Hello Fine Families!

We hadn't anticipated a four-day week this past week but due to our recent school cancelation our 101st Day will now be Wednesday, February 12th changing our Spots Day from Tuesday to Wednesday. We are so excited to celebrate being together, growing and learning for over 100 days. The flier has been updated below.

With every school cancelation we add another day in June. With that being said, our last day of school for students in grades 1-4 is now June 20th. Kindergarten will still end on June 6th unless 5+days are canceled. I don't want to speak too soon, but the forecast does show more snow this upcoming week. Regardless how the weather goes, we are excited for another great week of teaching and learning ahead!

Please remember that Friday, February 14th is Valentine's Day. We invite our students to wear Red, Pink, and or hearts to school. Friday is also a half day of school. Students will be dismissed at 12:25PM. No lunch will be served.

There will be NO SCHOOL the following week, February 17-21, for February vacation. School will resume on February 24.

Lastly, please take note- There is LOTS of news in the PTO section. We have Raffle Winners to to announce, events and special requests to read about. Don't miss this information in the PTO announcements below!

Enjoy your weekend!

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

We had so many students to celebrate this week. Students are recognized for many different reasons. Some for perseverance and overcoming challenges, others for their kindness, attention and care, but for many, their demonstration of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY and being READY TO LEARN. Thank you for all of your hard work Hawk Heroes! We are so very proud of you!

❄️Snowball Challenge Winners❄️ Congratulations to the ORANGE TEAM! Students of the Orange Team celebrated their victory with a WINTER WONDERLAND LUNCH in the Teacher's Lounge!

Aside from being an extraordinary Nurse, Mrs. Mages is a very talented singer. She shared her beautiful talents with the whole school on Friday during our Hawk Hero Assembly, accompanied by Mrs. B, our music teacher on the piano. It was such a special treat!

4th Grade Families- We are still looking for many baby pictures from our 4th grade, please see fliers with instructions on how to submit to school or use this form.

Continue to send in pictures from events (fun runs, spirit days, dances, etc) to this link. Invite code: HFYEARBOOK-25

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Super Bowl TV raffle! It was a great success and we were able to raise $2,055 to be used toward classroom initiatives and field trips!

Congratulations to our Top Sellers in each grade and TV winner! 

The Book Fair is scheduled for the week after February Vacation. February 24-28. Book Fair information with schedule dates will be going home in student backpacks before vacation.

Going home in Mondays Folders is the flier for this year's Spring Fling Dance, Masquerade Party; on March 14th. 

All forms need to be returned by March 7th. Please make sure to read the flier carefully, and have it back in time. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Click the dance image to access the permission slip.

Next Month's PTO meeting will be on March 13 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

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 

Grade 4 families should be receiving an email from your child's perspective Middle Schools regarding Band/Chorus/Music selections for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to check your emails.

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.

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.

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   

Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community. 

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

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

Dear APS Families, 

We’re pleased to announce an update to the Attleboro Public Schools mobile app, rolling out the week of January 27! 

Here’s what’s new: 

• Enhanced Navigation: A more intuitive design for quick access to announcements, messages, and class information. 

• Streamlined Communication: Faster, easier ways to connect with your student’s teachers. 

To enjoy these improvements, update your app through the iOS App Store or Google Play Store during the week of January 27. If you have automatic updates enabled, no action is needed. 

For a preview of the new features, check out the resources below: 

• Video: https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI 

• Rooms Help Page: https://www.attleboroschools.com/page/rooms-support 

Thank you for staying engaged with Attleboro Public Schools!

Souper Bowl Drive- All month long, Student Council will be collecting cans of soup for a local food pantry.

February 12- 101 Days of School- Wear your spots!

February 14- Valentine's Day Early Release Day at 12:25pm

February 17-21 - NO SCHOOL February Break

February 24-28- Scholastic Book Fair

February 25- School Assembly with Acrobat Li Liu

February 27- Multicultural Night 6-7:30pm

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.