Dear Fisher Families,

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.

Have a great weekend,

Brian

October

3 - Fisher School Picture Day

5 - Fisher School Open House/Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30pm

6 - Early Release - Fisher dismissal at 12:25pm

9 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

18 - Fisher PAC 7pm - Fisher STEM/Media Classroom

25 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - 6:00-8:00pm

27 - Early Release - Fisher dismissal at 12:25pm

27 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00pm-3:00pm

November

2 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - 6:00-8:00pm

We look forward to having conversations with our students' families in just a few weeks. Our conversations will focus on your student's transition to their new classroom, academic and social emotional progress and our learning goals for the year. Please come to the meeting ready to share about your child's experience so far and some goals you may have for your student this year.

Please choose a date and time from the link below to schedule a 10 minute conference with your student's teacher. The teachers are listed ALPHABETICALLY, you will need to scroll down to find the teacher name you are looking for. Please double check that you are signing up for the correct teacher. A virtual option (zoom call or phone call) will be on November 2rd only, the other dates are in person. If you are scheduling conferences for more than one student, please allow time between them to get to the next classroom.

Please see the updated graphic below. WPS district policies are still in place for fevers and gastrointestinal illnesses (vomiting, diarrhea). Please use this as a guideline and if you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to your pediatrician or the health office at your child's school.

Per the Elementary School Handbook - Students may not use cellular phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices during the day. If students need to have one of the above devices for an out of school purpose, the device must be kept turned off and remain in the backpack. If a student is found to have an electronic device in his or her possession, outside of the backpack, it will be kept in the office until a parent is able to pick it up.

Each week will be introducing you to staff that are new to Fisher. This week's highlight is Mrs Winer.

I live in Walpole with my husband and kids Ben (Fisher Alumnus 2021) and Izzy (currently a 5th grader) and my 15 year old chihuahua, Stella (my favorite child). I'm a loud and proud hockey mom with the raspy voice to prove it. I started at Fisher in 2015 as PAC member and have been lurking around the hallways ever since! I'm finally official and it's everything I could've imagined. I am so honored to be a part of this incredibly kind, supportive, creative staff!

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.

Students in grades K-5 have spent the past week working hard on their Dot Day artworks in Mrs. Matos' art class. This was the first Dot Day project that students created and for the material, they used paint sticks. After making a mark on their paper (a single black dot), students were then challenged to not use black anywhere else on their work and to fill the entire paper. Any white that is left over, is white paint stick! You can see that some students chose to transform their dot into a realistic drawing, while other students chose to be more abstract with lines, shapes, and colors. Amazing work everyone!

The big message students discussed when creating these artworks was that when you're stuck, you can start getting yourself unstuck by making a mark. You never know what your first mark can lead to, because even the smallest mark can make a difference (in art and in life).

Grade 1 is beginning to read and "write" simple rhythms!

Scientists in Mrs. McDonald’s Class experimenting the function of the pupil with an paper prototype eye model.

Ms Kelley’s class checking out books from the library for the first time this year.

Kindergarten did an amazing job with their dot day artwork in Mrs. Matos' art class. Students were asked to start with a single black dot on their paper and then they were asked to transform it into something beautiful. They used paint sticks to complete this amazing, colorful work. A few students were even selected for this month's Walpole Town Hall display. Congratulations to those students! Keep up the great work.

Fisher PAC is hosting....

The 2023 Star Wars Coin Challenge!

Thursday, September 28th - Friday, October 6th

POINTS: 1 cent = 1 point

INDIVIDUAL GOAL: $25 per student

DETAILS: Students should bring in pennies, silver coins, dollars and/or checks to donate. The grade level with the highest points at the end of the competition will win a pizza party and an extra recess for their grade! Each classroom teacher will also receive a $50 amazon gift card!

Each grade level meeting the following fundraising levels will also receive prizes!

Level 1 - $500

Level 2 - $750

Level 3 - $1,000

Donation checks can be made payable to Fisher PAC.

Donations are also accepted through Venmo - @Fisher-PAC - Please note grade level in comments for VENMO!!

Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

PAC is looking for some volunteers to help with the Book Fair. Please sign up if you are able to volunteer. Click here to sign up.

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

https://ribpublicbbq.com/product-category/online-food-orders/fisher-elementary-school-fundraiser-oct1/

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.

Use Picture Day ID: EVTFPQKJ6

Hard copy order forms were sent home this week.

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.

Fisher School Friendship Directory

Fisher School is looking for two parent representatives to serve on the Fisher School Council. Our meetings will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45-4:45pm. We will meet every other month starting in October. Please email Brian Bemiss if you are interested or have any questions.

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