Fisher Family Update
May 1, 2026
Dear Fisher Families,
This week, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day and recognize the incredible members of our cafeteria team who keep our students nourished and ready to learn each day: Elizabeth Caressimo, Diana Maya-Downing, Gina Kehoe, Mia Leeds, and Jackie Major.
From preparing healthy meals to greeting students with a smile, their work plays an essential role in our school community. Their kindness, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all they do behind the scenes and in the lunchroom. Thank you to our amazing lunch staff for being true heroes every single day!
Enjoy the weekend,
Brian
Spring is here, which brings warmer temperatures (we hope!), but it also means we are entering into a very busy time of year! Sports, recitals, family events, special days can all create a very hectic schedule of car trips, siblings at each other’s practices and events with the odd 10 minutes here,15 minutes there to fill. Taking out a good book to read is always a possibility, but there are also some great quick math games that need very little in the way of materials that can help fill the time, engage the sibling that is “along for the ride,” and build number sense all at the same time!
The best math games include both strategy and some luck so that anyone has a chance to win regardless of their academic level. Games that allow students to explore operations, test their ideas, see patterns and think like a mathematician will boost number sense, fact fluency and math disposition because they are fun! Here is an article with directions for five engaging math-rich games that families can play anytime in less than ten minutes.
Prep a one gallon ziploc bag to keep in your car or sports bag with these items to pull out at any time:
at least one six-sided die (if you have 2 or 3 even better!)
a deck of cards (most games remove Jacks, Kings-Aces are 1, and Queens serve as 0)
Cards and dice are interchangeable for most games, sometimes cards are easier as children can move them around and manipulate them in different positions for place value
Pencils and paper, or dry erase board/marker (if you have it; paper works just as well)
Visit our Family Math Website for more fun activities and games that will reduce screen time, engage your child and boost math skills & disposition!
Walpole Public Schools is proud to be in the running for the 2026 Terrific Tray of the Year, and we need your support! Our January-winning tray features a seasonally inspired Roasted Vegetable & Parmesan Crisp
Kale Salad, paired with local apple slices in celebration of Harvest of the Month. This fresh and flavorful meal highlights ingredients from regional partners, including:
- Joe Czajkowski Farm (Hadley, MA) – Brussels sprouts and carrots
- Brookdale Fruit Farm (Hollis, NH) – Apples
- The Good Crust (Maine) – Focaccia made with locally sourced grains
Please vote before Friday, May 8, 2026. VOTE HERE
Thank you for supporting Walpole Public Schools and our school nutrition program!
Students in Grades 4 and 5 who would like to ride their bikes to school must complete a bike permission slip and return it to the main office before doing so. This helps ensure we have the necessary information on file and that all safety expectations are clearly understood.
Please click here to print the permission slip.
Fisher Families,
May is a busy month filled with PAC activities, and we rely on parent support to make them successful—we’d truly appreciate your help in keeping everything running smoothly.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is next week, and the PAC is hosting several events to celebrate the Fisher teachers and staff. Please take a look at the SignUpGenius for details and consider contributing where you can!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Sign Up
The Fisher Carnival will take place on May 15th from 5–7 PM. This fun, family-friendly event will include games, prizes, and snacks, with tickets priced at $1 per game. To make the carnival a success, we need volunteers to help run activity stations. Please check the SignUpGenius for details and sign up where you can help.
