Willett Elementary School

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of the Willett Whaler! https://www.smore.com/59fcg

Happy Fall Willett Families! We are having a FALL garden clean up day this Sunday, October 1st. We will be at the garden from 9:00 - 11:00. If you are able to help us, we would certainly welcome and appreciate it! Thank you so much! Mrs. Gattoni Garden Co-Chair

Just a reminder about Welcome Back Night this Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of the Willett Whaler! https://www.smore.com/pygbxf

Did you know that completing the Free and Reduced lunch application also helps to determine eligibility for P-EBT benefits and can waive or reduce transportation, athletics, testing, and other fees? Even though meals are free this school year, families who believe they qualify should complete the 23-24 MA Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals on the APS Food Services website or online here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/aps/page/food-services2

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of the Willett Whaler. https://www.smore.com/y9ck0q

Due to the forecast and corresponding flash flood threat this afternoon, APS will dismiss an hour early today, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. There will be no PM ELC. ABACUS will be open. The schools will dismiss at the following times: AHS: 12:50 PM Middle Schools: 1:20 PM Elementary Schools: 2:25 PM

Due to the extensive rainfall last night, a portion of Riverbank Road is closed. Buses will be able to drop off students through the bus loop. Car drop off will also enter through the bus loop. Cars will need to enter Watson Avenue through John Street or Elizabeth Street off of Route 123.

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of the Willett Whaler! https://www.smore.com/r2df4

Early Release on September 8, 2023 After a review of the current environmental conditions and anticipated temperature tomorrow, there will be an early release at Willett Elementary School tomorrow, Friday, September 8, 2023. Lunch will be served, and students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM.

After a review of the current environmental conditions and anticipated increase in temperature through the day, there will be an early release at Willett Elementary School today, Thursday, September 7, 2023. Lunch will be served, and students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM.

Please note that even though meals will be free for all students, 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 about qualifying and to apply online: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/aps/page/food-services2

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of the Willett Whaler. https://www.smore.com/u3bga

Please join us tomorrow night for PTO's Meet and Treat. https://facebook.com/events/s/willett-meet-and-treat/1024523935238966/

We are respectfully requesting your child(ren) bring their school id/badge to school tomorrow. If you are not able to locate it, we completely understand.  We are not sending out paper menus in August. You can find the school meals menus below. https://www.fdmealplanner.com/#Attleboro

Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year are now available. Please note that applications received after August 23, 2023, will NOT have a seat on the bus assigned for the start of the school year. The Transportation website will continue to be updated as late applications are processed and buses are assigned. View the Transportation page here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation

Please enjoy reading our 2023-2024 Welcome Back letter in the Willett Whaler. https://www.smore.com/j481u

Project Connect is hiring a Parent Educator to join the team! Visit our Employment Opportunities page to learn more: https://www.attleboroschools.com/page/employment-opportunities-2023

The Attleboro Family Resource Center will be hosting a Back to School Backpack Drive on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at their Attleboro location. Please see the flier attached for details. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://tinyurl.com/yvztm4ar Can’t make the event and still need school supplies? Contact the APS Welcome Center: welcome@attleboroschools.com

The APS Transportation Department will begin accepting late Fee for Service applications on Monday, August 7, 2023. As a reminder, late applications are not guaranteed a seat on the bus for the start of the school year. Visit the Transportation website for more information: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/fee-for-service-2023-2024