Fisher Family Update

Dear Fisher Families,

This week before vacation certainly got off to an interesting start! The power went off around 10am Monday morning and we were immediately transported to the 18th Century! However, after the initial surprise, staff and students resumed their usual routines and schedules. We had a great day! Students completed assignments and navigated the school using natural light through the windows or with the use of a flashlight. In fact, the students were a little disappointed to see the lights back on Tuesday morning. Monday was a testament to the wonderful and caring communities, Fisher School and the Town of Walpole, we are a part of. Your student’s teacher quickly pivoted and embraced this challenge as a unique opportunity. Classroom read alouds went a little longer than usual. Board games, puzzles and playing cards were used as instructional tools and/or recess activities. Teachers and staff met new students as they monitored the hallways, assisting students however necessary. Further supporting all of us were members of the Walpole Police and Fire Department that stayed throughout the day, helping with their flashlights and a reassuring presence. From the Central Office, Superintendent Dr. Gough provided me with constant updates and check ins throughout the day. Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Bill Hahn walked the hallways of Fisher all day, checking in with teachers and students. Members of the Walpole DPW arrived with extra flashlights and helped to get our generator going. What a team you have working for your student behind the scenes! I am very grateful to all those that helped us out and especially proud of all our educators and students who consistently rise to the occasion and demonstrate our core values of cooperation and integrity. We are all very lucky to live and/or work in Walpole and at Fisher School!

On behalf of all the teachers and staff of Fisher School, we wish you a very happy and healthy holiday and hope that you enjoy the vacation week.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024!

Take care,

Brian

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December

23 - January 1 Winter Break

January

2 - School Resumes

12 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development

15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

17 - Fisher PAC Meeting 7pm

February

9 - Early Release (12:25pm dismissal)

19-23 Febrary Vacation

26 - School Resumes

And to all a good night........

We are looking for parent volunteers to come in and read aloud to students (not your own child) from a Battle of the Book selection. We had a "trial run" this week and found that the students really benefitted from the support, and have heard from some adults that it is a rewarding experience for them as well! Click the form below to sign up and get more detailed information. The date available is January 11th. You MUST have a valid CORI form to partcipate.

Read with Me Signup Form

The Daniel Feeney Preschool peer applications for the 2024-2025 school year is available on our website from December 1-22. Once the application window closes on 12/22 a lottery system will be employed to select peers.

Please click on the link below and navigate to "Application" for all information. Please read all information carefully and if you have any questions please contact Julie Martin, Director: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/dfpc

Group 1: Beatty, Blake, Hughes, Barend, Fomenko, Brogan, O'Neill

Dates: Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 24, May 22

Group 2: Penfield/Vose, Winer, McDonald, Sullivan, Terranova, Wesinger

Dates: Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 10, May 15, Jun 5

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