Dear Families,

We’ve just wrapped up our second week of school, and what an exciting start it has been! On Wednesday, September 10th, we welcomed our kindergarten students, and now our school community feels complete. It’s been wonderful seeing all of our students settle into their classrooms, learning routines, and practicing expectations that will help make this a successful school year.

I’d like to remind you that our Welcome Back Night will take place on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30–7:30 PM. This special evening is an opportunity for students and families to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and explore all that our school has to offer. We’ll also be highlighting the many partnerships and resources available to our families through our broader community.

We’re looking forward to sharing this evening with you and continuing to build a strong home–school partnership throughout the year.

Just a few final reminders from last week:

1. Forms to Return: Students received emergency contact forms that required your review, signature and return as well as a few medical forms that need your attention.

2. ASPEN Student Handbook Sign Offs: All families must review the student handbook and complete the sign off process in ASPEN. It is expected that all students have a parent/guardian complete this. Directions on how to complete this in ASPEN can be found below.

Mrs. Dalessio, Principal

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Please save the date for our Fine Fall Family Literacy Night on Thursday, October 9th! The event will be from 5:30-7:00pm and families can come and go as their schedule allows. You'll receive a paper invitation in a couple weeks and it's helpful to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. 

Please read and review the following documents regarding our Title 1 Family Engagement Plan and Title 1 agreements. Click the links below to read the documents in detail.

Title 1 Engagement Plan

Title 1- Home Connect Compact

All families are expected to read the school handbook and complete the signoff process in ASPEN.

Please review the Handbook

Use the directions below to guide you on how to complete the signoff process.

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.

Changes to Dismissal Plan

If your child is going to go home DIFFERENTLY than their typical way or getting dismissed early, please notify the school as soon as possible:

For planned changes or dismissals, you can (choose one):

• send an email to the teacher and cc dmorgan@attlboroschools.com & pcooper@attleboroschools.com

• call the office at 508-223-1560

• send a handwritten note

For unexpected/same day changes or dismissals after the school day starts:

Since the teachers are instructing students, we cannot guarantee they will see your email or Rooms messages, which is why we ask you to contact the office after the school day starts. We know unforeseen circumstances come up, but we ask that you do your best to call before 2:00PM.

• Please call the office at 508-223-1560 or

• Email dmorgan@attleboroschools.com & pcooper@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.

September Calendar

Breakfast/Lunch Calendars

September

• 19th - ST Math PENGUIN DAY- wear something Penguin or BLACK & WHITE

• 22nd - 26th - Scholastic Bookfair

• 25th - Welcome Back Night (5:30PM-7:30PM)

October

• 8th - Picture Day

• 9th - Fall Family Fun Literacy Night (5:30-7PM)

• 10th - Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25PM

• 13th - No School

Thank You!

Thank you everyone for a great first meeting. Mark your calendar for our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 pm. 

Join a Committee!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to be on a committee. We are still looking for more people to help make this the best year yet! Please consider signing up to help us plan our amazing events! You can click the link to sign up: Committee Sign Up

Spirit Wear!

📣✨ Hyman Fine Families – Spirit Wear is HERE! ✨📣

Our Spirit Wear Store is now open and full of amazing new items (including name brands!) to show off your Hyman Fine pride. 💙💛

🛍️ Order by October 1st – the store will close after that date.
📦 All items will ship directly to school and be distributed to students once orders are complete.

Don’t wait – check out the new gear and grab your favorites today!
👉 http://OSSApparel.chipply.com/hymanfine-pto-2025/

Let’s see our school spirit shine! ✨👕🎒

Questions?

Make sure to follow us on facebook. If you ever have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to ask. You can contact us by email  at hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com

Save the Date:

• Scholastic Book Fair: September 22-26

• Welcome Back Night September 25- PTO will be available to families

• Trunk or Treat: October 17 (Raindate October 24)

  • CANDY WARS coming next week... details to follow

• United Skates of America Hyman Fine Night: November 25

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

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Check out the 2025-2026 District Calendar