Fisher Family Update
March 28, 2024
Spring 2 Enrichment
The Spring 2 Enrichment session brings some new offerings, and the return of some popular favorites! The full list can be found here.. A hard copy was also sent home with students this week. Sign-ups will begin on Monday, April 8 at 7:00pm. The Sign-Up Genius link will be shared in next week's Fisher Family Update.
Classes will begin the week of April 22, and end the week of May 20. Classes will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:30-4:45. Students must be registered via the Sign-Up Genius. For scholarship information, please contact Kate Anderson directly at kanderson@walpole.k12.ma.us
April Vacation Camp Registration Information
Extended Day April Break Camp Info
Where: Boyden School
When: April 16, 17 and 18 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Cost: $80/day (10% discount for educators or siblings)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/ythtVbAZseMrGP548
March Mathness!
Your students are probably buzzing about March Mathness, our Math version of the NCAA March Madness tournament. Classes have been competing against each other to see whose class can solve the most ST Math puzzles and move on in the bracket. All classes, even if knocked out, are still in the tournament to the very end as there are Wild Card entries where teams can get back in and Honorable Mentions at the end, along with lots of other positive recognition for all the students have accomplished.
You might be wondering why we emphasize puzzle progress in ST Math. Well, it is a lot more than just solving puzzles. ST Math provides a great opportunity for students to grow their problem solving skills, resolve and persevere through productive struggle, and most importantly, strengthen their Number Sense. There is no reading involved with ST Math which means no directions. Students need to problem solve to figure out what JiJi is trying to get them to do in order for JiJi to cross the screen. The puzzles become progressively more difficult as students need to use what they learned in the last puzzle to be successful in the next. Each level helps them cross the bridge in order to get to the next mountain. This continuum allows students to build connections and fosters growth around Number Sense.
What exactly is number sense, you might be asking? Number sense is a person’s ability to compose and decompose numbers, compute mentally using a variety of strategies, make reasonable estimates, reason with numbers, and understand quantities and the magnitude of numbers. It begins with learning to count and seeing the patterns in our number system and grows to being able to look at a more complex problem and find the most efficient way to solve it based on the numbers. ST Math is just one way students work on their Number Sense. The activities students do in Number Corner everyday also help strengthen this skill. Below are some links with quick activities to help build number sense at home in your daily activities.
Quick Number Sense activities for in the car, while waiting to pick up a sibling, cooking dinner or waiting for a meal at a restaurant.
We are looking forward to a great end to our March Mathness Tournament and love the excitement and energy the students are bringing to their classrooms around it. Just as a frame of reference, the puzzle progress goal for the end of March for all students is 64%. Our goal this year is for all students to reach at least 80% completion by June and March Mathness is helping so many students take positive steps toward reaching that goal!
Incoming Kindergarten Families
May 9: Kindergarten Parent Orientation
6:00pm Fisher School Auditorium
During this evening we will give an overview of our kindergarten program and answer your specific questions. We ask that children not attend, as this is an evening where a great deal of information is presented. We hope to see you there!
May 30/31: Kindergarten Screening
Information will be presented at orientation
Calling Writers of All Ages!
The Walpole Cultural Council is pleased to announce the return of Walpole Writes, a town-wide writing contest open to all residents of Walpole (as well as non-resident students of Walpole schools).
First, second, and third-place winners will be selected and publicly announced in 5 age groups and 2 categories.The age groups are: elementary school (grades K-2), elementary school (grades 3-5), middle school, high school, and adult. The categories are short story and poem. Writers may choose any topic to write about.
Rising 6th Grade Athletes
Attention Middle School Athletes. Great program for any athlete entering or in middle school this fall.
Coach Antonietta O'Toole invites you to join our Middle School Summer conditioning program!
Running from July 23rd to August 15th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this 4-week program provides an excellent opportunity to prepare for fall sports.
Featuring a blend of running activities (hill, woods, track) and strength training, our program aims to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and speed, catering to all athletes gearing up for the fall season. Participants will also benefit from guidance on effective warm-up and stretching techniques.
Training sessions will take place at the Walpole High School track and surrounding fields.
For any inquiries, please contact Antonietta O’Toole at agotoole@gmail.com or by phone at 857-991-2330.
SIGN UP AT WALPOLEREC.COM
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Be Inclusive and Walpole Cultural Council invite you to Walpole's first Holi Festival, which will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Please see the flyer for details!
The event promises to be colorful, complete with performances, organic color play, an array of vendors, Indian cuisine, and much more!
If you're interested in joining us or performing at the event, we kindly request that you register using the registration/performance link on the flyer. The space is limited so secure your spot now.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf.../viewform
Performance registration: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSftkf.../viewform...
We are grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating Holi together with you.
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