Willett Whaler - September 19, 2025

Dear Willett Families,

We can’t wait to see everyone at our Welcome Back Night on Thursday, September 25th, from 5:30–7:30 PM! This special evening is a chance for families to visit the school, meet staff, and start the year off together.

Our PTO will have spirit wear available, the Book Fair will be open in the cafeteria, the garden club will be on hand and our friends from the Scouts and the YMCA will be here to share information as well.

Welcome Back Night is always one of our favorite traditions—it’s such a joy to open our doors and welcome families into the building for the first time of the school year. We hope you’ll join us!

Coming Soon - School Picture Day is October 16th.

Mr. Jeffrey Cateon, Principal

By law, schools are required to have a school council that consists of equal representation of staff and families/community members. We will be working on both the current and new School Improvement Plan. Typically, meetings are held virtually from October - February. If you are interested in serving on the council, please reach out to our PTO President, Kaitlyn Nardini by email wesptopres@gmail.com. More information about school councils can be found here.

Welcome Center Update

The APS Welcome Center serves all APS families, students, and staff. Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.

Did you know that APS has a Community Resource Guide? Visit the resource guide for more information and access to local resources, organizations, and service providers. Contact the Welcome Center if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

September/October - Project Connect CFCE | Smore Newsletters

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

Title I Programming Newsletters

MA Mandated Screenings

All health screenings conducted in school are required by Massachusetts Law. Screenings are ongoing throughout the school year. Parents and legal guardians shall be provided with an opportunity to request, in writing, that their child not participate in the program. This request must be written each year and be specific to which screening you do not wish your child to participate.

Elementary Screenings are as follow:

Vision Screening
Vision screening is conducted for all grades K – 4. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.

Hearing Screening
Hearing screening is conducted for all grades K - 3. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.

Growth Development Screening
Growth screening is conducted for students in grades 1 and 4. Heights and weights are measured and calculated into BMI or Body Mass Index.

Vision Screening for Kindergarten students will be on September 25th.
The Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Dentist will be coming to Willett on September 30th. If you have signed consent for your child to be seen, please make sure they are in school that day. There is still time for you to sign consent, please notify the office if you need a form sent home.

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Kait Nardini

President

Willett Elementary PTO

SEPTEMBER 2025

Sept 25 – Welcome Back Night + Book Fair Kickoff (Details Forthcoming)

OCTOBER 2025

Oct 2- Parent Mixer at Morins (Details Forthcoming)

Oct 2 – Apex Fun Run

Oct 7 – Willett Community Meeting @ Willett Library, 6pm

Oct 27-31 – Book Fair

NOVEMBER 2025

Nov 1 – Fall Festival @ Willett, 11am–2pm

Nov 4 – PTO Board Zoom, 8pm

Nov 13- Tavern in the Square Restaurant Night, 5pm-8pm

DECEMBER 2025

Dec 2 – PTO Board Zoom, 8pm

Dec 18 – Deck the Halls Event (Details Forthcoming)

Communication:

Please make sure you go through your child’s backpack on the first day and every day.

Keep checking your email for updates and additional information.

We send out the Willett Whaler newsletter through Apptegy weekly, on Fridays.

Again, we look forward to working together with our students and families to ensure a safe, engaging and productive school year. Please reach out to us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Cateon, Principal

Christine Brierly, Assistant Principal

Sept 25 – Welcome Back Night + Book Fair Kickoff (Details Forthcoming)

October 16 - School Picture Day

For other important dates, please review our website as well as the district calendar - 2025-26_District_Academic_and_Events_Calendars.pdf

Willett Whaler September 19, 2025