The Coelho Post

This month Coelho Middle School recognized 37 students at its monthly Cougar Pride Breakfast for their hard work and dedication to their academics, along with caring for others. These students were nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating the school's core values of respect, responsibility, and kindness. This breakfast serves as a reminder to all students that hard work and compassion do not go unnoticed, and that their efforts are truly appreciated. Congratulations to all the students who were recognized this month - your dedication and commitment are an inspiration to us all!

It's hard to believe that the December Holiday will be in less than one month. In the spirit of gratitude and community, students and visitors at Coelho Middle School will see our Coelho Giving Tree in the main entrance. The tree contains gift tags for items requested by a few families in our immediate community who have demonstrated an additional need for assistance this holiday season and accepted our support. We understand that current economic times have put a strain on everyone. If your means allow and you choose to do so, please take a tag indicating the donation needed and return the unwrapped item, with the tag, to the main office prior to December 16th.

If you are a family in need of assistance, and have not already spoken to Mrs. Weeman or Mrs. Mann, our adjustment counselors, please contact the school as soon as possible and ask to speak with them directly.

The Food Drive will run from November 1st thru December 4th , and students are encouraged to bring in items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and other non-perishable food items. Last year, Coelho Middle School was able to exceed their goal and collect over 2,500 items for those in need in our community.

This partnership with St. Theresa's Food Pantry not only helps those who are struggling to put food on the table, but it also teaches students the importance of giving back and helping others in need. The Food Drive is a great way for students to come together as a community and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

On Wednesday November 20th, Coelho Middle School grade 5 students took part in the King Arthur's Bake for Good lesson.

During the lesson, students learned about the importance of giving back to their community and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. They also learned how to bake bread from scratch using a simple recipe provided by King Arthur Flour. The students were each given a baking kit to take home and apply what they had learned into practice. Sorry for the mess......

For more information about this great program please visit King Arthur Baking Company

A special thank you to Mrs. Kelly Crawford for organizing this great experience

WHAT IS THE PATRIOT’S PEN?

Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition encourages students to use their minds and knowledge of America’s history and their experience of today’s American society to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. We invite you to join more than 120,000 students who participated last year in this contests.

Patriot’s Pen gives 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students the opportunity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme and improve their writing skills, while they compete for awards and prizes. The awards from all levels of the competition total $1.2 million each year.

All 4 middle schools in Attleboro (Wamsutta, Brennan, Coelho and St. John's) participated in this years contents and had over 95 submissions. Out of the total 6 winners, we are happy announce the Coelho had 3 winners.

• Raelyn Goulet-Grade 7
• Emily Juste- Grade 8
• Sophia Beal-Grade 8

Congrats ladies on a job well done!!!!!

For more information please visit Patriot Pen Contest

At Monday's school committee meeting Coelho Middle School students Marcus Peterson, Gianna DeGrace, and Finn Stokes were honored for their contribution to the collaborative mural that was unveiled in Central office.

High School students created a painting of a tree inspired by the portrait of a graduate, and students from all 3 middle schools made leaves to hang on the tree for the 2024-25 school year.

The gift card fundraiser is a year-round but if you would like your order in for the holidays by Dec 6th

Volunteer opportunities!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_ZbS7vmnpJWIuH2ZJ_7T3DDhHr1u7Qms-070qelMAUrKYkQ/viewform

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

• Direct link to Community Fliers page: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/community-fliers

Please see the following links from Attleboro’s Mayor for important updates on the current water emergency and information on the city’s alerting and messaging system: Water Emergency Update & Alert and Messaging System

• Dec. 11th and 12th: Parent Teacher Conferences (letter sent home on Friday 11/15)
• Dec 13th: Grade 8 visit to AHS
• Dec. 17th: Band/Chorus Concert Bray Auditorium @ AHS 6:30 PM
• Dec. 23rd. December Break starts

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Location: 99 Brown Street, Attleboro, MA, USA
Phone: 508-761-7551
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