Fisher Family Update
September 22, 2023
Literacy Screener for Grades K-3
Our teachers have many ways to check your child’s reading development and growth, including an early literacy universal screening assessment. Early literacy universal screening assessments are brief tests that provide information about your child’s early reading skills.
Screening makes it possible to see if a student is at risk of developing reading difficulties, including risk of dyslexia. Screening does not diagnose dyslexia or other disabilities, but it does help us understand which students may need additional support to be successful readers. We are required to assess students in grades K-3 at least twice per year consistent with Massachusetts regulation 603 CMR 28.03(1)(f).
Our district uses the screening assessment called iReady. This screening assessment is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Your child will be assessed two or three times during the school year, depending on grade level. Grades 1-3 will be given the computer adaptive assessment in the Fall. Kindergarten will be given the computer adaptive assessment in the Winter. Assessments given in the Winter and Spring will also include offline literacy task assessments for grades K-3.
The tentative schedule for this school year is shown below.
Screening Assessment Months (Subject to Change)
Kindergarten
1. January
2. May
Grade 1 - Grade 3
1. September
2. January
3. May
Following the screening assessment, a team at our school will review all students’ results. If your child scores significantly below benchmarks, we will contact you to discuss how we can support your child.
Screening is another step that helps students at our school become proficient readers, and we are grateful for the continued support and partnership with the [School Name] families. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
New Staff Spotlight
Each week will be introducing you to staff that are new to Fisher. This week's highlight is Mrs Terranova.
Hello! My name is Katie Terranova and I am the new fifth grade teacher at Fisher! This is my sixth year teaching and I am super excited to be teaching at Fisher! My husband and I live in Franklin with our dog, Silvio! In my free time I love going to the beach and hanging out with friends and family. I am looking forward to a great year!
Health Office Handout- All student(s) received a medical permission form at school this week. Please fill out the attached medical permission form and update your child’s health history for the 2023-24 school year. Please place your initials next to the medications listed on the form and authorize permission for the school nurse to administer medications as needed. The health office will contact you with any concerns before administering pain medication, regardless of consent.
Please sign the form and return it to the health office as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (LMoyes@walpole.k12.ma.us).
Grade 4 Families- A Health History was sent home this week in addition to the medication administration consent. It needs to be completed by you for your child’s school health record. Even if you have sent in a report of a physical examination, we need this information, some of which is not included on the physical exam report. Please include any information regarding physical or emotional issues which might affect your child’s well-being.
Please complete and return it at your earliest convenience.
Fisher School - Open House/Curriculum Night
We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Fisher School's Open House on Thursday, Ocotber 5th, 2023. Teachers will be sharing curriculum expectations along with information specific to the classroom. Parents and guardians will also have time to ask general questions. Any questions specific to a child should be reserved for a more confidential setting. The Open Houses at all of the Walpole Elementary Schools are for Parents and Guardians only. Students, other family members, and guest should not attend. Thank you for your understanding
Schedule:
6:00-6:30 Families with Last Name Beginning with A-L*
6:45-7:15 Families with Last Name Beginning with M-Z*
*If you have more than one child, email the teacher for an exception to the assigned times.
Absence Line Reminder
If your student will be absent or tardy for any reason, call 508-660-7234 and press 1 to leave a message, you do not need to speak to somebody in the main office. Please state the reason for the student(s) absence (illness, medical appointment, personal, or will be tardy). If we do not have a reason noted for the absence, you will receive an automated phone call and email. This is for student safety to ensure that all are accounted for.
Fisher PAC first fundraiser of the year!
Fisher PAC is so excited to be partnering with Ribpublic BBQ, again, for our first dine around of the year.
Ribpublic BBQ is happy to be donating a portion of all proceeds to Fisher PAC. You can place your orders with the form below for pickup on Sunday, October 1st from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pickup is at in Medfield at 28 Pleasant Street, Sunday, October 1st from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Choose from Ribs, Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Corn Bread, Coleslaw or 3 meal deals!
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED AND PLACED BY FRIDAY, September 29th AT MIDNIGHT (or before it is sold out).
Quantities are limited, so please place your orders now to help support Fisher PAC and this yummy local business!
You do not have to be a Fisher family to order! Share with your friends and family, let’s support this amazing local business and raise some money too! If you are planning on heading to Main Street Live tonight in Walpole, please check out their food truck and try the amazing food. They will also have a sign with a QR Code Advertising our Fisher PAC fundraiser.
Picture Day
Use Picture Day ID: EVTFPQKJ6
Hard copy order forms were sent home this week.
Fisher School Friendship Directory
Schools are not at liberty to provide student contact information for outside of school activities. If you would like to provide your child (ren)'s information for others to see please click the link below and complete the form.
Private Lessons through the WPS Music Department
The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the fall session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments. Most lessons are currently being taught virtually.
Session 1 will run September 25 to January 26. Registration is open until Monday, September 18th.
For more information, visit:
https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview
To register, visit:
https://www.familyid.com/walpole-public-schools/private-music-lessons-2023-2024-session-i
For questions, email:
Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us
