Hello Fine Families!

In this week's News Flash you will find highlights from a few special guests we had visit with us this week. You will also find information about what's to come for the month of February. The February calendar has been added below and was distributed to students this week. Be sure to check out the upcoming events.

This month, Student Council will be collecting soup for our SOUPer Bowl donations. There will be a PTO meeting this Thursday, February 6 at 6pm. On Tuesday, February 11th, we invite our school community to dress in Spots for our 101st day of school. Remember that Friday, February 14th (Valentine's Day) is a half day of school. There will be NO SCHOOL the week of February 17-21 and the Scholastic Book Fair will take place after February Vacation. More announcements and specific details can be found below!

Have a great weekend!

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Students in first and second grade truly enjoyed the Book Illustrator visit on Tuesday, January 28. Paul O. Zelinsky, illustrator of the book Still Life, displayed his artistic talents by quickly and effortlessly drawing a still life using objects recommended by our students. His message that everyone can draw and should feel proud about their work was both exciting and encouraging.

On January 30th, our second grade students had a very special visit from Attleboro High School student and Olympic swimmer, Zuri Ferguson. Zuri competed in the 2024 Olympics in Paris representing Trinidad and Tobago. Students enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions about her swimming experiences and connecting her passion to their recent experience as swimmers themselves after participating the YMCA swim program this year. Thank you for visiting Zuri!

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. Thank you for being dependable role models, like Abidah (1) who persevere and meet challenging goals like Joel (1). We are so proud of you Hawk Heroes!

Each year, students in grades 3-12 participate in a survey as part of Attleboro's involvement in the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA) which aims to help schools and the community measure school quality outside of simply relying on MCAS data. Our third and fourth-grade students will be participating in this year's survey between now and February break. The survey takes approximately 15-30 minutes and is done during class. If you would like to see the results of previous surveys/questions, please visit the MCIEA School Quality Measures Dashboard. 

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 

This month, Student Council will be collecting SOUP for our SOUPer Bowl Collection. Please consider donating canned or boxed soup items to help our scholars with our community outreach!

To celebrate over 100 days of learning in our building, we invite our students and staff to dress in spots for the 101st day of school on Tuesday, February 11th.

We are excited to invite all families to our annual Multicultural Night! This beloved event celebrates the rich diversity within our school community and provides a wonderful opportunity to share and learn about the unique cultures and traditions of our students and families. Whether it's through food, music, or dance, Multicultural Night has always been an enriching experience, and we look forward to another unforgettable evening of connection and celebration. Mark your calendars – we can’t wait to see you there! Thursday, February 27 from 6-7:30pm.

❄️The Challenge is coming to an end! ❄️ Stay tuned to find out who our winning team is.

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.

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

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.

February 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.