WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW AT FISHER
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Dear Fisher Families,
Thank you for your support for our SBAC testing! We are almost finished with our math testing. Students who were absent will be participating in make-up testing the week of May 6th.
Have you completed your Family Feedback Survey?
We value your feedback. It helps us evaluate our programs and grow stronger. There’s still time to complete the survey.
School Site Survey Link:
RJ Fisher Middle School
Next week is our Fisher Showcase and Open House!!! Please join us on Thursday, May 9th (see below). The Showcase, including food trucks, small performances, STEAM activities and more begins at 5pm. Our classrooms will be open from 5:30-6:30pm for current Fisher families to visit their childs’ classrooms. Please remember that parking will be very limited. More details to follow on Monday.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Take care.
Mary Lonhart
Principal
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
In an effort to improve our chronic absenteeism rate (chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason), LGUSD has enabled auto-generated notifications that go home after 3, 6, 10, and 15 days of absences. You should expect to see these notifications if your student is absent for any reason after 3, 6, 10, and 15 days of total absences.
These letters are an important part of awareness around chronic absenteeism and ensure families know that we are available to support your student when needed.
After 10 absences, we may facilitate a collaborative meeting between home and school to better support your student attending school.
If you know your student will be out of school for an extended absence (5+ consecutive days), the earlier we are aware of the absence, the better we can support your student. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
HOMEWORK CENTER
Students have the opportunity to complete homework in a supervised setting with teacher support. Sign-in and sign-out are required. Students are not required to stay for the entire session.
*Updated Location*
Mondays: R3
Wednesdays: R3* (New Location)
Thursdays: R3
JOIN THE FISHER HOME & SCHOOL CLUB BOARD!
The Fisher H&SC is still looking to fill the following roles for the 2024/25 school year:
Treasurer
One Community Liaison
Community Services Chair
Visit the H&SC website to learn more about these roles.
If interested, or for more information, please contact H&SC parliamentarian Victoria Contreras-Wolfe.
One Community LG invites all LGUSD families to the Fisher Student Showcase at Fisher Middle School on Thursday, May 9th.
The evening’s schedule will include:
Project-Based Learning Displays & Presentations
Fisher Club Displays
Art Docent Art Show
Hicklebee’s Book Fair
Food Trucks
And More!
Visit One Community LG’s website for a full schedule of activities.
(Please note that all Showcase events are open to all families in the district, but the Fisher Open House is open only to current Fisher families.)
The evening’s schedule will include:
Project-Based Learning Displays & Presentations
Fisher Club Displays
Art Docent Art Show
Hicklebee’s Book Fair
Food Trucks
And More!
Visit One Community LG’s website for a full schedule of activities.
(Please note that all Showcase events are open to all families in the district, but the Fisher Open House is open only to current Fisher families.)
UPCOMING EVENTS / VOLUNTEERING
THE WEEK OF MAY 6-10 WILL BE VERY BUSY AT FISHER!
Stay tuned for more information about events happening that week:
Teacher Appreciation Week
Fisher Spring Book Fair
Art Docents Student Art Show
Fisher Student/Parent Open House (May 9)
There will also be parent volunteer opportunities. More information coming soon.
THE WEEK OF MAY 6-10 WILL BE VERY BUSY AT FISHER!
Stay tuned for more information about events happening that week:
Teacher Appreciation Week
Fisher Spring Book Fair
Art Docents Student Art Show
Fisher Student/Parent Open House (May 9)
There will also be parent volunteer opportunities. More information coming soon.
WESLEY K. WALTON AWARD
The Wesley K. Walton Award recognizes the Student Success Profile attribute of empathy.
This award is given each year to a graduating eighth grader who has demonstrated extraordinary service to Fisher Middle School and the community. Anyone who has been active in student government, supported school activities, participated in sports or music, and/or been a member of a religious institution’s youth group, or scouts, will be considered for this award. Most importantly, however, this student understands how to negotiate and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach workable solutions. This student creates environments or conditions that empower others to grow and succeed, they build relationships with others through trust and compassion, and take responsibility for their part of a team project and by doing so, empower others to do their part.
Please note: 8th graders are invited to apply for the Wesley Walton Empathy Award. No nominations are needed. Applications can be picked up in the front office. Applications will be due by Friday, May 10th. See Mrs. Anderson for any questions.
Attention 8th Grade Families!!
Mark your calendars for
Thursday, June 6, 4pm
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
RJ Fisher Athletic Field
One Community LG is a collaboration between parents, schools, and the greater Los Gatos community to elevate the educational experience for our children beyond the basic state-funded curriculum. This is how we invest in our students and schools. Our suggested ask is $1,600 per student.
To learn more about One Community LG, please visit http://www.onecommunitylg.org
To learn more about One Community LG, please visit http://www.onecommunitylg.org
ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS
Students Starting 7th Grade in August Need:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) - 1 dose. Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up.
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses. Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years.
LG LIONS CLUB ANNUAL DATE NIGHT
The Los Gatos Lions Club’s annual Date Night fundraiser provides our school funds to support mental health initiatives and licensed therapeutic counseling services. We encourage our students’ parents to support this important event on June 1st.
Small bites will be served from 10 local restaurants:
- ASA Restaurant
- The Bywater
- Campo di Bocce
- Casa Lupe
- Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse
- Michi Catering
- Oak & Rye
- The Pastaria
- Tasty Creations Catering
- Teleferic Barcelona
- Live Music by Sound Decision!
- Raffle of good items
- Silent Auction of great items, and
- A Live Auction of a few select one-of-a-kind items
This annual 3-hour food sampling, wine- and beer-tasting, raffle & auction event is held indoors & outside on June 1st in the evening, 7-10pm at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos. No date? Perfectly fine. Come solo and have a blast!
Tickets are $100 and are not available at the door. Date Night always sells out so please purchase your tickets early ONLINE HERE. If you are not able to purchase tickets online, please contact David Burt (dburt@moorevalue.com).
Our Cause:
Proceeds from this event provide much-needed financial support to our Los Gatos Schools’ mental health initiatives and licensed therapeutic counseling services. The 2023 benefactors were: Los Gatos High School, RJ Fisher Middle School and CT English Middle School who received a combined $39,500.
If you can donate an item to our raffle/auction, please contact Lion Chuck Holcomb (charles.holcomb@compass.com).
If you’d like to consider joining the Los Gatos Lions Club, please contact Lion Tracy Scott (tscott10k@gmail.com).
Yours in Service,
Jose Rodriguez and Dave Burt
Event Co-Chairs
Date Night Sponsors:Kirkorian Enterprises LLC (Platinum Sponsor), A Tool Shed, Beveridge Dental, Don Williams & Associates Insurance Services, El Camino Health, Mary Ellen Graham Family, Moore GMC, Optira Inc., Sweeney Mason LLP, McCarthy Ranch, Von Kaenel Giambruno Real Estate Group and Willow Street Pizza
Los Gatos Parent Nursery School Fantasy Faire Needs Volunteers to help out with running games and craft booths as well as food service for children ages 2 - 5 years old and their parents.
When: Sunday, May 5
Where: Los Gatos Parent Nursery School, 15 Lyndon Ave. Los Gatos
Time: 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Please contact Teacher Catherine at teachercatherine@lgpns.org if you are interested.
MUSIC BOOSTERS
Concert Attire Returns
Did your student borrow concert attire from Fisher? It's time to return it, and we have scheduled several dates in May for returns. Submit the Borrowed Concert Attire Return Form. You'll select a return date and make payment for dry cleaning if choosing that option. Please submit your form today. If you need more time, submit no later than May 9th. We would also appreciate parent volunteers to help with check-ins. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48ACAE2DA5FD0-49090182-volunteers.
Join the Fisher Music Boosters Board!
The Fisher Music Boosters is still looking to fill the following roles for the 2024/25 school year
Did your student borrow concert attire from Fisher? It's time to return it, and we have scheduled several dates in May for returns. Submit the Borrowed Concert Attire Return Form. You'll select a return date and make payment for dry cleaning if choosing that option. Please submit your form today. If you need more time, submit no later than May 9th. We would also appreciate parent volunteers to help with check-ins. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48ACAE2DA5FD0-49090182-volunteers.
Join the Fisher Music Boosters Board!
The Fisher Music Boosters is still looking to fill the following roles for the 2024/25 school year
- Co-Presidents (2 positions)
- Secretary
Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Los Gatos Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School is going to be adding a part-time seasonal staff member for the 24-25 School year. The job description is attached for the role of coordinator to assist with implementation and instruction of educational programs, plus assistance with our outreach and encouragement work. This role is ideal for anyone interested in working with young people, and also interested in engaging in some public policy work related to transportation, the environment, public health or communications. Work hours will vary but will be mostly during school hours, with the busiest times being Aug - October and March - May. Some occasional weekend work may be required. Ability to ride a bike is important, but you don't have to be a skilled cyclist (although that would not hurt). If you know a college student looking for a killer part-time job or maybe a friend interested in getting back into the workforce please pass on this job description.
Safe Routes to School Coordinator
LGHS ENROLLMENT
Enrollment for Incoming 9th Graders
Welcome Future Wildcats!
Dear families of incoming 9th grade students,
LGHS enrollment is available now and is completely online. A parent or guardian will provide information and upload required documents to the LGSUHSD enrollment system.
The Enrollment System
Enrollment Instructions
Required Proof of Residency Documents
Please note that middle school staff cannot answer questions about Los Gatos High School enrollment. All questions should be addressed to:
Terri Dewing, RegistrarLos Gatos High School
tdewing@lgsuhsd.org
408-354-2730 x231
Enrollment for Incoming 9th Graders
Welcome Future Wildcats!
Dear families of incoming 9th grade students,
LGHS enrollment is available now and is completely online. A parent or guardian will provide information and upload required documents to the LGSUHSD enrollment system.
The Enrollment System
Enrollment Instructions
Required Proof of Residency Documents
Please note that middle school staff cannot answer questions about Los Gatos High School enrollment. All questions should be addressed to:
Terri Dewing, RegistrarLos Gatos High School
tdewing@lgsuhsd.org
408-354-2730 x231
Save the Date: Fisher Book Fair May 6-10th!
Mark your calendar for Fisher's Spring Book Fair with Hicklebee's Books, coming May 6-10th. A percentage of all sales will be used to purchase new books for the library and for Fisher classrooms. Watch this space for more information on special events and how to volunteer!
THE SPRING BOOK FAIR NEEDS PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
There are several opportunities throughout the week. If you are available, please click the image to sign up for a shift.
Parents must be cleared with the district to volunteer.
Mark your calendar for Fisher's Spring Book Fair with Hicklebee's Books, coming May 6-10th. A percentage of all sales will be used to purchase new books for the library and for Fisher classrooms. Watch this space for more information on special events and how to volunteer!
THE SPRING BOOK FAIR NEEDS PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
There are several opportunities throughout the week. If you are available, please click the image to sign up for a shift.
Parents must be cleared with the district to volunteer.
Baby Photos Needed!
Hello 8th Grade Parents,
For the 8th Grade Celebration on May 31st, we are collecting baby photos of our students as part of the decor. Please send ONE cutest, most adorable photo of your current 8th grader from your grad's toddler/baby days to 2024fishergradphotos@gmail.com by Friday, May 17th. We will print the photos out, use them as decorations, and dispose of them after the event.
Thank you!
Joanna Whitley and Janice Yeh
HSC Events Co-Chairs
Hello 8th Grade Parents,
For the 8th Grade Celebration on May 31st, we are collecting baby photos of our students as part of the decor. Please send ONE cutest, most adorable photo of your current 8th grader from your grad's toddler/baby days to 2024fishergradphotos@gmail.com by Friday, May 17th. We will print the photos out, use them as decorations, and dispose of them after the event.
Thank you!
Joanna Whitley and Janice Yeh
HSC Events Co-Chairs
FRIDAY, MAY 31
6-8PMDear 8th Grade Parents,
Your child is invited to the RJ Fisher Middle School 8th Grade Celebration, an evening filled with fun, games, music, and food in the quad.
Tickets will be issued via this link for a $25 donation. If you need financial assistance please email Jenny Anderson at janderson@lgusd.org. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 29.
Here are a few points to keep in mind about the 8th Grade Celebration.
Congrats grads and parents!
Joanna Whitley and Janice Yeh
HSC Events Co-Chairs
6-8PMDear 8th Grade Parents,
Your child is invited to the RJ Fisher Middle School 8th Grade Celebration, an evening filled with fun, games, music, and food in the quad.
Tickets will be issued via this link for a $25 donation. If you need financial assistance please email Jenny Anderson at janderson@lgusd.org. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 29.
Here are a few points to keep in mind about the 8th Grade Celebration.
- Dinner, snacks, and drinks will be included with admission
- Doors open at 6:00 PM, close at 6:30 PM and grads are encouraged to stay until 8:00 PM.
- If a grad wishes to leave before 8:00 PM, he/she/they must be picked up by the child’s parent and will not be readmitted. At 8:00 PM, parents can pick up multiple grads.
- The grads’ phones will be securely stored from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with parent volunteers and returned upon the grad's exit from the event. If you need to reach your child, please call Fisher Middle School at 408-335-2300.
- Betsy King (betsykingphoto.com) has generously volunteered to capture the fun for our grads. If you would like to opt out of photos for your child, please email Jenny Anderson at janderson@lgusd.org. After the conclusion of the event, please find the photos at AStarryNightPhotos with download PIN 5805.
Congrats grads and parents!
Joanna Whitley and Janice Yeh
HSC Events Co-Chairs
Welcome Packet For 2023-24
Welcome to the new school year. We look forward to a great year ahead! Below are a few helpful links to our frequently asked questions. We will be updating this page periodically, so please check back.
Last Updated: August 7, 2023
🔔 2023-24 Bell Schedule
📅 2023-24 District Calendar
🍿 New Student Parent Webinar (passcode: e.+E@5M9) (Recorded April 27, 2023)
🛟 New Student Parent Guide Slideshow
📝 PowerSchool Set-Up For Families
💻 Chromebook Support
🆘 Schedule Inquiry Form (Use this to address concerns after receiving your class schedule on August 11)
Last Updated: August 7, 2023
🔔 2023-24 Bell Schedule
📅 2023-24 District Calendar
🍿 New Student Parent Webinar (passcode: e.+E@5M9) (Recorded April 27, 2023)
🛟 New Student Parent Guide Slideshow
📝 PowerSchool Set-Up For Families
💻 Chromebook Support
🆘 Schedule Inquiry Form (Use this to address concerns after receiving your class schedule on August 11)
Parent Volunteers for Fisher Office
Fisher is looking for regular Helping Hands parent volunteers on an ongoing basis throughout the school year to help with various office tasks. These tasks may include photocopying, laminating, mail sorting, and helping with tardy slips. Many of these tasks can be completed M/W/or F anytime during the school today with the exception of lunch and recess. Read more and sign up for a shift HERE.
Volunteers will need to be pre-cleared through Permission Click.
Fisher is looking for regular Helping Hands parent volunteers on an ongoing basis throughout the school year to help with various office tasks. These tasks may include photocopying, laminating, mail sorting, and helping with tardy slips. Many of these tasks can be completed M/W/or F anytime during the school today with the exception of lunch and recess. Read more and sign up for a shift HERE.
Volunteers will need to be pre-cleared through Permission Click.
Dean's List of Real Estate Partners - Leadership Circle Member Mark Vantress
In addition to being a member of the Real Estate Program Leadership Circle, Mark is on the Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) Board in his fourth year as Van Meter Co-Captain. He has two daughters, a 6th grader at Fisher and a 9th grader at Los Gatos High School. A realtor with Sereno group, he joined LGEF to ensure every student gets the support they need and to encourage other parents to get more involved. Thank you Mark for your support of our Los Gatos schools!
Our Dean’s List of Real Estate Partners Program is now open for 2024! To learn about the benefits of joining, please visit our website. For more information, please contact Eric Dunstan at lgrealestate@lgef.org
DO YOU KNOW?
Do you know how many opportunities your child has at Fisher Middle School? One Community LG focuses on providing students with many options so that students can make their own choices concerning their education. One Community LG funds many of these electives thanks to contributions from parents like you.
Students can choose elective classes such as dance, STEAM, band, choir, or orchestra. During lunch, students can choose to participate in intramural sports, organized by our Noon Sports Coordinator, or relax in the Wellness Center with our many counselors. Student clubs at Fisher are also funded through One Community LG, as well as many after school community building activities, such as the recent Camp Trojan.
All 6th grade students participate in OCLG funded electives since they are either in the Music Program or the Wheel, which includes dance and STEAM. Many 7th grade students continue with the Wheel, which includes STEAM, or are in the Music Program, and some 8th grade students participate in both Spanish and music as their electives. Regardless of which elective your student participates in, it is important that all students be given the opportunity to make a choice at any point in their Fisher career.
Ask your child to tell you what they did in their elective or at lunch this week. To find out more about what your contributions to One Community LG will fund, please visit www.onecommunitylg.org.
CALENDAR (Subscribe and never miss an important event!)
Monday, January 22 | Music Boosters Fundraiser, Oak & Rye Pizza, All day
Tuesday, January 23 | LGUSD TK Information Night, 3:30-4:30pm or 5:30-6:30pm, Lexington Campus
Tuesday, January 23 | Project Cornerstone: 8 Keys to Success, 6:30-8pm, Fisher Library
Thursday, January 25 | Parenting Continuum: Food for Thought, 7-8:30pm, Fisher Library
Monday, February 5 | Project Cornerstone: How to Talk to Our Kids About Current Events, 6:30-8pm, Fisher Library
Attendance Desk
rjfattendance@lgusd.org
(408) 335-2385
Please email or call attendance if your student will be absent for the day, arriving late, or leaving early.
Guidance
When you have questions and concerns about your specific student, we have awesome people to help! Please contact the appropriate person for your student:
Student's last name A-K
Assistant Principal Jenny Anderson
Counselor Kristie Mullikan
Student's last name L-Z
Assistant Principal Paul Brennan
Counselor Sara Tiscareno-Kennedy
RJ Fisher Middle School Website
Campus Information/Bell Schedule
Home & School Club Website
Lunch Menu
Food Service
LGUSD District Board Meetings
Learn what goes on in our district. The schedule and agendas can be found on the district's website.
Teacher Top 10 Favorites Lists
Tiffany Borgia
Fisher Flyer
Email the Editor
RJ FISHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
19195 Fisher Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Mary Lonhart, Principal
Phone: (408) 335-2300 | Attendance Line: (408) 335-2385
https://rjfisher.lgusd.org
FISHER HOME & SCHOOL CLUB
Ru Paster, President: president@fisherhsc.org
http://www.fisherhsc.org
Contact and make submissions to the Fisher Flyer editor at communications@fisherhsc.org
The Fisher Flyer is approved by Principal Mary Lonhart and the H&SC Board to provide pertinent information weekly to the Fisher community.
The Fisher Flyer is written exclusively to proved the Fisher community with school information. Articles, information, calendars etc., may not be duplicated or re-printed in any manner without the permission of the Fisher Home & School Club or the RJ Fisher Middle School administration.
Monday, January 22 | Music Boosters Fundraiser, Oak & Rye Pizza, All day
Tuesday, January 23 | LGUSD TK Information Night, 3:30-4:30pm or 5:30-6:30pm, Lexington Campus
Tuesday, January 23 | Project Cornerstone: 8 Keys to Success, 6:30-8pm, Fisher Library
Thursday, January 25 | Parenting Continuum: Food for Thought, 7-8:30pm, Fisher Library
Monday, February 5 | Project Cornerstone: How to Talk to Our Kids About Current Events, 6:30-8pm, Fisher Library
Attendance Desk
rjfattendance@lgusd.org
(408) 335-2385
Please email or call attendance if your student will be absent for the day, arriving late, or leaving early.
Guidance
When you have questions and concerns about your specific student, we have awesome people to help! Please contact the appropriate person for your student:
Student's last name A-K
Assistant Principal Jenny Anderson
Counselor Kristie Mullikan
Student's last name L-Z
Assistant Principal Paul Brennan
Counselor Sara Tiscareno-Kennedy
RJ Fisher Middle School Website
Campus Information/Bell Schedule
Home & School Club Website
Lunch Menu
Food Service
LGUSD District Board Meetings
Learn what goes on in our district. The schedule and agendas can be found on the district's website.
Teacher Top 10 Favorites Lists
Tiffany Borgia
Fisher Flyer
Email the Editor
RJ FISHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
19195 Fisher Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Mary Lonhart, Principal
Phone: (408) 335-2300 | Attendance Line: (408) 335-2385
https://rjfisher.lgusd.org
FISHER HOME & SCHOOL CLUB
Ru Paster, President: president@fisherhsc.org
http://www.fisherhsc.org
Contact and make submissions to the Fisher Flyer editor at communications@fisherhsc.org
The Fisher Flyer is approved by Principal Mary Lonhart and the H&SC Board to provide pertinent information weekly to the Fisher community.
The Fisher Flyer is written exclusively to proved the Fisher community with school information. Articles, information, calendars etc., may not be duplicated or re-printed in any manner without the permission of the Fisher Home & School Club or the RJ Fisher Middle School administration.
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