Fisher Family Update
January 23, 2026
Winter fun!
Mrs. Winer’s class indoor recess
The first half of the year in art has been so fun and exciting! Looking forward to some 3D projects in the second half.
Mrs. Henjes, Mrs. Beals, and Mrs. Souza take a few moments to read at Camp Read A Lot
If there is snow on the ground, please remember to send your students to school with snow pants, boots, hats and mittens (don't forget to label them) for recess. They will be unable to play in the snow without them.
Also, we are collecting, good to excellent, used snowpants and boots for students at Fisher. Please think of us if you are doing any closet cleanouts.
Registration for the upcoming February Vacation Camp closes on Friday, January 30th.
Families can create an account and register for camp at this link: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/login.cfm?cuBNAf%2FV0p4trnasCJNBkrfRqxVbA8M1ugTdgJwcwr%2BLxIFL2ZCtvf%2Fw
More information can also be found on our website: https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/extended-day/home
WPS 2026-2027 kindergarten pre-registration will be open from January 2nd through January 31st, 2026. To pre-register a kindergarten age-qualified* child, a parent or legal guardian must complete the online registration form (scroll down to kindergarten pre-registration). Early registration is best, as it helps the district with budget and scheduling.
*Kindergarten age-qualified children are those who turn five (5) years old before September 1st of the school year for which they are pre-registering.
If you are unable to drop off documents at your neighborhood school during the day, the Superintendents’ Office (135 School Street, Room 204) is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, and Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
If your child is currently enrolled or receiving special education services through Daniel Feeney Preschool Center, you do not need to submit the online registration form, birth certificate, or proof of residency. However, you will need to provide the elementary school with a copy of your child’s latest physical.
To find out more about registration, click here.
Let's make the Super Bowl even more exciting this year! The 5th grade class at Fisher School is raising funds for their end-of-year celebration, graduation, and special events. To help them reach their goal, we're hosting a fun Super Bowl Squares game with a chance for you to win some cash! Details: $20 per square $1000 Total Prize Pool: 1st Quarter: $200 2nd Quarter: $200 3rd Quarter: $200 4th Quarter: $400 How to get your Squares:
1. Visit the game board: https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/631172?p=FISHER2033
2. Use code: FISHER2033
3. Pick your squares! (Deadline Saturday, February 7, 2026)
Once you click on the link, ignore all of the ads & scroll to the very bottom of the page where you can find the grid with squares. Click directly on the boxes you'd like to secure your squares!
Payment can be sent via Venmo to @Jamie-McElaney, or contact Jamie at jamie.mcelaney@gmail.com for alternatives.
It’s a win-win: You help the 5th graders celebrate their big year, and you get a shot at a great prize! Please feel free to share the link with family and friends!
We have entered the time of year that research has shown is the most impactful for student learning. The weeks between January and February break, along with the month of March have fewer interruptions and more focused learning. Students are past the midway point of the year and are working to reach their end of year standards. It is the time to build stamina and perseverance.
What does it mean to have Math stamina? Math stamina is the ability to stay engaged with a math problem even when it is difficult or the solution doesn’t come quickly. For younger students it could be taking the time to draw a picture or create a number bond to help them with a story problem; for our older students it could mean trying a different approach when things get challenging or checking their work by doing a problem in two different ways to prove their accuracy and understanding. Students willing to take that extra step are not only building their conceptual understanding, but also their confidence for future problems.
When students rush to finish, avoid effort, shut down after making a mistake or give up midway through challenging problems it may not be frustration or avoidance, it could be a sign of mental fatigue. There are steps students, parents and teachers can take to build stamina and help students persevere when they feel stuck.
Break problems down into smaller, more manageable steps
Use tools, visuals or manipulatives to make things more concrete
Writing out steps on a whiteboard or in a notebook
Dice, number lines, base ten blocks, number racks, coins are all examples of manipulatives that might help.
Math Learning Center provides free digital manipulatives for student use
Remind students that mistakes are part of the process and help build understanding, better awareness, and show misconceptions for reteaching.
Try to make connections to real life situations and give them an opportunity to talk about the problem out loud. When students can see the purpose of the math and connect it to something familiar to them, it helps them stick with it.
Having a growth mindset is directly related to stamina growth and perseverance. You can check out our Family Website Page around Growth Mindset if you are looking for more ideas on how to help your child in this area. In our fast-paced world where AI is making it easier to answer things quickly, we must remember that students still need to build stamina, engage in perseverance and build a growth mindset.
Click here to read the minutes from our last PAC Meeting.
