Dear Willett Families,

October is now in full swing. Students are learning each and every day.

We would like to thank the PTO for all they do to support students and staff here at Willett School. On Monday, the School Committee will be accepting a check from our PTO to purchase five interactive panels for our teachers to use as a tool to benefit student learning. We will use school funds to purchase eleven additional panels. Any financial support you can provide toward our Raise Craze fundraiser will allow the PTO to continue to provide resources for our students.

Friday, October 11th is an early release day for students (12:25 PM).

In observance of Columbus Day, there is no school on Monday, October 14th.

Mr. Jeffrey Cateon, Principal

Hello Willett Community!

It's that time of year again when we need to clean up our school garden and prepare it for the winter months ahead. Closing it properly allows us to protect our soil and have it ready for all of our student gardeners in the Spring!   We need your help!  We had an amazing crew of volunteers for Spring prep and are hoping to have the same for Winter as well.  We know your time is valuable and truly appreciate all that you do to keep us going and GROWING strong! 

Date: October 27th 

Time: 9 - 11 am

Choose a project that suits you best. :)

Thank you so much!

Willett Garden Team

Garden Club: Willett Garden Fall Clean Up (signupgenius.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!"

Join parents of other English Learners for an ELPAC meeting on October 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Parents/Guardians who attend will learn about school communication, school calendars, and the services available to students in the English Learner's program.   

• If you need an interpreter, you must inform your student's ELL Teacher by Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  

• Childcare will NOT be provided for this meeting. Children may attend and sit quietly at the table with their parents in the meeting. 

• Each family who attends will have the chance to win a GIFT CARD! 

• Click the link for more information: https://www.smore.com/n/um3yf 

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

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October

10th - PTO Community Meeting

11th - Early Release (12:25) - Professional Development Day

14th - No School - Columbus Day

17th - School Picture Day

19th - Willett Fall Festival - 11:00 - 2:00 PM

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