FC October 2025 Family Newsletter
Thursday, October 2
Picture Day and PTO Fun Night and Carnival (see PTO Update below for more information!)
Friday, October 10 - Remote Learning Day
Teachers will provide asynchronous work for students equal to a half day of instruction. Student work may be completed that day or anytime over the weekend and submitted the next day school is in session. Unlike the weather-related remote learning days, students will NOT attend Zoom sessions on these remote days. All students will be marked present unless reported as absent. In the event of an absence, families should follow regular procedures for absence notification and the standard make-up procedures will apply.
Monday, October 13 - No School
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM in the Library
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, October 22 - West Shore Unity Day
Unity Day was started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and provides us with an opportunity to stand united against bullying and in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. On Wednesday, October 22, all West Shore students, teachers, administrators, secretaries, bus drivers, food service staff, parents, and community members are invited to get involved and wear the color orange.
Friday, October 31 - No School
Parent/Guardian Conference Day - (see below for more information)
🌟 Character Focus of the Month: Responsibility! 🌟
This month at Fishing Creek, we’re learning all about Responsibility, both in and out of the classroom! Being responsible means doing our best, making good choices, and following through on what we say we will do. As part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) focus, we are reminding students how to be Safe, Kind, and Responsible every day.
One way we’re practicing this is by staying focused and not being disruptive in the classroom, so everyone has a chance to learn and grow. When students make responsible choices, they help create a calm and respectful space for all.
We encourage you to talk at home about what responsibility looks like whether it’s finishing homework, helping with chores, or being a great listener.
Family Conversation Starters:
What does it mean to be responsible at school?
How can you help your teacher and classmates by staying focused?
What are some ways you show responsibility at home?
Why is it important to think about how our actions affect others?
For additional information regarding CharacterStrong, please visit our CharacterStrong & Social Emotional Learning website.
