Fisher Family Update
November 5, 2022
WPS Virtual Backpack
In my conversations with families this week, we agreed that it is difficult to keep up with the events and sign ups in our towns. One way to see the newest latest information is to check HERE and view the District's virtual backpack. Inside you will find flyers and notices about upcoming events in and around our community.
Afterschool Enrichment Update
Fisher Fun after School Enrichments will begin the week of November 7th. If your child is signed up please let them know the day of and that you will pick them at 4.45pm at the front of the school. Please be on time. Also send in a nut free snack and water bottle (drink) every week.
If a child usually goes to extended day, they will go down first and check in with extended day and someone will bring them up to their enrichment and they will be sent down afterwards. We had an overwhelming response and will hopefully be running a spring session.
Any questions please let me know at njdey@walpole.k12.ma.us.
Vounteering at Fisher School - 2 Step Process
Please be aware that we are required to see you in the office with your CORI form. We need to ascertain that whoever we are checking is in fact the correct person. We will take a copy of your license while you are here. Also, please try to avoid arrival and dismissal times if possible when you are coming in.
Holiday Meals
In the spirit of the holiday, we are looking for 15 Thanksgiving meals to be donated to provide Thanksgiving dinner for families in need. The food will be purchased and put together by your family based on the list below to feed 10 people. Feel free to reach out to another family(s) if you would like to do it together as a group. Fisher students are going to be decorating boxes for the food to be put in so there is no need to provide a basket.
Please plan on bringing the below ingredients in the grocery bags as well as a $25 giftcard to Stop & Shop for a turkey or ham in an easily identifiable envelope.
The food must be dropped off in front of the school on Monday, November 21st between 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please click here if you would like to participate. We are looking for 15 meals in total.
If you have any questions please contact Erin Mansfield, guidance counselor, emansield@walpole.k12.ma.us or Lindsey Moyes, School Nurse, at LMoyes@walpole.k12.ma.us
Fisher Counselors’ Newsletter
November 2022
Counselors: Carly Mahoney & Erin Mansfield
Dear Families:
Happy November! We cannot believe how quickly this school year is going. We are so proud of the Fisher students for their hard work and determination as the school year continues.
In SWIM lessons this month, all grade levels will be focusing on gratitude, thankfulness and kindness. Our hope is that students will not only learn about what gratitude is, but also take the time to really think about all the things in their lives that they are thankful for. We will also be learning about the importance of kindness, and how each and every one of us can make the world a better place with our acts of kindness.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to a counselor at any time!
Thank you,
Carly Mahoney & Erin Mansfield
Visit our website for more information and resources: https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/counselorscorner-callaghan/home
FISHER’S FINEST RALLY AGAINST CANCER
FISHER’S FINEST RALLY AGAINSTCANCER and BOON SUPPLY ARE PARTNERING AGAIN!
Our Fall Fundraiser is Coming Monday, November 7th!
Learn more about our fundraiser by watching a short 2-minute video. By following the simple steps, you will help our school meet our financial goals!
All we ask is that you REGISTER, SEND, SHARE, and SHOP (easy as 1, 2, 3!). It only takes minutes and will help our school’s fundraiser supporting cancer research and patient care at The Jimmy Fund!
Please click here to watch a 2-minute video to learn more.
Our Rally Against Cancer fundraiser code is #535207
Please contact Carolyn McDonough for more information
Teacher Wish Lists
The Fisher PAC is happy to roll out our Teacher Wish Lists!!! Click on our website and look through the grade levels to see what they want. If you can help out, great! We have also included the Math Household Items wish lists on here, too, to keep it all in one place!!! Teachers will be updating these lists throughout the year so keep checking back!
https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/fisherpac/home?authuser=3
Fisher Scene - PAC Fundraiser
Fisher Scene is fast approaching!!! Fisher Scene is our adult night out fundraiser which is our biggest fundraiser of the year!!! More details on the event will be coming out later!
This year we are asking each grade to create a fun basket to raffle or auction off. Check out your child(ren)'s grade level sign up below to see if you want to contribute! Any questions? Email your grade level coordinator (on the sign up) or FisherSchoolPAC@gmail.com.
Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a49adab2ea6fe3-kindergarten
First: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a45aaab28a4fa7-1stgrade
Second: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4caeaf2babfc1-2ndgrade
Third: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849acab2ea7fd0-3rdgrade
Fourth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084eaaa622a5f58-4thgrade
Fifth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0848a9ab23a20-5thgrade1
2022-2023 Walpole Public Schools Calendar
Fisher School Hours
The four elementary schools rotate start and end times every three years. The 2022-2023 School Year represents year one of the next rotation. For the next 3 years, Boyden and Fisher School will start at 8:55 a.m. and end at 3:25 p.m.
Doors open at 8:45am and the doors will be locked at 8:53. If your child arrives after 8:53 they will be marked as tardy. Instruction/learning begins promptly at 8:55am
NOTES FROM THE FRONT OFFICE - ABSENT/TARDY/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
We are excited to have our students back at Fisher School! Please see below some guidelines for attendance. Any questions can be emailed to fisher-secretaries@walpole.k12.ma.us
If your student will be absent or tardy for any reason, call 508 660 7234 and press 1 and leave a message as to the reason before school begins at 8:55 am. Our automated absence calls go out at 9:30. If we do not have a reason noted for the absence you will receive an automated phone call and email. This is for your student’s safety, to ensure that all are accounted for.
The front doors will be closed at 8:53 as students are expected to be sitting in their seats at 8:55. If your student is arriving tardy, please ring the front doorbell and you will enter the building to sign your student in. A student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when arriving. There is a sign in sheet with a column to indicate the reason for the tardy arrival.
Please note: We mark all students having school lunch in Aspen with a “L”. This does not mean the student was marked Late. We use T for tardy.
If you are dismissing your student early or changing the way they go home, send a written note on the day of dismissal that includes your student’s first and last name. The teacher will note the dismissal and plan accordingly, and the note goes to the office so we can enter it into our Aspen system. An email sent during the day may be missed by your student’s teacher.
Please avoid calling with an early dismissal change or a change in the way your student goes home. When this happens we need to call the classroom to let the teacher know and this disrupts learning time.
We cannot change the way a student goes home based on them telling the office or their teacher. We need to hear from a parent/guardian via note or phone call to make that change. If they are scheduled for Extended Day and we do not hear otherwise, we will send them to Extended Day.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Walker Dismissal Procedures
If your student is a "walker" at dismissal time.....
- Please do not park in the Fisher parking lot - You could park on Cobb terrace and walk down but the parking lot is not a safe option at dismissal time
- You may walk down to door 18 (by the Fisher Garden) to pick up your student
Free Meals for Students 2022-2023
We are pleased to share that Massachusetts will continue to fund free school meals for all students, regardless of household income, under a one-year expansion of a free federal school lunch program. The state’s budgetary commitment will ensure 400,000 students statewide, who would not otherwise qualify for free school meals, continue to have access to free school lunch and breakfast for the next year.
What does this mean?
All Walpole Public School children will receive free school meals while at school.
Important: We still encourage all families to submit a school meal application if they believe they are income eligible to receive free meals. While your child will receive a free meal regardless of their free or reduced-price meal status, the meal application can qualify your family for additional benefits beyond free school meals.
You can access our on-line meal benefit application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
This on-line application is available in multiple languages via a drop-down menu "Language" on the toolbar.
Health Office Updates
Happy Fall!
- Here is a link to the WPS Health Services website. On this site you can find links to forms (ie medication administration, over the counter medication consent forms), medication policies, and information regarding illnesses, concussions and injuries.
- Walpole Pharmacy (699 Main Street) has Flu Vaccines along with COVID vaccines (ages 9+) and boosters available. They accept walk ins for the flu vaccine but require appointments to be made for the COVID vaccines.
- Please continue to check your child(ren) thoroughly for ticks at home every day. HERE are some guidelines.
- Please pack an extra outfit in your child’s backpack in case of emergencies, this can be stored at the school in their locker or cubbies. Please be mindful of your child wearing appropriate shoes to minimize injuries at recess and PE- sneakers are best.
- The Health Office will gladly accept donations of new or gently used clothes of all sizes and gender. We are in need of kids shorts and pants presently. We really appreciate it! Here is the Fisher health office wish list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KPFDTT3GDQRG?ref_=wl_share
As always, please feel free to send me an email with any questions or concerns regarding your child.
