Good evening Fine Families,

Today was our Fall Spirit Day! It was wonderful to see our students dressed in costumes and sharing in the excitement of the season. Their joy and creativity truly brought our halls to life. 

As we turn the calendar to November, we move into a season of gratitude. This month, our school community will be collecting non-perishable food items for our annual Fall Food Drive. Your generous donations help support families in need right here in our community. Thank you in advance for your kindness and participation.

A few reminders and updates for the week ahead:

- Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday-don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour!

-Grade 2 students will begin their annual swim experience in partnership with the YMCA. Teachers have shared schedules and expectations with families.

-There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 4th.

-Fall Conferences begin on Wednesday, November 5th and continue on Thursday, November 6th. Please see the section below for details on sign-ups and appointments.

-Thursday, November 6th is also an early release day- students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM, and no lunch will be served.

- Thursday, November 6th, join us for our Jersey Mike’s Dine-In/Dine-Out Fundraiser! Details can be found in the PTO section below.

As we enter this month of gratitude and giving, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we make Fine School such a special place for our students to learn and grow.

Wishing you a restful weekend filled with appreciation and joy,

Warmly,
Mrs. Dalessio, Principal

We are collecting Non-Perishable items for our Food Drive this month. Please bring in canned goods, pasta and cereal to school throughout the month of November.  

Don't forget! Fall Family–Teacher Conferences are just around the corner!

November 5th from 5:30pm-7:30pm

November 6th from 1:00pm-3:30pm and 4:14pm- 6:15pm (Please remember that November 6th is a half day and students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.

Please remember to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher by visiting our Hyman Fine Conference Portal. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student successes, and discuss goals for the months ahead.

We kindly ask families to arrive on time, as conference times are brief and teachers have many families to meet with. If you have multiple conferences, please consider leaving a little time between appointments to travel between classrooms. Your cooperation helps us ensure that all families have the opportunity for meaningful conversations.

If your family is in need of translation services to support your conference, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher so that we can do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

If your child missed their picture retake day, or you were unsatisfied with your child's first photograph, please know that Lifetouch will be back for Picture Retakes on Wednesday, November 12.

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.

Schools are required to track and monitor attendance closely to ensure every child has the best opportunity to learn. When attendance patterns become concerning, we will notify families with a monthly letter. These letters are meant to provide early support and resources to help improve attendance before it becomes a bigger issue.

Please note- if you are taking a family vacation, even if you share your absence reason as such, vacations are not excused absences. However, your early communication allows us to properly record your reason for absence. Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Together, we can help every student succeed by making sure they are at school—on time, every day, ready to learn!

Thank you to the families and staff who have committed to being a part of this year's school council. Our first meeting was very productive. If you have any interest in joining the team, please reach out to me via email sdalessio@attleboroschools.com. We are looking for additional family members as well as members of our school community!

Please read and review the following documents regarding our Title 1 Family Engagement Plan and Title 1 agreements. Click the links below to read the documents in detail.

Title 1 Engagement Plan

Title 1- Home Connect Compact

Please click the image below to view the document in a variety of languages.

Hello, Hyman Fine Families,

Just a reminder that Health Screenings for students (Hearing, Vision, BMI grade 1 & 4) will begin in late October and extend into the new year until complete. 

Thank you so much. Please reach out with any questions.

Karen Mages, BSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse

Hyman Fine Elementary School

Phone: 508-223-1560 ext. 305

Fax: 508-226-0255

Email:kmages@attleboroschools.com

Thank You!

Thank you for our last Dine Out event at Brigg's Pizza. We made $250! We are so grateful for your generosity in supporting Hyman Fine PTO. 

Dine Out Event

Join us for a dine out event on Thursday, November 6th at Jersey Mike's Subs in South Attleboro. Please see the flyer below for more details. 

Next PTO Meeting

Please join us for our November PTO meeting this Tuesday, November 4th at 6:00 pm. It will be virtual only. Mrs. Dalessio will be sending out the link by email and in the Rooms app. 

Questions?

Make sure to follow us on facebook. If you ever have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to ask. You can contact us by email  at hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com

Save the Date:

• PTO Meeting- November 4 (virtual only)

• Jersey Mike's Subs Dine Out Event- November 6

• United Skates of America Hyman Fine Night- November 25 

• Holiday Bingo- December 12 

   

This Year's PTO Board: President/Co President- Ashley Niland & Christine Svendsen, Vice President/Co Vice President- Kelli Renker & Lindsey Jacobs, Secretary- Ashley Marsters, Treasurer-Ashli Burns

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.

November Calendar

Breakfast/Lunch Calendars

November

• 2nd- Daylight Savings

• 4th - NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day

• 5th- Parent Conferences

• 6th- Half Day- Parent Conferences

• 11th- NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day

• 12th- Fall Picture Retake Day

• 26-28th- Thanksgiving Break

Welcome Center Update 

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.  

APS Community Resource Guide 

The APS Community Resource Guide is a comprehensive list of local services and support organizations available to members of the APS Community. Whether you are looking for assistance with food security, healthcare, housing, or other essential resources, visit the guide to explore the many community partners ready to support your family's needs. You can access the Community Resource Guide directly here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/community-resource-guide  

Click the image above to view the Project Connect Newsletter.

Check out the 2025-2026 District Calendar

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