School Announcements:
In addition to updating this Web site often, we communicate school activities, notes, and calendars to parents on a regular basis. Students take notices home to their family.

Contacting the Classroom:
We support and encourage open communication between your home and our teachers. However, we request that parents/guardians do not call the classroom during the instructional hours. Parents/guardians may call the office and leave a message for the teacher, or you may e-mail the teacher directly. You'll find contact information for our teachers and staff on our Staff page.

Email:
All Ruth Fisher teachers check e-mail regularly. Please feel free to communicate to your child’s teacher via e-mail with any questions or comments.

We welcome and encourage parental involvement. If you wish to volunteer, please contact your child’s teacher for specific dates and times. When you arrive at Ruth Fisher Elementary to visit or volunteer, please sign in at the school office. We will issue you a visitor or volunteer badge and provide any special instructions. Your participation sets a wonderful example for our students. We appreciate your interest and involvement.

Parent/teacher conferences provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and unique needs with his or her teacher. We encourage you to work with the teacher in finding the best way to meet your child’s personality and learning style. Consider preparing a list of questions and comments regarding your child’s progress. You will receive notification of scheduled conference dates via student notices and our school calendar. You may also contact your child's teacher to schedule an appointment whenever you feel the need. Involved parents make a big difference, and we welcome your interest and participation.

Yes, the cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch daily. We serve delicious and nutritious meals for our students and guests. Parents, we ask that you check in at the school office before joining your child for lunch. For more information please call the food service office at (623) 474-5234 or visit our district's Food Services page for meal prices and an updated menu.

Students who do not ride the bus should arrive at school no sooner than thirty minutes before school starts and should leave the school grounds immediately after dismissal, unless they’re taking part in an organized after-school activity and have parent permission.

Absences and tardiness disrupt learning, and can slow or even prevent your child's success. We encourage you to schedule doctor, dentist, and other appointments during off-school hours.

If an absence is unavoidable, please call the school attendance clerk as soon as possible. If we do not receive a call by 9:30 a.m., the attendance clerk may call to inquire about the student's status. If we are unable to reach you by phone, your student should present a note, signed by the parent, to the office which states the date and specific reason for the absence.

We believe that our students' appearance is an important part of the learning environment. We encourage our students to avoid any potentially distracting or harmful clothing and accessories.

We provide all textbooks and supplies to our students at no cost. Ruth Fisher Elementary students are responsible for the care of their textbooks and supplies. We greatly appreciate donations of classroom supplies such as pencils, paper, and notebooks.

Medication
If your child needs to take any medication during the school day, please complete a Medication Release Form in the school office. We do not dispense medication, including Tylenol, at school without a written order from a physician or parent. We request that students keep medicine in the school nurse's office, in the original prescription container, with the student's name on it. Students cannot carry around medication at school. The nurse will call your child out of class when it is time to administer the approved medication. 

Illness
We will notify you if your child becomes ill at school. The best place for an ill child is at home in the care of an adult. The school nurse does not diagnose illnesses. If your child is ill or injured, please consult a doctor before sending your child to school.

Students may carry cell phones while at school. However, Ruth Fisher Elementary students may not use their cell phones during the school day. Our students ensure that their phones do not create a distraction. Students must report to the school office to make any emergency calls.