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Fog Horn
Volume 7, Issue 9
GOODNIGHT IRENE…
September 2011
BIG CHANGES AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE!
On Monday, September 12th Chris Ingram officially took over as the Fishers Island doctor. Chris has been visiting the
Island as locum tenens for the past four years whenever Maria Frank was away, and is well-known to most of the year-around
population and also to many seasonal residents. A graduate of Williams College and Columbia Medical School, Chris until
recently has been working in New York City, mostly as an emergency room physician at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr Frank left on Sept 11th to join her husband and children in New Orleans where they will begin a new chapter in
their lives. Although Dr Frank was here for only five years as the Island Health Project physician, she had been coming to the
Island for almost 20 years, originally as part of the program from St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital in NYC. The program used to
supply the Island with rotating emergency room physicians, for a week or two at a time, on a year-round basis. Over the years
Maria has contributed to the Island in countless ways: as a School Board member, as the organizing force behind the girls
and boys scout groups, and most of all as a dedicated advocate for anyone who needed medical care. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her, but we wish Maria and her family all the best.
Dr Ingram, and his partner, Kapri Thomas, moved to the Island at the end of May and have spent the summer settling
into the Doctor’s House on Madeline Avenue. A keen golfer and a budding sailor, as well as a computer wizard, Chris brings
all sorts of new and innovative ideas to his role as the FI doctor. Kapri, in addition to teaching piano lessons and learning to
play the cello, will be joining our Fire Department as a member of the Ambulance Squad – she has been working as an EMT in
NYC for the past five years.
In addition to our new doctor, the Island Health Project will shortly be introducing other new features to the Doctor’s
Office. In October and November, the Office staff will be busy converting all of our patient’s charts over to electronic medical
records (EMR), bringing Fishers Island truly into the 21 st Century! In order to realize the benefits of a new paperless world, the
Office will no longer take patients on a walk-in basis. Beginning October 1st, anyone who wants to see the doctor will have to
call ahead to make an appointment. This will allow us to get all of the patient’s paperwork and insurance information registered before they actually see the doctor. We also hope that it will significantly reduce the amount of waiting time that many
patients are currently experiencing, particularly in the summer months.
The Office phones will be manned to take appointments every weekday morning from 9.00 to 12.00 and anyone with
an urgent care need will be seen by the doctor on the same day. Although the Office will be closed for appointments on
Wednesdays (Dr Ingram will be working in the Lawrence and Memorial Emergency Room, or at Pequot Health Center in
Groton), we will also be experimenting with regular afternoon/evening office hours on Mondays and possibly Thursdays. As in
the past, Dr Ingram will continue to be “on-call” outside of office hours for patients with emergencies that are not serious
enough to require calling the ambulance.
Office Hours for September/October 2011
September: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - Noon
October: Monday
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Tuesday Wednesday
9:00 am Noon
CLOSED ALL
DAY
Thursday
Friday
9:00 am Noon
9:00 am Noon
FLU SHOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26TH – PLEASE WATCH THE
BULLETIN BOARD FOR MORE DETAILS.
NOTE TO ALL OUR PATIENTS WITH OXFORD INSURANCE: If your policy requires you to designate a Primary Care Physician, please consider calling Oxford immediately (tel. no. on the back of your insurance
card) to change your PCP designation to Dr Ingram. His Oxford Provider Number: P3904126
If your policy is an HMO, your insurance will NOT cover a visit to our office unless you first designate Dr
Ingram as your PCP, or you get a referral to Dr Ingram faxed from your already designated Primary Care
Provider (before you see Dr Ingram!).
REMEMBER: The Doctor’s Office is changing over to an appointment-only system. PLEASE call ahead to
make your appointment!
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ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD
P.O. Box 464 Fishers Island, NY. 06390
Tel: 631-788-7990
Email: ficommunityboard@gmail.com
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULE 2011
2011 MEETING DATES:
AGENDAS & DIAL-IN INFO WILL BE POSTED
Friday September 30th 5:00 PM Meeting
Sat October 8th 4:00 PM Meeting
Tuesday Nov 8th 5:00 PM Conference Call
Tuesday December 13th 5:00 PM Conference Call
All meetings are held at the Island Community Center
unless noted.
Senior Lunch
All islanders over age 60 are invited. If you need to
be added to the list, please let Heather Burnham
know.
Tuesday, October 4
1:45 PM New London
Tuesday, November 1
4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 6
4:30 PM
Meetings are held at the
Fishers Island Community Center, unless noted.
EBB & FLOW
Births:
Ashley (Dearborn) and Rob Windsor
Pixie Hanna Windsor – September 7, 2011
2011-2012 Dates
Thursday, October 20th
Thursday, November 17
Lindsey (Dearborn) and Craig Butters
th
Dane Butters – September 7, 2011
Thursday, December 15th
Thursday, January 19th
Thursday, February 16th
Thursday, March 15
Marriages:
Matthew Reale to Samantha Ahlgren
August 20, 2011
th
Thursday, April 19th
Ann McKown to Geoff Cullen
Thursday, May 17th
September 10, 2011
Looking for entertainment ideas and volunteer chefs.
Call or email the Beach Plum at 788-7731 beachplum@fishersisland.net
or call Heather at 788-7662
Deaths:
Emily Parsons
September 11, 2011
Roadwork Update:
Prep work for the paving and the punch list items other than the paving has been started this
week. Unfortunately, the paving is a two day job and Corazzinni could not get the Cross
Sound Ferry for Friday so they plan to be back next week to start the paving.
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To All of Fishers Island,
Your love, support and generosity is overwhelming! In most communities when someone moves 13 years
earlier all is forgotten, not so with “the Island”. That is what continues to make it such a unique place and one
we will always love!
On Behalf of the entire Borgert family, we would like to thank all who donated, cooked, organized and attended the dinner for Stu on July 31st. Your thoughtfulness and caring deeds helped us get through a difficult
time. Knowing that your support is with him is very helpful in his recovery. Again thank you and we hope to
get out next summer.
Stuart, Debbie, Samantha, Ali and Bekah
Fishers Island Waste Management
Dear all,
We would like to make you aware of Fishers
Island's participation in International Coastal
Clean up Day. On Saturday, Sept. 17th,
Toppers and Waste Management are teaming up with the Ocean Conservancy in our
continued effort to clean up our shorelines.
This will be particularly
useful and interesting after Irene. To participate,
pick up a debris data
sheet, fill it out when you
are collecting debris from
the beach, and turn it in to
Derek at the Transfer Station at the end of the day.
Sound Medical Associates at Fishers Island
Island Health Project, Inc.
Christopher Ingram, M.D.
FI Office Telephone: 631-788-7244
FI Office Fax:
631-788-7968
WINTER OFFICE HOURS:
Mon 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Tues 9:00 am - Noon
Wed Closed all day
Thurs 9:00 am - Noon
Fri 9:00 am - Noon
For URGENT medical situations outside of REGULAR OFFICE HOURS, the doctor on call my be contacted by dialing:
FROM A FI LAND LINE—1-942-9647
FROM A CELL PHONE—1-631-942-9647.
FOR EMERGENCIES, please dial 911.
From a cell call 631-765-2600
and describe your location.
Reminder: You MUST bring your insurance card and
pay your co-pay at the time of service. If a patient has no
insurance, payment in full is due at the time of your visit.
Cash, checks or credit cards are accepted.
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approve any ad copy or content. All ads must be paid for in advance – either by check or credit card (please call the Community
Center 788-7683).
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H.L. Ferguson Museum Programs
WANTED
Charlie Ferguson’s Art for HLF Museum’s 2012 Exhibition
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum's 2012 Annual Exhibition will be a
retrospective of Charlie Ferguson’s art covering works produced
in all media from the 1930s to date. The Museum is doing a preliminary inventory to see who holds what pieces and from what
period. Please contact the Museum if you think you have a
“Charlie” that would be a good addition to the show. Of particular
interest are his trompe l’oeil paintings on wood, his early oil paintings (1940s to 1970s), his wood sculptures, a complete range of
his etchings, and representative paintings from all decades covering Fishers Island’s varied landscapes and natural history. We are
also looking for the cigar boxes, lamps and cigarette lighters produced by Abercrombie & Fitch that featured Charlie’s etchings. All
work selected to be shown will have to be “in hand” at the Museum by mid-June 2012, and will be returned in mid-June 2013. If
you are able to help with this celebration of Charlie Ferguson’s art, please contact Pierce Rafferty, Museum Director, by phone (631-788-7239), or by e-mail, fimuseum@fishersisland.net . If sending images of Charlie’s art by e-mail, please make the files low resolution. Thanks for your help!
UNION CHAPEL NEWS:
Union Chapel's 11th Annual Fall Fair will be held Saturday, October 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tables will include: Bake Sale, Raffle, Trifles and Treasures, and a Tea Cup Auction. There will also be
craft vendors.
A lunch of grilled hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, and potato salad will be served from 11:15 until they run
out.
Crafters desiring a table must contact Union Chapel (788-7898) by Monday, October 3
Union Chapel Thrift Shop will be closed that morning but will be open from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Fishers Island Fire District Important Information
The Commissioners of the Fire District would like to remind all property owners that the Building
Department requires a 15 foot (width and height) clearance to all residences so that emergency
vehicles may gain access. Homeowners should contact their contractors or landscapers to ensure
that all properties complies so that the Fire Department may continue to do their job protecting
our community. We appreciate your assistance.
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2011 HOG
A note from IHP
Thank you: Reyn & Elizabeth
duPont for running this year's
HOG.
Thank you: Becca and Chad
Bartels for doing the tee sponsorships.
Thank you: to all the IHP board
for helping with the sale.
And THANK YOU to all who
played once again and supported the Island Health Project
.
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Mystic Isle Realty Properties for Sale
Summer 2011
Classic Property
East End Contemporary
West End
7 BR, 11.4 A, Great views, Dock, Beach,
Observatory,
2.5 Acres, Great Cond.
Great Views, Beach, Dock,
4 BR, Indoor lap pool
6 yr old, 3500 sq. ft, 4 BR
$3,499,000
$2,500,000
$2,100,000
Barleyfield
East End
Isabella Beach Road
East End, 4.9 Acres, 2 lots
1.88 Acres, 3 BR, private
4 BR, Great water views
2.9 Acres, 6 BR, private, pool, distant views
$1,695,000
$1,800,000
$925,000
8 Mansion Hill
Duck Pond
On West Harbor
Shingle Hill, 7+ BR
Near town, 2 Acres, 5+ BR
4 BR, renovated,
A classic FI Cottage
Winterized, good cond.
Dock, West Harbor views
$1,450,000
$925,000
$819,000
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Southern Exposure
In Town
Near Town
Winthrop Drive
1.47 Acres, Private, 5BR
Main House 5-6 BR
5 BR, Near the Ferry on
Great Character and yard
Two additional Cottages
.50 of an acre, winterized
$775,000
$519,000
$650,000
East End Lots
Darbie Cove Lot
Two lots (2.22A & 2.77A)
3.89 Acres, Dock,
Beach, water views
Water views, new road
$1,500,000
$1,300,000
If you have any questions about Fishers real estate in general or would like to look at any of
these properties please give us a call or send us an email.
To receive information on all of our new listings and FI news please sign up on our website.
Jim and Bagley Reid
631.788.7882 or 860.885.9880 (Jim’s Cell)
www.mysticislerealty.com
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Library News:
Job Posting: Fishers Island Library Program Director
The job as Program Director for the Fishers Island Library
will be a year round position where hourly demands will
likely be 25 hours or more a month. It is an independent
contractor position which will not provide any other benefits than hourly pay. The Program Director will report to
the Chair of the Program Committee and work in close coordination with the Librarian. Recognizing the mission
statement as "The Fishers Island Library Association serves
the island community by providing literary, informational,
cultural and educational enrichment resources and programs throughout the school year at the library and other
island venues" the Program Director will be hired to collaborate, create, develop and implement programs for both
children and adults.
Anyone having interest in this position, please submit your
resume and a one page letter describing how you would be
the best person to fulfill the position to Ann Banks, Librarian, at the library, P.O. Box 366, Fishers Island, NY 06390
or email to: akbanks3@yahoo.com by Sept. 30th.
Interviews will be held and our selection will be made by
October 31st.
New Books:
Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson, Escape by Barbara Delinsky, Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner, Iron Horse by John
HartFlash, Bones by Kathy Reichs,
and many new children's books.
2011 Fishing Derby Report
The fishing derby was another huge success. There were about
55 fishing nuts who headed out to land the big one. We had all
sorts of teams. Grandparents/grandchildren and husbands and
wives, etc and just plain buddies. Only one striped bass came in,
caught by none other than Arnold Stefal (brother-in-law of last
year's winner Jake Goodyear). The celebratory plunge off the
Mobil dock proved most interesting given that he forgot his bathing suit! The $525 prize was his after leaping into the water and
the other half of the pot went to the Sanger Fund. Again drinks
and snacks were provided by the Sportsmen's Club and I still
have one stinky eel on my line...oops. Thanks all for participating. Marje Helfet
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Fog Horn Entries:
Send your photos, announcements, articles
and other submissions to
ficommunityboard@gmail.com
or you can mail them to:
FI Community Center
P.O. Box 464, Fishers Island, NY 06390
Veterinarian on Island
Dr. Sminkey will be coming out to the
island September 21st for more information or to schedule an appointment
please contact
Jennifer Sanger
788-7632 or
You can also drop them off at the
Island Community Center or call 788-7990 and leave a
message and someone will get back to you..
860-209-0130
Submissions are due by the 7th of the month.
FI School Sports Update
The Fishers Island Vikings Cross Country Team is off and running; they had their first meet on
Tuesday, September 13th! Come on down check out the new uniforms, show your support and
cheer them on at their meets. See the schedule below.
September 22nd at Fishers Island School
3:30 pm
September 27th at Fishers Island School
3:00 pm
September 29th at Wheeler High School
4:00 pm
October 4th at Saint Bernard's High School
4:00 pm
October 12th at The Williams School
4:00 pm
October 13th at Fishers Island School
3:00 pm
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AND THE WINNER IS…..
Staci Hawkinson with a guess of
$97.00.
There was actually $97.85!!
She wins 48.92!! Thanks to all who
participated!
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many will not and will wait to produce new growth next spring. Some
shrubs that set buds for next year in
the summer may not bloom as proCompared to many other places,
fusely next spring if the buds were
Fishers Island had relatively little
damaged. Remove debris from all
damage from Hurricane Irene last
flowerbeds and wash any remaining
month; but the wind and salt did
vegetables very well before eating
burn a lot of plant material. The Isthem to make sure they didn’t acland now looks like early October
quire any bacteria from the storm. I
instead of September with so many was amazed to find tomatoes still on
leaves turning brown. The first thing the vine after 50mph winds at my
I did once the storm passed was to
house.
go out and hose all my plants with
fresh water to wash off some of the
accumulated salt. Everything was
September is a good time to transvery dry from the wind and I hoped
plant shrubs and perennials, espethe water would be soothing. I cut
cially daylilies and peonies. Give the
back broken branches, but was
transplants some organic fertilizer,
careful not to radically prune for fear but don’t feed other shrubs and perthat the plant would put up too much ennials until early next spring; it is
new growth that would be killed by
time for them to slow down any new
the first frost. Plants may generate
growth. Order and plant spring flownew growth, but due to the stress,
ering bulbs. Repot any houseplants
September Gardening
Tips from Melie
that need it and spray them with insecticidal soap before bringing them
inside for the winter. And finally,
make a list of what did well in the
garden this year and note places
where you need to make changes in
planting. A good list of plants to buy
and chores to do will be very helpful
next spring.
Exercise Classes Offered at the
Community Center
Monday Tuesday and Thursday 4:45 pm
30 minute Video Cardio Class
Wednesday 4:45 Pm
Yoga Video
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Hours of Operation
Beach Plum
Tu-Sa 10:00 - 1:00 3:00- 5:00
Sun 10:00 - 1:00
Bike Shop
8:00-4:30 7 days a week
Compost Facility:
M-F 7:30-12:00, 12:30-4:30
Sat. 8:00-12:00
Community Center Office:
M-F 9:00 - 4:00
Doctor’s Office:
Mon 3:00- 6:00 pm
Tu, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - Noon
Wed CLOSED ALL DAY
Drink N’ Vessel:
M - F 3-5 Sat 10-12 & 3-5
Ferry Reservations:
M-Sat 9:00 to 1:00
Ferry Freight Office:
M-F 7:45 to 4:45
Sat at boat time
F.I. Museum:
Call for appt. 788-7239
THE BEACH PLUM
SUMMER HOURS
Mon - sat 10-5 and Sun 10-1
Or www.thebeachplum.com
F.I. Library:
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M,T,Th,F 9:00-12:00 1:30-5:00
Wed, Sat 9:00-12:00
F.I. Utility Co:
M-F 8:00-4:00
Island Hardware:
M-F 8:00-3:45, Sat. 8:00-12:00
Island Service:
(formerly Mobil Station)
M-F 8:00-4:30,
Sat/Sun. 8:00- 12:00
Our Lady of Grace:
Sat 6:00 pm and Sun 10:00am
Pequot Inn
Open Daily at 5:00
Sat & Sun at 12:00
Pickett Fence
Thru 9/24
M-Sa 10:00-5:00
open Columbus week
Post Office:
window hours:
M-F 8:00-5:00, Sat. 8:00-12:00
M-F 8:00-1:00, 2:15-5:00
Sat. 8am-11:15am
Shutters & Sails Real Estate:
M-F 9:00-1:00 or call 788-7921
Toppers:
Fri, Sat 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Sun 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Transfer Station:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
7:30-12:30, 1:30-4:30
Union Chapel:
Sun 10am Worship and
Sunday School
Village Market
M-Sat 8:30 -6:00 pm
Sun
Z & S Fuel & Service
M-F 8:00 - 4:15
Island Community Center News
Keep your eyes peeled this Fall/Winter for exciting programs coming to the Center. Events will be posted on
the Fishers Island Events calendar and in the Fog Horn.
Don't forget to get your winter gym memberships!!
Six month Family = $450.00
Six Month Adult = $250.00
Six Month Youth = $150.00
Six Month Senior= $170.00
Six Month Sr. Couple = $300.00
Dear Members and Friends of the Fishers Island Conservancy,
In June, The Fishers Island Conservancy announced that it is accepting entries for the FIC25th Anniversary Grant Fund
for Community Engagement in Environmental Projects. Deepening the Fishers Island community's engagement to create a greener community, they will award three to five grants from $3,000 to $10,000, to provide community-based organizations with the funding to pursue innovative and creative solutions to issues affecting the Island's environment. The
application process begins with submitting a Letter of Inquiry that provides a general description of the project. The Conservancy is accepting letters of inquiry for its 25th Anniversary Grants until September 9, 2011.
The FIC25th Anniversary Grant Fund was established in the summer of 2010 from a percentage of the proceeds raised
from the sponsors and donors of the Conservancy's 25th Anniversary Celebration event. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Committee designed the goal of the fund to strengthen the Conservancy's institutional capacity to: 1) better meet
the demand by community residents and organizations to fulfill their environmental goals and interests, (2) fulfill the Conservancy's objective in taking a leadership role in making the Fishers Island community sustainable by supporting ecologically sound practices, education and research pursued by other institutions and organizations. Applicants are encouraged to consider the areas in which the Conservancy is already active: Marine & Freshwater Ecosystems, Forest Health
Management, Grassland and Wildlife Habitat Management, Wetland Management, Environmental Education & Awareness, and the Environment and Human Health. The Conservancy also encourages projects that leverage other funds or
projects, collaboration or other partnerships.
The criteria for selection are made available in the FlC 25th Anniversary Grant Program Guidelines posted on our website. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the descriptions of the kind of grants that are acceptable in these
guidelines. Nonprofit, education and research-based organizations are encouraged to apply. The application process
consists of two rounds. Round one asks applicants to provide a two page general description of the proposed project.
Round two selects a small pool of applicants from the Letters of Inquiry and sends a request for proposal, which are due
on September 23, 2011. Proposals with sensitive time-lines will be considered for review before the proposal submission
deadline on a rolling basis. Finalists will be chosen by a grant committee, and then forwarded to the Conservancy board
for final grant decisions. Selected projects will receive grants of up to $10,000. The scope of the projects and their overall merit, as well as the number of applicants, will determine the size of the grant awards.
The Fishers Island Conservancy's goal is to work in partnership with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations and
the government to preserve, enrich and enhance the natural resources of Fishers Island and its surrounding waters. Our
role is to help identify, advocate for, educate about and provide solutions to environmental problems that threaten Island
ecosystems while recognizing the recreational and practical needs of its inhabitants.
Awards will be formally announced on Columbus Day Weekend 2011. The 2011 FIC 25th Anniversary Grant funds are
effective for a one-year.
For additional information and to view specific instructions, visit www.fishersislandconservancy.org,
or contact Alicia Hesse-Cleary at Alicia.cleary@gmail.com.
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A Busy Summer at Fishers Island School From Charlie Meyers, Superintendent/Principal
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and Board of Education, I extend heartfelt thanks to the following folks for work completed this summer:
Residents and teachers who attended the four vision sessions. The brainstorming and discussions generated several ideas and strategies for improving school effectiveness.
Carlin Construction of New London for repairs to the roof and the installation of new carpeting, ceiling tiles, emergency lighting, energy
efficient lighting, upgrades to the fire alarm system, new lockers and bathroom stalls, and court yard doors.
Marilyn Mullen, Director of the IPP Summer program, and the IPP staff for being flexible during the summer construction.
Cynthia Riley and the Princeton Review for conducting our first SAT Prep class at the Fishers Island School in August.
Marilyn Basini, the new business manager, Carol Doherty, Dan Gillen and Tom Doroshevich for their attention to the details necessary
for a smooth opening of school.
It is my pleasure to introduce our new faculty and staff members for the 2011-2012 school year – Christopher Dollar, music teacher, Kelly
Ramsey, teacher assistant and Marilyn Basini Conroy, business manager. Chris is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and
has a Masters of Music Education from the University of Buffalo. Kelly has a BA from the University of Virginia and a MFA in Creative Writing/Fiction from the University of Pittsburgh. Marilyn is an experienced accountant with several years of business experience in the private
sector.
In July and August the Board of Education sponsored four vision sessions to obtain input from island and seasonal residents on how to improve school effectiveness and to address declining enrollment. This is a summary of topics shared and discussed during these sessions.
The Board of Education will conduct work sessions this fall to use this information and data to develop a long range strategic plan.
Summary of Topics Shared and Discussed During Summer Visioning Sessions
July & August 2011
Personalized learning and personalized learning plans
Personalized approach to serving each family
Advisory groups
Internships
Exchange program with another school
Foster respect among students
Uniforms/Dress Code
Purchase or lease a boat for transportation and educational experiences
Education Foundation to promote educational enrichment and innovation
Cultivate positive and productive teacher/student relationships
Improve communication – websites, newsletters, Fog Horn, publications, email, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, social networks.
Parent involvement (island and magnet)
Publish student performance data on the school website
FAQ about FIS on website
Project based learning – Place based learning
All kids are “exceptional”
Alumni support and involvement
Increase Magnet Program enrollment
Magnet Program parent representative to BOE
Increase tuition
Early College Credit – Partnership with UCONN Avery Point
Special Themes - Career Day/ World Oceans Day
Revisit Magnet Program Policy - Publish
Summer term offerings – survey needs of seasonal families
Easy access to technology to enhance teaching and learning
Sale and use of school property to promote housing opportunities to increase and sustain year round island population
Ombudsman for parents with concerns
Multi-aged classroom at elementary levels PK-4
Middle school program 5-8
We are happy to report there was considerable excitement about the opening of school on Wednesday, September 7 th. We anticipate a productive and challenging year. Maintaining high expectations for academic performance, character and leadership are keys our students’
success.
Fishers Island School Mission
The Fishers Island School provides students a firm foundation in core academic content, develops individual student’s
strengths and capabilities, and fosters responsible citizenship.