Local Holiday Giving
In the past, FOFE has facilitated a program of donating holiday gifts for children and food for families who wish to sign up, including food drives and "mitten trees" community members could use as gift guides. We are discontinuing this practice and instead wish to refer families to these other local resources that provide those services:
Operation Happiness is a program of the United Way of Northwest VT. It provides a basket of food and gifts for the children in the family (16 and under) for nearly 1000 families in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties for the Holidays (Christmastime). Fletcher residents may register by calling (802)802-849-6588, 8 am – 5 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th – Nov. 17th. Please leave a message. Please see attached document for further information on registration in other locations.
Northwest Family Foods is a local food shelf where food can be obtained for Thanksgiving or other times.
This decision to discontinue the giving and mittens through FOFE was made for three reasons:
1) The resources above are already in place for our community.
2) Issues of confidentiality have presented challenges within our small community.
3) FOFE members/volunteers are few and unable to conduct this intensive work; we instead will focus on work that achieves our mission "to support the children of Fletcher, their families, and FES staff by providing opportunities for social connection and enhancement of education through extracurricular experiences."
We hope that families who wish to use these resources will reach out to Operation Happiness during the registration period Nov 6-17th as noted above!
Best wishes,
Friends of Fletcher Elementary
FOFE
Halloween Reminder- On Halloween here during the day we are inviting our students and staff to show their Halloween spirit by dressing in Halloween colors (black, orange, green, etc.), Halloween shirts, leggings, socks, headbands, etc. rather than costumes, masks and such. I also want to give a reminder about keeping your children’s Halloween candy and treats at home and sending healthy snack options here at school. Thanks for your support with this.
We appreciate our principals every day, but particularly during Principal Appreciation month!
FES picture day will be on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Picture forms are being sent home today in backpacks.
No School on Monday, October 9th as it is Indigenous Peoples Day
FES had their first early release day, which started with an All School Morning Meeting. We had Explore Time outside which included; Apple Peeling, Touch Tag, and Nature Walks. Everyone had a wonderful day.
Good afternoon. Please take a minute to read this Welcome Back letter.
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Field Day 2023
Fields full of fun at the Fletcher Field Days
Starting on Friday, June 9, 2023 we will only be able to run 2 buses for the reminder of the year. The schedule will be the same as earlier in the year. We realize this is short notice and apologize for any inconvenience.
On the train back to Fletcher (actually Essex). The final leg of a fantastic journey
Wednesday afternoon adventures in NYC
One World Trade Center
Central Park and the Central Park Zoo
Central Park and the Central Park Zoo
Scenes from the NYC Hostel
We conquered our first subway ride in NYC
Scenes from the train on the way to NYC
Hello Fletcher Families!
Field Day is a little over a week away! Below you will find the schedule of events: Wednesday, June 14th.
11:15 - 11:45 - Bounce Houses will be open to all children in the community not participating in Field Day.
11:45 - Community Picnic; Please let the school know if you plan to attend.
Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and watermelon.
Serving times:
11:45 - K, 1, 2
12:00 - 3, 4
12:15 - 5, 6
12:00 - 1:00 - BFA Fairfax Maroon Mayhem Pep Band performance
12:00 - 1:30 - Ben and Jerry's ice cream truck, sponsored by FOFE
2:00 - FOFE parade
Hope to see you there!
From the bus to the train depot and onto the train
