Tiger Tales

Fishers Elementary Newsletter December 15, 2023

Dear Tiger Families,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Your dedication truly makes a difference in their academic journey.

I am thrilled to announce that we have successfully completed our winter window of NWEA testing. It is through your child's hard work and perseverance that we were able to accomplish this milestone. I couldn't be prouder of their commitment to their education.

Not only did our students complete the testing, but we have also witnessed tremendous growth in both reading and math during the fall semester. Based on our current data, the median percentile in reading is in the 65th percentile, with 55% of our students scoring in the 61st percentile or better. In math, our median percentile is in the 66th percentile, with 57% of our students scoring in the 61st percentile or better. It is a remarkable achievement that showcases their progress and dedication to learning. This growth is a testament to their resilience and the unwavering support they receive from their families.

Now some of you may be wondering why I call attention to the 61st percentile or better. What we know from our data on the NWEA is that students who score at or above the 61st percentile are on track for being at or above proficiency on future standardized assessments. As you receive NWEA data, if you notice that your student falls below those levels, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher for further ideas on how to support their learning. Here at school, we will be spending time on our teacher work day after winter break digging into this data and coming up with plans for how to best support students who may not currently be on track for proficiency.

I want to extend my admiration and gratitude to you for fostering an environment at home that values and encourages academic success. Your partnership with us plays a vital role in the development of your child's skills and knowledge.

Our teachers have been thinking about ways to recognize the hard work of this past semester. Since next week is the final week of the semester, they will be carrying out their various celebrations during the week next week, culminating with our winter parties that are sponsored by our PTO next Friday.

As we move forward into the upcoming semester, let's continue to work together in supporting your child's educational journey. We are here to assist you in any way we can. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our educational team.

Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and for being an essential part of our school community. We greatly appreciate your dedication and commitment to your child's education.

Warmest regards,

Mr. Behrman

Holiday Help

Fishers Elementary will be supporting our families with our Winter/Holiday Assistance program! Please click the link below to fill out the form if would like to support the program by making a donation. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Tomcsi, our school counselor.

Click on the Winter/Holiday Assistance link below to link you directly to the donations/information page!

Winter/Holiday Assistance Link

Christmas Lights Recycle

If you have lights that are no longer working, please bring to our collection box in the foyer for recycling! Thank You!

Busing Information Update

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Our Transportation department has confirmed questions regarding students riding home with friends on buses that are not their assigned bus. Due to capacity limitations, we cannot have students ride home on any bus that is not their assigned bus. They may get off at a different stop with a friend that is on their assigned bus with a note from the parent or school. If you have any questions, please call the school or the Transportation department at 317-594-4117. Thank You!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Week 16, Dec. 11-15

There will be no new lessons the weeks of Dec 18th or Jan 8th.

Kindergarten

Unit 1: Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

Lesson 5: Let’s Practice and Learn!

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will show what they’ve learned about the importance of paying attention, practicing, and continuing to try after making mistakes. They’ll put these skills to use while learning a rhyme with accompanying movements.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to show and teach you the rhyme they learned, along with the movements, so you can do it together.

1st

Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media

How Technology Makes You Feel

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will start to understand and be able to recognize different feelings they may have when using technology, and know what to do when they are having a bad feeling.

Try This at Home:

Watch this video with your child that goes over ways technology can make them feel. After, discuss with your child some of the ways technology could make them feel and what they can do when they are having those feelings.

How Does Technology Make You Feel? https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/how-does-technology-make-you-feel

2nd

Unit 1: Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

Lesson 5: Learn and Get Better

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will use what they’ve learned from the unit to give advice to someone who is struggling to learn something new.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child what advice they would give you if you were having a hard time learning something new.

3rd

Unit 1: Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

Lesson 6: Why Emotions?

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that emotions give us information about what we want or need.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child what information the emotions fear, sadness, and happiness give us.

4th

Unit 1: Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

Lesson 2: Making a Plan

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child’s class will work together to make a good plan to reach their 2-week goal.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to describe their plan to reach their class goal. What will they do? What will they need? Who can support them? Tell your child about a time when you made a plan to reach a goal.

Mobile Dentist January 10th

To register your student(s), please complete a form by using one of the following methods:

Go to: www.myschooldentist.com, find your school in the listing and complete the form
Scan the QR code below to take you to the website
Pick up a permission form and send in with your student or scan and email to your building nurse or Amy Hanna at: ahanna@hse.k12.in.us
Copies are also available at the school front desk. You are welcome to stop by or your student can pick up a copy

Lost and Found

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Our Lost and Found is piling up again! We will be donating any unclaimed items on December 22nd. Please feel free to stop in to look for items you believe are missing and have your student look through as well. Thank you!

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Lunchroom Visitors

We're excited to announce that we will be beginning a sign-up process for lunchroom visitors. Below is a link to a Sign-up Genius that will allow you to join us at lunchtime. We will have availability for no more than 2 people to sign up during any grade-level lunchtime. In order to be able to enter the building, you must have a background check on file. If you are unsure how to complete a background check, contact us in the office.