December 9, 2020
Issue 17
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Dear Fisher Families,
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and well.
Thank you for completing the Reopening Schools Parent Intention form. We are using this data to plan and prepare for our students’ safe return. Thank you, also, to those of you that were able to join me for last week’s Principal’s Chats. I hope you found them to be informative and helpful.
To best serve our students’ food service needs, I request that you complete the Food Service Survey below. We would like to provide complimentary grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for interested families of both Roomers and Zoomers.
With regards to the timeline for implementing the Roomers & Zoomers model, the LGUSD Board of Trustees will meet on January 7th to evaluate the health conditions in Los Gatos and Santa Clara County. At that time, they will make a “Go” or “No Go” decision to put the plan into action. District administrators will also continue to closely monitor conditions and consult with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, as needed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Take care and stay well.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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Hybrid Instructional Assistants Needed
Dear families,
As you know we are working towards opening for in-person instruction in January. In order to support our schools and staff members, we are planning to hire additional staff to act as in-class aides to facilitate the “Rooming and Zooming” model, and to provide on-campus support. While we know many would be happy to volunteer their support, to ensure adequate training and provide consistency and to comply with the health orders, we will be hiring assistants. These positions will begin when in-person instruction classes begin. Please consider applying, and/or share the information with your friends and family. The details and how to apply can be found in the job posting link below:
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Community Book Study
LGUSD is inviting the community to join in the conversation about equity, inclusion and race led by our Equity Action Team and Epoch Education. We are reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Pick up a copy of the book and get reading. We look forward to learning together.
Sessions begin
December 16, 2020, 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm.
RSVP to participate and receive updated information.
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FISHER FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT CHIPOTLE |
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Tuesday, December 15 4-8pm
Head to the Chipotle in Los Gatos at 640 Blossom Hill Road on Tuesday, December 15th, between 4:00 - 8:00 PM and pick up dinner for the family.
Fisher will receive 33% of all sales and you will get a night off from the kitchen!
- Good for online pick-up orders through the app as well as walk-ins.
- For online orders, you must enter the code 6VJW874 in the app.
- For in-person orders, mention Fisher Middle School before paying.
- Not valid for delivery orders or to purchase gift cards.
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MUSIC BOOSTERS
FISHER MUSIC CONCERTS
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FISHER MUSIC CONCERTS DECEMBER 16TH!
Our magnificent music department is excited to invite you to our virtual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 16th at 7PM. This concert will highlight the hard work and dedication of Fisher’s young musicians who have worked so hard to adjust these group artforms to an individual practice at home.
This concert will feature the following classes and special appearances by Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Krijnen and Mr. Miller:
- Open Strings, Intermediate Orchestra and Advanced Orchestra
- Open Band, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band
- Open Choir, Mixed Choir, and Treble Choir
These videos would not be possible without the generous support of the Los Gatos Music Boosters. If you have not had a chance to donate to support these types of amazing opportunities for your children, please visit this link to show your support: Donation Link (and share it with your extended friends & family if they enjoyed it too!).
A HUGE thank you to Andrew Hill, the LGHS Band, Orchestra and Jazz Music Director, who will host our live stream. We are also grateful for all of the LGHS students who are helping behind the scenes to make sure our concert goes smoothly. It takes a village!
We wish we were able to perform in person, but this will be the next best thing. Have some popcorn, broadcast the YouTube videos on a big TV with great speakers and enjoy the “concert.”
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8th GRADE MUISC NIGHT WITH LGHS
Los Gatos High School would like to welcome your 8th grade students and their parents to a night of information presented by our LGHS music teachers, current music students and parent volunteers at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 13 on Zoom. Link will be sent out closer to the event date. After a brief time of overview presentations and student testimonials, we will break out into parent interest groups for choir, orchestra, band/jazz band/marching band/color guard. Looking forward to welcoming all of you on January 15!
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Fisher Clubs
Get involved
Stay connected
Bring a friend
Meet new friends!
Interested in joining a club? There are so many clubs to choose from! Baking, traveling, airplanes, social impact, robotics, and more...! To learn more about specific clubs and when they meet, visit our Clubs page. Specific information on how to join and login to a club can be found on your student's Fisher Life page in Google Classroom.
***New Clubs!***
Digital Effects Club
Moderator: Mr. Fanderl
Meeting time: Mondays after school
Description: Have you ever wondered about special effects in movies like the new Lion King? We will explain how they are done and how to recreate those effects. Free is Blender software.
Video Making Club
Moderator: Mrs. Posey
Meeting time: Tuesdays after school
Description: Students will makes video about various subjects utilizing WeVideo, iMovie, or CapCut
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STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
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Are you interested in spreading a little holiday cheer
to our senior community?
Fisher, in partnership with our Give-a-Gram Club, is looking for students interested in writing letters and/or drawing pictures to share with local senior residences. These small acts of kindness will certainly lift the spirits of our senior community! Other schools in the district are taking part as well.
If you are interested in writing a letter or two in the next week, please contact Mr. Waste. (link: swaste@lgusd.org)
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SPREAD THE FISHER HOLIDAY SPIRIT |
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December 7-13
A Week of Community Spirit and Cheer
Please join us in supporting local Los Gatos businesses during
this holiday season and you will receive a benefit as well!
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Athleta in Los Gatos is supporting our local community with the following generous offerings:
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20% off one item when you mention Fisher Middle School.
- Sign up for the rewards program and you will be entered into a raffle to receive one of the following items:
- $50 gift card (total of 2 in the raffle)
- $25 gift card (total of 2 in the raffle)
- $15 gift card (total of 2 in the raffle)
Please note that this offer is for the the 105 N Santa Cruz, Los Gatos location only.
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Fisher families receive 10% off entire purchase for the week of December 7-13th!
Receive 10% off your purchase by:
- Visiting our store at 100 North Santa Cruz Avenue
- Checking out our online store at automobuild.com
- Calling into our store at 408-402-3818
- Text 408-655-2199
- All with complimentary gift wrapping!
Visit early for the best opportunities & selection. Pre-arrange personal shopping times or plan ahead for curbside delivery!
Please use the code Fisher2020 for your 10% discount.
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Receive one free bundtlet with any $20 cake purchase!
Limit one offer per guest, per day. Show Fisher ID or flyer printout to redeem offer. Must be claimed at the Los Gatos bakery during normal business hours. Not valid for online orders or with any other offer. No cash value.
Please note that this offer is for the 421 N Santa Cruz location only.
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Receive a 10% discount on your entire purchase at Time Out from December 7-13th!
Whether you are looking for an outfit for your everyday lifestyle, or getting ready for a wonderful vacation, your friends at Time Out Clothing are here to help you find that perfect outfit!
- Time Out is currently still open with a max of 5 people at a time.
- Hours are 11-5 most days, and 11-7 on Thursdays.
- Store number is 408-354-8653 for appointments.
- Complimentary gift wrapping.
- Curbside pickup, pickup in store, or free local delivery within a 5 mile radius.
- Free shipping over $100 purchase.
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Online shopping www.timeoutclothing.com
Use the code FISHER2020 for your 10% discount!
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SCIENCE SHOW AND TELL NEEDS YOU! |
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WHAT: The 7th-grade science team is hosting a Show and Tell the week of Monday 12/14-Thursday 12/17
WHO: Fisher Community members who are in the science, tech, engineering or medical fields OR people who have been affected by these fields.
To find out more, complete the following Google form using the QR code or email Vanessa Nabokov- vnabokov@lgusd.org
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Take a break from screens and try a new craft with all the materials you need. December's craft is a Snow Globe Card (picture included!).
Library books and Activity Kits are available for pickup every Wednesday afternoon from 2-3 pm and Friday mornings from 8-9 am in front of the Fisher main office. Books and kits must be requested in advance. Browse the Alexandria catalog, then put your choices on hold. You will get an email notification (usually within 24 hours) that your books and/or activity kit is ready for curbside pickup. Below are a few links that can help you borrow books from our library.
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Fisher Library is Adding Books and Needs Your Help!
The Fisher Library is hoping to grow its collection of books in languages other than English, and we are looking for some expert parent volunteers to help! If you are a speaker and reader of a language other than English (especially Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Vietnames, Farsi or Russian) and would be interested in helping the library identify, acquire and catalog books for students in those languages, please email library teacher Amity Bateman at abateman@lgusd.org for more information. Thank you!
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HOLIDAY BREAK SCHEDULE CHANGE |
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December 14-17 Schedule
The December break is fast approaching! Please make sure to put these schedule changes in your calendar so that we can accommodate a shorter remote learning week.
To note, the Period 1 Check-ins on Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory class periods. Teachers will be providing individual check-ins as well as some holiday fun!
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PARENTING CONTINUUM WORKSHOP |
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Preparing our Children for Tomorrow’s Headlines
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Brought to you by Parenting Continuum
A workshop for parents and guardians of Elementary to Middle School children
Free- Thanks to your One Community LG donations
Date: Thursday, December 15th 2020
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
A global pandemic, wildfires, political elections, and school re-opening are just a few hot topics in the headlines today. Hearing and engaging in the conversations around these things can have us all feeling a little anxious. Are you prepared to effectively talk with your family about these current news events?
Parenting Continuum is hosting a 90-minute workshop with Common Sense Education and Project Cornerstone on tips and techniques to prepare our children for tomorrow's headlines. You will leave this highly interactive session with:
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Strategies for better communication with your family using the research-based Developmental Assets framework to help children and teens gain skills needed to make good choices, take responsibility and become independent and fulfilled adults. (For more information on the Developmental Assets framework, go to: https://www.ymcasv.org/ymca-project-cornerstone/developmental-assets)
- Tips and techniques for navigating potentially sensitive topics with elementary and middle school children in a complex media environment
- Greater confidence as a parent or guardian to acquire healthy mind habits and digital citizenship- how to use technology in a safe, responsible and effective way
Come to this session to ready yourself as a parent/guardian, improve your family relationships & dynamics, and help create a calm and supportive home environment where children can become their best.
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Did you miss our pictures days in November???
Please join us for…..
Fisher Middle School
Picture Makeup Day!
Thursday, 1.21.21
10am-4pm
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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 Yearbook
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Follow the RJF Instagram Page to stay updated on student life, activities, clubs, and more!
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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!
Daily school schedule information can be found on the RJ Fisher calendar
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- 12/15 Fisher Fundraiser at Chipotle, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, info above
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12/15 Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 - 8:30PM, Teleconference
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12/15 Parenting Continuum Workshop, 6:30 - 8:00PM, Teleconference
- 12/16 Community Book Study, 5:30 - 6:30, info above
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12/16 Fisher Music Concerts, 7:00PM, LG Music YouTube Channel
- 12/17 - 1/3 December Recess, no classes
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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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