Summer News
We S.W.I.M. together
Show respect, Work cooperatively, Integrity first, Make responsible choices
Saying Farewell
I read to them The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth, a simple story about compassion and living in the moment. The main character learns that.."there is only one important time , and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing by your side."
So as we begin the summer, may we all experience happy moments with family and friends. May we consciously choose to "be present" for those we are with and always choose to help out those standing by our side.
Summer Reading
Summer Math
This year we offer Summer Math Calendars for each grade level labeled as entering the next grade, for example, Entering Grade 1, etc. Our teachers have assembled links to helpful strategies, challenge activities, suggestions and websites to review topics taught during the past school year on this web site. We also thank the Franklin Public Schools for permission to use and adapt their math calendars. You may access the Summer Math Calendars for each grade level using the Math Calendars link to the left. We strongly suggest that your child pace him/herself by completing at least 12 of the activities listed for each month. Students can show their work on separate paper by identifying the the month and number of the activity. These activities can be done while traveling or during quiet time at home. This should not be a stressful activity, but a positive opportunity for children (and parents/guardians) to review basic math ideas. Completed calendars should be turned in to the next year’s classroom teacher in order to inform instruction. Students who have completed practice will be celebrated in each school. As always, the Walpole Public Schools appreciates your high level of support for student learning and our efforts toward reaching our goals of academic achievement. We are available during the summer at the central office in Town Hall Room 209 to assist with your questions. Sincerely,
MATH CONVERSATIONS
Math has its own language. We use math everyday. These conversation starters are activators for you and your child to talk math and explore how frequently we use math. Please carve out 10 minutes a day to talk math with your child. Take them with you and place a few in the car, nightstand, kitchen, etc. Use them in the spare moments you have with your child.
Family Portal
Please sign in to the X2 Aspen Family Portal to view information and records for our elementary students. Once signed in, the portal will allow you to view homeroom assignments for next year on August 10, retrieve an electronic copy of your child’s report card, and update contact information. Please log in prior to the end of the school year to enable access.
Fisher Farm
If you are able to weed, and collect harvests in our garden, please sign up for the day or days that your family can come by and help out. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Battle of the Books
Summer Releases
We are happy to announce that we will continue to have our third through fifth graders participate in Battle of the Books starting in September when we return to school. This year, the Battle will extend to a final competition between our winning team and Elm St. School's championship team. We are thrilled to share the love of reading with Em St. School and look forward to all of our students enjoying good books and healthy competition.
Here is a sneak peek for the summer of four books that will be on the Battle of the Books' list this fall. You may want to get an early start by reading some or all of these this summer.
Battle of the Books- Summer Releases
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
by Margot Lee Shetterly
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo
Rump by Liesl Shurtliff
Honus & Me: A Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman
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Fisher School
Website: walpolefs.ss5.sharpschool.com
Location: 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: 508 660-7234
Twitter: @FishrSchWalpole