December 8, 2021
Issue XVII
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Hello Fisher Families,
Winter is upon us! There is finally a chill in the air and it feels great! We are excited about our upcoming music concerts on December 14th and 15th. The full schedule can be found here: Los Gatos Music Boosters. Thank you to our young musicians, our Music Boosters and our fabulous music teachers for all their hard work.
Rain is in the forecast! Please send your student prepared for the colder, rainy day weather as it approaches. Umbrellas, raincoats and layers all are welcome!
Our final Behavior Focus lesson is “Please respect other people’s property.” Students have personal backpacks, Chromebooks, water bottles and more with them each day. We work to guide our students to leave other's belongings alone and work to keep track of their own things. Thank you for your support in these Behavior Focus lessons. As a result, our campus is cleaner, student behavior has improved, and Fisher is humming along.
Take care.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
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The Fisher Library is proud to present our Book Fair from Monday, December 13th through Thursday, December 16th.
The Book Fair will run during school hours (8:00 am to 3:30 pm) and two evenings, Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Every student will have a chance to visit the Book Fair during break or lunch, or before or after school. Parents are welcome to shop during the evening hours!
You or your student can shop a few ways:
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Set up a Scholastic eWallet for your child so he or she can shop in person
- In person with cash or credit card
- Online through December 24th
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Every purchase from the Book Fair earns books for the Fisher Library and classrooms, so please stop by and support our students! |
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CALLING ALL DODGEBALL VOLUNTEERS!! |
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Let's keep the much-loved tradition of Dodgeball at Fisher going! We are looking for the next great group of volunteers to "shadow" this year and then run the show next year. Please email parent volunteer and Co-chair, Francine Shore at francineshore@comcast.net with any inquires and/or to sign-up. The following positions are available:
DODGEBALL CHAIRS:
Number of leads: 2 (Need 1 or 2, 6/7th grade parent(s) to shadow for next year, immediately)
Duties:
- Given the scope, better to discuss in person
PLAYERS’ LOUNGE EMCEE:
Number of Leads: 1 (Need 1, 6/7th grade parent to run it this year and 1 to take over next year)
Time Commitment: Day of event 12pm to conclusion
Duties:
- Use bullhorn to call teams in from waiting area to staging area (outside gym doors)
- Additional announcements as necessary
FOOD:
Number of leads: 1 (Need 1, 6/7th grade parent to shadow for next year)
Time commitment: 5-7 hours prior to event and 10am-2pm day of the event
Duties:
- Assemble snack bags and group bags into teams (1 bag per player + 1 for coach + 1 for team manager)
- Assemble snack bags for referees and distribute
- Set up snack bag table morning of the event. Assist with set up of check-in area
- Distribute snack bags to teams at check-in
- Clean up snack table once all bags have been distributed
GYM PREP AND TAPING:
Number of leads: 1 (Need 1, 6/7th grade parent to shadow for next year)
Time commitment: 6 hours on the day before the event (March 10, 2022)
Number of volunteers for committee: 4 for taping (1.5 hours), 18 for nets (1.5 hours), 6 for general set up (1.5 hours)
Duties:
- Lead a large crew of volunteers
- Tape courts
- Hang nets
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
Number of leads: 1 (Need 1, 6/7th grade parent to shadow for next year)
Time commitment: Day of event 10am to conclusion
Duties:
- Set up volunteer check in area
- Ensure volunteers check in and are directed/escorted to correct work area
- Hand out color coded wristbands
FLOW OF GAMES - COURTS:
Number of leads: 3 (Need 1 or 2, 6/7th grade parent(s) to shadow for next year)
Time commitment: Day of event 12pm to conclusion
Duties:
- Direct teams from staging area to on deck area behind each court
- Ensure teams are moving to and from courts in orderly fashion
- Ensure players are exhibiting good behavior whilst moving through stations
- Address behavior incidents through communication with team managers or contact event chairs
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LGHS ENROLLMENT DEADLINE - TODAY |
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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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Fisher will be holding a Toys for Tots drive from November 29th - December 16th. Students can drop their toys off in their English classes starting after the Thanksgiving break.
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SPECIAL SCREENINGS OF SING 2 - LGEF FUNDRAISER |
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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 and 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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GIRLS BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The Fisher 8th grade basketball team wrapped up a great 8-3 season in an exciting championship game against Price Middle School. Fisher came up 2 points short in a 26-24 loss. The 8th grade team showed the heart of a champion as they battled hard the whole game. Fisher was led by the best center in the league Hanna Behnami, the shutdown defender Leighton Ozawa, and superstar Malaea Puntanilla. Great job Trojans on an AWESOME season! WE ARE PROUD of YOU!!!
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2021-2022 FISHER YEARBOOK |
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Prices for yearbooks will go up in January, buy now to get the best price!
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
- December 13-16: Book Fair
- December 14-15: Winter Concerts (Fisher gym)
- December 14: LGUSD Board Meeting at 6:00pm
- December 16: End of First Semester
- January 13: LGUSD Board Meeting at 6:30pm
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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
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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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