Fiske Elementary School
Wellesley Public Schools
Learning • Caring • Innovating

 
“Honor the leap as well as the landing.” Shannon Donavan-Monti
Fiske Families,This was an exciting week at Fiske! Third grade went to Plimoth Plantation, 4G went on a geology walk, and parent teacher conferences were completed.  Today a student stopped by my office to show me how to make an Origami Yoda; a very nice way to end the week!
IMG_2293.JPGThursday night Wellesley Education Foundation hosted the annual spelling bee.  Thank you to Jay Staunton, Siva Lavu, and Katy Gibson (Pictured above in the red lobster hats.)for representing the Fiske PTO.

IMG_3640.JPG4G went on a geology walk today.  Fun was had by all while learning about geology in Wellesley. Here is Emma Gordon sliding down the famous Devil’s Slide.
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Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of that Halloween candy?  Fiske students, in conjunction with The Wellesley Dental Group, are collecting candy to send to our troops. There is a box in the office for all donated candy.  Please have all donation in by Monday, November 9th.
On Wednesday, November 11th there will be no school in honor of Veteran’s Day.  We would like to thank all our community members who served in the armed forces for their service.  This distinguished group includes our music teacher, Julie Verret , and our lunch provider, Mr. Chips, who both served in the Army.  The fourth grade will be celebrating some of our local Veterans on Monday.  
Don’t miss Family Game night on Friday, November 13th from 6:00-8:00! This should be a wonderful family night filled with math and logic games! Thank you to Hillary Madge for arranging such a fun night for our Fiske Community! To sign up to help Fiske Family Game Night Sign Up
Quick Reminders:

  • Wednesday, November 11th – no school in honor of Veterans Day!
  • Friday, November 13th, 7:30 a.m.- School Council Meeting
  • Friday, November 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Family Game Night

Thank you all for your support and dedication to our amazing Fiske Community.

 
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
45 Hastings Street • Wellesley • Massachusetts • 02481
Phone 781-446-6265
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/fiske Rachel McGregor, Interim Principal • Beth Watson, Secretary   CORE VALUES
Academic Excellence • Commitment to Community • Respect for Human Differences • Cooperative and Caring Relationships

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