Fisher is Ignited and Ready for Success!
We are very proud of our Marlins being here every day and on time! Every month, we will celebrate the students and classes with great attendance!
Atten-DANCE for Students: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 (Aug & Sept.)
- Criteria: NO more than 3 absences and/or 5 Tardies
- Dance during lunch time (after students eat).
- Students will receive a dance ticket to enter the Atten-DANCE
TOP Attendnace Classrooms for Aug. & Sept.:
PK - Ms. Garcia: 95.9%
Kinder - Ms. Espaza: 96.21%
1st grade - Ms. Grunalt: 96.30%
2nd grade - Ms. Labrado: 96.89%
3rd grade - Ms. Fernandez: 97.99%
4th grade - Ms. Huitron-Perez: 96.50%
5th grade - Ms. Alba: 98.33%
ECSE/ALE/BMC: Ms. Reyna: 97.84%
 |  |  |
Tardies Our Marlins benefit from being in school every day and on time. A reminder that school starts at 7:45 am. That means that students need to be physically in their classroom at that time. Please ensure that your child makes it on time to the classroom by dropping him/her off earlier so they can have breakfast and make it to class on time. | Attendance *Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. *Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read. *Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks. *Being late to school may lead to poor attendance. *Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. | What can Parents do? Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college. |
Tardies
Attendance
*Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
*Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
*Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
*Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
What can Parents do?
Arrival/Dismissal
School Day: 7:45 am - 3:00 pm
MORNING DROP OFF
- Go through drop off lane ONLY if you are dropping off student. No parking lot drop offs.
- Parking lot is only for parents that are parking and walking students to school door ONLY.Students are allowed to go to into classrooms at 7:30 am.
- Classes begin promplty at 7:45 am. If students are not in their classroom at 7:45 am ....they are late.
AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP
- Student should be picked up by car through Pick Up Lane
- Display your dismissal number at all times. If you need additional numbers, pleae come to the office to get one.
- Parents picking up students in person stand at flag pole area only. Students should be monitored at all times when waiting for siblings.
NO Shots, NO School
Students need their immunization up to date! Up to date immunizations are required for students to be enrolled in the current school year. Please refer to the information provided by our School District. If you have any questions, please call our Nurse, Laura Liesman at 210-397-4450.
Fall Pictures
School Name: Mary Lou Fisher Elementary Sch
Picture Day Date: Thursday, October 13
Picture Day ID: EVTSSZDXX
Kids Heart Challenge
Our school cares about heart health!! American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge for Fisher Elementary is from Oct.3 - 21. Will your student choose the challenge to move more or be kind?
Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or go to www.heart.org/khc and REGISTER TODAY! (*up to 20 Mystery Gifts) #KidsHeartChallenge
PTA Fall Membership Campaign ends Oct. 14.
Support our School by becoming member of the Mary Lou Fisher Elementary PTA! Any adult can join for $8 and it will credit ALL children you have at Mary Lou Fisher Elementary School.
Our GOAL is 400 MEMBERS!
If we reach our goal of 400 members Mrs. Quintero will be duct taped to the wall!
***Classroom Incentives: Movie and Popcorn Party for the top 4 classes.
***Student Incentives: Attend a GLOW IN THE DARK membership party during school.
***Each membership gets an amazing Fisher Elementary Water bottle!!
Early Release - Oct. 19
We will have our second Early Release Day on Wednesday, October 19. Dismissal is at 11:45 a.m. A form was sent out with the students last month so we can know how students are going home. If your student is going home a different way, please confirm with Teacher through Dojo.
Breakfast and sack lunches will be provided on these days. We will provide adult supervision for your child if needed. Students can remain on campus until 3:00 pm (end of the normal school day). Learning Tree will also be available at traditional times.
Trunk-or-Treat
Fisher Elementary and Fisher PTA invites you to their Trunk-o-Treat Event! Every year it gets bigger and better! Our 5th graders can't wait to see you at their Haunted House!
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
If you are interested in hosting a Trunk for our Trunk-o-Treat, contact our PTA President, Rebecca Rodriguez at rebecca.rodriguez@nisd.net
JCJ Scholarship Donation of $1
As we have done in the past, Fisher PTA, is asking for a $1 donation from each student. In return, your child can wear a Character Costume or 50s Attire on October 31st!
This is a great cause that helps our Marlins' Alumni go to Collage! Last year, Jacinda Navarro, was the receipient of this Scholarship! Jacinda was a preivous Marlin and graduated from John Jay SEA Class of 2022! We are very proud of Jacinda and honored that one of our Marlins was the recepient of this Scholarship!
Students that wish to participate will wear a Costume and bring $1 to their Teacher on that day.
October Important Dates:
National Principals Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, Crime Prevention Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Oct. 2 - 7 - National Custodial Appreciation Week
Oct. 4 - 21 - Kids Heart Challenge
Oct. 10-14 - National School Lunch Week
Oct. 17-21 - National School Bus Safety Week and Digital Citizenship Week
Oct. 24-28 - Red Ribbon Week
Upcoming Events:
10/2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day
10/3 - Wear BLUE for Anti- Bullying Day
10/4 - Kid's Heart Challenge Kick Off
10/5 - World Teacher Day
10/6 - AttenDANCE during lunch
10/7 - NISD Declaration on Respect
10/13 - Fall Pictures
10/14 - End of 1st grading period
10/19 - Early Dismissal @ 11:45 am
10/21 - Parent Cafecito - "Cybersecurity"
10/21 - Last day of Kids Heart Challenge
10/24 - Wear Red to Rally for Healthy Choices
10/24 - Report Cards Go Home
10/25 - Team Up against drugs and wear your favorite team's shirt or jersey
10/26 - Our future is too bright for drugs! Wear neon and glasses
10/27 - Be a hero for health & make super choices! Wear superhero gear.
10/27 - Trunk-o-Treat @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm
10/28 - Keep your dreams in focus! Wear school appropriate pajamas or sweats.
10/31 - 50th Day of School / Sock Hop Dance in Gym During Discovery Classes
10/31 - Character Dress Up Day
Fisher Elementary School
Principal: Rhapsody Quintero
Associate Principal: Dora Timbers
