January 20, 2021
Issue 21
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Dear Fisher Families,
I hope you all enjoyed our three day weekend and allowed yourself an extra day of rest.
We returned on Tuesday to high winds and unseasonable conditions. We are grateful that we were able to support those students without power and internet, on campus. It is always nice to see our students, although I wish it were under better circumstances.
As you are aware, the new state guidance provided by the California Department of Public Health and Governor Newsom has again changed our metrics for a safe return. Thus, we will be shifting our COVID-19 testing focus to our 6th graders for the short-term. If you are a 6th grade parent, please consider registering your child for a COVID test. Registration information was sent out Friday, 1.15.21 and again on Tuesday, 1.19.21.
As of today, the Santa Clara County COVID-19 casecount is 33.6/100,000. Our 6th graders will be able to return safely to campus once we reach 25/100,000. Further, our 7th and 8th graders will be able to join us once Santa Clara County reaches 7/100,000. We use this link to assess the County case count:
Please know that we are actively planning for our students’ return, pending direction from our Board based on our safety data. Your careful attention to all of these communications is essential. Please reach out with any questions you may have (mlonhart@lgusd.org).
As always, thank you for your continued support. Take care and stay well.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY |
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Parent Volunteers Needed January 21st!
Please consider helping Fisher staff with distributing materials to our students and facilitating Picture Make-up sessions. Items to be distributed include 7/8th grade science books, music materials, and class photos previously not collected.
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JANUARY 21st IS A BIG DAY!
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10:00AM - 4:00PM
Make Up Picture Day
See ordering information below.
Materials Distribution Day
7th and 8th grade Science Workbooks
Sheet Music for music students
Class Photos/Proofs (not collected previously)
Please plan on driving by campus between 10am and 4pm
to pick up these required materials.
Thank you!
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PRINCIPAL CHATS POSTPONED |
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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Principal Chats original scheduled for January 19, 20, and 22 have been postponed as our reopening date has changed. These Principal Chats will be rescheduled when we are provided with a new reopening schedule.
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FISHER SPORTS WITH LG REC! |
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Fisher Parents - WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!
LG Rec department has posted several opportunities to be active on campus starting next week. Just like during our fall season, we have Basketball, Volleyball and Track/Fitness. Please see the links below for specific information and to register.
These classes will fill up quickly as we are limited on our ability to offer to everyone . A max capacity (Covid) is 14 per Coach.
Regards,
Mark Mercer
Fisher Middle School
Physical Education Teacher
Athletic Director
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LGUSD STUDENT SERVICES
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY |
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CALLING ALL FISHER STUDENTS!
VAN METER NEEDS YOU
FOR VIRTUAL MATH NIGHT!
VAN METER ELEMENTARY is hosting a Virtual Math Game Night on Tuesday, January 26th. Shifts are available from 4:45 - 7:15 PM.
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING |
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R.J. Fisher Middle School
School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting
January 20, 2021 - 5.30pm
Interested parties and members of the public may participate in the meeting (and receive Zoom meeting links/passwords) by pre-registering using this SAC Meeting Registration and Public Comment form. Registration will close at 3pm on the day of the meeting. Agenda for the meeting may be found on the SAC webpage.
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LGHS INFORMATION FOR 8th GRADE PARENTS |
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FISHER 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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Kumon is a structured, individualized, proven learning program that gives your child the critical thinking skills and the mindset to learn new materials independently. The Kumonmath program begins with counting and ends with advanced applications of calculus. Our reading comprehension program starts by developing pre-reading skills and progresses to critiquing analyses of literary works.
It's not too late to become a Community Sponsor! For more information,
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Fisher families: The Fisher Library has new "Activities to Go" kits for January! This month's craft is a Torn Paper Mosaic (examples included below). Take a break from screens and try a new craft with all the materials you need. Or, if the new year has you ready to experience something new, request a Grab Bag! Grab Bags contain 3 specially selected books in the genre of your choice -- but the titles are a surprise until you open the bag. Try a different genre, or read something new this week!
Library books, Grab Bags 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.
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Follow the RJF Instagram Page to stay updated on student life, activities, clubs, and more!
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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.
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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
- Jan 20: SAC Meering, 5:30PM, info above
- Jan 21: Science and Music materials pick-up, 10:00AM - 4:00PM, info above
- Jan 21: Make-up Picture Day, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Jan 24: Fisher HSC Baking Event, 4:00 - 6:00PM, info above
- Jan 25: Presentation with Dr. Damon Korb, 7:00PM, info above
- Jan 29: Fisher Spirit Color Day, info above
- Feb 15-19: February Break, 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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