As we wrap up this wonderful week, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our staff, students, and families, for making it such a joyous and magical time at school. It's been a season full of smiles, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. I hope that as you enjoy this holiday break with your loved ones, you find moments of peace, joy, and warmth. Wishing you all a restful and special time off. See you in the new year!

Warmly,
Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Congratulations to our Grade 4 students on a job well done! The annual Holiday Show was a huge success! Thank you again to Mrs. Bedrosian for all of her hard work and dedication to yet another wonderful performance!

Congratulations to all of these fantastic Hawk Heros! Thank you for working hard each day to demonstrate our CORE VALUES!

I have enjoyed sharing these positive phone calls home! I am a very proud principal! Sharing these celebrations with the children and their families is truly rewarding!

I can't wait to celebrate more students in the New Year!

Attleboro Families:

Attleboro High School greatly appreciates the support of families at all AHS sporting events.   While most students are there to watch the games and enjoy the event, a number of students have been left/dropped off unsupervised. This has created safety concerns and disruptions for other fans in attendance and game management staff. 

Moving forward, ALL middle school aged students and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult at all high school events.  We appreciate your support keeping all in attendance supervised while allowing an enjoyable environment for all. 

Please know this expectation is currently in place for AHS events moving forward.

We look forward to seeing you all soon and thank you for supporting AHS!

Thank you.

Kate Campbell- AHS Principal

Mark Houle - AHS Athletic Director

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

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,

* 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      

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

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

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

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

January 3- Fine Friday - Hawk Hero Assembly

January 10- Dress like an animal day

January 17- Half Day of School

January 20- No School MLK Jr 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.