Early Learning Center

Thank you to all who came to parent conferences yesterday and last night! Please read the message from the nurse as there are a lot of illnesses going around right now. Next week is a week full of Winter Spirit Days to help us get to vacation with something fun and different every day! Monday starts us off with Sports Day. Have a great weekend and stay healthy! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-12-13-24

Since the ELC has no school tomorrow due to parent conferences here is a wonderful opportunity to get out and see "A Heck of a Way to Stay Warm!" Thank you Project Connect! In this program, nationally renowned storyteller/ musician John Porcino will spin a patchwork quilt of his most beloved tales and songs to celebrate the new year and warm up the chilly winter's day. Together we'll enter a world where woolen mittens burst into laughter and snow banks melt to reveal a blooming heart. Joyful, warm, playful stories and songs that celebrate winter's hidden light. Location: Bartek Rec. Center, 81 Pine St. Best fit for ages 18 months to 6 years old. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcomed. To register please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com https://secure.smore.com/n/y07fj

TES/ELC experienced a power outage this morning but it has been restored and everyone did a wonderful job navigating the situation.

The snow was snooomuch fun this week! Late fall/early winter learning is happening! There are a lot of community events happening in the next few weeks so please check out the community fliers link! Our PTO is hosting a Holiday Shop on Saturday, December 14th and are in need of volunteers. Please consider volunteering your time during this event. https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-12-6-24

Join Us for Our Open House on January 7th! We are excited to invite all Attleboro families interested in attending the ELC to our Open House event on January 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our programs, meet our dedicated educators, and ask any questions you may have about the upcoming school year. Additionally, we warmly welcome families who are currently navigating the Special Education Referral Process to come and see what our program has to offer. Peer Screening Sign-Up After the Open House concludes, sign-ups for Peer Screenings will open! Please note that families coming through Early Intervention (EI) or the Special Education Referral Process do not need to sign up for a screening. Date: January 7th Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Location: 160 James Street, Attleboro For any questions, please feel free to call us at (508) 223-1563. We can’t wait to meet you and share more about our wonderful community!

The staff of the ELC hopes everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great break! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-11-26-24

Next week is a short week! Make sure you read the newsletter and look to see what our upcoming spirit days! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-11-22-24

Just a reminder that tomorrow is fall picture retake day! Please let your teacher know if you'd like a retake. Any student who was absent on picture day will get theirs taken. Use the code in the picture to order at www.lifetouch.com

Picture Retake Day is Monday! Please let your child's teacher know if you'd like a retake. All students who missed picture day will have theirs taken. https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-11-15-24

Attleboro Public Schools is hiring. Visit the Human Resources website for more information: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities-2024

Tonight is PBS@ the ELC: How to be a Super Friend at Home and School! We look forward to seeing those families who are planning to attend tonight!

Tomorrow is World Kindness Day! We invite everyone to wear any shirts with kind words and/or complete a random act of kindness during the day.

This was a crazy week but ended with a great Veteran's Day Parade! Thank you to all who came out! Here is this week's ELC Panda Press! Have a great long weekend and see the AM on Tuesday and the PM on Wednesday! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-11-8-24

As you may be aware, a disturbing nationwide trend has made its way to Massachusetts. While the Attleboro Public Schools community has not received any reports of these messages yet, they have been reported in several states, including Alabama, California, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. In these states, students of color have received texts that have some variation of a message that they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” This is an abhorrent trend that does not reflect our values as a school community or a people. Racism in any form has no place in our schools, our community, or our society, and we will stand firm in our efforts to eradicate it. Massachusetts State Police have been notified of the instances that occurred in Massachusetts, and police in other communities are working with the Commonwealth Fusion Center to investigate the matter and share resources. Please contact your local police should you have received a message as described above. Thank you for your continued support.

Due to an ongoing lack of rainfall and critically low water supply levels, Attleboro needs your help to conserve water resources.

We had a fun week with all of the spirit days this week! Just a reminder that the ELC has no school next Tuesday 11/5 and Thursday 11/7! We will see everyone on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-11-1

Meet Macy!

It was a gorgeous week that was spent outside learning and playing! Next week is our spirit week! Look closely at the days as one had to switch due to warmer weather. If your child's class was not included in the fall fun don't worry we will have more next week! Lots of fun fall activities continue! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-10-25-24

Dear Thacher/ELC Community, We hope you join us tonight at Studley Elementary School at 6 PM for a Strategic Plan Focus Group Meeting. I look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Frank Rich, Principal

Short week this week! Just a reminder that it is getting colder out. Please layer your students as they go outside for recess at various times during their sessions. Label all hats and mittens as there often are other students who have the same items. See you all for a full week next week! https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/early-learning-center/newsletters/elc-panda-press-10-18-24