Fisher Family Update
October 16, 2026
The Walpole SEPAC serves as a support network for parents and caregivers and aims to provide essential resources, information, and educational opportunities on special education topics. The SEPAC will collaborate with the district to ensure that Walpole students receive appropriate education and support services.
Join us for our first meeting of the school year
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Walpole Town Hall, Finance Committee Room
Discussion Topics:
1. Upcoming meeting topics for the school year
2. Learn how to get involved with the SEPAC
3. Q&A with Dr. Queally, Director of Student Services, about the Walpole Special Education
Hello Families,
This month in Math Corner, we will explore the importance of play in learning math.
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ~ Fred Rogers
When children play math games, they aren't just having fun; they are practicing strategy, problem-solving, and critical thinking in an active, low-stress environment. Game-based learning also builds vital social-emotional skills like turn-taking, collaboration, following rules, and navigating healthy competition.
In Walpole math classrooms, play is everywhere! Whether our students are solving ST Math puzzles, playing Bridges workstation games, or participating in Number Corner routines, they are constantly applying concepts, making connections, and extending their thinking. As they play, students are prompted to explain their reasoning and rephrase their strategies—deepening their understanding of the math behind the game.
Parents often ask how they can support their child’s math progress and development. Playing board and card games at home is a wonderful way to strengthen these core skills as a family. (Digital math games offer great benefits too, when balanced in moderation!)
Check out our Family Math site includes a whole section on games that support your child’s growth as a mathematician.
Thanks to your support, Fisher School has raised over $12,000 toward our $26,000 goal to fund enrichment opportunities, field trips, and classroom improvements!
We have ONE WEEK LEFT to cross the finish line! If we reach our goal, students will earn an extra recess with Mr. Bemiss. Plus, every family registered on MyBooster.com will receive a Great Wolf Lodge waterpark day pass by email! 🐺🌊
Haven’t registered yet? Visit MyBooster.com to sign up!
New this year: Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on their students from the designated viewing area!
Please see the schedule below for each grade’s time and color.
Time Grade Color
11:55–12:40 Grade 4 Orange
11:55–12:40 Grade 5 Blue
1:05–1:50 Grade 1 Orange
1:05–1:50 Grade 3 Blue
1:55–2:40 Kindergarten Orange
1:55–2:40 Grade 2 Blue
Thank you for supporting Fisher School and helping make this fundraiser a success!
Fisher School will serve as a voting location for the Town of Walpole on Tuesday, November 3rd. For safety reasons, Door 3 will not be used for kindergarten and grade 1 student drop-off or pickup on this day.
Please plan to use Door 14, the regular drop-off and pickup location for students in grades 2–5, instead.
Please see the picture for reference. Thank you for your cooperation!
There has been a lot of great things happening in STEM lately. This past week, students celebrated the uniqueness of their names after reading the story That’s Not My Name! During class, some students used Brainflakes to make the letters in their name. Here are some of their creations!
Students in Mrs. Fomenko/Brogan’s class have been working hard in math on measurement concepts and story problems
The 1st grade had a fun "exploring Walpole" field trip
School Store
What is the School Store?
For students in grades 3,4 and 5 organized and run by PAC volunteers
Open on Wednesdays during lunch. Students may only shop after they have finished their lunch.
Students can purchase pencils, pens, erasers and other school supply items
Items are priced from .25¢ - $2.00. Spending limit of $2.00 per visit.
Grades 3,4 and 5 are split into two groups and shop once per month. Groups and the starting schedule are below.
Please note schedule change: November 11th is now November 10th
Group 1: Barend, Penfield, Hughes, Fomenko, Brogan
Group 2: Winer, Sullivan, Terranova, O'Neill, Wesinger
Trunk or Treat
Looking for a safe, fun, and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween? Come out to our annual Trunk-or-Treat Event! Kids can dress up in their favorite costumes and trick-or-treat from vehicle to vehicle in a closed, safe parking lot.
- When: Friday, October 23th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Fisher School Parking Lot
- Admission: Free!
Host a Trunk: Park your car, decorate your trunk, and hand out candy to the kids. Prizes will be awarded for the Best trunks! Please RSVP your trunk in the sign up genius link below. Plan to arrive 30min early to set up.
If you would still like to help but can't decorate a trunk. Candy donations are greatly appreciated at the Fisher School front desk. .
Please review these important guidelines regarding our school health procedures and injury policies. These guidelines help keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
🩹 Student Injuries & Physical Activity Restrictions
Notify the Nurse: Parents must report any physical limitations to the school nurse.
Doctor's Note for PE: Required if a student misses PE for more than one week. The note must include the exact restriction and its duration.
Morning Check-In: Any student coming to school with stitches, cast, sling, ace wrap, hard splint, air boot, or crutches must check in with the nurse before the first class.
🌳 PE and Recess Guidelines During Healing
Active Play Restrictions: Students with documented head injuries, stitches, or protective coverings (casts, splints, air boots) cannot participate in PE or active recess.
Quiet Recess Option: With the nurse's permission, students can participate in "quiet outdoor recess" (sitting outside at a designated area to read, play board games, or do puzzles with friends).
Indoor Recess: If a student cannot stay safely in the quiet area, the principal and nurse will arrange for them to stay indoors.
✅ Returning to Full Activities
Once fully healed and coverings are removed, a doctor's note must be submitted stating that the student may participate in all activities without restrictions.
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.
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
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
