Fisher Family Update
October 31, 2025
Mario and Luigi stopped by Fisher School today! (Officer Hart and Rebel)
This past week in STEM, some students completed an engineer and design challenge that involved protecting pumpkins. After reading the story The Very Best Pumpkin or Pumpkin Day at the Zoo, groups of students were required to ask, imagine, plan, and create a way to help a farmer protect their pumpkin patch. Here are some of their wonderful ideas!
Fifth grade scientists have been observing worm behaviors as part of their ecosystems unit. They designed and conducted experiments to determine worm preferences such as damp vs. dry or light vs. conditions
Miss Nichols’ “class pet” will be traveling home with students for the weekend! We heard about her first weekend visit and can’t wait to see what other adventures she has!
Students in Mrs. Fomenko’s class shared their Canada and Mexico presentations!
Mrs. Goin's class enjoying the Kindergarten field trip to Adam’s farm!
Mrs. Kenney's class enjoying the Kindergarten field trip to Adam’s farm too!
Mrs. Farrell/Mrs. Eaton's class at the farm.
Students from Mrs. Richer's class at the farm
Adeline shows Ms. Drs' class the places her family visited while in Iceland, complete with fascinating facts!
Thanksgiving Baskets
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Fisher School is collecting 13 complete Thanksgiving meals to support families in need. Each meal should provide dinner for 10 people.
How It Works
Each participating family (or group of families) will purchase and assemble one full meal. Fisher students will decorate boxes for the food — no need to bring your own basket.
Drop-Off Details
Date: Monday, November 24
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: Front of Fisher School
Click here to sign up
The Walpole Food Pantry continues to support local families in need throughout the year. Donations of non-perishable food items, household essentials, and grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. You can help by dropping off contributions at the pantry during open hours or at one of the collection boxes located around town. Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need.
Please review this policy from the elementary handbook regarding smart devices in school:
Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices
Students may not use cellular phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices during the day. If students need to have one of the above devices for an out of school purpose, the device must be kept turned off and remain in the backpack. If a student is found to have an electronic device in his or her possession, outside of the backpack, it will be kept in the office until a parent is able to pick it up.
It's that time of the year! Please take a moment to sign up to meet with your student's teacher.
Instructions/Links to Google Appointments
Please make sure your personal device is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST).
If your device is set to a different time zone, your conference reminders may appear at the wrong time based on your phone’s current settings.
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in national conversation about new AI technologies in our society. Like many new tech tools, AI has the potential to dramatically change how we work, learn, and play. This year, WPS is beginning a process of intentional, thoughtful study of AI’s opportunities and challenges, with an eye toward adopting the most beneficial AI practices while avoiding pitfalls.
We are seeking interested parents/guardians to join our new WPS AI Steering Team. The AI Steering Team will be made up of a representative sampling of teachers, administrators, parents, students, office staff, and other stakeholders. Members of the team need not be “AI experts” and may be anywhere on the spectrum between “excited” and “skeptical,” as long as they can approach the work with an open mind. This team will meet approximately once a month after school via Google Meet.
Parents/guardians who are interested in joining the WPS AI Steering Team can fill out this form to apply. Please note that there are a limited number of seats available on this team and selections will be made to ensure a wide range of perspectives. Questions can be directed to Tom Reeve at TReeve@walpole.k12.ma.us.
Bring your questions about, IEP’s, Walpole’s special education program, or any general topics. For specific questions or concerns, please contact your child’s team directly.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
7:00 PM
Walpole Library Stone Room
Functional Behavioral Assessments
Emily Luth, BCBA
Emily is a former Walpole School BCBA and now an educational consultant who helps families navigate special education services and supports.
Want to connect with other parents? Join the SEPAC committee for an informal chat at Tessie’s after the meeting.
5th Grade Yearbook Information
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF FIFTH GRADERS: WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS OF YOUR STUDENTS! The easiest way is through the yearbook app. See the information in the fifth grade newsletter for how to submit. Please submit by November 10!
Kindergarten Portrait (school photo, first day of school, etc.)
Baby Photo (birth to 2 years old)
Kindergarten Memories→ Fourth Grade Memories. Please upload to the specific category.
Fifth Grade Memories- start submitting now, but we will accept them until April 1.
Link to the informational sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gRkK-f3vfKJStJ-6A-q5C3WbFOiP3GxmIfjyIUCxFFQ/edit?usp=sharing
Fisher School will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in November! Student previews will be held during the day on November 10th, 12th and 13th. Books and items will be available for purchase during parent-teacher conferences on the evenings on November 13th and 18th as well as the afternoon of November 14th. Parents are encouraged to help! Please see the below sign-up. All day preview volunteers must have an active CORI background check on file.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080448A8AE28A4FA7-59167091-2025#/