October 28, 2020
Issue 12
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Dear Fisher Families,
Welcome to the second quarter of the 20.21 school year! We are three days into our new and improved schedule, and I am hoping that all is going well and students are settling in to our new routine. One of the new features of our schedule is an improved Study Hall.
Study Hall is an open Zoom meeting that allows students to have direct access to the core subject teachers during the designated class period. Study Hall is not mandatory however some teachers may strongly encourage your child to attend should they need some support. We are pleased to be able to offer this assistance to your children.
I would like to send a HUGE thank you to our Home and School Club President, Heather LeRoy, and all the wonderful volunteers that supported our Spooky Swag Bag Pick Up and Costume Contest. We had a great day and enjoyed seeing all the students and families! Thank you to all of those who came by and took part; our participants will be showcased on KRJF. And, our Costume Contest Winners will be announced in next week’s Fisher Flyer and on KRJF.
Fisher was pleased to be able to support our families that lost power Monday and Tuesday of this week. Students were able to work in our Multi-purpose Room so that they could attend class and complete their school work. Should we have similar planned outages, we hope to be able to continue this type of support for our students and families.
There has been extensive discussion around live, small group instruction (or pilot programs) for students on campus. Fisher is working to create these opportunities with our staff. Currently, we are able to offer a small art club, programs for our special needs students, and a Study Hall opportunity for our second language learners. We hope to expand these small group instruction programs over the next two weeks. Our goal is to add four to six more small group instruction opportunities beginning the week of November 9.
Additionally, athletic conditioning is coming soon! Our Athletic Director, Mark Mercer and Assistant Principal, Paul Brennan, are working closely with the Los Gatos Recreation Department to offer small group conditioning opportunities in the following sports: basketball, volleyball, track and field and soccer. Please complete the survey below by Sunday, November 1, regarding your child’s interest in participation:
Thank you for your continued support! We are grateful.
Take care and stay well.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION (AMC8) |
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In normal years, Fisher students participate in this math competition during school hours. Because of these unusual times and COVID-19 challenges, Fisher will be participating in this competition remotely. We would like to offer this opportunity to any students that are interested.
Please complete the form below if your child is interested in competing in the 2020 AMC8. The test will be administered online and proctored via Zoom. There will only be one testing session: Friday, November 13, 2020 from 3:15-4:25pm. More information about this mathematics competition can be found at AMCINFO@MAA.ORG. This form must be completed by November 4, 2020. It will be closed after that date. Please email Mary Lonhart with any questions (mlonhart@lgusd.org).
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CHARACTER STRONG
FISHER'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM
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As many of you know, our social-emotional learning curriculum is based on a program called Character Strong. Character Strong works hand in hand with Project Cornerstone. This program is embedded in the 6th grade, 5th period SEL class as well as the 7th and 8th grade PE classes. For more information, please visit our website: Character Strong
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STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! |
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Fisher Clubs
Get involved
Stay connected
Bring a friend
Meet new friends!
Fisher has a long standing tradition of offering lunch time and after school clubs covering a wide range of interests. Remote learning has not slowed us down! There is a club for most any interest, from art, to baking, to web design. A list of all clubs, teacher moderators, dates, and times can be found on our website. Specific information on how to join and login to a club can be found on your student's Fisher Life page in Google Classroom.
Please keep an eye out as new clubs will be starting soon!
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COMMUNITY SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT |
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The Fisher Home & School Club wants to thank this week's Community Sponsor
for their generosity.
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Follow the RJF Instagram Page to stay updated on student life, activities, clubs, and more!
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Fisher Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
Don't miss your chance to purchase the historic 2020-2021 yearbook! This is the first yearbook that will be created with help from the ENTIRE student body. Not only that, but this book will also document a time in our history that will not be forgotten for generations to come.
8th-Grade parents - you may also purchase a yearbook recognition ad for your student to commemorate their success and achievements as a Trojan.
Click HERE to get your HISTORIC Yearbook
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Curbside pick-up from Fisher is open!
Curbside pick-up from the Fisher Library is available on Wednesday afternoons from 2-3 pm and Friday mornings from 8-9 am. Browse the Alexandria catalog for all the books the Fisher Library has to offer, then put your choices on hold for curbside pickup each week! This video will show you how to find and request books for curbside pickup.
You can also borrow e-books from the Fisher Library (and the Santa Clara County library system) using Sora. Check the library website for more information.
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REMOTE LEARNING ATTENDANCE |
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Please contact Fisher Attendance for any of the following reasons during remote learning:
- Your student cannot log into class — email the teacher and Fisher Attendance immediately.
- Your student was delayed logging into class.
- Your student is absent, at an appointment, or leaving class early.
Be sure to provide the student’s full name and reason that s/he is absent or leaving class early. This will help us accurately track attendance.
Please note: After 72 hours, any absence that has not been confirmed by a parent will be considered an unexcused absence.
Attendance Line: 408-335-2385
Thank you,
Molly and Nancy, Fisher Attendance Office
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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:
Watch our LGUSD District Meetings live to learn more about what goes on in our district. The schedule, agendas, and teleconference links for both regular and special board meetings are located via LGUSD.
Chromebook Reminder
All Fisher students should be using an LGUSD-provisioned Chromebook. Purchase, loaner, and repair information can be found on our website.
Want to help your student navigate Google Classroom?
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Never miss an important date!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- 11/11 Veterans Day, no classes
- 11/23 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Recess, no classes
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SCHEDULE
INFORMATION
All daily school schedule information can be found on the RJ Fisher Middle School website and on their full calendar.
Please reference these sites for the most up-to-date and accurate schedule information.
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RJ Fisher Middle 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
The Fisher Flyer is approved by Principal Mary Lonhart and the H&SC Board
to provide pertinent information weekly to the Fisher community.
The Fisher Flyer is written exclusively to provide the Fisher Community with school information. Articles, information, calendars, etc., may not be duplicated or re-printed in any manner without the permission of the Fisher Home and School Club or the RJ Fisher Middle School administration.
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