Happy Friday everyone!

We hope to see you at this evening's Trunk or Treat event hosted by our PTO. I plan to be there with my daughter, and I am excited to continue to make connections with our students and families. You can find more details about the event in the PTO section below.

Please note that Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place in early November. Next week we will be sending out Sign Up Genius Links to our families so that you can sign up for a conference time with your student's teachers. Please be on the lookout for this additional email next week.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Title I small group interventions in schools are designed to provide individualized support to students. These interventions group students based on their specific needs and skill levels, allowing educators to focus on targeted instruction. The flexibility of this model means that students can move in and out of groups throughout the year, depending on their progress and changing requirements. This adaptive approach helps ensure that each child receives the attention they need to succeed. By fostering a supportive and responsive learning environment, small group interventions help empower all students to reach their full potential.

Families whose students may be a part of these specific interventions will be receiving phone calls to inform them of this service. If you have additional questions about Title 1, please reach out to Mrs. Dalessio at sdalessio@attleboroschools.com

Here are additional details about Title One:

Title I Home School Compact

Title I Family Engagement Plan

The deadline for Fee for Service Transportation payment is November 15, 2024. Invoices were mailed to families the first week of October. IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMIT A PAYMENT IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVOICE. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your invoice, please contact the APS Transportation Department: transportation@attleboroschools.com 

Beginning next week, October 21, PE & Health are Partnering with Mu-Han Martial Arts School for free presentations and demonstrations for our students in grades 1-4.

Below, find more details about the upcoming experience for our students.

Martial Arts at Hyman Fine

Thank you!

Thank you to our families who attended yesterday's Focus Group for the districts Strategic Plan. It was nice to hear the input and feedback of our parents and staff. If you missed the first meeting, you are welcome to attend at any future meeting hosted by other schools. Your input matters and the district appreciates your help!

See more meeting dates below and confirm your attendance by scanning the QR code and completing our brief registration form, or by using this link: https://forms.gle/DisAyYgMzQau72i4A

We look forward to collaborating with you!

Please Review our STEM WEEK flyer to view additional information about each challenge.

Be on the lookout for the Attleboro Public Library Community Read Passport coming home in your child’s backpack. Students can use these passports to collect stamps at the various community reading events held throughout the school year. Once the passports are filled, they can bring them to school or to the public library to receive special recognition at the summer reading kick-off in June.  All events will be listed on the calendar at attleborolibrary.org. The first event is on Monday, Oct 28 @6:30 pm. 

Don't forget to continue sending packages of new socks for our sock drive!

Kids' Night Out is coming back this year and AHS Student council is hosting their first date on Saturday, December 14 from 5-9. This is for students age 4-11. Please see the letter below for more details.

Kids Night Out Registration Form

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.

October Calendar

Breakfast/Lunch Calendars

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,

Happy October!  

I have a few updates and requests:

• SPOT Vision Screenings for our Kindergarten took place on October 3 in the Health Office. Please check your student's backpack for any notices regarding screening.

• Screenings for hearing, vision, and BMI for all students will begin in October and extend throughout the school year. Please make sure your child has their glasses with                   them every day. 

• The Dentist is coming 11/22/24. Please make sure all permission slips are returned as soon as possible.       

• **Please pack a change of clothes in your child's backpack every day for any unforeseen circumstances.        

•  As the weather begins to turn cooler, please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather.

• Please pack a lip balm in your student's backpack, as the building can be dry.

Thank you & look forward to a wonderful school year!

Karen Mages, BSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse- HFES

Phone: 508-223-1560 ext. 305

Fax: 508-226-0255

Email: kmages@attleboroschools.com      

We would like to share the final standings for candy and monetary donations for this year's TRUNK or TREAT:

Weight:

Kindergarten- 33.2lbs

1st Grade-55.2lbs

2nd Grade- 38.4lbs

3rd Grade-29.6lbs

4th Grade- 39.8lbs

Monetary-

Kindergarten- $150

1st Grade-$0

2nd Grade- $5

3rd Grade- $105

4th Grade- $5

Congratulations to 1st Grade and Kindergarten for earning an extra recess!

Thank you to everyone who donated to our trunk or treat!

Just a reminder...We will continue to form committees to help us be as productive as possible throughout the school year. Once we have our committees formed, we will have Zoom meetings to brainstorm and talk about what needs to be done. Thank you as always for helping us make our events so memorable.

Please click the link to sign up: Committee Sign up

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

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

Next Month's PTO meeting will be November 14 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.

2024-2025 PTO Board- Co-Presidents: Jennifer Rosa, Ashley Niland, Co-Vice Presidents: Christine Svendsen & Kelli Costa, Treasurer: Ben Chalot & Secretary: Lindsay Jacobs

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

SOCKTOBER- All month long, Student Council will be collecting new socks to donate!

October 18- Trunk or Treat (Rain Date October 25)

October 24- 4th Grade Trip to Gillette

October 25- Bus Evacuation Drill & 3rd Grade Trip to EcoTarium

October 31- Book Character/ Costume Day- no gore, masks, or weapons

November 5- NO SCHOOL- Election Day/ Teacher Professional Day

November 6- Evening Conferences- Signups will be shared the week of Oct 21

November 7- Early Release Day (dismissal at 12:25) & Conferences- Signups will be shared the week of Oct 21

November8- Patriotic Day wear Red, White, and Blue or Camouflage

November 11- No School- Veteran's Day

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.