan the code to see the flyers!"

Be on the lookout for the Attleboro Public Library Community Read Passport coming home in your child’s backpack. Students can use these passports to collect stamps at the various community reading events held throughout the school year. Once the passports are filled, they can bring them to school or to the public library to receive special recognition at the summer reading kick-off in June.  All events will be listed on the calendar at attleborolibrary.org.

Student Handbook Sign Off

Please review the student handbook and complete the sign off process in ASPEN. It is expected that all students have a parent/guardian complete this.

Student Handbook

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

Project Connect Parent Education Offerings - November/December https://secure.smore.com/n/1y5kh

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