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Fisher Family Update

October 9, 2026

Fisher Family Update October 9, 2026
Fisher FamilyUpdateOctober 9, 2026

Dear Fisher Families,

We had another great week at Fisher School! As we head into the long weekend, please take a few minutes to read through the notes below for important reminders and upcoming events. We’re looking forward to kicking off our Fun Run next week and can’t wait to get started. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday!


Brian

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

October

12 - No School, Columbus Day

13 - Fun Run Kick-Off

23 - Trunk or Treat - Sign up below

22 - Fun Run

November

6 - Picture retakes

11 - No School - Veterans' Day

12 - Elementary Family/Educator Conferences 5:00 - 7:00pm

13 - Early Release, 11:55 dismissal

13 - Elementary Family/Educator Conferences 1:00 - 3:00pm

17 - Elementary Family/Educator Conferences, 5:00 - 7:00pm

18 - Fisher PAC meeting, 7:00pm

25 - Early Release, 11:55 dismissal

25 - Fisher Spirit day!

26 - 27 - No School, Thanksgiving recess

Fun Run Information Fun Run Information

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Tuesday (10/13) we are kicking off our annual Fisher Fun Run fundraiser! We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at MyBooster.com!


The fun run is 10/22/2026 - parents welcome, times to be distributed next week


Get Started on MyBooster.com TODAY:

1) Sign Up

2) Search for “Fisher School”

3) Create your student’s page



Scenes From Fisher Scenes From Fisher

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We have a very hefty "Lost and Found" area already! Please stop by and take a look.

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Mrs. Richer's Class visted Fisher Farms Garden this morning!

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Mrs. Winer’s class spoiling the custodians

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Mrs. Sullivan's class played Math Jenga to review for our Math Assessment this week

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Mrs. Winer makes learning about prefixes and suffixes so much fun!

FISHER PAC: Upcoming Events/Volunteer Opportunities FISHER PAC: Upcoming Events/Volunteer Opportunities

PAC Info

PAC events and fundraisers can only happen with the help of parent volunteers. We need event chairs, co-chairs, and planning committee members for our various initiatives -- see below for more details.


If you're interested in taking on a leadership or planning role, please complete the form linked below. Some of these events have veteran chairs, but we are looking to add co-chairs to learn the ropes and ensure continued event leadership once our veteran chairs move on.


Not interested in leadership/planning but still want to be involved? We also always need "day of" volunteers. Please indicate on the form if you'd like to help out at any of these events.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejEmX1jn1ztCISw_RbUNErd0PTYrq35eXQ1prfNWOre8Fqbg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114972136157556239333

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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

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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. .

Trunk or Treat - Sign Up

5th Grade Planning Info

The 5th Grade Class is responsible for fundraising to support the special celebrations and traditions throughout their final year at Fisher!

Past fundraisers have included Boo Bags, pencil sales, Super Bowl Squares, 5th Grade Bingo, and more. Funds support 5th grade gifts, yearbooks, a class gift to Fisher, the end-of-year celebration, and Moving On Ceremony decorations.

The fundraising and special event planning are fully parent-led efforts, and we hope as many families as possible will pitch in however they can to make this an amazing year for our 5th graders!

Be on the lookout for info regarding a kick-off meeting soon — the hope is to find point people to lead each initiative, with volunteers backing each.

Please include your contact info using the Google Form below to stay in the loop on all things 5th Grade planning/celebrations. This distribution list will be the primary form of communication.

https://forms.gle/Gu6QuHTTMfP8nkth7

News from the Health Office News from the Health Office

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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.

Attendance Policy Attendance Policy

Per the "Walpole Public Elementary Schools Student and Parent Handbook", page 19, Policies and Procedures: Abesences, tardies, and dismissals, with a reason of medical, will not be considered excused unless a doctor medical note is submitted.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

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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 and Dismissals Absences and Dismissals

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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

Walpole Public Schools 2026-2027 school year calendar Walpole Public Schools 2026-2027 school year calendar

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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

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