March 23, 2022
Issue XXVIII
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Hello Fisher Families!
With the time change and this glorious weather, it feels as though Spring has sprung! We are busy preparing for all the exciting things that this part of the year brings as well as looking ahead to next year.
Thank you to our amazing music students and staff for the wonderful concerts last week. We were delighted to hear our students playing and singing again under the expert direction of Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Krijnen and Mr. Miller. It was truly uplifting. Thank you also to our fabulous Music Boosters for their continued support!
In line with our Strategic Plan, our Service Above Self Project begins next week. We are pleased our students will have the opportunity to support others in our community and feel the sense of pride that service brings. Please look for more detailed information in this Flyer.
For our current 6th and 7th graders, please be on the lookout for a Residency Verification email. Verification is due by April 8, 2022. For our current 8th grade families, this email was sent to you in error. There is no need for our current 8th grade families to complete this requirement for high school.
And…coming to a Multi-Purpose Room near you is Seussical the Musical. With shows beginning on Thursday, March 24th, the cast and crew will delight you with their production. Please look for more detailed information in this Flyer.
Thank you for your continued support!
Take care and stay well.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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FISHER SPRING FLING EVENT |
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Join fellow Fisher parents and staff for our Spring Fling Event at Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos. Play bocce ball on Campo di Bocce's outdoor courts while you mingle with fellow parents.
Thursday, April 28th, 6:30-9:30pm
*$60 per person
*Heavy appetizers served
*Full bar open for individual purchase of drinks
Campo di Bocce
565 University Ave
Los Gatos
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE FISHER LIBRARY |
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Check out what's new at the Fisher Library this spring, including a new Little Free Library coming to campus thanks to a library/STEAM collaboration and LGEF grant.
Also, please save the date: The Fisher Library will be hosting a Spring Book Fair with Hicklebee's Books from May 9th-13th. Stay tuned for more details and volunteering opportunities.
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Los Gatos Youth Theatre presents
Musical Theater at Fisher Middle School
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Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
March 24th – March 27th
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Elephant Cast
Thursday, 3/24 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, 3/26@ 1:00pm
Saturday, 3/26 @ 7:30pm
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Bird Cast
Friday, 3/25 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, 3/26@ 4:00pm
Sunday, 3/27 @ 1:00pm
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For more information and summer programs LGYT.net
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The next Wellness meeting will be Thursday, March 31 at 8:30am in the LGUSD Board Room. The agenda can be viewed here. Please review the other wellness policies, given out at our last meeting and linked below, in preparation to determine if our current Student Wellness policy requires any changes. Parent involvement is greatly appreciated.
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SERVICE ABOVE SELF - DONATE AND VOLUNTEER!! |
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This year, LGUSD is organizing a district-wide community service project to support Santa Clara County community individuals. Every member of the district has the opportunity to participate and contribute. RJ Fisher is collaborating with the Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley to collect items for Afghan refugees.
Every morning during the week of March 28th, RJ Fisher will be collecting hygiene items for Afghan refugees, please consider donating the following:
- 6th graders - adult and child toothbrushes, full-size toothpaste
- 7th graders - full-size shampoo or two-in-one shampoo/conditioner
- 8th graders - full-size women's and men's deodorant
- Students are also encouraged to bring one full-size bar of soap
Collection bins will be available all next week in front of the office before school starts each morning. Zero period students can donate in the office. Thank you very much for your contributions and support!!
In addition to donating items, we have the following volunteer opportunities:
- Sign up to help collect donated items before school next week. (2 students and 1 parent per shift.)
- Sign up to assemble the kits of donated items on April 6th at 2:45pm. (30 students and 2 parents needed.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Clare Vickers at Cvickers@lgusd.org. |
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SPRING PORTRAITS THIS WEEK |
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Pictures will be taken during PE on March 24th and 25th. |
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Last day to sign up is tomorrow, March 24th. We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon! |
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Come spend the afternoon creating your very own spring wreath with fresh fragrant ingredients and Fisher friends! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided by the Fisher Homer & School Club. |
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LITTLE WOMEN - A LGHS SPRING MUSICAL |
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After two long years, we are thrilled to announce a new LGHS Spring Musical - Little Women. This literary classic has been musically adapted for the stage with a score about personal discovery, heartache and hope - the sounds of a young America finding its voice - as we follow the adventures of sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March and their experiences growing up in Civil War America. Come join us for an uplifting night of musical theater! |
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ATTENTION PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS |
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Students Starting 7th Grade in August Need:
● Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
(Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up)
● Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
(Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)
Please send a copy of your child’s vaccine record,
with the 2 shots listed above to the Fisher Health Clerk
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- Keep sunscreen in your locker and apply before going outside.
- Keep a water bottle in your locker just for PE use.
- Lose your clothes and need another set? Any time of the year PE clothes and optional sweats can be purchased at the beginning of the PE period.
- Take your PE clothes home to wash on Thu/Fri to be ready for Monday. You can swing by at the end of the day. Locker rooms are left open for 20 minutes after school.
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LGS Recreation Summer 2022 registration is now live! For more information about Summer programs, please visit www.lgsrecreation.org or call 408.354.8700. For a digital version of our Summer 2022 guide, please click this link https://bit.ly/3JaZKrU.
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The Fisher Home & School Club wants to thank this week's Community Sponsor
for their generosity.
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Did you know your purchases at Sports Basement can help our Fisher Home & School Club, at no cost to you? It's easy to set up. When checking out, ask the cashier to change your selected charity to Raymond J Fisher. You only need to do that once and 10% of all future purchases will help fund the Fisher Home & School Club.
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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
- March 24 - March 27: Suessical the Musical
- March 28 - April 1: Collection Drive for Afghan Refugees
- March 31: LGUSD Wellness Meeting at 8:30am, LGUSD Board Room
- April 21: LGUSD Board Meeting at 4:00pm, Blossom Hill Elementary
- April 28: Fisher Spring Fling Event at 6:30pm, Campo di Bocce
- May 9-13: Library Book Fair
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RJ FisheMr 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
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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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