Fisher Family Update

Good Afternoon Fisher Families,

We wish you all a wonderful and relaxing April vacation! When we return, we’ll be in the homestretch of the school year, with many exciting learning opportunities and events ahead. We hope you and the kids can take this time to rest, reset and return ready to finish the year strong!

Please take a moment to read through the updates below.

Enjoy the week,

Brian

April

20 - 24 April vacation

27 - Classes resume

May

6 - District Art Show

12 - Kindergarten Music Concert 9:15am

12 - Grade 1 Music Concert 10:00am

12 - Kindergarten Orientation for parents

15 - Early Release, dismissal at 11:55

19 - Grade 4 Music Concert 9:15am

19 - Grade 3 Music Concert 10:00am

20 - Grade 5 Music Concert 9:15am

20 - Grade 2 Music Concert 10:00am

20 - PAC Meeting, 7:00pm

25 - No School, Memorial Day

June

9 - District Wide Grade 5 Field Day

10 - Grade 5 visit to WMS

12 - Elementary Field Day (rain date 6/15)

16 - Grade 5 "Moving On" ceremony, 9:30 am

16 - Early Release, dismissal at 11:55

18 - Last day of school: Early Release, dismissal at 11:55

Placement is a school responsibility which we take very seriously. Parents frequently acknowledge how well our teachers know their children. In addition to the classroom teacher’s knowledge, there may be information that you feel would be helpful for us to know. Please note that written input is optional and you do not need to fill out the form in order to have your child’s needs considered. If you choose to send us parent input, we ask that you use the Parent Placement Information Form and complete it no later than Friday, May 1st. We view placement as an extremely important task, and afford it significant time and reflection.

Click HERE to view the entire email/letter that was sent to families.

Dear Grade 2 Families,

Fisher School has used a “looping” model for over 25 years, allowing students to stay with the same teacher for Grades 3 and 4, which supports stronger relationships, smoother transitions, and greater continuity in learning. One Grade 3 class will follow this model and include a mix of abilities, with some shared instruction across Grades 3 and 4. Indicating interest does not guarantee placement, as decisions are made collaboratively by staff and administration. Please complete the looping form by May 1, 2026; feel free to reach out with any questions.

COMPLETE THE LOOPING FORM HERE:

Please click here to register for the bus.

Please click here to register for extended day. Additional information regarding registration, tuition, programming, and an updated Family Handbook can be found on our website: https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/extended-day/home. Families are encouraged to reach out to Dan Santangelo (dsantangelo@walpole.k12.ma.us) and Evan Storlazzi (estorlazzi@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions.

Walpole Public Schools is proud to be in the running for the 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year, and we need your support! Our January-winning tray features a seasonally inspired Roasted Vegetable & Parmesan Crisp
Kale Salad, paired with local apple slices in celebration of Harvest of the Month. This fresh and flavorful meal highlights ingredients from regional partners, including:

• Joe Czajkowski Farm (Hadley, MA) – Brussels sprouts and carrots
• Brookdale Fruit Farm (Hollis, NH) – Apples
• The Good Crust (Maine) – Focaccia made with locally sourced grains

This recognition celebrates our commitment to serving nutritious, locally sourced meals to students across Walpole. Please take a moment to vote and help us earn the title!
Please vote before Friday, May 8, 2026. VOTE HERE

Thank you for supporting Walpole Public Schools and our school nutrition program!

Kindergarteners in Mrs.Kenneys class went outside to write a how to book about “how to blow bubbles”

David Zucker shared an outstanding poetry presentation with our third and fourth graders!

Miss Romano’s class celebrating Jiji’s birthday

Students in Grades 4 and 5 who would like to ride their bikes to school must complete a bike permission slip and return it to the main office before doing so. This helps ensure we have the necessary information on file and that all safety expectations are clearly understood.

Please click here to print the permission slip.

Please join the Fisher PAC in treating Fisher’s fin-tastic staff

to a treat-filled Appreciation Week with an under-the-sea theme!

We are hoping to show them how whale-y appreciated they are and need your help!

Please use this signup to contribute:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FADAE2CA1F94-63525944-teacher

Families of students in Grades 3-5, please make note of the upcoming MCAS testing dates.

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 to write about any topic.

The contest is open through May 1 and winners will be announced in May. To submit an entry, writers must complete an entry form with their entry uploaded by May 1.The entry form can be found here https://bit.ly/4uQjz0e .

Winners will be recognized at a celebration at the Walpole Public Library mid-June. Additional event details will be shared at a later date. The Walpole Cultural Council will create a publication of winning entries.

Click the button below to see the latest events, sign ups and meetings in and around Walpole.