Welcome Center Update-November 14, 2025: Families play an essential role in reinforcing timely and regular student attendance. Learn how you can support attendance at home in this week's update: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/welcome-center-update
If your student was absent on our original picture day or you are looking to have your student's photo retaken- they will have the opportunity to do this on Wednesday. If you were looking to retake photograph- please send in your student's photo package to school for a retake.

Please enjoy the day off!
Remember that Wednesday is Picture Retake Day!

Have a fantastic weekend Fine Families!
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/hyman-fine-elementary-school/newsletters/news-flash-11-7-25

NO SCHOOL TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend for day light savings!
This week's News Flash is filled with lots of November updates!
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/hyman-fine-elementary-school/newsletters/news-flash-10-31-25

Welcome Center Update: Each week, the APS Welcome Center will share a weekly update that features relevant resources, events, or opportunities that directly support and respond to the needs of the APS community. See this week's update here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/article/2519805
Thank you for your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
We welcome students to wear costumes on our Fall Spirit Day, Friday, October 31. Please remember that costumes need to be put on at home and need to be easy to walk in and sit in, to participate in regular expectations of the day. No gore, masks or props should be brought in to school (please keep items like wands, swards, brooms etc. at home).
If you would prefer- we also welcome wearing Hyman Fine Gear or Fall Colors if you choose to participate in a different way!

November 5th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
November 6th from 1:00pm-3:30pm and 4:14pm- 6:15pm (Please remember that November 6th is a half day and students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.
You can sign up for a conference with your child's teacher by visiting our Hyman Fine Conference Portal. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate student successes, and discuss goals for the months ahead.
https://www.signupgenius.com/org/hfesconference25#/

Our newsletter is filled with lots of important dates and events to remember.
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/hyman-fine-elementary-school/newsletters/news-flash-10-24-25

Students in grade 2 will participate in an author visit from the New England Patriots to our school — Super Bowl Champion and children's book author- Malcom Mitchell!
To celebrate, we’re inviting all students and staff to wear their Patriots gear or red, white, and blue for a school-wide Patriots Day Spirit Day! ❤️💙🤍
Let’s show our school spirit and give a warm HFES welcome to our guest!

In this week's newsletter you will find details about fall conferences and a link to find your classroom teacher's conference sign up page. We will continue to share conference reminders via our communication platforms as well as follow ups from your classroom teachers!
Families may also sign up for conferences with special educators, service providers and specialists. Be sure to check it out!
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/hyman-fine-elementary-school/newsletters/news-flash-10-17-25

Join us for a fun-filled evening for Hyman Fine students and their immediate families!
🗓 Friday, October 17th
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
A few reminders to help make the night safe and enjoyable for everyone:
✨ We encourage families to bring flashlights to help with lighting.
🚗 Parking in the lower lot will be closed, as it will be used for trunks.
🚫 Bathrooms will not be available during the event.
👨👩👧 Please ensure students stay with their families and are supervised at all times.
🍬 Encourage students to take one piece of candy at each trunk to make sure there’s enough for everyone.
📱 Don’t forget to scan the QR codes at the trunks and vote for your favorite!
⏰ The event will end promptly at 7:00 PM.
We can’t wait to see all the creative trunks and costumes — thank you for helping make this event a spooky success! 🎃
Don't forget to check out this week's NEWS FLASH!
We will see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
https://attleboropsma.edurooms.com/engage/hyman-fine-elementary-school/newsletters/new-flash-10-10-25

Fall Family Literacy Night! We hope to see you there!
Join us from 5:30-7 for lots of fun literacy activities!

This Friday, October 10 is Silly Sock Day 🎉🧦 AND an Early Release Day!
🕛 Dismissal begins at 12:25 PM
🍴 Please note: No lunches are served on early release days.
Can’t wait to see everyone’s silly socks! 💙

We are still collecting candy donations to help support the PTO Trunk or Treat event! The challenge ends on Wednesday, October 15. Please remember- students should not be bringing candy donations in on the bus, but families are welcome to bring donations to school during Thursday's Fall Family Literacy Night.
Check out the PTO Facebook Page for more details on how you can donate!

Tomorrow is Picture Day!
Get those smiles ready — Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8! Please help your child come to school photo-ready.
We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles! 😁

