Hello Fine Families!

We had another great week of teaching and learning. As you know the weather forecast was quite chilly and so we spent our recess indoors this week. The forecast for next week shows a few good days where temperatures will get to the 'feels like 25 degrees'. Please ensure that your students come to school bundled and prepared for some outdoor recess days if and when the weather permits.

I would like to reiterate a few reminders to take note of in the announcements below in this week's NEWS FLASH!

• Art Showcase Spotlight- We are so proud of our amazing artists at Hyman Fine. Lots of art is being displayed around the city. Check out the spotlight below for more information and congratulations to our fantastic artists!

• Student Council Animal Shelter Donation- This is the last week of our Animal Shelter drive. I have included the QR code in the announcements below that will take you to the shelter's Amazon Wish List for ideas on items the shelter is in need of.

• Student Chromebook Repair Costs - As you know APS has adopted a 1:1 Chromebook learning model. Each student from Grades 2 to 4 receives a Chromebook for academic use throughout the school year. While students are granted the privilege of Chromebook use, both families and students bear responsibilities in its care and usage. In the announcements below you will find more details regarding such repair costs.

• PTO Superbowl TV Raffle- TV Raffle Tickets are $2 each. Click here for raffle tickets. Money and tickets are due back to school by Friday, February 7th. Our next PTO meeting is Thursday, February 6 at 6pm.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone,

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Hyman Fine artists are super talented. Mrs. Lemieux is excited to highlight some of our fabulous student artists around town. There are currently displays at the library, the Burundian, and central office. The library display will be up until the end of January and the Burgundian display will be up until February 14th! Congratulations to all our wonderful artists! Be on the lookout for more displays throughout the year.

Congratulations to these Hawk Heroes who received their Positive Principal Phone Call to share the exciting news about how these students demonstrate core values here at school.

❄️The Challenge is on at Hyman Fine! ❄️ For the month of January, we are having an across grade level team Lexia Challenge. Students earn snowballs for completing units in Lexia. We are fortunate to have this adaptive, computerized literacy program which offers personalized reading instruction beginning in kindergarten. Ask your child about their progress and cheer them on along the way! 

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.

Please remember that this month, student council is collecting items to donate to a local animal shelter.

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.

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

Do you have an incoming preschooler and interested in having them begin their journey at the Attleboro Early Learning Center? Please click the image below to sign up for a screening.

Click the image below to view the Project Connect January/February Newsletter

If you are ever curious as to why the flag might be set to half-staff, you can easily find this information by checking the Half-Staff widget which can be found at the very bottom, right-hand corner of the district webpage.

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

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.

January 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.

Hello Hyman Fine Families,

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   

4th Grade Parents, we are starting to work on the yearbook and are in need of your pictures from throughout their time at Hyman Fine; and baby Pictures. 

Please send all pictures from events (fun runs, spirit days, dances, etc) to this link. Invite code: HFYEARBOOK-25

All baby pictures and messages (20 words or less) can be sent here, or sent into school. 

The PTO is off and running in 2025. We have many events and fundraisers planned for the remainder of this school year. 

Our first fundraiser for 2025 is our popular Super Bowl TV raffle. Tickets will start going home in the next week, but can also be found attached below. This year we are raffling off a 65" Insignia F30 series LED 4K smart Tv. Tickets are 2$ each and are due back in school on February 7th. There will be prizes for highest sales in each grade level. 

Click the image below to view the tickets.

Help HFES earn money when you shop and scan receipts using the Box Tops for Education App.

From July-December, we raised $67 for Hyman Fine. Please keep up the hard work, and remember to scan your receipts in the app. 

For more information on how to support our school, read the Box Top Details Flyer.

Next Month's PTO meeting will be on February 6 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

ANIMAL SHELTER DRVIE- All month long, Student Council will be collecting items for our local animal shelter.

February 6- School Council Meeting 5pm PTO Meeting 6pm

February 7- Hawk Hero Assembly

February 14- Valentine's Day Early Release Day at 12:25pm

February 17-21 - NO SCHOOL February Break

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

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.