October 27, 2021
Issue XII
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Dear Fisher Families,
It is almost Halloween! Students are welcome to dress up on Friday, October 29th. There will be some lunch time fun for all! Please note that our dress code does apply, no full-face Halloween masks, no weapons/fake weapons are allowed nor are “inflatable” costumes. Please help us all enjoy a safe and fun day at school!
Please join me, in person, for a Principal’s Chat on Friday, October 29th at 9am in the Fisher Library. Topics to be addressed will include:
Permission Click (our new system) for vaccines and volunteers
Parents on Campus-we would love your support
End of Semester 1 is December 16
Behavior Focus
And more!
Please remember that masks are required and parents that are attending the Principal Chat must enter and exit through the O Gate, to the right of the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
Take care.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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VOTE ON MEASURE B by NOVEMBER 2ND |
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LOS GATOS STANDS UNITED AGAINST HATE WALK |
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Eighteen organizations in Los Gatos, with more adding daily, are partnering with the Town to host Los Gatos Stands UNITED Against Hate Walk on Sunday, November 14 at 2pm. The Walk begins at Fisher Middle School and ends at the Civic Center Lawn. All are invited to create posters, and to discuss with classmates, neighbors and coworkers why they are participating and how their participation is part of creating an inclusive, respectful community in Los Gatos. When we work together against discrimination and hateful words, we can restore civil discourse and embrace the strength of our diversity. Posters and additional information can be found online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/United and also at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 Station Way, Los Gatos. Spread the word, and plan to participate--rain or shine!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM LAUNCHES NOW! |
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We are excited to announce the Community Service Program is kicking off again, after a hiatus during Covid. We want to encourage service above self, in accordance with our district's Student Success Profile. Volunteering for others gives students the opportunity to demonstrate empathy, in addition to increasing their own personal, social, and global responsibility.
Our Fisher website Community Service pages has all the information you need, including examples of what does and does not constitute Community Service. When students complete eligible volunteer hours, they simply need to complete an online form. Over the course of the year, volunteer coordinators will track student hours based on these completed forms. For students with 60 total volunteer hours over 3 years at Fisher, they will receive a "helping hand" insignia on their 8th grade promotion certificate. For students in 7th or 8th grade this school year, the hours are adjusted accordingly. See the website for information.
We are grateful to three parent volunteers that have graciously offered their time to help our students track their hours and earn recognition. Questions about the program or to check eligibility requirements can be directed toward these Grade Level Coordinators:
If you have opportunities for service that you'd like to share with the Fisher community, please contact Clare Vickers at cvickers@lgusd.org.
Your student can earn an hour by participating in "Heroes at the Harbor for the Holidays" at Fisher on November 3rd from 3-4pm. See below for additional details and to sign up.
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HEROS AT THE HARBOR FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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Students are invited to create, decorate, and write holiday cards for active troops based at Pearl Harbor. Our Assistant Principal Clare Vickers will personally deliver the cards to our troops over the Thanksgiving Holiday. All materials will be provided. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Wednesday, November 3rd
3:00-4:00pm
Fisher MPR
Please sign up here in advance so we know how many students to expect.
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Fisher is excited to announce that the Garden Club is up and running!
- Soil, compost and manure
- Winter garden starts such as broccoli, spinach, garlic, leeks and herbs, flowers
- Compost bin
- Worm bin
- White board
- Rain gauge
- Thermometer
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MATH OLYMPIADS - LAST CALL TO SIGN UP |
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Math Olympiads Sign Up
Open One Last Time!!
Students are offered the opportunity to sign up again this week.
If your child is interested, have them pick up a form from their math teacher.
Then return the form with the parent signature back to their math teacher as soon as possible.
Do not email or fax the forms. We want student initiative.
Space is limited.
Strict deadline please. Respond by Friday (10/29/21)
Thank you.
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MUSICAL THEATER IS BACK AT FISHER! |
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We are excited to announce musical theater is back at Fisher! Auditions will be held after Thanksgiving break. Heather Stokes will direct. We will announce the show, along with more details next week. |
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Are you interested in FOOD? Would you like to have a say in the school breakfast/lunch program? Consider joining the LGUSD Wellness Committee! It’s a great way to be involved in food service decision making. Your voice will count at any of our schools and will help our foodservice department see school lunch from your point of view. Our first meeting is public and will be held November 16th at 8:30am at the district office.
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As a followup to the September 14 community discussion please join us on Monday, November 8, 2021 4:30pm at the District Office where all CDPH guidelines for indoor meeting protocols will be followed. The discussion will focus on the proposed capital improvement plans including landscaping upgrades at Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue and Van Meter schools. The proposed schematic designs for the outdoor learning spaces, adaptive playground at Van Meter and artificial grass playing fields will also be discussed. This meeting is in preparation for the Board of Trustees meeting on November 18. |
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The Fisher Home & School Club wants to thank this week's Community Sponsor
for their generosity.
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Buy the 21-22 RJF Yearbook now for the best price!
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Do you have an 8th grader? Make sure to purchase
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Note: If you fill your shopping cart on amazon.com and then navigate to smile.amazon.com, all your items will still be in your cart, ready to purchase! |
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Did you know your purchases at Amazon can help our Fisher Home & School Club, at no cost to you? It's easy to set up.
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Sign in with the same account you use for amazon.com.
- Select "Raymond J Fisher Home & School Club" as your charity.
- Start shopping and remember to always checkout at smile.amazon.com.
Our Fisher Home & School Club thanks you for taking the time to set up smile.amazon.com.
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When you have questions and concerns about your specific student... we have awesome people to help! Please contact the appropriate person for your student:
LGUSD District Board Meetings Learn what goes on in our district. The schedule and agendas can be found on the district's website.
Attendance Desk:
408-335-2385
Email or call attendance if your student is
1 - Arriving late
2 - Leaving early
3 - Absent for the day
COVID Test Results Please note, COVID test results should be emailed to rjfattendance@lgusd.org before your student returns to school.
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Never miss an important date!
Subscribe to the RJ Fisher middle school calendar!
You can find the master school calendar here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 20: SAC Meeting in Fisher Library at 5:30pm
- October 26: The Parent Continuum - "Becoming a Calm Parent"
- October 29: Principal's Chat at 9am in the MPR
- October 29: Dress up for Halloween
- November 2: Measure B Vote
- November 3: Heros at the Harbor for the Holidays at 3pm in the MPR
- November 14: Los Gatos Stands UNITED Against Hate Walk at 2pm
- December 16: End of First Semester
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RJ Fisher Midle School
19195 Fisher Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Mary Lonhart, Principal
Phone: 408-335-2300 | Attendance Line: 408-335-2385
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Fisher Home and School Club
Contact and make submissions to the Fisher Flyer editor at communications@fisherhsc.org
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