Willett Whaler

SPIRIT DAY

On Tuesday, October 31st we will have a Fall Spirit Day.

Students will be allowed to wear any of the following:

• Costumes
• No gore, no weapons, no masks or make-up.
  
• Must be put on at home
  
• Must be able to walk and use the bathroom
  

• Willett Gear
• Fall-Themed colors
• Dress up as your favorite book

A reminder about the week of November 6th:

• There is no school for students on Tuesday, November 7th (Professional Day)
• Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled the afternoon and evening of November 8th (Early Release Day) and evening of November 9th.
• There is no school on Friday, November 10th (Veterans' Day Observed)

October

31 - Fall Spirit Day

November

1 - Pajama Day

7 - No School (Professional Development Day)

8 - Early Release Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Afternoon and Evening) 1:10 - 1:30, 5:45 - 7:45

9 - Parent Teacher Conferences (5:45 PM - 7:45 PM)

10 - No School Veterans Day

22-24 - Thanksgiving Break

Reminder: If you received an invoice via mail, Fee for Service payment is due in full on or before November 15, 2023. If payment is not received by Wednesday, November 15, 2023, your student(s) will no longer be able to ride the bus beginning on Monday, November 27, 2023. Visit the Fee for Service Payment webpage to learn how to pay online, in-person, or by mail: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/fee-for-service-payment

Students and staff were decked out in PINK today in honor of breast cancer awareness. Our PINK-OUT was a fabulous way to show that we care deeply about others in our community and beyond.

It's almost election time! Willett Elementary is excited to continue our tradition of having a Student Council. A Student Council is a body of students who are elected by their classmates to represent their ideas, needs, and opinions. Each class in grades 2-4 will have two representatives to ensure all students have a voice in our school community and are working together to make our school the best it can be. Please keep an eye on your child's homework folder for information on how to run for class representative. Nomination papers are due back by November 3rd. If you have any questions, please email mmartin@attleboroschools.com or rraposa@attleboroschool.com. Thanks!

Meadow Farms Fundraiser

We are at 90% to goal, so we have extended our sale for ONE MORE WEEK until Friday 10/27.

We will announce our grand prize winners the week of 10/30 to allow for new sellers to register.

THANK YOU for your support so far!

We have selected dates for our MCAS testing in the Spring of 2024. Please do your best to not schedule vacations on these dates:

Grade 3

• ELA - April 3rd and 4th
• Math - May 8th and 9th

Grade 4

• ELA - April 1st and 2nd
• Math - May 6th and 7th

Please see these important newsletters for information about our Title I programming.

Title I Home School Compact

Title I Family Engagement Plan

Students have begun wearing smart watches in school. What follows below is the language from page 27 of the Student Handbook.

Students are not allowed to capture photos, voice recordings, or video images of any person(s) in the school building at anytime. This includes film and digital cameras, laptops, the video component of a video phone, photo, or video recorders, or through the use of any other technology used to capture photos or record video images. Exceptions can be made for students fulfilling the requirements of an activity assigned by a teacher.

The secret use of sound or videotaping devices is illegal (MA General Law Chapter 272 section 99). Videotaping or sound recording a class or individual without the permission of everyone involved is a criminal offense with severe penalties. Students engaging in such activities will be subject to disciplinary action. The inappropriate use of a video or picture cell phone is prohibited at all times; and may also be subject to the Cyber Harassment Policy.

All personal devices must be stored in backpacks and accessed only with permission of the educator for educational purposes. Personal devices are the responsibility of the student to keep safe and operational.

Please note that even though meals will be free for all students this school year, it remains essential for families who believe they qualify to complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2023-2024 school year. Visit our Food Services page to learn more and Apply Online: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/aps/page/food-services2

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

New School Year Information

Please check out this highly informative back to school information from the district.

https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/for-families-aps-welcome

Free / Reduced Lunch Applications

Much like the transportation application process, we will not be sending home paper copies of the SY 23-24 Free/Reduced Lunch applications this year. We will be sending out a series of notifications to families with this information and it is included in the New School Year Information document above. We will send a small number of paper applications to each building so that you have them available if they are requested. Lunch applications can be completed online and are found on the Food Services webpage here: https://attleboropsma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/aps/page/food-services2

The Mobile Dentist will be coming to Willett on October 30th. If you have given consent for your child to participate in the program, please make sure they are present at school on Monday, October 30th.