Happy Labor Day Weekend Everyone,

It was so nice to see so many of you on Thursday at our second annual Hawk Kickoff! I hope your students enjoyed the opportunity to meet their teachers before we all come together on the first day of school for students in grades 1-4 on Tuesday, September 2nd. I know I enjoyed some refreshing popsicles and catching up with students and families. I missed their hugs, smiling faces and am looking forward to another fun year of growing and learning together. Please remember that arrival begins at 8:30am exactly any students who arrive after 8:45am are considered late. Our dismissal process begins at 3:25pm. More information regarding school hours and routines can be found below.

Much of what is included in this newsletter is a repeat of the update we sent last week but there are a few important things to be aware of:

Buses: If your child rides a bus to school, you can see the bus stop location and pickup times by logging into the Aspen Family Portal and clicking, "Transportation." You can also view all of the stops by visiting the District's Transportation Page. As a reminder, please be out 10-15 minutes early for the first two weeks as drivers are learning their routes and routes change which can cause the buses to be earlier or later than expected.

Car Rider /Park and Walk: Please see our transportation section below for our Car Dropoff/Pickup and Park and Walk procedures.

If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to complete our Dismissal Survey. This brief survey helps us inform our teachers of your child's anticipated daily dismissal plan. We understand that dismissal plans do change at times for various reasons and when moments like these arise, we ask families to send their student to school with a note regarding any dismissal changes. Your child's dismissal plan is important to us and so your participation and support is very much appreciated.

Be sure to check out your grade levels expected school supply list for any last-minute back to school shopping needs.

I am beyond excited for another amazing school year!

Mrs. Dalessio, Principal

We are excited to welcome our newest members of the Hawk family to Hyman Fine. Please be aware that a separate message was delivered to kindergarten families regarding how to access your child's classroom placement information. Any students awaiting their screening appointment will receive their class placement after they have been screened.

• Kindergarten Orientation: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

  • Students with last names A–L: 9:15–10:15 AM

  • Students with last names M–Z: 10:45–11:45 AM

• First Day of Kindergarten: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

School Issued Devices

As a reminder, in case you need to start searching, returning students in grades 3 and 4 are expected to return their school issued device and charger which were sent home in June. Students who do not return one or both of these items will be charged a fee.

Strong communication between home and school plays a key role in your child’s success. By staying connected, we can collaborate to support your child's education, address any issues quickly, and celebrate their achievements together. Here at HFES there are a few ways in which you can expect to receive communications about what is happening in our building and in your child’s classroom.

Student Home/School Folders- All students will receive a folder. Please check this folder regularly for information such as flyers, permission slips or notices.

News Flash: This newsletter will be sent to families via email every Friday, with updates and upcoming information. The newsletter will also be posted on our social media and website.

APS Mobile App/Rooms: Please ensure that you have downloaded the APS mobile application. This app features our Rooms platform which allows teachers and parents to communicate via a messaging system. Learn more about this platform by visiting our district ROOMS SUPPORT PAGE.

Facebook: Join our Facebook Page to see and hear about all the fun things going on in our building. We frequently post reminders on this page and often showcase photos from events and activities taking place here at our school.

You can also call the main office, and we would be happy to assist you or direct your questions to the appropriate staff.

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.

September Calendar

Breakfast/Lunch Calendars

Please remember that your child's attendance is important to their education. Frequent absenteeism can have a large effect on your student's learning and academic growth. If your child will be absent, please be sure to call our main office the morning of your child's absence. If you plan to dismiss your student from school, please send a handwritten note, or call our main office to ensure communication is received well in advance. Please avoid emailing teachers regarding a dismissal change as they are not always readily available to check their email in the middle of teaching.

Similar to last year, breakfast and lunch is provided free of charge. You can find food menus here. (This link will be located under our monthly calendar section.)

Breakfast:

For those students who need to eat breakfast, we ask that you drop them off at 8:30AM. We try to get them back to class for the start of school at 8:45AM. This helps them start the day on time with all their classmates.

Lunch:

Please review lunch choices with your child, and make sure there is something they will like. For younger students, talk to them about which choice they want, so making the choice in the classroom is easier for them.

Snack:

Students at all grade levels are provided time to have snack during the day. Classrooms will remain nut safe during snack time. A nut free snack should be sent with your child every day. Please be mindful of the packaging difficulty of snacks. We encourage healthy eating for snacks.

Your student's dismissal plan is an important piece to a successful day and ensuring students get home safely is our priority. To help us prepare for a successful dismissal process, please take a moment to fill out our Dismissal Survey. Please fill this out before the start of the school year.

Should you have a specific question that you cannot find the answer to, please contact the transportation office at 508-222-0012. A reminder that for the first 2 weeks of school, bus arrival times may be off by 10-15 minutes as everyone adjusts to more traffic on the roads when school begins. Please be at your stop at least 10 minutes before the estimated time of pick up/drop off. Once two full weeks have gone by, you will have a more realistic, regular time that the bus or van arrives/drops off at the designated bus stop. Thank you for your patience at the beginning of the year.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your child's school nurse and welcome you to the new school year.

To help prevent the spread of illness in our school, I want to review our health protocols designed to support keeping all students healthy and safe.

ILLNESS GUIDELINES In compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommendations for school attendance:

Fever (100.0°F or higher)

• Your child must stay home for 24 hours after the fever has dropped naturally.

• No fever-reducing medication should be given during this 24-hour period.

Digestive Issues

• Diarrhea: Child must stay home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours.

• Vomiting: Child must stay home until vomiting has stopped for at least 24 hours.

Cold Symptoms

• Frequent cough, constant runny nose, frequent sneezing, and generalized fatigue.

  • We recommend keeping your child home until symptoms improve significantly.

Contagious Illnesses

• Strep throat, conjunctivitis (pink eye), etc.

  • Child must take prescribed medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

Skin Conditions

• Rashes: Should be evaluated by a doctor to determine cause and treatment

• Head Lice: Children with live lice will be sent home. After appropriate treatment, the child may return with a parent/guardian. The nurse will assess the student before returning to the classroom.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Medical Documentation

• Please provide documentation when your child has been evaluated by a medical provider.

• Any treatment or medication needed at school requires an official medical order and completed parent permission slip.

General Health Practices

• Remind your child to cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands

• Encourage frequent hand washing

• Most illnesses require 24 hours of rest after fever drops to allow proper recovery

Seasonal Preparations

• Winter months: Ensure your child wears a warm coat for outdoor recess (weather permitting)

• Keep a hat and mittens in their backpack

• Daily: Pack a change of clothes for accidental spills or bathroom accidents.

Communication

• Please call in your child's absences to the MAIN number.

• Contact the nurse to report any concerning symptoms or new treatments ordered by a doctor.

IMPORTANT DATE:

October 8- The Lyons Club will be coming to the Health Office for SPOT Screenings for our Kindergarten students. If your child wears glasses, please make sure your child has their glasses that day.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our children happy and healthy!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Karen Mages BSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse

(508)-223-1560

kmages@attleboroschools.com

Welcome back to all returning families, and welcome to all new families! The PTO has been busy during the summer planning for this school year, and we have lots of fun activities planned.  Most of our PTO meetings will be held at 6:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month (subject to change); with the exception of a few due to scheduling conflicts. This year's meetings will be held in person and virtually.  Mark your calendars- our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 pm. 

Make sure to follow us on facebook. We can also be reached by email at hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com

This Year's PTO Board:

President/Co President- Ashley Niland & Christine Svendsen

Vice President/Co Vice President- Kelli Renker & Lindsey Jacobs

Secretary- Ashley Marsters

Treasurer-Ashli Burns

Check out the 2025-2026 District Calendar

The following links contain community connections and resources.

Community Fliers

Community Resources