Fisher CUSD #1

Our final FJSHS new teacher spotlight is: Jessica Glazier Where you went to school: I attended Indiana State University Favorites Things: shopping, sports, and family Hobbies: reading books, watching hallmark movies, and trying new recipes! What do you teach: High School Special Education Pets/Family: no pets (she passed two thanksgivings ago) family I just have an older sister. Welcome to the Bunnies Nation family Mrs. Glazier!! #wearefisher #BunnieStrong

Bunnies Nation, please welcome the newest member of the FJSHS staff! Sarah Kellems - Attendance Secretary Where you went to school: Proud Fisher Bunnie from the start, with a 1 year year hiatus in Memphis in 2nd grade only to realize that once a Bunnie, always a Bunnie! Favorites Things: Jesus, family, the Cubs, gummy bears and Diet Dr Pepper Hobbies: I love to cook, sing and help with all the girls activities! What you teach: I have the privilege to help all the kids in the office! Pets/Family: Where to start!? Humans first- hubby Ty and 3 little blessings named Brooklynn, Alleigh and Grace. We also have Lucy (dog), Rosie (cat), Rona (Bunnie) and Niko (hedgehog!)

Open House Alert! Open House will be a little different this year. On Thursday, Aug 27, both Mr. Kelly & Mr. Palmer will share links to open house videos from teachers. Parents can then watch the videos at their convenience & email teachers if they have any questions.

Don't forget your COVID-19 screening this morning! https://gph.is/2C5ubC2

The kids didn't get breakfast at home? No sweat! The grade school is now serving breakfast to any K-8 students who want to eat before school. The cost is $1.50 per meal. Students on free/reduced received a discounted or free breakfast.

Bunnies Nation, today we would like to spotlight our new high school Spanish teacher: Ani Kelly Where you went to school: South of Argentina Favorites Things: Family, friendship, Christmas, Travelling, Swimming, Summer Hobbies: I play the Guitar What you teach: Spanish Pets/Family: My husband's name is Nate. We have 2 daughters. Isabella, who is in 2nd grade and Abigail, who will be in Kindergarten this fall. We have a son named Simon Kelly. He is 2 years old and he will be in Busy Bunnies Preschool. We also have a cat and her name is Snickers. We are proud to have you on our team Mrs. Kelly! #wearefisher #BunnieStrong

Good Monday Morning! Don’t forget your COVID-19 screenings on TeacherEase. Thank you!!

Our FJSHS new faculty and staff spotlight for today is: John Fisher -High School: Tri-Valley College: Millikin University -Hobbies: Drums, Carpentry, Golf -Favorites: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears -School Duties: HS PE and Health, HS Boys Basketball Coach -Family: Wife- Cassidy, Son- Calvin, Newborn- (September), Dog- Edgar (English Bulldog) Welcome to Bunnies Nation Mr. Fisher!!! #wearefisher #BunnieStrong

Bunnies Nation, we have five new members on the FJSHS faculty and staff for the 2020-21 school year and we would like to introduce you to each of them over the coming days! Here is today's spotlight: Caroline Martin - HS Special Education Where did you go to school: Bachelors-Illinois State University Masters (currently)-Eastern Illinois University Favorite things: My family, friends, and our animals Hobbies: cricuting/crafting and redoing antique furniture What do you teach: High School Life Skills Pets/Family: Dog(lab mix)-Murphy, Rabbit-Marvin, and Husband-Michael WELCOME ABOARD MRS. MARTIN!!! #wearefisher

Don’t forget to complete the COVID-19 screening for you child/children on TeacherEase before they leave for school this AM! We CANNOT WAIT to see them!!! 🐰🧡🖤

Students, we can’t wait to see you walk through these doors tomorrow! It has been a long time coming and we have missed you. Welcome back and go Bunnies!!! #wearefisher #BunnieStrong

Thank you to all the families that attended Kurbside Kindergarten tonight! In all, we had over forty kindergarteners meet their teacher. We can't wait to welcome your little ones to our FGS family!

Checkout below for arrival & dismissal times for the Grade School Arrival Times 7:50 AM First In-Town Bus (report to gym) 8:00 AM Doors Unlock 8:05 AM Rural Buses (2) 8:10 AM Rural Buses (2) 8:15 AM Walkers & Bikers 8:20 AM Parent Dropoff 8:30 AM Classes Begin Dismissal Times (times when students depart their classrooms) 1:50 PM Kindergarten 1:55 PM 1st & 4th Grade 2:00 PM 2nd & 6th Grade 2:05 PM 3rd & 5th Grade Buses will depart at approximately 2:10 Later today, Mr. Palmer will be putting a video with arrival procedures, as well as how parents will be able to certify that their child does not have symptoms.

KINDERGARTEN START DATE INFORMATION We are using students' last names to determine which day they start on. First Day of School - A-L Last Name - Thursday, Aug 20 M-Z Last Name - Friday, Aug 21 All Kindergartners attend Monday, Aug 24 - Example - Jon Kelly would attend on THURSDAY, but NOT Friday - Example - Jake Palmer would attend on FRIDAY, but NOT Thursday For both Thursday & Friday, our Kindergarten teachers will meet and assemble their classes outside of the school, just in front of the cafeteria. The map below shows where they will meet.

No school breakfast will be served on Thursday and Friday, August 20th and 21st. We will start school breakfast on Monday, August 24th, for any student k-8.

Kindergarten Parents, Because of the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, we are NOT able to do our normal Kindergarten Meet & Greet. However, that isn't going to stop our awesome Kindergarten team from meeting your kiddos before the upcoming school year! We have a plan for our Kurbside Kindergarten here at the FGS on Tuesday, August 18 from 3-6PM. This will be an opportunity to meet your child's teacher, as well as drop off their school supplies. Once your child's teacher has been announced, you will receive an email from them with options for time slots. Follow the link to sign up for your slot. If you are unable to bring your child, see if a family friend, relative, or classmate is available. During your time slot, your family will - - Drive through and locate your teacher (see attachment) - Pull up to their location (wait in line if someone is already there) - Roll down your windows and have your child introduce themselves - Remain in your car with masks on for both your family & our staff's safety - Give your child's school supplies to their teacher so they don't have to bring everything the first day of school If there is inclement weather, our rain date will be Wednesday, August 19 from 3-6PM. One final note is that no parents will be allowed in the building until further notice. Our first day of school, students will be dropped off in the grassy area in front of our district offices, just west in front of the building. More info to come on this later.

Please see the video below for the details of our reopening plan specifically pertaining to Fisher Jr/Sr High School. Topics discussed include: - Learning format options - Overall daily schedule - Class sizes - Classroom and lunchroom setup - Plans to limit student interaction - Arrival plans - Symptom certification and temperature checks - Masks - Process for someone who comes in "close contact" - Sanitation practices - Transportation - Wednesday's Remote Learning https://www.loom.com/share/113e6c7883c6461183f7538a65433776 #WEAREFISHER #BunnieStrong

Watch the video below as Mr. Palmer shares an overview of the FGS plan for return to school this fall! 📚✏️✂️ You'll find lots of info here in regards to the following items: - Learning Options - Arrival & Dismissal - Class Size - Transportation - Lunch - Sanitation & Cleaning - Remote Learning On Thursday at 7PM, Mr. Palmer will be holding a Zoom meeting and Facebook Live stream for parents to ask specific questions they may have that were not outlind in the video. It's a great day to be a Bunnie! 🐰🥕 https://www.loom.com/share/4331ee7e8bc94619b8058b99599891c7

4th & 5th Grade parents, please check your emails for information regarding class size for this fall. If you did not receive the information, please email jake.palmer@fisherk12.org & he can forward you the update.

Any Kindergarten parents who have not signed up for screening, please click the link below and select a date & time. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a4a92fa4f58-kindergarten1