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Dear Fletcher Families,

Welcome to a new school year at Fletcher! Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we are thrilled to have you as part of our school community.

The beginning of a school year is an opportunity to start fresh, reconnect, and build new relationships. This year, we are embracing the importance of grounding ourselves in our shared purpose, strengthening our connections, and growing together. When students feel connected to their peers, teachers, and school community, they are more confident, engaged, and ready to learn.

At Fletcher, we are committed to creating a learning environment where every student feels seen, valued, challenged, and supported. We believe in high expectations paired with high levels of care, ensuring students have the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive. Our exceptional staff is dedicated to fostering curiosity, encouraging growth, and helping every student discover their unique strengths and passions.

We are also excited to begin the year by celebrating a special accomplishment. This summer, Fletcher was proudly redesignated as both a California and National Schools to Watch school, an honor earned by a select group of middle schools recognized for excellence in academics, equity, responsiveness to the unique needs of young adolescents, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This recognition reflects the collective dedication of our outstanding staff, the perseverance and achievements of our students, the partnership of our families, and the unwavering support of our community. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to continuing to build on this strong foundation throughout the year.

For our rising 6th grade families, we are looking forward to welcoming our newest Tigers at WEB Orientation on Wednesday, August 12. We hope you've received our invitations and have reserved this special date on your calendar. WEB Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet classmates, connect with their WEB Leaders, and begin feeling at home before the first day of school. More details will be shared with our incoming 6th grade families soon.

A successful school year is built on strong partnerships. We value the collaboration between school, home, and students and know that open communication, mutual trust, and shared goals help create the best possible experience for every child. Together, we can continue to build a community where students feel a true sense of belonging and are inspired to reach their full potential.

As we begin this journey together, please know that our doors are always open. Whether you have questions, need support, or simply want to connect, we are here to partner with you every step of the way.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children each day. We are honored to be part of their middle school journey and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, connection, and memorable experiences.

Here's to an outstanding school year. We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back to campus!

Warmly,

Melissa Howell
Principal, Ellen Fletcher Middle School

 

Thank you for taking the time to review the Welcome Back information. This message contains the following important information: 

  • PAUSD Promise

  • Administration and Counselor Teams

  • Forms to Complete (ASAP)

  • All Incoming Students

  • 6th-Grade ONLY Information

  • 7th-Grade ONLY Information 

  • School & Home Community Communication

  • Key Dates - Mark your Calendar

  • Purchases & Donations

  • Chromebooks and Web Filtering Information and Instructions

 

Continuing our district focus goal areas within the PAUSD Promise, which encompasses these five key areas:

  1. Mental Health and Wellness: Prioritizing our students' mental health and well-being. In conjunction with a licensed mental health and wellness coordinator, school psychologists, school counselors, and a robust wellness center open to students before, during, and after school.

  2. Early Literacy: Building a strong foundation for academic success, we employ annual universal literacy screeners for all district students. 

  3. Equity and Excellence: Creating an inclusive environment where every student can excel.

  4. Innovation: Fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in and out of the classroom.

  5. Serving and Celebrating Others: Promoting empathy, compassion, cultural awareness, and gratitude in our community.

 

Administration and Counseling

Our Administrators and Counselors look forward to partnering with you:

 

Forms to Complete (ASAP)

  1. Complete the Annual Data Update* (ADU) in Infinite Campus. Having your family’s current contact information is critical to accurate and timely communication. 

    • Log in to https://launchpad.classlink.com/pausd

    • Launch Infinite Campus

    • On the left side menu in Infinite Campus, click "More"

    • Click "Online Registration"

    • Click "Start" next to 26-27 Annual Data Update

    • If you are experiences issues with the ADU Process - Let's Talk Ticket  - Let's Talk Link

    • *ADU must be complete for students to start school, in accordance with district policy
       

  2. Make school purchases/donations  - specifically, PE uniform purchases, club/activities donations, 6th-grade Tiger Camp/curriculum donations, and/or library and music donations. The form is at the bottom of this message. 

  • Print your receipt for your PE purchase and bring it with you to collect your new PE clothes. PE clothes may be purchased and picked up at our Welcome Back Day, August 12, from 12:00 pm - 3:00pm 

  • Donate to Partners in Education (PiE). PiE funds important electives, music programs, counselors, and classroom support. Learn more on PiE’s website. Donate here: https://papie.org/donate/

  • Connect with the Fletcher PTA at Fletchermiddleschoolpta@gmail.com for more information on how to get involved in your child’s school experience! 

 

ALL INCOMING STUDENTS

  • Check out the Fletcher FAQ for more detailed information

 

6th-Grade ONLY

  • Attend WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Orientation, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (8:30-12:30p) - all 6th grade students are invited to attend. WEB is a middle school orientation and transition program that welcomes 6th grade students and makes them feel comfortable through the first year of their middle school experience.  It is built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from our 8th grade class as WEB Leaders (over 40 new and excited leaders). As positive role models, WEB leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide and support 6th graders to discover what it takes to be successful during this transition. This is a year-long mentoring program. Hope to see you all there! WEB Reminder & WEB Information

  • Prepare for Tiger Camp by reading about Fletcher Tiger Camp, our special orientation program for 6th graders to help become familiar with our new school, our staff, and each other. Students will attend all of their classes on the first day of school.  Tiger Camp will begin Thursday morning. More information will be sent via ParentSquare. Building our 6th grade student and staff community.

  • Learn more about our unique 6th-Grade elective Wheel Program. This is where you can find a brief description of 6th-grade exploratory wheel classes.

 

7th-Grade ONLY

**The TDAP vaccination must be completed for students to start school in accordance with district policy

 

School & Home Community Communication and Staying Connected

In addition to email, phone calls, or in-person meetings with Fletcher staff, other channels of information that help families stay informed and engaged:

  • Principal-Parent Coffee / Conversation 

  • ParentSquare messages (all Fletcher staff/admin and PTA messages will come from ParentSquare)

  • All parents who are registered with PAUSD are automatically enrolled in ParentSquare On the app or website, it’s a good idea to check your email preferences. Messages can be delivered instantaneously or batched to the end of the day. Parents can change their preferences to ensure they receive messages at their preferred pace.

  • Fletcher Social Media

 

Chromebooks & At Home Web Filtering Information and Instructions

This school year, Fletcher will be transitioning to a classroom Chromebook cart model rather than assigning individual devices to students. Chromebooks will be readily available in classrooms, allowing students to access technology whenever it supports learning and instruction during the school day.


This approach encourages purposeful, balanced use of technology while ensuring students continue to have the digital tools they need for collaboration, research, creativity, and academic success.

At Home Web Filtering: PAUSD is moving to a new web filtering service for students. Parents are now able to create a Parental Monitoring Account via this new service. This account will be able to filter web access and many other aspects of internet usage. This info is available on the PAUSD website.

 

Key Dates

  • August 3rd, Monday – Fletcher Office opens. Regular Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. 

  • August 6th & 7th, Thursday & Friday – 8th Grade WEB Leader Training (WEB Leaders Only)

  • August 11 - Bike Repair Day - Bike Repair Information

  • August 12th, Wednesday – 6th Grade WEB Orientation. All 6th grade students! 8:30-12:30p - GYM - Check Infinite Campus and ParentSquare for more information (Rising 6th grade and new to PAUSD only)

  • August 12th, Wednesday – Welcome Back Day.  We are looking for Back to School Volunteers to help with PE clothing distribution and ID cards. If you would like to sign-up, please contact Amanda Carranza (650) 856-9810. Thank you in advance for all your support in preparing us to start school!! PE Clothes, Temp ID Cards, New to PAUSD Student Tours, etc

  • August 12th, Wednesday – STUDENT SCHEDULES available at 12pm.  To view your student’s schedule, log in to Infinite Campus.  If you have questions, please contact your child’s counselor. 

  • August 13th, Thursday – FIRST DAY of SCHOOL - School starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 2:30 PM. The bell schedule for our first week can be found here.

Bell Schedule

  • August 14th & 15th, Thursday and Friday – Tiger Camp (orientation program) for 6th graders -  On these two days, the 6th graders will participate in a variety of activities to help them transition into middle school and on a new campus.

  • August 20th & 21st, Thursday and Friday – School picture days! More information will come through ParentSquare.

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