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We're thrilled to welcome back, former New England Patriot and author Malcolm Mitchell, who will be reading his book to our second graders on Tuesday, October 15th. Let's welcome him back with a Patriots/Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day!
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-10-11-24
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Reminder tomorrow is an Early Release Day for students.
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the school's newsletter: The Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-10-4-24
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We're so lucky to have such amazing firefighters. Thank you, Attleboro Fire Department, for making our Kindergarteners' Day!
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Thacher's Picture Day is tomorrow!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9TNTSW. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the school's newsletter the Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-9-27-24.
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Go Gold Spirit Day!
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the school's newsletter, The Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-9-20-24
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The Patriots will have their first Thursday Night Football game tomorrow night, let's cheer them on with a Patriots/Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day tomorrow!
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the school's newsletter, The Panda Press:
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-9-13-24
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We are so excited to welcome our youngest Pandas this week, Kindergarten today and ELC tomorrow! 🐼 🐾
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This week's edition of the school's newsletter, The Panda Press, is hot off the press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-9-6-24
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Tomorrow is our first Panda Day Fri-YAY! On Fridays, students and staff are encouraged to wear our school colors: blue and white. Tomorrow is extra special as it's our first spirit day, TEAMS DAY! Wear apparel or team colors from a team you are a part of, a fan of, or wear your TES/ELC team colors: blue and white!
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Bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year are now available. Please note that applications received after August 22, 2024, 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. More information and bus routes can be found on the Transportation webpage: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation
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Please take a moment to read this week's edition of the school's newsletter: The Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press-8-30-24
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We are excited to welcome back our students this September.
You can find the Superintendent's letter here: https://5il.co/2udma
Translatable versions can be found through our app here: https://tinyurl.com/yrsh5nvr
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The building is almost ready for students and staff to return! Please check out our new newsletter with important beginning-of-year information: Panda Press: https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/thacher-elementary-school/newsletters/panda-press
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Save the Date! 8/28 will be our Back to School Bash for grades 1-4. Kindergarten (including Insights Kindergarten) and ELC have their own scheduled orientations dates/times.
During our Back to School Bash, we will also be collecting new sneakers/socks for our Kindness Closet. Donations would be greatly appreciated!
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Save the Date!
Kindergarten (9/10) and ELC (9/11) are not listed because they have their own scheduled orientations dates.
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