Hello Fine Families,

We had another fantastic week here at Hyman Fine! Remember that report cards were posted on Wednesday, March 26. They are only posted on the portal for a limited time so please make sure that you review them.

On Thursday evening our second-grade students performed for their families a beautiful and engaging Chinese New Year ensemble! Thank you to our wonderful Music teacher, Mrs. Bedrosian, and our fabulous Art teacher, Mrs. Lemieux, who spent lots of time supporting our students in preparing such an outstanding performance filled with singing, instrument playing, rhythmic movements and beautiful costumes and props created by the children! It was quite the show!

April is just a few days away and there are lots of scheduled events! Please be sure to check out the April calendar posted below! Don't miss our PTO meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 6PM. Friday, April 4th we invite your students to wear their Red Sox Gear to school for Red Sox Opening Day!

One of our first events is the CAMP READ-A-LOT literacy event on Friday, April 4th from 5:30-7pm. This event is open to ALL students and their families. If you didn't RSVP but would still like to come, you are welcome! We will have a variety of camping themed literacy games including Campfire Karaoke and we hope to see you there!

Wishing you all a nice weekend!

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

For the month of March, students in Wellness have had some fun learning opportunities. In Health they have learned about “Healthy Helpers” and who in the community they can go to for emergencies. We talked about the different role models in our school and in Attleboro, and how they can help us in different situations.

In PE students have continued their “Hyman Fine Records” events. This month they completed basketball hotshot and longest football throw. Next month, we will be looking to go outside for a ¼ mile run and 40-yard dash. For their special sport unit, students learned the basic skills of “pillo-polo”, which is a stick game similar to hockey.

Grade 4 will test on 4/7 and 4/8, and Grade 3 will test on 4/9 and 4/10.

Here are some testing expectations and helpful things to consider for testing days!

• Get plenty of sleep- Please ensure that your students go to bed at a reasonable time so they can be well rested for the day of the test.

• Don't forget your Chromebook & make sure it's fully charged- Students will be using their Chromebooks for the MCAS assessment. It is important that student Chromebooks are charged for the test.

• Eat a well-balanced breakfast- Full bellies focus better! Breakfast can also be available to students from 8:30-8:45am at school.

• Dress in layers- Being able to add or remove a layer, depending on temperatures, can help students be more comfortable during testing.

• Please arrive to school on time: Remember that arrival is from 8:30-8:45am. If students arrive late and testing has already begun, they will not be allowed into their classrooms until testing is finished.

• No candy during testing: The school is happy to provide students with Mints during testing, per the permission slip that was sent home last week. Do not send students to school with their own mints, gums, or candy.

• No electronics: Students may not have cell phones, smartwatches, or other devices during testing.

Thank you for your partnership! Wishing all of our students the best of luck on MCAS!

We know they are going to Rock It!

I had quite the number of students to celebrate this week! So many students were celebrated and recognized for their hard work and determination, kindness, patience and so much more. I don't just do this for the smiles (boy are those smiles soooo big), I do it for the message! Reinforcing, reiterating, and acknowledging our kids means so much! They feel so proud, and they really should be! Thank you for being Hawk Heroes!

We are excited to share the Elementary Ed Tech Update with you! This update highlights the work our tech coaches are doing with classroom teachers during their coaching rounds. It provides a glimpse into the tools and strategies being used in the classroom to support student learning. 

We hope this gives you a better understanding of how technology is being integrated into your child’s education. If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to your school. 

Pictures taken from Lifetouch at the someone special dance, can be accessed by clicking on this link.

We are still collecting 4th grade baby pictures via email or google doc. All pictures that are not baby pictures, can be uploaded onto the Lifetouch website. 

We are accepting nominations at our next meeting for the following 2025-2026 PTO Board Openings:

• Co-President

• Co-Secretary

• Treasurer

• Co-Treasurer

If interested or would like to know more about the available positions, please email Hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com.

Next Month's PTO meeting will be on April 3rd 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

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 

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.

April 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.

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.

Spring Things…from the Health Office

     Spring is here with sunny, warmer days and early emergence of pollen and molds that trigger seasonal allergies.  Children, who have never been diagnosed with seasonal allergies before, may be affected when the pollen/mold levels are high.

     Common symptoms include itchy/watery eyes, nasal stuffiness/drainage, scratchy throat, and headaches. If your child suffers from allergy symptoms, please contact your doctor for advice on eye drops, nasal sprays, or an appropriate non-drowsy allergy medication that can be taken before school to provide all day relief from symptoms.

     Poison Ivy is everywhere.  Contact with the oil from the plant’s leaf causes irritation and a red pimple-like rash.  Children should wear appropriate clothing to protect their skin from exposure to poison ivy, especially in wooded or grassy areas.  Showering after being outdoors is also good practice to prevent irritation.  If a skin rash develops, over-the-counter medications such as caladryl lotion or hydrocortisone cream will provide relief from minor symptoms.  When the rash affects the face or eyes, contact your doctor, as a prescription medication may be needed.  It is important to remove over-the-head clothing carefully to protect the face and eyes from contact with poison ivy on clothing.

     As outdoor evening activities increase, the time of day when mosquitoes are most active, use of bug repellent can help prevent bites.  Ticks can be found in the woods, but also in low bushes, grass and on pets.  It is good practice to check children and pets for ticks when they come in from outdoors.

     Drinking enough fluids and good nutrition are very important during the warm weather as the body works harder to regulate temperature.  Please encourage your child to have a full glass of a beverage, preferred water, with breakfast and to bring a drink for snack and lunch.  Sunscreen can be applied in the morning at home since recess is usually outdoors, weather permitting.    

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   

Please note the following information regarding Head Lice and Treatment.

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

Click the image below to view the Project Connect March/April Newsletter

If you are interested in your child attending preschool at the ELC for the 2025-2026 school year, please sign up for a screening by clicking the link below.

To participate in the program a child must be:

• A resident of Attleboro on the day of the screening

• Three years of age by September 1, 2025

• If your child will be 5 by September 1, 2025, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4A62EA7F9C52-52796202-2025#/

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

April 3- PTO meeting 6pm

April 4- Hawk Hero Assembly Red Sox Day (opening day)

April 7-8- MCAS - Gr. 4 ELA

April 9-10- MCAS - Gr. 3 ELA

April 11- Twin Day

April 18- No School Good Friday

April 21-25- No School April Vacation

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.