5-26-2024 Husky Howler

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

I hope you are enjoying the nice weather this Memorial Day weekend!

Since we are all trying to enjoy the long weekend, I will keep it short. A few quick notes for the week ahead:

BOGO Book fair starts this week!
BOGO Book Fair Family Night on Tuesday from 6-8pm
Please consider becoming a Field Day Volunteer (6/11)
6/5 (full day) is the last day of Kindergarten and 6/14 (half day) is the last day for Grades 1-4
Bus sign up is open!

Enjoy the sunshine!

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Madden, Principal

Table of Contents

Updated - Upcoming Important Information & Dates
Update - The Basic Rights in Special Education Presentation - Tuesday, 5/28
Update - Grade 4 Only - 6/7, Chromebook and Charger Collection (Fee for lost Chargers)
Update - Field Day Volunteers Still Needed at all Levels - Sign-Up Here, Save the Date - 6/11
Update - 6/14, 10am - 4th Grade Move Up Ceremony and 4th Grade Clap Out
Reminder- 24-25 Bus Sign up/ Transportation Application Open!
APS Community Fliers
New APS Community Resource Guide Link
PTO Announcements - BOGO Book Fair, Yearbook,

Upcoming Important Information & Dates

5/26-6/4 - BOGO Book Fair
5/28 - BOGO Book Fair Family Night, 6-8pm
6/5 - Last Day of Kindergarten
6/5 - PTO-Sponsored Summer Social at Bliss, 5-7pm
6/11 - Field Day!
6/11 - PTO Meeting
6/14/2024 - Last Day of School , Grades 1-4
6/14 - 4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Clap Out

Update - The Basic Rights in Special Education Presentation - Tuesday, 5/28

Join us on May 28, 2024, for a presentation on the Basic Rights in Special Education and Meaningful Parent Participation. This presentation will provide an introduction to parents' rights and responsibilities under current federal and state special education laws, along with tools to help parents participate in their student’s education. Multi-lingual captions will be available. Please see this flier for more information

Update - Grade 4 Only - Chromebook and Charger Collection (Fee for lost Chargers)

All grade 5 students across the district are provided a new chromebook. As a result, we will be collecting grade 4 chromebooks on Friday, June 7th as they will be repurposed for use by another grade level next year. Please return the chromebooks with a charging adapter. Students who return their chromebooks without an adapter will be assessed a $25 replacement fee. Replacement adapters can be purchased through Amazon, Best Buy, Staples and other retailers….See full message for links to replacement chargers.

Update - Field Day Volunteers Still Needed at all Levels - Sign-Up Here, Save the Date - 6/11

Field Day is Tuesday, June 11th for Grades 1-4 (note: K has their own activities on 6/5) and we are looking for VOLUNTEERS! Please sign up for one (or more) of the time slots here to help give our students a spectacular and memorable day. You can also help by lending a tent/canopy and/or a cooler for us to use for the day. Please drop off items by Monday, June 10th at the front office and label with your student's name so arrangements can be made for its return.Please direct all Field Day questions to Mr. Sabatino, PE Teacher, at asabatino@attleboroschools.com.

Note: All volunteers must have a CORI on file with the school. It's quick and easy! Please call 508-399-7560 or visit the HRES main office if you have questions.

Update - 6/14, 10am - 4th Grade Move Up Ceremony and 4th Grade Clap Out

We are proudly continuing the 4th Grade Clap Out tradition, while adding on a 4th Grade Move Up Ceremony. Please RSVP using the QR code below. Please note, with half-day, dismissal traffic we need to limit guests to two adults (a child in your lap is fine). Thank you for your understanding in advance!

Update - 24-25 Bus Sign Up/Transportation Application Open!

24-25 Transportation Application Open! 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

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

2023-2024 YEARBOOK

The 2023-2024 HRES Yearbook is now ON SALE!! This year’s yearbook will be $13 payable to the PTO via CheddarUp, cash, or check. The first 100 yearbooks ordered will be delivered before the end of the school year. Any additional books over and above 100 will be delivered later in June.

If you haven’t ordered yet, not to worry!! You can order at Family Night on Tuesday, May 28!

4TH GRADE FAMILIES!! Please don’t forget – your student will receive a yearbook from the PTO as our gift as they move on to middle school, so no need to order one!

Buy One Get One (BOGO) Book Fair

The BOGO Book Fair is back starting May 28 and running to June 4! We need Volunteers! Please scan the attached QR code to sign up to Volunteer. You’ll also see the QR code to create an e-wallet for your child. We look forward to seeing you!

www.scholastic.com/bf/HRESBOGO24