Hello Fine Families,

A very important reminder that tomorrow, Sunday, March 9th is Daylight Savings. This is the season where we 'Spring Forward' and adjust our clocks one hour ahead. Although it may feel like we are losing an hour of sleep, we can look forward to more daylight in the evenings.

This week we welcomed families of incoming 2025-2026 Kindergarten Students! If you or someone you know has an entering Kindergarten student, please let them know that registration has opened! You will begin to notice updates on Facebook that pertain to our newest members! We are very excited to welcome them to our school community!

A Night to Discover is taking place this Wednesday, March 12th at 6pm. This is a district wide event where students from all schools and levels will come together to share their learning with the community. This event will be taking place at Attleboro High School. Come see the work of some of our students and students in our district. We hope to see you there!

I sent an email to families earlier this week in regard to Fun Run Sponsorships. Thank you to all who helped to contribute to our Sponsorships so far. I was amazed by the quick response and we are almost there! We still need a little more help so that all students and staff at Hyman Fine receive a free event shirt.  Business names and logos will be printed on all shirts. The deadline to sponsor is March 14th.  More details can be found below in our PTO section. We truly thank you for your support!

March 14th is the Someone Special Mardi Gras Dance, hosted by our PTO! Ticket sales have closed and will be sent home with students this week. Please remember that no tickets will be sold at the door.

Friday, March 14th is an Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:25 and remember that no lunch is served on early release days.

Lastly, I'd like to remind families that our car drop-off ends promptly at 8:45. Please understand that staff on duty must enter the building to begin instructional obligations. If you are arriving after 8:45am you will need to bring your child into the main entrance of our building. We appreciate your understanding.

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Student Council thanks you for your contributions to our Soup Drive!

It was a wonderful week filled with lots of fun and exciting Spirit Days for Read Across America Week. Our goal is to help foster and instill a love and joy of reading for our students. Although we work to make this happen every day, we know that the special moments and events like these make all the difference. Our work isn't done, as we continue through the month with Battle of the Books our Author Bracket. Over the next few weeks, we will be reading books by various authors and voting on our favorites. We can't wait to share the winner later this month!

Please remember how important reading is both at school and at home. Creating or establishing reading routines at home can have a big impact on your child's reading success. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the importance of reading.

The reading fun will continue into next month with our Title 1 event- CAMP READ-A-LOT! Save the Date and we look forward to this very special literacy event!

This week I was privileged to celebrate so many more fantastic students here at Hyman Fine with a Principal Shout Out! It has been so heartwarming to share with you, in just a brief phone call, how much your child is appreciated for their continued efforts in demonstrating core values, perseverance, and milestones! I am looking forward to many more of these phone calls and smiles.

Take a look at these Hawk Heroes! Some were recognized as models who respect their teachers and peers; some demonstrate responsibility for their learning and effort at school; others have made personal progress as they persevere to overcome challenging things. Way to go! I am such a proud principal!

The Someone Special dance is quickly approaching on Friday, March 14th. Tickets will be sent home, the beginning of the week. All ticket sales are closed, and we are not selling tickets at the door. 

We're looking for water and snack donations for the Mardi Gras Someone Special Dance. As a reminder all snacks need to be peanut free and have the original labels with them. Please have donations turned into the office by March 10th. Thank you for all your support!

Snack sign up

We're looking for volunteers to help with the Mardi Gras Someone Special Dance. As always thank you so much for being such an amazing help to our school. Please feel free to reach out to the PTO with any questions. 

Volunteer Sign up

PTO is working on this year's 4th grade yearbook and is in need of baby pictures and candids of this year's 4th graders. Please email all baby pictures and messages to Hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com, or upload using this google form.  All candids can be uploaded to the Lifetouch Site, invite code is: HFYEARBOOK-25 

We are gearing up for the 8th Annual Fun Run!  We are seeking sponsorship from local and family businesses, so that all students and staff at Hyman Fine receive a free event shirt.  Business names and logos will be printed on all shirts - please see the attached for details on the various sponsorship levels.  The deadline to sponsor is March 14th.  We appreciate your support!

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

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.

March 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,

It is that time of year where we typically see an increase in illness, and we would like to take an opportunity to remind parent/guardians of the importance of having up-to-date contact information at the school for us to reach you in a time of need.  in addition, we are asking that you have additional emergency contacts that are available to pick up the child if needed. 

If the nurse calls for the student's dismissal, it is standard practice for the dismissal to occur within the hour.  Thank you in advance for your support so we can continue to provide the best care for all students.

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   

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. 

Student Learning Showcase at Attleboro High School on March 12, 2025 at 6pm.

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

March 12- Night to Discover

March 13- PTO Meeting 6pm

March 14- Half Day of School, Sports Day, & Someone Special Dance

March 17- Happy St. Patrick's Day- wear green!

March 20- Bill Harley Assembly

March 21- Fine Friday- wear your School Spirit Wear

March 26- Term 2 Report Cards publish to ASPEN

March 27- Grade 2 Family Performance

March 28- Fine Friday- wear your School Spirit Wear

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.