Hyman Fine Elementary School
We are just about a week away from beginning the 2024-2025 school year! Flash took it upon himself to help our custodians get the building ready for student and staff return.
In today's newsletter, we've included information that we think will help families prepare for the start of the year so please read thoroughly to ensure you are ready for a great year!
Our Superintendent sent a welcome message out to families early this week. If you missed it, please take a moment to read his Welcome Letter.
The district has also updated the website with NEW SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION.
Strong communication between home and school plays a key role in your child’s success. By staying connected, we can collaborate to support your child's education, address any issues quickly, and celebrate their achievements together. Here at HFES there are a few ways in which you can expect to receive communications about what is happening in our building and in your child’s classroom.
Student Home/School Folders- All students will receive a folder. Please check this folder regularly for information such as flyers, permission slips or notices.
News Flash: This newsletter will be sent to families via email every Friday, with updates and upcoming information. The newsletter will also be posted on our social media and website.
APS Mobile App/Rooms: Please ensure that you have downloaded the APS mobile application. This app features our Rooms platform which allows teachers and parents to communicate via a messaging system. Learn more about this platform by visiting our district ROOMS SUPPORT PAGE.
Facebook: Join our Facebook Page to see and hear about all the fun things going on in our building. We frequently post reminders on this page and often showcase photos from events and activities taking place here at our school.
You can also call the main office, and we would be happy to assist you or direct your questions to the appropriate staff.
Information packets will go home the first week of school in student's home/school folder. Please ensure that you check your student's backpacks, complete the forms and return them to school as soon as possible.
Please note a change to the student information form, regarding photo publications. If checking "Do Not Publish" please make sure you read the explanation underneath which clarifies that by checking the Do Not Publish box, you are identifying that you do not wish to have your child's image, name, work, etc. published anywhere, which includes our yearbook.
Aspen is our student information system. It is important that all of the information in this system is accurate and up-to-date. Please ensure that you notify our secretary of any changes over the course of year including email addresses, phone numbers etc. This system is also used for communications and accessing student report cards.
We hope this tutorial, will help you navigate the Aspen platform.
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.
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.
Please remember that your child's attendance is important to their education. Frequent absenteeism can have a large effect on your student's learning and academic growth. If your child will be absent, please be sure to call our main office the morning of your child's absence. If you plan to dismiss your student from school, please send a handwritten note, or call our main office to ensure communication is received well in advance. Please avoid emailing teachers regarding a dismissal change as they are not always readily available to check their email in the middle of teaching.
School hours are from 8:45 AM to 3:25 PM. Doors open for arrival at 8:30 AM each day. If your child arrives after 8:45, you will need to park and walk your child into the main office to sign in. Children arriving after 8:45 will be considered tardy.
On early release days, dismissal time will be 12:25 PM. No lunch will be provided on early release days.
We are excited to welcome our newest members of the Hawk family to Hyman Fine. Please be aware that a separate message will be delivered to kindergarten families regarding how to access your child's classroom placement information.
If you plan to pick up and drop off your student each day or you plan to walk to school, please read these specific details in our Arrival Dismissal Document.
Most answers to questions about transportation including bus stops, the fee for service program, or routes can be found on the APS Transportation Home Page. Should you have a specific question that you cannot find the answer to, please contact the transportation office at 508-222-0012. A reminder that for the first 2 weeks of school, times may be off by 5-15 minutes as everyone adjusts to more traffic on the roads when school begins. Please be at your stop at least 10 minutes before the estimated time of pick up/drop off. Once two full weeks have gone by, you will have a more realistic, regular time that the bus or van arrives/drops off at the designated bus stop. Thank you for your patience at the beginning of the year.
Welcome Back Hyman Fine Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful and healthy summer.
I have a few requests:
Please submit to me any updated physicals.
If there are any changes or updates in your child's health, please reach out to me so I may provide the best care.
Please remember all medications and supplies must be delivered to me by a parent/guardian. Students are not allowed to carry medication in school.
Please pack a change of clothes in your child's backpack for any unforeseen circumstances.
Thank you & look forward to seeing everyone soon!!
Karen Mages, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse- HFES
Phone: 508-223-1560 ext. 305
Fax: 508-226-0255
Email: kmages@attleboroschools.com
Welcome back to all returning families, and welcome to all new families! The PTO has been busy during the summer planning for this school year, and we have lots of fun activities planned. Most of our PTO meetings will be held at 6:00pm the first Thursday of every month (subject to change); with the exception of a few due to scheduling conflicts. This year's meetings will be held in person and virtually. Make sure to follow us on facebook. We can also be reached by email at Hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com
2024-2025 PTO Board
Co-Presidents: Jennifer Rosa & Ashley Niland
Co-Vice Presidents: Christine Svendsen & Kelli Costa
Treasurer: Ben Chalot
Secretary: Lindsey Jacobs
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
September 12th
October 3rd
November 14th
December 5th
January No meeting
February 6th
March 13th
April 3rd
May 1st
August 28- Hawk Kickoff (see flyer)
September 2- NO SCHOOL -Labor Day
September 3- First Day of School for Grades 1-4
September 10- Kindergarten Orientation (details forthcoming)
September 11- First Day of School for Kindergarten
September 12- PTO Meeting 6pm
September 20- Penguin Day Wear Black & White
September 23-27- Scholastic Bookfair
September 26- Welcome Back to School Night (details forthcoming)
October 9- School Picture Day
Main Office Phone: (508) 223-1560
School Clerks:
Donna Morgan dmorgan@attleboroschools.com
Peggy Cooper pcooper@attleboroschools.com
Administration:
Principal Dalessio sdalessio@attleboroschools.com
Assistant Principal Scott kscott@attleboroschools.com