What a magical year! I am so proud of all the students and staff as they have accomplished so much!

Congratulations to our grade 4 students as they embark upon a new adventure in their new schools.

As we conclude another successful year, we want to thank everyone in our school community for their support.

Enjoy your summer and we look forward to the return of students in September.

The Willett Garden Club is bringing back the bricks!!

Be a partner in creating a legacy for your children and many generations to come by donating a brick to the Willett Garden engraved with your name and a message, which will become a permanent part of the brick walkway that winds through the flowers and vegetables!

The cost is $30 for a 4x8 brick and $100 for an 8x8 brick.

For more information, please email willettgarden@gmail.com.

Happy Summer!

- The Willett Garden Club

• Visit the Attleboro Public Schools 2024 Summer Learning Opportunities page to view summer reading suggestions and learning opportunities, including community resources, programs and events for all ages. Be sure to check back for continued updates throughout the summer months.

2024 Summer Learning Opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/SummerLearningAPS

The first meeting of the local Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group is on June 13, 2024. Hosted by the Attleboro Family Resource Center, the goal of this supportive group is to gather grandparents who are raising grandchildren to connect, provide support and resources, and learn that they are not alone. See the flier for more details. Questions can be directed to gmaina@oldcolonyymca.org

We are thrilled to announce the new lineup of dedicated individuals who will be leading the charge for the 24/25 School year. Each member brings unique skills and enthusiasm to their respective roles, ensuring that our organization continues to thrive and serve our school community with excellence.

🌟 Meet Our New Board Members:

🔹 Kait Nardini, President

🔹 Erica Little, Vice President

🔹 Darcie Schillinger, Treasurer

🔹 Andrea McCaughey, Secretary

🔹 Erin DiBacco, Fundraising Coordinator

🔹 Molly Cornetta, Volunteer Coordinator

🔹 Cindy Kenney, Content Coordinator

🔹 Meghan McHealy, Book Fair Coordinator

🔹 Cindy Selinger, At-large Member

But wait, there's more! We're always on the lookout for individuals who want to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating a vibrant and supportive school community. There are countless incentives to becoming a member of the PTO. Not only do you get to create meaningful connections and build a sense of community, you also get to engage in rewarding work that directly benefits our students and school.

If you're interested in joining our team and/or attending our upcoming Summer planning meeting where we'll brainstorm ideas for the upcoming school year, we would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at willettptopres@gmail.com for more information.

Together, let's make this upcoming year the best one yet for our students, our school, and our community!

Warm regards,

The Willett Elementary PTO

• New this year, all eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application to secure transportation. The only exception to this is for those with specialized transportation needs listed in an IEP. Families should refer to the email sent on May 3, 2024, or visit the APS Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation

Please enjoy reading this year's Annual Report Card for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Any resident of Attleboro or student attending the Attleboro Public Schools (through a guardian) can access the William James College INTERFACE Referral Service. The INTERFACE Helpline helps individuals in subscribing communities become connected with outpatient mental health and wellness resources.
  
  Through the Helpline that operates from 9 AM- 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 8 AM- 6 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, callers will complete an intake which takes about 15-20 minutes and then within a day or so of their call will be assigned to work with a Resource and Referral Counselor who will help them navigate the challenges of finding mental health services, including obtaining a referral match to an outpatient provider, as well as information and resources related to mental health and wellness. Please see What to Expect When You Call the Helpline or visit interface.williamjames.edu for more information.
  
  The INTERFACE Helpline is not an emergency service. If you or the person you are seeking to assist requires a crisis response to meet immediate safety needs, please call 988, 911, go to your local emergency room, or find your local crisis services by calling 833-773-2445 and asking for crisis support.

Aiden, Amayah, Owen, Kira, Jameson

If your child has medication in school this year, you will be receiving a packet of forms for next year. Please do not have the physician write medications orders until AFTER July 1st so that they are valid for the 2024-2025 school year.

All student medications in the health office must be picked up by an adult. The health office will be open on June17th until 2:30pm for medication pick up. Medication that is not picked up by June 17th must be discarded.

Thank you and have a wonderful Summer!

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.