Principal's Corner - Mr. Jeffrey Cateon
Students continue to make progress and we are so proud of their hard work. We are now in the third trimester and final stretch of the school year.
One final week before ELA MCAS for grades 3 and 4. Our teachers have been working on preparing students for testing. A letter went home via email to grades 3 and 4 families.
- Grade 4 - April 3, 4
- Grade 3 - April 5, 6
Apptegy Opt Out & In – All of the District’s SMS messages are sent from the same number: 98900. If you accidently opted out and would like to opt back in, you can text START to 98900. Users must be in our Apptegy database to opt-in. Users can opt-out by texting STOP to the number. It's important to note that opting out means you will no longer receive Snow Day alerts or other urgent messages sent by the school or district.
Please be courteous in the car drop-off/pick up line. The crosswalks cannot be blocked when pedestrians need to cross the street. Please be patient while in the car line. Cars need to remain in the line and not pass one another.
A Message from Attleboro Public Schools Nurses
Dear Families,
We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As the school year progresses, we want to remind you about the importance of keeping your child at home when they are unwell. This not only safeguards their health but also that of their classmates and teachers. It is our collective responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends the following guidelines to keep children home from school:
- Fever: Temperature of 100.0 or greater - Your child must stay home for 24 hours after the fever has dropped and no fever reducing medication has been given in a 24 hour span of time.
- Diarrhea: Your child must stay home until there is no more diarrhea for 24 hours.
- Vomiting: Your child must stay home until vomiting has stopped for at least 24 hours.
- Cold symptoms: Frequent cough, runny nose, sneezing (not necessarily associated with a fever)-Please test for COVID 19. If negative, please use your best judgment when sending your child to school. If positive, please call the health office.
- Remind your child to cough or sneeze into elbow and not into hands. Encourage frequent hand washing.
- Contagious illnesses: (Strep throat* - see below, conjunctivitis), Your child needs to have taken at least 24 hours of prescribed medication before coming back to school.
- Rashes: Rashes need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine cause and treatment
* According to the Centers for Disease Control, the symptoms of strep may include:
- Fever (100.0 or higher)
- Sore throat with or without swollen, red tonsils
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache, when combined with sore throat
- Stomachache, when combined with sore throat
- Body aches
It is important to note that not all sore throats are caused by strep throat, and a lab test is needed to confirm a strep infection.
We understand the difficulties that arise when keeping your child at home, but we urge you to prioritize their health and safety. With your cooperation, we can create a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Attleboro Public School Nurses
