It is hard to believe that we are already into our second week of September. As principal, it feels great to walk the building and see students and teachers firmly settled into their routines and actively involved in learning. On my stroll this morning, third grade was getting started on a math BA, second grade classes were wrapping up calendar time, one Kinder class was practicing letter formation, a first grade class was receiving a College Week lesson from Mrs. Garwacki, a fourth grade class was learning about sound words, and a fifth grade was taking an Istation assessment. It truly is amazing to see all the different learning activities that take place each day.

I received an email a few days ago stating Fisher has once again been selected as a TBEC Honor Roll school. Fisher has now received this award three years in a row so we are all very excited! The TBEC Honor Roll recognizes schools that have demonstrated three years of consistent, high performance in all subjects compared to other schools serving similar student populations. It is the most prestigious award for sustained, academic excellence in Texas. TBEC Honor Roll schools have the highest percentage of students performing at the state’s most rigorous standard -commended- in every subject. I know we will continue to sustain and grow in achieving academic excellence.

Fisher Elementary was awarded another honor this summer, our Exemplary rating. Not only was Fisher awarded this honor, Frisco ISD made history when we became the largest district to obtain an EXEMPLARY rating without using special provisions the state provides to help districts bump up an additional rating level. Frisco ISD is the place to be and so is Fisher Elementary!

A few reminders:
**Please remember to drive slowly through the carpool lane.
**Please allow your child to enter the school building each morning unescorted which helps to foster independence and growth in your child. If you need to enter the building, please sign in at the front office.
**Please remember the no cell phone ordinance in active school zones. This includes morning and afternoon carpool lanes.
**Tardies start at 8:00 a.m. Students are picked up from their morning waiting areas at 7:50 so please be sure your child arrives at school on time and is in his/her classroom by 8:00.
**You are invited to attend Good Morning Fisher which is held each Friday morning at 8:05. Please remember to leave all strolls parked outside the building.