Dear Willett Families,

In observance of Veterans' Day, there is no school on Monday, November 11th. Willett Staff would like to thank all Veterans for their service. Pictured below are family members of staff that served our country.

Please join us on Thursday, November 14th at 6 PM in the Library for the Willett PTO Community Meeting.

Our current front office clerk, Natalie Carr's last day at Willett will be Friday, November 15th. Our new clerk, Kelly Van Den Berghe will start with us on Monday, November 18th. Please wish Natalie will in her new position at Central Office and welcome Kelly to Willett.

Mr. Jeffrey Cateon, Principal

ST Math - 100% Goal Hitters - Anthony, Nolen, Max, Kieran, Nora, Cole, Declan, Jaiden, Lucas and Wade

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

Dear Willett Families,

We hope everyone has had a smooth and exciting start to the school year! As we settle into the rhythm of learning and growth, our Specials Team—covering Art, Health, Library, Music, and PE—has put together a wishlist of items that will greatly enhance the experience in our classrooms.

These everyday supplies will help us ensure that our students have a safe, clean, and creative environment to learn and thrive in. We would be incredibly grateful for any contributions from the list below:

• Tissues

• Disinfectant wipes

• Bandaids

• Color Expo markers

The music and health programs also have an Amazon wishlist. If you would like, please click on the links and take a look.

Music Wishlist

Health Wishlist

If you are able to donate any of these items, we welcome you to send them with your child to school, or feel free to drop them off at the front office. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in supporting our students and the hands-on activities we strive to provide.

Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity. 

Warmly,

The Willett Specials Team

Fee for Service Payment Reminder:  

The deadline for Fee for Service Transportation payment is November 15, 2024. Invoices were mailed to families the first week of October. IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMIT A PAYMENT IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVOICE. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your invoice, please contact the APS Transportation Department: transportation@attleboroschools.com 

Dear Families,

We are pleased to inform you of Attleboro High School’s participation in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2024-2025 School Year. The Seal of Biliteracy is offered to any student who demonstrates proficiency in English and any other language, whether they speak or sign the language other than English at home or learned it at school or in the community. The State Seal of Biliteracy aims to:

1. Encourage students to study and master languages;

2. Certify attainment of biliteracy skills;

3. Recognize the value of language diversity;

4. Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;

5. Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high-level skills in languages;

6. Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and

7. Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community. 

In order to earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, students must:

1. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by earning a minimum score of 472 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS,

2. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a world language by attaining a minimum score equivalent to Intermediate-High on an assessment approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and

3. Satisfy all other graduation requirements.

 The Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction is available to students who:

1. Earn a score of 501 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS

2. Demonstrate a proficiency level of Advanced Low or higher on a Department-approved assessment, and

3. Satisfy all other graduation requirements.

"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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Staying Calm as a Parent

In this workshop, parents will learn habits and strategies to take care of themselves and calm their own bodies in moments of stress. The...

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Early Literacy and Reading Habits

In this workshop, parents will learn strategies for making reading time with your child(ren) interactive, engaging, and character-...

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Positive Discipline

Join us with your questions and/or ideas for a discussion about disciplining children with respect, connection, and love. Ms. Beatrice...

November

• 11th - No School

• 14th - PTO Community Meeting

• 22nd - Picture Retake

• 27th - 29th - No School

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