4-22-2024 Husky Howler Refresher

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

We hope you had a wonderful April break! Today was a great start to the week! Great to see everyone back!

This Husky Howler is simply a quick reminder of upcoming dates and events from the school and PTO. There is also a correction to the 4th grade concert date (5/21 is the actual date) and a reminder about the optional HRES Class Placement Family Information Google Form (due Friday).

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Madden, Principal

Mrs. Nora Hassan, Assistant Principal

Table of Contents

Updated - Upcoming Important Information & Dates
Updated - 4th Grade Families Only - Chorus Concert Rescheduled for 5/21 at 6pm at HRES
Reminder - Updated Guidance on Respiratory Viral Illnesses
Reminder- Optional - HRES Class Placement Family Information (letter) and Form
Reminder - Project Connects Newsletter
APS Community Fliers
New APS Community Resource Guide Link
PTO Announcements

Upcoming Important Information & Dates

4/26 - Optional - HRES Class Placement Family Information (letter) and Form
5/6-5/7 - Grade 4 Math MCAS
5/8-5/9 - Grade 3 Math MCAS
5/14 - PTO Meeting
5/18/2024 - Someone Special Dance
Updated - 5/21/2024 - Grade 4 Concert, 6pm
5/26-6/4 - BOGO Book Fair
6/14/2024 - Projected Last Day of School (based on one snow day; school could continue until 6/21 if any other days are cancelled)

Update - 4th Grade Families Only - Chorus Concert Rescheduled for 5/21 at 6pm at HRES

More on this later, but save the date, 4th grade families!

Reminder - Updated Guidance on Respiratory Viral Illnesses

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has updated recommendations for schools and the general public to prevent the spread of any respiratory viruses. There are no longer any statewide isolation or quarantine requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19. This aligns with the March 1, 2024, updated guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The new guidance applies to any respiratory viral illness such as Covid, Flu or RSV. Symptoms of a viral illness include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache.

The new guidance states that even with a positive Covid test, individuals may return to school/work and resume normal activities when:

● they have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) AND

● symptoms are improving.

For additional information – please refer to the student handbook under “School and Illness: When your Child Should Stay Home.”

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school nurse.

Reminder- Optional - HRES Class Placement Family Information (letter) and Form

Please use this Form if you have specific insights about your child that you wish to share for our placement process. As noted in this letter, completing this form is OPTIONAL. Forms will be reviewed by staff, so any confidential information should be shared directly with an administrator. Forms must be submitted by Friday, April 26, 2024. Forms received after this deadline may not be able to be taken into consideration as the process will have begun. Please remember that requests for specific teachers will not be considered, and requests that specific students be placed together or separated may not be able to be accommodated. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

*For families with multiple HRES students, complete one form for each student.

Reminder - Family Connects

Check out the Project Connects March/April newsletter.

APS Community Fliers

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

APS Community Resource Guide

The APS Community Resource Guide has moved! Click the link below to access the updated list of local resources and community supports: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/community-resource-guide

PTO Announcements

4th Grade Shoutouts and Guess Who? Pictures!

Attention 4th Grade Families! Its time for Shoutouts and Guess Who? Baby Picture submissions for the yearbook! Please see the attached flyer for more information.