HYMAN FINE NEWS FLASH
September 16, 2023
Welcome Back
Good afternoon Hyman Fine Families,
It feels good to have our first full week of school in the books. Staff and students are adjusting well to the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Please see flyers and links below for the HFES Book Fair, HFES Spirit Wear, and Fall Cookie fundraiser. We are also seeking volunteers for our Trunk O Treat event. Link below. There is also flyer for an after school art club for students in grades 3 & 4.
Our Welcome Back Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet staff and see classrooms.
If you have not done so already please complete the Student Handbook Workflow (directions below) acknowledging you and your student(s) have read through it in full.
Upcoming Important Information & Dates
September 25 - 29 Book Fair
September 28: Welcome Back Night & PTO Bake Sale
October 6: Early Release Day
October 11: Picture Day - see digital order form below.
October 20: Trunk or Treat
October 26: Title 1 Literacy Night
Have a great weekend.
Noah B. Collins
Principal
Title I Programming
Please see these important newsletters for information about our Title I programming.
HFES BOOK FAIR 9/25 - 9/29
HFES SPIRTWEAR
HFES FALL DIY COOKIE FUNDRAISER
Change in Dismissal Plans
While we prefer a note for change of dismissal plans we do understand there are times when life happens. If you need to change dismissal plans please follow the guidelines below.
If you are not able to send in a note you may email our office staff and your child’s teacher prior to 10:30.
Office staff email: dmorgan@attleboroschools.com or pcooper@attleboroschools.com
If you do not receive a confirmation email please call the school to confirm receipt of transportation change. 508-223-1560
School Pictures - October 11th
SCHOOL HOURS
- Arrival begins at: 8:30 AM
- School Day: 8:45 AM – 3:25 PM
- Dismissal is at 3:25 PM
- Early Release Dismissal: 12:25 PM
Attendance
Attendance is critical to the success of your child. They cannot learn if they are not in school. We are asking that your child attend school daily and be on time. We only have them for 180 school days and want to make the most of it. With that being said, there are real and valid reasons why a child needs to be absent, and we 100% support that. Please keep communication open with the school regarding attendance. We are here to support you.
Health Office
Welcome Back Families,
I hope the start of your school year has gone well. I am reaching out with a few updates and requests.
- Please send your student to school with a water bottle every day.
- Providing your student with a Chapstick in their backpack can be very helpful, as the building can be dry.
- Please submit to me any updated physical exams. The more I know about your students' current health, the better I can care for them.
- Mandated Screenings for Vision, Hearing, and BMI's will be conducted throughout the year. I will reach out with any failures. Please make sure your child has their glasses every day.
- The Lyons Club will be in on 9/18/23 to perform SPOT Screenings on our Kindergarten Classes.
- Please keep a change of clothes in your students' backpack for any unforeseen accidents.
Please feel free to reach put to me at any point with any questions, concerns, or health updates.
Karen Mages, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Phone: 508-223-1560 ext. 305
Fax: 508-226-0255
Email: kmages@attleboroschools.com
Trunk or Treat
The PTO is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping plan/organize the Trunk or Treat event on 10/20 (more details to follow about the event)
Student Handbook Workflow
PTO
The PTO meeting schedule for the remainder of the year is as follows:
October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4, and May 2 (the first Thursday of each month). Meetings will be virtual at 7:00pm. Zoom links will be shared in Newsflash and on the PTO's facebook page.
A list of upcoming events for the year (subject to change) includes:
Week of September 25: Book Fair September 28: Welcome Back Night & PTO Bake Sale October 20: Trunk or Treat December 8: Holiday Light Night December 20: Christmas Show (Music) January 5: Northeast Generals Game (3rd & 4th grade will sing national anthem) Week of January 29: Book Fair January 31: Bingo Night February 8: Super Bowl Raffle March 1: Multicultural Night March 15: Someone Special Dance April 3: 2nd Grade Show (Music) April 29 - May 3: Teacher Appreciation Week May 1: 1st Grade Show (Music) May 16: 3rd Grade Show (Music) May 22: Fun Run May 23: 4th Grade Show (Music) June 5: Kindergarten Show (Music) The PTO will be assembling subcommittees for many of the larger events & initiatives. Be on the look out for a Sign-Up Genius and please consider getting involved!
Questions? Email: hymanfineelementarypto@gmail.com
Make sure to like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hymanfineelementaryschoolpto where you can find updates on all PTO events, meetings, fundraisers, HF spirit wear, and school related information.
2023 - 2024 PTO Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Jenn Rosa and Ben Chalot
Vice President: Ashley Niland
Co-Secretaries: Bonnie Standring
Co-Treasurers: Denise Desrosiers and Kelli Costa
APS New School Year Updates/Information
New School Year Information
Please check out this highly informative back to school information from the district.
ttps://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/for-families-aps-welcome
Community Flyers
Rooms Help
School Technology Devices
Students entering K - 1 - Each classroom has a dedicated set of devices for student use.
Students entering Grades 2-4- Students are assigned individual devices that on occasion may be sent home for school work purposes. Device charging stations are in each classroom. When devices are sent home please return to school fully charged.
Grade 2 students and students new to Hyman Fine will be assigned devices at the beginning of the school year.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, and SNACK
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Massachusetts has extended free school meals for another year. This means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students. Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it remains essential for families to complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2023-2024 school year. We strongly encourage ALL families to submit this form as it allows us to determine eligibility for P-EBT benefits and waive or reduce transportation, athletics, and other fees. Documenting qualifying families also significantly impacts state funding for our district, so completing the form is a direct way to support our schools.
We ask that lunches from home are nut free when possible.
SNACKS
While sending your child to school with a snack please keep in mind our classrooms are nut safe and no student will be allowed to eat a snack if it is not nut free.
Free / Reduced Lunch Applications
Much like the transportation application process, we will not be sending home paper copies of the SY 23-24 Free/Reduced Lunch applications this year. We will be sending out a series of notifications to families with this information and it is included in the New School Year Information document above. We will send a small number of paper applications to each building so that you have them available if they are requested. Lunch applications can be completed online and are found on the Food Services webpage here:
https://attleboropsma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/aps/page/food-services2
HYMAN FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: ncollins@attleboroschools.com
Website: hfes.attleboroschools.com
Location: 790 Oak Hill Ave, Attleboro, MA, USA
Twitter: @Attleboro_HFES