Hello and Happy March Fine Families!

What another great week here at our school. We were so excited to welcome back our students and staff and prepare for the next few weeks of learning until our next vacation.

This week, our PTO hosted their Scholastic Book Fair. Students had a fun time shopping for new books to read. It is always so fun to help and encourage readers and our Scholastic Book Fair is just another way to foster this joy of owning books and a passion for reading in our students.

On Tuesday, February 25th we hosted, Li Liu, a Chinese Acrobat. Please check out a few pictures below from this week's performance.

Multicultural Night was another HUGE success this week. It was so great to see so many of our students and families sharing and experiencing lots of wonderful things about their heritage. As someone who experienced this event for the first time this year, I can truly say I was in awe of all of the presentations and information shared by our families and the turnout of families who came to enjoy the event was incredible. Thank you to our Music Teacher, Mrs. Bedrosian, and Art Teacher, Mrs. Lemieux who spear headed and organized such a great event! An again much appreciation to the staff, families, and volunteers who make this event possible.

Please note that next week we begin our READ ACROSS AMERICA spirit week. Be sure to check out the details down below about what your student can wear to school each day if they choose to participate! Students in grade 2 will be visiting the Attleboro Public Library on March 4th and 5th.

On Thursday, March 6 we will be hosting a Kindergarten Information Night regarding registration for any students/families who will be registering for kindergarten for next year (2025-2026). If you or someone you know has an incoming Kindergartener, please share this event. More details can be found below.

The PTO is collecting all dance reservations until March 7. Please note that tickets to the dance will not be sold at the door so please see the details below regarding the School Dance if you would like to RSVP.

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th our students enjoyed a special performance by Li Liu! Please enjoy some photographs from this week's performance.

View Li Liu's Website

I love sharing the joy of celebrating our students with their families. Here are a few students who were recognized for being Hawk Heroes. Way to go Jake (1), Parker (1), Bryson (K). Thank you for being kind, caring and helpful friends. We appreciate your model behaviors, hard work and dedication to learning. Surprising parents with positive phone calls is such a joyful moment! I look forward to many more phone calls throughout the year!

The Someone Special dance is quickly approaching on March 14th. All slips are due into school by Friday, March 7th. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any late slips and tickets will not be sold at the door. Please make sure to read the form completely. 

We're looking for water and snack donations for the Mardi Gras Someone Special Dance. As a reminder all snacks need to be peanut free and have the original labels with them. Please have donations turned into the office by March 10th. Thank you for all your support!

Snack sign up

We're looking for volunteers to help with the Mardi Gras Someone Special Dance. As always thank you so much for being such an amazing help to our school. Please feel free to reach out to the PTO with any questions. 

Volunteer Sign up

PTO is working on this year's 4th grade yearbook and is in need of baby pictures and candids of this year's 4th graders. Please email all baby pictures and messages to Hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com, or upload using this google form.  All candids can be uploaded to the Lifetouch Site, invite code is: HFYEARBOOK-25 

Thank you to all of our families who volunteered to support this event!

Next Month's PTO meeting will be on March 13 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in person and virtually. The link will be shared via the Rooms App.

We appreciate all the support from our families. If you are interested in helping our PTO organize fun events and opportunities for our students, please consider joining a committee!

Joining a committee helps our team efficiently run events and fundraisers! We appreciate your help! Please click the link to sign up: Committee Sign up

Co-Presidents: Jennifer Rosa, Ashley Niland, Co-Vice Presidents: Christine Svendsen & Kelli Costa, Treasurer: Ben Chalot & Secretary: Lindsey Jacob

Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook for information on events and fundraisers.

We can also be reached by email at Hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com

ELA 

Grade 4 Mon. April 7 & Tue. April 8

Grade 3 Wed. April 9 & Thu. April 10

Math 

Grade 4 Mon. May 12 & Tue. May 13

Grade 3 Wed. May 14 & Thu. May 15 

It is very important that all of our families check our various forms of communication regularly. This includes your child's daily homework/communication folder, Rooms App, and our Weekly Newsflash Newsletter.

100% of our classroom teachers are currently using the APS Rooms App to communicate with their families. Please check for updates often. If you are unable to access this application, please reach out to Kim Janssen at Kjanssen@attleboroschools.com.

School event calendars and breakfast/lunch calendars will go home in student home/school connection folders at the start of every month. Please ensure that you check your student's backpack for flyers, forms and important school news regularly.

March Calendar

Breakfast/Lunch Calendars

As we have mentioned before, it is important to ensure that your students are ready for recess each day. It is helpful to dress in layers and ensure that they have a warm coat as the colder days and winter months approach us. We will have outdoor recess as long as it is not raining and as long as the "feels like" or windchill is at least 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

We have created the A- Z Reference Guide which includes building protocols and procedures for families to note. Please read over this document as it includes pertinent information regarding our building expectations.

If you missed the email that went out regarding reminders about the morning drop-off routines, please take a moment to review them below. Translation of this document can be viewed by clicking the image below.

Your student's attendance is very important. The more time spent in school learning, the more academic progress and success students can make. Not to mention, it's fun to be with friends, learning, growing and playing together. Building good habits and routines for coming to school will help create a solid foundation for your students educational journey.

It is important to note that students are deemed Chronically Absent by the state when they reach 18 days out of school in a year. This includes both excused and unexcused days as it tallies the total number of days a student is out of school. It is still important to communicate reasons for absences, so please continue submitting doctors' notes when applicable. Communication from families helps us have a better understanding of absences and allows us to better support students and families. We will continue to communicate with families any updates regarding our attendance records and we appreciate your continued support.

You can click the image below to view the infographic in other languages.

As stated in the student handbook: While students are granted the privilege of Chromebook use, both families and students bear responsibilities in its care and usage.
The District does not carry accidental damage insurance. Students are responsible for any damage requiring repairs.

More information regarding repairs can be found in the handbook and on the district website. Click here for more information regarding repairs.

The following price list is valid for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Hello Hyman Fine Families,

It is that time of year where we typically see an increase in illness, and we would like to take an opportunity to remind parent/guardians of the importance of having up-to-date contact information at the school for us to reach you in a time of need.  in addition, we are asking that you have additional emergency contacts that are available to pick up the child if needed. 

If the nurse calls for the student's dismissal, it is standard practice for the dismissal to occur within the hour.  Thank you in advance for your support so we can continue to provide the best care for all students.

Cold and flu season is upon us. In the graphic below you will find helpful tips and guidelines for addressing illness symptoms. When to send your child to school, keep them home, or even seek medical attention.

Additional note:  Please pack a change of clothes in your child's backpack for any unforeseen circumstance  

Karen Mages, BSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse- HFES

Phone: 508-223-1560 ext. 305

Fax: 508-226-0255

Email: kmages@attleboroschools.com   

Please note the following information regarding Head Lice and Treatment.

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

Student Learning Showcase at Attleboro High School on March 12, 2025 at 6pm.

Click the image below to view the Project Connect March/April Newsletter

Our district remains committed to ensuring a safe online environment for all students. To learn more about the internet filters and safeguards in place to protect students and support their online learning, please visit: Internet Filters and Safeguards

March 3-7- Read Across America Week

March 4 & March 5- Grade 2 Visit the Library

March 6- Kindergarten Information Night 6-7pm

March 7- Hawk Hero Assembly

March 12- Night to Discover

March 13- PTO Meeting 6pm

March 14- Half Day of School, Sports Day, & Someone Special Dance

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com. 

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.