Fisher Family Update

August

30 - No School

September

2 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day weekend

3 - First Day of School for Kindergarten

17 - Fisher PAC 7pm, STEM/Media Classroom

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

October

1 - Fisher School Picture Day

1 - NEW DATE - Fisher Open House/Curriculum Night 6 - 7:30pm

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

14 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

16 - Fisher PAC 7pm, STEM/Media Classroom

November

12 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5:00 - 7:00pm

14 - Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5:00 - 7:00pm

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

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

As you visited or arrived at Fisher School, you may have noticed some work being done on our roof. Solar Panels are being installed as part of our district's efforts to become more "green". We look forward to sharing more with you and our students as the project comes to completion in the next few weeks.

Absences: If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call the absence line and let us know in advance. You may call this line at anytime and leave a message. The telephone number is 508-660-7234 and then press 1

Dismissals: Please send a hand written note with your student in the morning or fill out this form with at least 2 hours advance notice.

Afterschool dismissal changes: If your student is changing their typical way of leaving Fisher at 3:25pm, please send a note into school with the plan that morning.

We understand that there are unavoidable last minute changes, however, please be mindful that we must call the classroom and upset time on leaning with each change.

Please feel free to email the front office: fisher-secretaries@walpole.k12.ma.us

Welcome back to school! I look forward to a happy, safe and healthy school year.

If you have medication for your student, please contact the health office to arrange a time to drop it off. Medication should not be sent in with your student. Please provide the prescription or over the counter medication in the original labeled packaging (we cannot accept expired medication) Please have the prescriber provide a signed medication order for the 2024-25 school year that has also been signed by a parent or guardian.

Please remember if your child sustains an injury outside of school, please send me an email and provide a physician's note listing any accommodations or restrictions (ie excusal from recess or PE).

If your child has a current 504 plan or Health Care Plan, a copy will be sent home during the first week of school, please plan on reviewing and signing.

As always, please feel free to email if you have any questions or concerns that come up throughout the year at LMoyes@walpole.k12.ma.us. .

Welcome back students and families! We are excited to update you with the news that Massachusetts students will receive FREE school meals again in School Year 2024-2025!

Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families who feel they may qualify to still complete the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2024-2025 school year. You can view and complete the application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

We strongly encourage ALL families who feel they may qualify to submit this form as it allows us to waive bus fees and other applicable fees for those who qualify and serve families most effectively. Completing this form also helps our district to receive more federal funding to keep our Nutrition Program strong.

If you are interested, please consider applying for SNAP, the federal nutrition program that provides eligible residents with monthly financial assistance to purchase groceries. More SNAP information can be found at gettingsnap.org or by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

It is our privilege to provide breakfast and lunch to your children, supporting them with nourishing and healthy meals to power through the school day! We can’t wait to see them in the coming weeks. Please reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have.

Healthy Regards,

Maria Hall

Walpole School Nutrition Director

mhall@walpole.k12.ma.us

774-315-5640

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. Some lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 1 will run September 23 to January 31. Registration is open until Monday, September 16th.

For more information and to register, visit:

https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview

For questions, email:

Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us

School Day Begins at 8:55am

Dismissal is at 3:25pm

Early Release Days - Dismissal is at 12:25pm

Click HERE to view our arrival and dismissal procedures

EXTENDED DAY - BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Registration for the 2024-2025 Walpole Schools Extended Day Program is now open! The Extended Day Program provides care in the hours both before and after school at each of our 4 elementary schools. Our program allows families to drop off at school as early as 7:00am and pick up as late as 6:00pm. Families are able to select a schedule to match their needs.

For more information, and to register for the Extended Day Program, please follow the links below.

• Walpole Schools Extended Day 2024-2025 Registration
• Walpole Extended Day Home Page

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Daniel Santangelo - Director, at 774-315-5250 (Office)