Willett Whaler

APS is currently updating the mobile phone numbers on record so that we can send school cancellations and other urgent notices via text message. We ask that you update your contact information in Aspen using the workflow directions listed here: https://5il.co/1ldxt If you have multiple students, please complete the workflow for each one. Families who wish to have their child(ren) receive text messaging from the district/school, should provide student cell phone number(s) through this workflow as well.

Thank you to the entire Willett Community for contributing to another successful Food Drive to help those in need.

December

9 - Elementary Lights Extravaganza

15 - Grade 4 Chorus Performance - 6:00 PM

23 - January 2 - Winter Break

Please practice putting on winter gear with your children, especially those in grades K and 1. We are finding it extremely time-consuming putting on jackets, mittens/gloves and hats in the cafeteria before going out for recess.

Hello Willett Families!

Winter Pop-up Store

We're so excited to share our newest pop-up Store with limited edition Willett Wear:

https://willetwinterstore22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

** Orders will not be in before Christmas **

Meadow Farms Fundraiser

We’d like to thank everyone again who participated in our Meadow Farms fundraiser. We raised $4,498 (75% to our goal)!!! All funds raised go directly toward school events and enrichment programs.

A HUGE thank you to all of our top sellers (by class):

Adam Bittner (Mrs. Carroll)

Madeline Cronin (Mrs. Riley)

Aubree DiVincent (Miss Kelly)

Cameron Turner (Mrs. Martin)

Sophia Breen (Mrs. Slater)

Colton Landry (Mrs. Lopes)

Liv O’Connell (Mrs. Tolbert)

Eleanor Thomas (Mrs. White)

Adam Kapota (Mrs. Bower)

Noah Barnes (Mrs. Cragan)

Alicia DiStolfo (Mrs. Gattoni)

Kolton Simmons (Mrs. Caouette)

Max and Lily Cornetta (Miss Hartman)

Hazel Robinson Buxton (Ms. Stewart)

Lastly, congratulations to Amelia Macie who was the raffle winner for the Capron Park Annual Pass!

Bertuccis Restaurant Night

Save the date: Thursday, 12/8 (All day!)

Dine in or take out — at any Bertucci’s! Mention Willett and Bertucci’s will donate 15% of all checks directly back to our school. Make sure to share with your friends and families!

Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Event

Come join us for our first ever District-wide Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Event!

When: Friday, December 7th

Time: 6-7:30 pm

Willett Elementary PTO is partnering with the other Attleboro Elementary PTO's to create this family fun drive-thru event.

Enjoy a drive around town to check out all 5 elementary schools fun light display and to be greeted (with a wave) from staff, teachers, and PTO members.

Put on some comfy PJ's, pack a hot chocolate, blast your favorite Holiday music and enjoy all the different light displays! (all from the warmth of your car!)

Stickers or stamps will be given out at each school for students to collect on their maps (being sent home with each student). Make sure to collect them all!

We are looking for support from the Willett community to make this new (and possibly annual) event a success! The Willett PTO is looking for the following:

1) Families to let the PTO/school borrow holiday yard decor from Wednesday December 7th until after the event. Examples are: light-up candy canes, inflatables (snowman, any characters), lights, etc.

2) Volunteers to assist with the set-up and breakdown of the decorations

3) Volunteers to join the PTO, teachers, and staff to spread holiday cheer during the event (multiple time slots available)

Please use this sign-up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A5A829A0FA7-holiday

Thank you in advance for your consideration and your help to make this a fun, festive, community-building holiday event!

Thank you for your support!

Fondly,
The Willett PTO 🐳

"Research supports that student attendance has a direct correlation to student achievement and graduation rates. Therefore, communication between schools and families regarding student attendance is critical in supporting academic success. All schools will follow the notification schedule outlined below. Students and parents should consult the Student Handbook for details about the procedures and consequences associated with excessive absenteeism at each school."

The Dentist was here on 12/1 and will be returning on Monday 12/5. If you have requested for your child to be seen, please make sure they attend school on Monday, especially if they were not seen on 12/1.

Families with students in grades 3 and 4 - please note the dates below. We ask that all efforts are made to have students present during testing days. Please do your best to avoid these dates when scheduling appointments and vacations.

ELA:

Grade 4 - April 3,4

Grade 3 - April 5,6

Math:

Grade 4 - May 8, 9

Grade 3 - May 10, 11

You may notice that an additional button, called Rooms, will be visible at the bottom right of our Attleboro Public Schools mobile app. This button is part of our integrated system of communication and will allow for your child’s teachers/coaches/and other staff to share detailed information (assignments, special events, practice schedules, etc.). More information is forthcoming, and we will have a table set up at Welcome Back Night.

Lunch applications can be found on the Food Services website, including the online application, a downloadable version in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and a link to access all other languages. Please note that even the online application can be completed in many languages. Direct link can be found here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/page/food-services

The APS Welcome Center is happy to share the Family and Community Resource Guide. This guide is for the APS Community, including families, students, and staff, to access local resources and support. You can access the guide by visiting the Welcome Center webpage, or using this direct link:

https://coredocs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3035/APSWC/2421108/Family_Community_Resource_Guide.pdf

All APS Community Fliers can be found within the Welcome Center website. To view this week’s fliers, including information from throughout Attleboro please visit the Welcome Center webpage or click here for current fliers.

Please go to the App store and search Attleboro Public Schools. There is a new app which will be an excellent means of finding information in one location. You will see updates both from the district and our school. As we use this new tool, administration will be using less of the ASPEN email function.

• Apple Store
• Google Play Store