HYMAN FINE NEWS FLASH
April 1, 2023
SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE PICTURES
Dear Hyman Fine Families,
ELA MCAS for grades 3 and 4 is this week starting with 4th grade on Monday. Teachers have been working on preparing students for testing. An email went home with some tips for having students well prepared.
Wear Blue Day on Monday in recognition of April being Autism Acceptance Month. Hope to see a sea of blue!
Report Cards - An email was sent out 3/24, informing families report cards are viewable in ASPEN until April 7, 2023 . If you have any questions about accessing the report card, please contact the main office. If you have questions about the report card itself, please reach out to your child(ren)'s teacher.
April
3, 4 - MCAS - Grade 4 ELA
5, 6 - MCAS - Grade 3 ELA
7 - No School - Good Friday
13 - Grade 1 Music Performance All classes - 2:00pm HFES Auditorium
14 - Early Release Day - 12:25 PM
17-21 No School - Spring Break
May
4 - Grade 3 Show 6:30 PM HFES Auditorium
8, 9 - MCAS - Grade 4 Math
10, 11 - MCAS - Grade 3 Math
12 - Early Release Day - 12:25 PM
15 - Boosterthon Kick Off
24 - Boosterthon Fun Run Event Day
25: Grade 4 show 6:30 PM
29 - No School -Memorial Day
June
2 - Kindergarten Last Day of School
6 & 7 - Middle School Visits Grade 4 Students
9 - Field Day (Grades 1-4)
13 - 4th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:30AM HFES Auditorium
15 - Last Day of School (Grades 1-4) Tentative
Have a great week,
Noah Collins
Principal
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you know a student who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2023? Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open now! Registration must be completed by May 1, 2023, in order to guarantee placement in your neighborhood school. Visit the APS Registration page for more information. ELC students should not complete the online registration process. As a member of the ELC, your child is already enrolled in Attleboro Public Schools. The ELC to Kindergarten Packet contains information regarding the process to transition your child to Kindergarten.
A MESSAGE FROM ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS NURSES
Dear Families,
We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As the school year progresses, we want to remind you about the importance of keeping your child at home when they are unwell. This not only safeguards their health but also that of their classmates and teachers. It is our collective responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends the following guidelines to keep children home from school:
- Fever: Temperature of 100.0 or greater - Your child must stay home for 24 hours after the fever has dropped and no fever reducing medication has been given in a 24 hour span of time.
- Diarrhea: Your child must stay home until there is no more diarrhea for 24 hours.
- Vomiting: Your child must stay home until vomiting has stopped for at least 24 hours.
- Cold symptoms: Frequent cough, runny nose, sneezing (not necessarily associated with a fever)-Please test for COVID 19. If negative, please use your best judgment when sending your child to school. If positive, please call the health office.
- Remind your child to cough or sneeze into elbow and not into hands. Encourage frequent hand washing.
- Contagious illnesses: (Strep throat* - see below, conjunctivitis), Your child needs to have taken at least 24 hours of prescribed medication before coming back to school.
- Rashes: Rashes need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine cause and treatment
* According to the Centers for Disease Control, the symptoms of strep may include:
- Fever (100.0 or higher)
- Sore throat with or without swollen, red tonsils
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache, when combined with sore throat
- Stomachache, when combined with sore throat
- Body aches
It is important to note that not all sore throats are caused by strep throat, and a lab test is needed to confirm a strep infection.
We understand the difficulties that arise when keeping your child at home, but we urge you to prioritize their health and safety. With your cooperation, we can create a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Attleboro Public School Nurses
PTO - Update
PTO Announcements & Updates:
Announcements:
1) The next PTO meeting is virtual on April 6th, 6:00pm. The Zoom link is: https://brown.zoom.us/j/93424668833
2) The Hyman Fine Spirit Wear Store is now open for Spring! New items have been added. The store will remain open until April 10th. Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students.
3) Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1-5. Please sign up to volunteer.
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.
2022 - 2023 PTO Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Jenn Rosa and Ben Chalot
Vice President: Ashley Niland
Co-Secretaries: Bonnie Standring and Michelle Lewin
Co-Treasurers: Denise Desrosiers and Kelli Costa
APS Welcome Center & Community Flyers
APS Welcome Center
All APS Community Fliers can be found within the Welcome Center website. To view this week’s fliers, including information from throughout Attleboro please visit the Welcome Center webpage or click here for current fliers.
Link: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/community-fliers
FYI - 2022 - 2023 MCAS DATES
2022-2023 MCAS DATES
Families with students in grades 3 and 4 - please note the dates below.
ELA:Grade 4 - April 3,4
Grade 3 - April 5,6
Math:
Grade 4 - May 8, 9
Grade 3 - May 10, 11
Rooms Communication App
You may notice that an additional button, called Rooms, will be visible at the bottom right of our Attleboro Public Schools mobile app. This button is part of our integrated system of communication and will allow for your child’s teachers/coaches/and other staff to share detailed information (assignments, special events, practice schedules, etc.). More information is forthcoming.
In addition to downloading the app, guardians will need to set up their accounts. This can be done by going to the link contained in the email sent to all guardians yesterday (and following the directions)
If you haven’t already done so, please download the APS app designed for mobile devices.
Download for Android - Android
Download for iPhone - Apple/Iphone
HYMAN FINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: ncollins@attleboroschools.com
Website: hfes.attleboroschools.com
Location: 790 Oak Hill Ave, Attleboro, MA, USA
Twitter: @Attleboro_HFES