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Calendar February
2/8 Music Boosters Meeting 7:00 pm, Fisher Library 2/9 CASA General Meeting 8:30 - 10:00 am, LGHS Community Room 2/13 Late Start Monday, 9:10 am - 3:03 pm, no zero period 2/13 LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 pm, District Office 2/15 Principal Chat - Internet Safety: Parenting in the Age of Social Media - ADULTS only 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Fisher Multipurpose Room 2/20-24 February Recess - NO SCHOOL 2/27 School Resumes - Late Start Monday, 9:10 am - 3:30 pm, no zero period March
3/6 LGEF Board Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm, District Office
Principal’s Corner Dear Fisher Parents,
Students at Fisher Middle School are very blessed to enjoy a variety of co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experiences. Whether it is music, sports, clubs, or any other school-related event, there is no question that connecting to our school in positive ways is a value added for kids.
The only challenging aspect of providing these incredible opportunities is that it requires passionate adults to guide these activities. Unfortunately, we have been struggling to fill key coaching roles within our athletic department, which if not resolved, may lead to team cancellations. WE cannot field a team without adult coaches.
Therefore, I am reaching out to the larger community for potential interest in supporting our youth teams. Currently, we need coaches for both our tennis team and our track program. The tennis season runs from March 13 through May 12.
Practices are held Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm at Blossom Hill Park.
Our track team, which supports close to 200 athletes, is in need of (2) head coaches and (4) assistant coaches. The track and field season runs from March 27 through May 20 and also practices Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm.
If you or someone you know may be interested in helping out, please contact either Lisa Mitchell ([email protected]) or Natalie Rynn ([email protected]), our athletic directors, to discuss possibilities. It would certainly be a shame to have to turn away kids, but we are on a short timeline and have cast the net widely to no avail.
I am hopeful that we will be able to find a resolution. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Sincerely,
Lisa Fraser Principal
Issue No. 22 February 8, 2017
Attendance Line
408-335-2385 [email protected]
Call if your student is absent from school, leaving early or arriving late.
Fisher Flyer Submissions
Please email your school related article, event or volunteer requests to [email protected] by Mondays at noon.
Please be aware that for all school events before, during, or after school, students with severe food allergies (including nuts, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, etc.) will be in attendance. Please consider providing alternative snacking options.
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Dodgeball Tournament is BACK!!!! Friday, March 17
Registration Opens Monday February 13 at 8:00 pm and Will Close on February 20
Start forming your teams now! Teams MUST REGISTER TOGETHER!
• Who can participate? Any Fisher student • What is the Dodgeball Tournament? Student teams (co-ed) of 8 players maximum, 6 minimum compete in this fun
tournament. Teams are “coached” by teachers and staff. • When? Friday, March 17, 4:00 - 9:00 pm • Where? Our new Fisher Sports Complex/Gym • Why? It’s tons of fun!
Important Registration Information
To register for a dodgeball team, students will need:
• Team Name (must be appropriate) • Team Captain (student) • Team Manager (parent) • Parent/Guardian to enter payment information ($10 fee) and sign waivers
To register (beginning Monday at 8:00 pm), go to the Home & School Club website, and click on the Dodgeball link. Registration opens at 8:00 pm on Monday, February 13 and will close on Friday, February 17 or when the teams are full. Your team will be OFFICIALLY registered ONLY when the all members of your team COMPLETES the registration process! Your team registration will be time stamped. It is first come, first served. Team Coaches (Staff) will be assigned by Ms. Frasier after registration closes.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Black at [email protected].
Girls Volleyball Tryouts
6th/7th/8th Grade Meet in Main gym Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Boys Soccer Tryouts
6th/7th/8th Grade Wednesday, February 8, 3:00-4:30 pm
After School Sport
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Note from the Nurse
District wide we are seeing an increase in the number of cases of colds, variety of flu viruses as well as bacterial infections such as strep throat.
According to the CDC, typical flu symptoms are more intense than those of a cold and can include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, muscle and body aches, headaches, fatigue and respiratory congestion. A cold usually has milder symptoms of a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, respiratory congestion, tiredness and cough.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection and can be quite serious if not treated properly. Symptoms often include a sore throat which can start quickly, pain when swallowing, fever, red and swollen tonsils (with or without white patches), swollen lymph glands in the neck.
Follow up with the physician if you are concerned your child has been exposed to the flu or strep. Keep your child home if he/she is running a fever, has a cough or generally does not feel well, until symptoms subside and your child is well enough to fully participate in school activities.
Exposure to the flu and some bacteria cannot be completely avoided. However, measures can be taken to protect yourself and your family:
1. Thorough and frequent hand washing using soap and warm running water.
2. Adults and children can use hand sanitizer (with 60 % alcohol) if soap and water is not available. Use a wipe on infants and toddlers hands.
3. Cover the nose and mouth, preferably with a tissue, if coughing and sneezing. Droplets and spray from a cough or sneeze can travel with great speed and distance (6 -8 feet) and linger for hours in the environment.
4. Keep hands away from the face. 5. Stay hydrated. 6. Get plenty of rest.
Friday Afternoon Fun for Community Service Hours
We are looking for Fisher students to volunteer at Van Meter Elementary's Friday afternoon Math Fun sessions leading small groups of 3rd to 5th graders while playing fun games. Game choices include Othello, 9 Man’s Morris, Sets and many more. We meet after school in the Van Meter library, from 3:00-4:00 pm and also at lunchtimes in the Fisher office on the day of the sessions to plan the fun, review game rules, etc.
The following dates have been scheduled: February 10
March 3 April 14 May 5
Please sign up for one or more slots at http://lvm.ivolunteer.com/mathfun
Questions? Please contact Marshall Freiman at [email protected].
Friends in LG Friends in LG meet twice a week to hike together. We meet in the grass area in front of Los Gatos Library, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am. Everybody is very welcome. Please call if you have questions (Pia, 669-2267840).
//Pia and all Friends in LG
This Week
2/6-2/10 Hunger Games. Encourage your students to help RJF make a difference in the needs of our surrounding communities. There will be five Districts all competing to donate the most family meals. Please see list on page 5 for details. Daily lunchtime activities and Tributes will allow the District members to participate and win points!
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CASA General Meeting
Thursday, February 9 8:30-10:00 am
LGHS Community Room
“Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department on Community Policing and School Outreach”
Officer Gregg, School Resource Officer (SRO) and Corporal Hoyt will share the presentations Fisher Students in the Life Skills class and/or the Freshman Fitness class at LGHS receive from the LGMSPD. In addition they will discuss the LGMSPD community policing approach and the role of the SRO on school campuses.
We need your help to earn more money for the Fisher Home and School Club!
The average eScrip supporter raises $50 for our school. So, 100 supporters could mean $5000 for Fisher! If you have not signed up yet, you’ll be thrilled how easy it is to register online at www.escrip.com, About the Program, Sign Up Now (https://secure.escrip.com/supporter/registration/index.jsp). School ID #: 137629435 (Fisher Home and School Club – RJ Fisher).
Register your credit and debit card numbers (no expirations, no security codes) and your grocery loyalty cards to earn free money for Fisher.
Any questions or problems, eScrip Coordinator Tina Murray can help you out! [email protected] or call 408-644-1303.
New Volunteer Request
Volunteer Needed for 6th Grade Community Service Data Entry - this is perfect for someone who wants to work on their own time. If interested, please send an email to [email protected].
Thank You To Our January Parents On Campus
We want to extend a great big thank you to all of the parents who offered their time to our kids during lunch as Parents on Campus in the month of January. Thank you for enduring the wind and the rain! We truly appreciate your time and dedication to all of the children.
Marilee Ankaitis Sherry Brallier Natalia Dal Porto Anne Marie De Cesare Lisa Gallagher Stephen Gorman Catherine Grabinski Deborah Johnson Zing Joushanpoah Laura Kupor
Dmitry Lebedenko Terry McBriarty Tawnya Miller Claire Nippress Heather Peck Nicole Reginelli Deborah Ross Jessica Virk Laura Murphy-Wilkens Oxana Wootton
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Preferred Foods
Proteins Pop Top or Pouch Meat (Salmon, Chicken, Tuna), Nut Butters*, Shelf Stable Tofu, Beans, Legumes, Lentils, 1 can/pouch = 1 serving 1 jar nut butter or bag dried beans = 4 serv.
Grains Low Sugar Cereal, Graham Crackers* Cheese & Crackers, Pretzels, Granola Bars without Peanuts, Pasta, Rice, Quinoa, Couscous. 1 container/package = 4 servings
Fruits Pop-Top Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice Boxes*, Canned Fruit in Juice, 100% Fruit Rolls, Raisins, Unsweetened Applesauce*, Individual Fruit Cups 1 can/box = 1 serving
Veggies Any Low Salt Veggies - Pop Tops Preferred. 1 can = 1 serving
Whole Meal Complete Meal in a Can - Soup/Stew/Chili 1 can = 1 serving
1 complete meal = 4 servings of protein, grain, veggies, and fruit combined
We realize your “meal” may be more than a family of four will eat at one sitting. We are using these units for consistency. Let’s be
generous and have fun planning meals for others. Encourage foods that you like!
SPECIAL NOTE: NO GLASS, NO BULK BAGS OF RICE, FLOUR
BEANS ETC. *Kid Friendly Foods - Don’t forget to check the expiration
dates! Expired food should not be provided.
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______________________________________
INTERNET SAFETYParenting in the Age of Social Media
facilitated by Lisa Fraser and Kendra Nunes____________________________________
TOPICS:• What’s “normal” for our kids• Indicators to look out for• Common pitfalls for kids• To snoop or not to snoop?
Sgt. Kendra Nunes has been with the San Jose Police Department since 1992. She has worked assignments in patrol and as a Detective in Family Violence, Background Investigations, Internal Affairs and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Child Exploitation Detail. She has conducted hundreds of investigations involving child sexual abuse and child pornography. She regularly teaches Internet Safety to parents and educators in the hopes of helping parents protect their kids.
Lisa Fraser is the Principal of Fisher Middle School in Los Gatos.
The Parenting Continuum is a community alliance empowering parents to nurture the whole child and the whole family; focusing on providing parent education and resources to parents of children in grades K-12. We are a group of volunteer parents who care and who want to bring awareness, support, and resources to support the navigation of our parenting journeys.
www.parentingcontinuum.org www.facebook.com/parentingcontinuum
Parent Education Resources and Events
SIGN UP HERE:bit.ly/SignupInternetSafety
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: Fisher Middle School MPRAdults only - Parents of all Ages
FISHER SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) in partnership with
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa9a72ba0f94-internet
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DONATE at www.lgef.org
The finish line is just ahead! Act now and we can cross it. Already this year LGEF has
raised over $600,000 for Los Gatos schools. But we are still short of the target.
To fully fund all programs and achieve our growth goals we must raise an additional $150,000 by February 17.
It's a fact: Los Gatos schools receive less per student from the state and federal
government than other, similar districts. Los Gatos Education Foundation helps "fill
the gap" with programs that educate the whole child.
To keep supporting these programs we need you. Our schools need you. Our children
need you. Please donate today.