Fisher Family Update

Dear Fisher Families,

What a fantastic first two days at Fisher School! Our students have jumped right into the school year, and it has been wonderful to see so many smiling faces throughout the building. We also had the pleasure of welcoming our incoming kindergarteners, who are excited to officially begin their Fisher journey on Tuesday!

A quick reminder to families that there is no school tomorrow or Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Before Tuesday, please take a few minutes to read the important information below regarding arrival and departure procedures, attendance policies, and upcoming events. We are looking forward to another great week ahead.

Have a great long weekend!

Brian

September

4 & 7 - No school: Labor Day weekend

8 - First day of Kindergarten

16 - Curriculum Night

18 - Early release, dismissal at 11:55 am

24 - Picture Day

Per the "Walpole Public Elementary Schools Student and Parent Handbook", page 19, Policies and Procedures: Abesences, tardies, and dismissals will not be considered excused unless a doctor medical note is submitted.

We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Fisher School's Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Teachers will be sharing curriculum expectations along with information specific to the classroom. Parents and guardians will also have time to ask general questions. Any questions specific to a child should be reserved for a more confidential setting. The Curriculum Nights at all of the Walpole Elementary Schools are for Parents and Guardians only. Students, other family members, and guests should not attend. Thank you for your understanding

Schedule:

6:00-6:30 Families with Last Name Beginning with A-L

6:45-7:15 Families with Last Name Beginning with M-Z

*If you have more than one child, email the teacher for an exception to the assigned times.

Walkers will be dismissed from door #18 at 3:00pm.

Click HERE to view our arrival and dismissal procedures

Please be courteous of our neighbors and refrain from turning around in their driveways.

We had a great time this summer with family volunteers! Thank you to ALL who stopped by! Musically, Farmer Jim

First Day, First Grade friends

The Fisher cafeteria got an upgrade this summer. It looks fantastic!

Coach Mike (formerly of Kids In Sports) has 10 years of experience teaching children the fundamentals of sports in an organized, safe, fun and supportive environment. Coach Mike’s after school program will teach children different sports (baseball, basketball, football, floor hockey, volleyball & soccer.) Through fun activities, sports drills and competitive games, the kids will improve on their skills and learn good sportsmanship. The class will be held in the school gym immediately after school.

Wednesdays
Sep 16 - Oct 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades K, 1 & 2
$175.00

How to register:
Enroll for the after school programs online at:
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CoachMikesMobileSports?orglink=camps-registration

SPACE IS LIMITED
Questions? Contact Coach Mike at coachmikemobilesports@gmail.com or call (508) 660-7111

We are in need of two parents to join the School Council. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:15 approximately five times during the year. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Brian Bemiss, bbemiss@walpole.k12.ma.us.

The Fisher School Council is an advisory group that plays an important role in many aspects of the school. It is required by law that all schools have a School Council. According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE), the main areas of responsibility for School Councils are as follows:

“The law outlines four major areas of responsibility for councils. School councils are to assist principals in:

1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards

2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school

3. Reviewing the annual school building budget

4. Formulating a school improvement plan”

For more information on School Councils, visit the DESE link below:

http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/advisory/schoolcouncils/default.html

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.

Session 1 will run September 21 to January 29. Registration is open until Wednesday, 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

Please click here for all district calendar/times information

The school day will begin at 8:30am

Dismissal will be at 3:00pm

Early Release Days - dismissal will be 11:55am

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

Early 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 3:00pm, 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 disrupt time on leaning with each change.

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

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

Registration is now open for the 52nd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race!

Don’t miss this wonderful Walpole tradition. Sign-up now for the 5K, 10K, or Youth Mile. All proceeds support the 200+ athletes in the Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal. If you register before August 15th, you’ll also receive a free race t-shirt! Can’t join us live? No problem. We have virtual editions for both the 5K and 10K races. For additional information and to register online, please visit www.walpoleroadrace.org.

See you on Race Day - Monday, September 1st!