Dear Hill-Roberts Families,
We hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather this weekend!
May is almost here and, while there are only 7 weeks of school left for Grades 1-4 (5.5 for K), we are laser focused on ensuring that your students have the academic and social-emotional skills necessary to ensure a smooth transition to the next grade level. At the same time, we are excited to start announcing and planning for end of the year celebrations, for example, Field Day (see below) and the Someone Special Dance (see PTO section)!
Finally, be sure to check out the updated dates below. Please note that Friday, 5/10 is a district-wide, Half Day for all Attleboro Elementary and Middle Schools.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Madden, Principal
Table of Contents
Updated - Upcoming Important Information & Dates
Update - Field Day Volunteers? Save the Date - 6/11
Update - Attleboro Career Fair on 5/14/2024
Updated - 4th Grade Families Only - Chorus Concert Rescheduled for 5/21 at 6pm at HRES
Reminder - Updated Guidance on Respiratory Viral Illnesses
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
5/10 - Half Day for Elementary and MC
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
6/5 - Last Day of Kindergarten
6/11 - Field Day!
6/14/2024 - Projected Last Day of School , Grades 1-4
Update - Field Day Volunteers? Save the Date - 6/11
Interested in volunteering at this year’s field day at Hill-Roberts? If so, please save the date for Tuesday, June 11th. More information on signing up to volunteer soon!
Update - Attleboro Career Fair on 5/14/2024
Attleboro Public Schools and the City of Attleboro are pleased to host the second annual Attleboro Career Fair, being held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 PM at Attleboro High School. The Attleboro Career Fair welcomes anyone interested in engaging with staff from the Attleboro School Department, the City of Attleboro, and Attleboro-based businesses. Opportunities to learn more about licensing/training and career building resources will be available. For more details on the career opportunities and hosts available at the fair please see the flier attached. Screening interviews for school-based positions and free childcare can be scheduled by completing the registration form. All interested applicants should bring an updated resume.
Please register to let us know you’re coming! https://forms.gle/JHuaVHiLuWNExKXY7
Update - 4th Grade Families Only - Chorus Concert Rescheduled for 5/29 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.
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
Save the Date! Our LET’S GLOW Someone Special Dance will be held May 18 at Hill-Roberts! 
Next PTO Meeting
Our next General PTO Meeting will be Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm in the Library and via the Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87883686781...
Meeting ID: 878 8368 6781
Passcode: HUSKY
Save the Date:
5/14 - PTO Meeting
5/18/24 – Someone Special Dance
5/28 – 6/4 BOGO Book Fair
CONTACT US
www.facebook.com/groups/hillrobertspto OR hillrobertspto@gmail.com