Fischer News

Games and Meets for the Boys Basketball and Wrestling do not start until next week!

Congrats to everyone who made the Basketball Teams!

Winter Sports are Starting!! If students are coming to cheer on our Fabulous Falcon basketball teams and wrestlers, these are the expectations for all students in attendance:

1. Pickup for basketball games is 6 pm. Please be at Fischer to pick up your student if they are not walking home.

2. Pickup for wrestling matches is 5:30 pm. Please be at Fischer to pick up your student if they are not walking home.

3. If your child leaves the building, there will be no re-entry. Please emphasize with your child that if they leave the building, they will not be allowed to come back into the building.

4. Show Falcon Pride when cheering for our team. All school rules continue to apply at school events.

Tuesday, 10/20 - Picture Retakes

Thursday, 10/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:30 to 8:00 pm

Monday, 11/2 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm , 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Power of Choice will be here during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 2, from 9:00 - 10:00am. The Power of Choice coordinator will be here with various handouts about the Middle School Campaign and will have a table near Door #1 . We will also have some handouts available during the evening conference on October 22nd and throughout the day on November 2nd. The coordinator and other staff will be at Fischer Middle School at various times during the school year. Here is some information on Power of Choice, in case you are unfamiliar with the program.

Power of Choice is a substance use prevention program that works with District 203 and 204 students, parents, and schools with 360 Youth Services. Through posters, social media posts, parent handouts, classroom presentations, and more, the student and parent campaigns aim to increase the percentage of students making healthy choices regarding substance use. The middle school campaign focuses on underage vaping prevention and the high school campaign focuses on underage alcohol use prevention.

Fischer's Fall Book Fair will be held October 15-22. It will be open during the school day for students only but will be open for families on October 22, 4:30-8:00, during conferences. If you are able to volunteer, please visit the LMC signup at https://signup.com/go/tmSYgBW to pick a time slot.

Since this is a Scholastic Book Fair, you have the option to set up an eWallet for your student. Visit their site here to learn more. Other forms of payment accepted are Apple Pay, credit card, check, and cash. Please note that we will not have pennies available for change, so cash payments only will be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel. Purchases ending with 1, 2, 6, or 7 will be rounded down, while those ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 will be rounded up.

We are rolling out our new and improved parent volunteer program "Falcon Families". There will be a one week Blitz each month that parents can sign up to volunteer to help with specific tasks that are needed to support our classrooms, staff, and students. The first deadline is October 20th for the Blitz week of October 26-30th. Please fill out this form to communicate your interest in this program. The required district paperwork is linked at the end of the form, as well. The deadline to sign up is one week prior to that month's Blitz. Specific jobs will be communicated closer to your selected week.

See the flier below for more information! 👇👇

Please read the following link regarding Attendance from your District Attendance Committee 👇

We want to make you aware of our morning arrival and tardy procedures to help make the start of the school day consistent and smooth for everyone now that we are all getting in to a routine.

Before 8:00 a.m.:
Students who arrive at Fischer before 8:00 a.m. will go directly to their first-period classroom. They will not receive a pass from the front office. Their first-period teacher will mark them tardy if they arrive after the start of class.

8:00 a.m. or later:
Students who arrive at Fischer at 8:00 a.m. or later must check in at the front office. The office will provide them with a pass, and they will then head directly to class.

Late Arrival Follow-Up:
We will also be monitoring late arrivals to school. The following steps will be used:

• 3rd late arrival: Reminder email to family

• 5th late arrival: Final reminder to family

• 6th late arrival: Detention assigned by the front office

Our goal is to help students develop consistent morning routines and ensure they are in class and ready to learn each day.

Thank you for helping your student arrive on time and start the school day ready to Be Fischer!

We will no longer be allowing items to be dropped off once the school day has started. Over the past several years, the volume of items, including chromebooks and lunches, that are being dropped off on a daily basis has exceeded our capacity to ensure that students get these items in a timely fashion. Additionally, the number of classroom disruptions due to trying to get students these items has negatively impacted instruction. Therefore, we will only be accepting items that are of a medical nature (glasses, prescriptions, etc.) which should be dropped off in the main office. Please note that this change is being implemented at all Indian Prairie middle schools. This decision protects valuable instructional time while encouraging students to build essential executive functioning skills and personal accountability as they prepare for high school. We appreciate your support and understanding in this change of practice.

Effective immediately: Only water is allowed in classrooms. If students come to school with Dunkin, Starbucks, or anything other than water, students must finish the drink prior to entering a classroom.

Ronald McDonald Charities

When the pop tabs are recycled, the money generated from recycling the pop tabs are invested towards general operating needs, which ensures that the Ronald McDonald House remains open for families of sick or injured children who need the help.

Little things like pop tabs can make a difference! Pull the pop tabs off of your pop or soup can and drop them off at a participating teacher's container or in the Main Office!

E-Bike and E-Scooter Information for Families (updated August 2026)

As we work together to ensure a safe environment for all of our students, staff, and families, we want to provide some important reminders regarding the use of electric bikes (e-bikes) and scooters (e-scooters).

With an increasing number of students riding e-bikes and e-scooters to and from school, we are seeing a higher frequency of safety incidents on campus. While these devices may seem convenient, they present safety concerns for both riders and pedestrians, especially during busy arrival and dismissal times. For that reason, e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on school property.

We also want to make families aware of local regulations. E-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks and must follow the same traffic laws as bicycles. In most municipalities, Class 3 e-bikes require riders to be at least 16 years old, and state law prohibits operating low-speed e-scooters unless the rider is at least 18. Riders are required to use bike lanes or remain near the curb, and at night must have proper lights and reflectors.

We encourage parents to talk with their children about these rules and remind them to walk, ride traditional bicycles, or use other safe methods when traveling to and from school. If unsafe or illegal use is observed in the community, parents are encouraged to contact their local police department.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and school safe.

For more information on the specific laws in your community, please visit the following links:

Naperville Police Department: E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Other Electric Mobility Devices

Aurora Police Department: E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and Bicycles: Know the Law

Village of Bolingbrook: Guide to the E-bike and Electric scooter Ordinance

Plainfield Police Department: Let’s Talk E-Bikes & E-Scooters

As part of our ongoing safety and security improvements, including our new secure vestibule, a strobe light has been installed outside Door 1 to communicate the building’s current safety status to visitors:

• Red – ALICE Activated: Please return to your vehicle and leave campus immediately.
• Yellow – Hold in Place or Secure the Building: No visitors will be permitted to enter the building.
• Green / No Light – All Clear: Business as usual.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

• Breakfast: Cafeteria doors (rear of the building) open at 7:35 AM for students eating breakfast. Parents dropping off students for breakfast should enter through the West Lot entrance. All vehicles entering the West Lot must turn right and follow the designated directional lanes to the cafeteria drop-off area.
• Building Opens: All students may enter the building beginning at 7:45 AM through Door 1, Door 2, or Door 23.
• School Begins: The late bell rings at 8:00 AM.
• Door 1 Drop-Off: Parents may not drop students off at Door 1 before 7:55 AM, as this lane is reserved for school buses. Parent drop-off at Door 1 may begin after 7:55 AM.

Wednesdays - Late Start Day

• Breakfast: Cafeteria doors (rear of the building) open at 7:55 AM for students eating breakfast. Parents dropping off students for breakfast should enter through the West Lot entrance. All vehicles entering the West Lot must turn right and follow the designated directional lanes to the cafeteria drop-off area.
• Building Opens: All students may enter the building beginning at 8:05 AM through Door 1, Door 2, or Door 23.
• School Begins: The late bell rings at 8:20 AM.
• Door 1 Drop-Off: Parents may not drop students off at Door 1 before 8:15 AM, as this lane is reserved for school buses. Parent drop-off at Door 1 may begin after 8:15 AM.

• Bus Riders: Buses depart from the front of the school at 3:10 PM. Staff members will be outside assisting students with locating and boarding the correct bus.
• Car Riders: Enter through the West Lot entrance and turn right. Families have two pickup options:
  • Continue along the outermost right lane to pick up your student at the cafeteria doors. After pickup, you may exit via Fox Hill Road.
  • Park in the West Lot and have your student walk to your vehicle. When exiting, follow the directional arrows through the parking lot toward Long Grove Drive.
• Parking Lot Traffic: Please follow all directional arrows, lane markings, traffic cones, and the accompanying traffic map. Cones will be placed in the center lane to maintain safe traffic flow and prevent vehicles from using that lane as an exit.

We have recently observed an increase in students crossing Eola Road toward McDonald’s, Starbucks, and BP without using the designated crosswalk before and after dismissal. Although it may seem quicker, choosing not to use the crosswalk creates an unsafe situation.

At Fischer, Be Safe is our number one core value. Student safety remains our top priority, and we are asking families to please reinforce the importance of using the designated crosswalk and following all traffic expectations each day.

Together, we can ensure every Falcon arrives home safely.

🌟🌟PTSA 2026-2027 BOARD MEMBERS! 🌟🌟

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PTSA does so many amazing things for students and staff, and your membership supports the following activities:

- Field Trips

- Fundraisers

- 8th Grade Picnic & 8th Grade Yard Signs

- End of year grade level treats

- Conference dinner for staff

- Teacher Appreciation Week

- Birthday Celebration Lockers

-Spirit Wear

Good News Shout Outs from Staff to our Students - keep an eye out in the mail for some deliveries

Phoebe G. from Mrs. Lugay

Raeanne Pecson from Mrs. Lugay

Tess M. from Mr. Yager

Madeline H. from Mr. Yager

Jonathan G. from Mr. Yager

Tanishka S. from Mr. Yench

Zoe A. from Mrs. Garlic

Jimena C. from Mrs. Garlic

Ariana D. from Mrs. Myers

Sawyer B. from Ms. Terrano

Isla S. from Mrs. Bell

David P. from Mr. Stockey

Phoenyx T. from Mrs. Myers

Abby G. from Mr. Stockey

Francine L. from Mrs. Myers

Carly H. from Ms. Peach

Edmundo C. from Ms. Peach

Brendan G. from Mr. Yench

Joselyn C. from Mrs. Diesing

Dom T. from Mr. Stockey

Cam W. from Ms. DiBona

Sofia I. from Mr. Robb and Mrs.White