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Fiske Families,

There is no school on Friday in observance of Diwali. We wish our families a wonderful celebration with their friends and loved ones. Please also note that next week, students will be released from school at 12:00 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday for parent/caretaker-teacher conferences.

We had an amazing Halloween Parade today! Thank you to all the parents and caretakers who came to cheer on our students. A special thanks to Mrs. Allen for hosting the students in the library who did not participate in the parade.

PTO Meeting -Monday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for our second PTO meeting on Monday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. This will be in person meeting with a Zoom option.  Mrs. McGregor will be sharing information about behavior and reporting of bullying protocol.

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DIBELS/mCLASS Reports Available

DIBELS/mCLASS reports are now available in the PowerSchool portal for all K-3 students. DIBELS is a nationally normed assessment that serves as a universal literacy screener, conducted three times a year. This assessment measures letter/sound knowledge, decoding, and accurate, fluent reading. If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Celebrate Fiske’s National Blue Ribbon School Award!

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Stoetzel will travel to Washington, D.C., to accept the National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High Performing Schools awarded to Fiske. Join us in celebrating this recognition on Monday, November 18th, at 8:45 a.m. by the flagpole.

Around the World with Fiske

Calling all Fiske Families! Join us on Thursday, November 21, from 6:00 to 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!

Evening Schedule:

  • 6:00-6:40 p.m. – Dinner featuring dishes from around the world

  • 6:40-7:10 p.m. – Activities showcasing crafts, dances, and traditions from various cultures

  • 7:15-7:30 p.m. – Story time with readers sharing books in different languages

For questions, please contact Rachel McGregor at mcgregorr@wellesleyps.org.

Important Dates:

  • Friday, November 1 – No School (Diwali)

  • Monday, November 4 – PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, November 6 – METCO Stay Day & Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • Thursday, November 7 – Parent-Teacher Conferences

  • Monday, November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)

  • Monday, November 18 – Blue Ribbon Celebration at 8:45 a.m.

  • Tuesday, November 19 – METCO Late Day & School Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, November 21 – Around the World with Fiske from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, November 26 – School Committee Zoom Conversation with Fiske Parents/Guardians from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, November 27 – Turkey Trot at 8:45 a.m.

  • Thursday & Friday, November 28-29 – Thanksgiving Recess

  • Monday, December 2 – No School (Professional Day)

  • Wednesday, December 4 – Walk to School Day

  • December 9-13 – New Book Fair

Have a lovely weekend!

Thursday, Fiske News 10/31/2024