Hello, Hyman Fine Families!

Just one week until the holiday break! Our staff and students have been very busy digging into new learning as we move ahead into term two. Please note that term one report cards were published in the ASPEN portal this week. Directions on how to access report cards can be found on the district website. I am excited to continue to watch our students learn and grow through the year!

A huge shout out to our PTO for hosting our Holiday Bingo Night last Friday. We had a fantastic turn out and enjoyed spending time with our students and families.

Thank you to our students and families who donated non-perishable food items for our food drive. Items were collected on Friday, December 13 by the Hebron Food Pantry. Watching our students demonstrate kind, charitable, actions such as these has been truly heartwarming and a testament to your generosity and support of our school and community.

Lastly, our fourth graders have been rehearsing for the Holiday Musical. There will be an evening show for grade 4 families on Thursday, December 19th and a show for the student body on Friday, December 20th.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Congratulations to our first recipients of our positive office referral! These students have demonstrated continued practice in our Hawk Hero Core Values. Thank you for being Honest, Responsible, Respectful and Ready to Learn. Congratulations Hawk Heros!

Attleboro Public Schools invites you to participate in Phase II of our Strategic Planning process. Your input is valuable, and we welcome your participation in shaping the future of our District. Please complete this form by December 20, 2024 if you would like to engage in developing the plan.

For more information, please visit the 2030 Strategic Planning landing page on our website: https://shorturl.at/VFgVf

The Hour of Code is a global initiative designed to introduce students of all ages to the world of computer science and coding in a fun and engaging way. This year during computer science education week, you can participate from the comfort of your home! No prior coding experience is required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. With a variety of beginner-friendly activities, families can learn together, explore interactive tutorials, and discover the exciting world of coding. It's a great way to spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while spending quality time with loved ones. Ready to start? Click here to get started today!

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

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

On December 15, SkillsUSA will be hosting a North Pole Extravaganza. Bring your family, bring your friends! There will be crafts, face painting, custom CTE products, pictures with Santa (you'll never guess who is playing Santa), and so much more! This event will be from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on December 15. The cost is $5 per person.

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.

December 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,

* Screenings for Grade 2, 3, & 4 will be in the Health Office on 12/10/24 & 12/12/24. Please make sure your student has their glasses or hearing devices on those days.

With the beautifully colored leaves and cool air come the germs that spread cold/flu/viruses. To combat illnesses, frequent hand washing, keeping hands away from the eyes, nose, and mouth, and receiving vaccines will help. Ways to boost your immune system to help fight off illness are healthy eating, regular exercise, proper sleep, and lowering stress.

Please follow the districts’ guidelines below about when to keep your child home from school, as this will help to minimize the spread of illness.

• A fever of 100.0 Fahrenheit – your child can return to school after they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication to treat or prevent fever.

• Diarrhea – your child can return to school after 24 hours without any episodes of diarrhea.

• Vomiting – your child can return to school after 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting.

• Excessive coughing or wheezing.

 • Illness that requires treatment with an antibiotic – your child should remain home until they have completed 24 hours on prescribed medication. (Examples include but not limited to- strep, impetigo, conjunctivitis)

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      

Holiday BINGO was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who donated treats, as well as attended. Pictures can be viewed on the PTO Facebook Page. 

Thank you to anyone who has signed up for an item on the Giving Tree. A reminder that all items need to be sent into school between December 12th and 17th. 

Many teachers have submitted Amazon Wish Lists, and would be very grateful if you took the time to take a look and consider ordering something from it. You can find this list on our PTO Facebook Page.

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

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 on February 6. The meeting will be held in person and virtually. The link will be shared via the Rooms App.

2024-2025 PTO Board- 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

FOOD DRVIE- All month long, Student Council will be collecting non-perishable food items!

December 19- Grade 4 Holiday Musial

December 20- Winter Sparkle Day

December 23- January 1- NO SCHOOL- Holiday Break.

January 2- Welcome back to school! Comfy Cozy/ Pj 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.