Dear Fiske Families,
Thank you to Laura Smith and Teresa Peters for coordinating an amazing teacher appreciation lunch on Wednesday. We can not thank families enough for providing sandwiches, soups, breads, salads, drinks and desserts for this lovely lunch. Your generosity is truly appreciated.
We are looking forward to our Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October 31st at 8:45 a.m. Children will exit the building through the front door, walk through the primary playground and around the back field. The route will be marked for easy viewing. The field will be wet so it is suggested that children bring boots or an additional pair of shoes to use for the parade. Children should come to school in their costumes and then change into their school clothes after the parade.
If your child/children is/are participating in the parade, costumes should reflect our Fiske Fundamentals; Fair, Inclusive, Safe, Kind and Encouraging. Children should not wear costumes that promote stereotypes or bias towards any groups of people. Costumes should not include;
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Masks
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wigs
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face paint
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props
Please inform your child’s classroom teacher if your child prefers to not walk in the parade. A fall activity will take place in the library for students who are not participating in the parade.
Walk to School Day
Our Third walk or roll to school day is Wednesday, November 1. Students who ride a bus will also be able to join in the fun. Bus students will be encouraged to walk two times around the marked area on the back field. The field is wet so it is suggested that children bring boots or a second pair of shoes if they will be walking the field route. Last month we had 188 participants, let’s see if we can get even more this month.
New Book Fair
Mark your calendars the Fiske annual PTO New Book Fair is coming November 28-December 4. This is the biggest fundraiser for our library all year. More details to come soon.
Time to clean out the closets for the Cradles to Crayons annual collection from October 24-November 10.
Cradles to Crayons is an organization that provides children birth through age 12, living in homeless or low- income situations, with essential items needed to thrive at home and school. Fiske will be participating in a clothing drive during the weeks of October 24 – November 10. Cradles to Crayons is looking for gently used New or Gently Used:
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Clothes
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Shoes
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Winter Coats/Winter Gear
If you have these items, please bring them to the clearly marked bin placed outside the front door. Donations go to families throughout Massachusetts so please consider donating.
Have a lovely weekend!
Important Dates for October and November 2023:
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Tuesday, October 31st – 8:45 a.m. Halloween Parade
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Wednesday, November 1st- Walk to School Day
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Wednesday, November 1st- Parent Teacher Conferences
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Wednesday, November 1st- METCO Stay Day
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Thursday, November 2nd- Parent Teacher Conferences-Early Release 12:00
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Tuesday, November 7th -PTO Meeting -8:45-9:45 a.m.
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Friday, November 10th-No School- Veterans Day
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Thursday, November 16th – School Council Meeting-3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 16th – Around the World at Fiske – 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 21st – METCO Late Day-3:05-4:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 22nd – Turkey Trot – 8:45 a.m.
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Thursday, November 23rd-Friday, November 24 – No School Thanksgiving Break
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Monday, November 27th- No School – Professional Day
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Tuesday Nov. 28th – Dec. 4th Book Fair in the Library