November 10, 2021
Issue XIV
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Dear Fisher Families,
I hope each of you is well and enjoying this colder weather. As you know, this Thursday we celebrate Veterans Day and there is no school. It is our opportunity to recognize and honor those men and women that have served our country. Our 8th graders, as part of their study of US History, were able to watch a moving video, with music from our own Fisher Band, that honored and highlighted service people and their service to our country. It was a lovely tribute. Thank you to Heather Keating, Josie Warren and Ashley Himan for putting together this moving piece. Thank you also to Jenny Anderson, Aryn Krijnen and Corey Miller for your musical support.
For the week of November 8th, our behavior focus is “Selling Food/Candy is Not Allowed.” Over the past several months, students have brought either food/candy from home or from local markets and have sold it at an increased price to other students. While we appreciate the business acumen demonstrated by these young entrepreneurs, it is never appropriate for students to sell food/candy to other students while at school. Thank you for your support with this endeavor.
I hope you will consider joining us on Sunday, November 14th at 2pm, here at Fisher, for the “Los Gatos United Walk Against Hate.” This is a great family opportunity to join our greater Los Gatos community and support an inclusive environment. I hope to see you there! There is more detailed information later in this Flyer.
Thank you for your continued support!
Take care.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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LGUSD is partnering with Safeway to provide a Vaccine Clinic for eligible individuals today at Fisher Middle School in the MPR from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Pre-registration is required: Vaccine Clinic
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We could still use a few more volunteers: |
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Volunteers will need to be cleared at the office ahead of time with the appropriate forms, if they already haven't done so this year (Volunteer Form, Covid Vaccination, and TB Test/Assessment). Applicable forms can be found here: Fisher Parent Volunteers under "VOLUNTEERING ON CAMPUS - REQUIRED PAPERWORK" at the bottom of the page.
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HEROS AT THE HARBOR - THANK YOU! |
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We had a great student turnout at Fisher last week to write letters and decorate cards for our armed forces stationed at Pearl Harbor. Our Assistant Principal, Clare Vickers, will be hand delivering these amazing cards directly to our troops over Thanksgiving. We appreciate the students' interest and care in putting these cards together. Here's one example from student, Sophia Li, enjoy! |
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LOS GATOS STANDS UNITED AGAINST HATE WALK |
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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Seeking Applications for the RJ Fisher Parent Representative
to LGUSD’s Financial Advisory Committee (FAC)
Are you a parent with a child at RJ Fisher that would like to contribute to the financial planning of LGUSD going forward? If so, the FAC might be for you. Applications being sought by 11/22/21. Click here for more info.
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LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL - ENROLLMENT |
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Welcome Future Wildcats!
Dear families of incoming 9th grade students,
Los Gatos High School pre-enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is available for you starting November 15th, 2021. Los Gatos HS is part of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, LGSUHSD.
The high school enrollment is completely online. A parent or guardian will provide information and upload required documents to the LGSUHSD enrollment system. The instructions are here:
https://lghs.net/guidance_home/enrollment__registration/new_student_enrollment
You do not need to submit copies of the student immunization or grades. Fisher and CT English Middle Schools will provide those records to Los Gatos HS.
Please complete the online enrollment process by no later than December 8, 2021. Parents are encouraged to meet this deadline so your child's 9th grade enrollment is not delayed and so you may receive the communications from Los Gatos High School in January 2022 regarding course selection for next year.
Please note that middle school staff cannot answer questions about Los Gatos High School enrollment. All questions should be addressed to:
Terri Dewing, Registrar
Los Gatos High School
tdewing@lgsuhsd.org
408-354-2730 x231
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE FISHER LIBRARY |
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The Fisher Library will be hosting a Book Fair December 13th through December 16th and needs volunteers. If you are interested in co-chairing the Book Fair, please email library teacher Amity Bateman at abateman@lgusd.org.
The library is also looking for setup, sales, and takedown volunteers. Please see below for the volunteer schedule and signup link.
Volunteer Book Fair Schedule:
Friday 12/10: Set up: 1:30-4 pm (one shift) -- 5 slots
Monday 12/13: Lunch shift: 12:30-1:30 -- 2 slots
Tues/Wed/Thu 12/14-12/16: Lunch shift: 11:30-1:30 (split lunches) -- 2 slots
Evening support:
Tuesday 12/14 5:30-7:30 pm -- 2 slots
Wednesday 12/15 5:30-7:30 pm -- 2 slots
(This is open to accommodate the music concerts, so no music parents!)
Thursday 12/16: Takedown: 1:30-4 pm (one shift) -- 5 slots
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MUSIC BOOSTERS - CONCERT ATTIRE |
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Music Boosters is distributing concert attire for Choir, Orchestra and Band students this Friday and Saturday.
Trojan Choir, Advanced Choir and Encore pickup: Friday November 12th from 3pm to 5pm by B2. Make sure to fill out the Choir Concert Attire Loan Agreement by Thursday November 11th.
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Students will not be able to pick up their concert attire without a completed and submitted Concert Attire Loan Agreement.
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Congratulations to Leila L. and Dylan L. of Trojan Choir and Kaitlyn S. and Hayley S. of Advanced Choir for being selected for the Western Division American Choral Directors Association Junior High Honor Choir. They were selected out of all auditions from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah to perform with the best of the best of all Junior High students. They have the honor of performing for the Western Division conference in Long Beach in March.
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Musical Theater at Fisher
Parent Info Meeting Tonight!
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This meeting is for the parents of students interested in joining the performance cast or stage crew for the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza of the contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss. Music by Tony Award winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 7pm
Via Zoom
Online application opens November 12th thru November 23rd
Auditions and Callbacks - November 30th thru December 10th
Performances – March 24th thru March 27th
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SCIENCE SHOW AND TELL: SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE |
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Science Show and Tell needs you!
What: The 7th-grade science team is hosting a Show and Tell on Tuesday 12/14 or Wednesday 12/15
Who: Fisher Community members who are in the science, tech, engineering, or medical fields OR people who have been affected by these fields.
*PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM TODAY! SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 12/10 at 3 pm.
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The Fisher 8th grade basketball team defeated Union Middle School 34-16. This was the best team victory so far this season as the 8th grade team is now 5-1 for the season. The 8th grade team was led by Hanna Behnami's strong interior defense and the sweet shooting of team captain, Rita Zhou, who drained 4, 3-point shots during the game. Great game Trojans!
Fisher 6th grade
After a competitive first half, the Fisher 6th grade team pulled away from Union in the second half and ended with a 28-13 win. The second half they outscored Union 11-1 for a decisive victory. Jenna Webb scored the first 7 points of the game in the first minute. Kavya Hubbard, Ainsley Lang, Laia Chandran-Moles, and Sofia Maskalik also contributed on both sides of the ball to help Fisher get past their rival.
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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
- November 10: Vaccine Clinic in the Fisher MPR
- November 10: Musical Theater Parent Meeting on Zoom at 7pm
- November 14: Los Gatos Stands UNITED Against Hate Walk at 2pm
- November 18: LGUSD Board Meeting at 6:30pm
- December 13-16: Book Fair
- December 14: LGUSD Board Meeting at 6:00pm
- 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
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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