Fiske Families,
What an amazing fall it has been! The beautiful leaves and warm temperatures have made for a lovely season. With the warmer weather, we’ve accumulated a large collection of sweatshirts and jackets in our lost and found. Please make sure to label your children’s items with their names so we can return them if they get misplaced.
A huge thank you to Mitali Bixby, Joy Vagefi, and all the volunteers who organized a Fisketastic teacher luncheon. The food was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The Fiske teachers and staff truly appreciate your kindness!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. Please note that Thursday, November 7, is an additional early release day; students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
A Message from Our Nurse
Please remember to regularly check your child’s SNAP portal for messages from the nursing team. If you haven’t done so already, please enable notifications in SNAP to ensure you receive messages in a timely manner. As a department, we are moving away from email communication, as it is less secure than using the portal. Thank you for your understanding!
Halloween Parade
We are excited for our Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31, at 8:45 a.m. Children will exit the building through the main entrance, walk through the primary playground, and around the backfield. The route will be clearly marked for easy viewing. As the field may be wet, we suggest that children bring boots or an extra pair of shoes for the parade. Children should come to school in their costumes and change into their school clothes afterward.
If your child is participating in the parade, please ensure their costumes reflect our Fiske Fundamentals: Fair, Inclusive, Safe, Kind, and Encouraging. Costumes should not promote stereotypes or bias against any groups. Specifically, 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 their classroom teacher if your child prefers not to walk in the parade. A fall activity will be held in the library for students not participating.
Celebrate Fiske’s National Blue Ribbon School Award!
Join us in celebrating Fiske’s recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School for Exemplary High Performing Schools. This honor reflects the incredible work our staff, students, and community do every day to make Fiske shine.
Where: Fiske School Flagpole
When: Monday, November 18
Time: 8:45 a.m.
Around the World with Fiske
Calling all Fiske Families! Join us on Thursday, November 21, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a night of food, festivities, and books from across the globe. Families will travel the halls of Fiske to experience the diverse cultures in our community. Children will receive passports to collect stamps as they visit various countries. It promises to be a Fisketastic event!
For questions, please contact Rachel McGregor at mcgregorr@wellesleyps.org.
Important Dates:
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Tuesday, October 29 – School Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 30 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Thursday, October 31 – Halloween Parade at 8:45 a.m.
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Friday, November 1 – No School (Diwali)
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Monday, November 4 – PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 6 – METCO Stay Day & Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Thursday, November 7 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Monday, November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
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Monday, November 18 – Blue Ribbon Celebration 8:45 a.m.
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Tuesday, November 19 – METCO Late Day & School Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 21 – Around the World with Fiske from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 26 – School Committee Zoom Conversation with Fiske Parents/Guardians from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 27 – Turkey Trot at 8:45 a.m.
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Thursday & Friday, November 28-29 – Thanksgiving Recess
Have a lovely weekend!