Hello Fine Families,

Happy May everyone! We are in the home stretch and there are lots of event's closing out the rest of the school year! A few more performances, assemblies, and field trips left to be had and specific details regarding each will be sent to families from individual classes.

Next week is staff appreciation week and the PTO has coordinated a Totally 90s theme for all of our cool staff. Thank you to all of our parents for denotations and volunteering your time to make this week amazing for our educators! We can't wait! If you would like more details on how you can help and how your students can help, check out our Facebook page and the PTO Facebook page for more information!

Lots of fun to be had on May 9th! On this day we will have our Fun Run Kick Off Assembly where we will gather as a school and launch our school's Biggest Fundraiser! If you haven't signed up yet, please get onto MyBooster.com and register your students today! Thank you to sponsors who donated! Everyone in our school, students and staff will be receiving an event day shirt! Sponsor names can be found in the PTO section below! Thank you to our families who have already started donating! Our Fun Run event date is May 21. More details about the fundraiser and event day will continue to be shared here as the date approaches!

May 9th is also Neon Day- students can dress in their brightest neon colors! This theme day fits perfectly with our 90s themed week and how fitting that our Hawk Heroes earned a GLOW DANCE as their PBIS incentive at Friday's assembly!

We have lots to look forward to as the end of the year is creeping up! Be sure to read through the remainder of this newsletter to find out what else is to come. I've included a "Save the Date" flyer listing end of year events so be sure to scroll down below. The May Calendar has also been included and will be going home in student's folders this week!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Suzy Dalessio, Principal

Below enjoy some photos of grade two students presenting their poetry pieces at the Hawk Hero Assembly.

Congratulations to Melissa Rozhkov and Mayah Lubrano Mendes who were recognized at this week's School Committee Meeting. Their art is currently being displayed in the Frances Zito Conference Room at Central Office for those who visit the space to enjoy! Way to go girls!

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Hyman Fine Hawk Heroes Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $30,000 for field trip assistance and interactive TVs in all classrooms and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 04/28/2025

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/09/2025

👟 Event Day – 05/21/2025

Thanks to the generosity of our Fun Run sponsors, all students and staff members at Hyman Fine will receive a free Fun Run shirt.  Please support these local businesses! 

Huge thank you to AIR Attleboro for your collaboration for our Field Day! We are grateful for your partnership! For every rental booked by a Hyman Fine Family, our PTO will receive a $25 donation.

There are no more meetings scheduled this year! We hope you will join the PTO next year!

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

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.

May 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.

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 student's educational journey.

Did you know that daily attendance can reduce stress, increase your child’s self-confidence and lay a foundation for good attendance in later grades? For a list of tips and tricks for different age groups, click here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/documents/attendance/589595   

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. 

Join parents of other English Learners for an ELPAC meeting on May 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Parents/Guardians who attend will learn about the different ways to use the Aspen family portal. 

• Complete the survey! Responses will inform what Aspen topics are discussed during the meeting.  

• Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/ucwkPqipQu8JxJzP6  

• Interpreters must be requested by Friday, May 9, 2025, by texting or emailing: 

• 508-431-0396 

• Welcome@attleboroschools.com   

• Childcare will NOT be provided for this meeting. Children may attend and sit quietly at the table with their parents in the meeting. 

• Each family who attends will have the chance to win a GIFT CARD! 

• Click the link for more information: https://www.smore.com/n/um3yf    

  Click the image below for translated flyers

Click the image below to view the Project Connect May/June 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

May 5-9- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9- Fun Run Kick Off Assembly

May 12 & 13- Grade 4 Math MCAS

May 14 & 15- Grade 3 Math MCAS

May 16- Half Day Early Release

May 21- Fun Run Event

May 26- No School

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