Green Meadow Weekly Update
November 7, 2025
Regular School Hours
Grades K- 3: 8:30 AM – 2:50 PM, student drop-off begins at 8:15 AM
Preschool: 8:40 AM - 2:40 PM (full day)
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM (morning program)
12:10 - 2:40 PM (afternoon program)
Early Release Hours
Grades K- 3: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Preschool: Students who attend our program on Fridays will be dismissed at 11:35 PM on an Early Release day.
Breakfast and Lunch menus will be available at this link:
https://www.fdmealplanner.com/
Type Maynard, Green Meadow to view the selections. Allergy information is available through this site and menus can be printed.
This week, a student in a nearby Massachusetts community was struck by a bus. Thankfully, the student was not seriously injured. However, this incident serves as an important reminder for all of us about the need to remain vigilant during arrival and dismissal—especially given the constraints of our ongoing school construction.
Please take a moment to review these important reminders with your child:
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Use sidewalks and crosswalks: Encourage your child to stay on sidewalks and use designated crosswalks both on and off school property.
Bus stop safety:Remind your child to wait at least six feet back from the curb while waiting for the bus and to avoid running or playing near the road. Students should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver signals that it is safe before approaching. When crossing the street, children should always look both ways and make eye contact with the driver before stepping into the road.
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School Playground access: Our playground is located within the bus circle. For safety reasons, the playground is closed 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school. Please do not wait with younger children or allow students to play there during these times, as buses and vans are actively moving through the area.
Whether your child takes the bus, walks, or is dropped off, all young children benefit from regular reminders about safety. Thank you for helping us keep every student safe.
Our preschoolers have been learning about community helpers and this week they had the opportunity to meet Gabriel Suriel, the construction liaison for the Green Meadow Building Project management team. The children asked great questions about his work and the work on the new school building.
We are grateful to have such a great partnership with our team!
Strep Throat- What Families Should Know
What is Strep Throat?
Strep throat is a common infection caused by bacteria. It spreads easily when someone coughs, sneezes, or shares cups and utensils.
Signs to Watch For:
Sore throat that starts suddenly
Pain when swallowing
Red or swollen tonsils (sometimes with white spots)
Fever
Headache or stomachache
Swollen glands in the neck
Nausea or vomiting (more common in younger kids)
What To Do If Your Child Has These Symptoms:If your child has a sore throat with a fever or several of the symptoms above, please check in with your healthcare provider.
If the doctor confirms strep throat, your child should start antibiotics right away.
Children should stay home from school until they’ve been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and are fever-free without medicine.
Helping Prevent the Spread:
Encourage good handwashing with soap and water.
Teach kids to cover coughs and sneezes.
Remind them not to share drinks, utensils, or food with friends.
Thank you for helping us keep our school a healthy place for all students! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nurse Ria with any questions or concerns at 978-897-8142.
The temperatures are dropping and winter is on the way. We are committed to getting students outside for recess throughout the winter with the exception of extreme cold temperatures. The change of scenery, fresh air, and physical play all support a successful day of learning.
As the weather shifts, you will be asked to send your child to school with the following items:
- winter coat
- gloves or mittens
- a hat
- snow boots
- snow pants
Items should be labeled with your child's name. If you have items your child has grown out of that you would like to donate to the school or your child needs any of these items, please reach out to Ann Rutherford at arutherford@maynard.k12.ma.us or Maria Bourgeois at mbourgeois@maynard.k12.ma.us. If you need support accessing these items both Ann and Maria can help connect you with resources.
The “Hour of Code” event takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. It is held annually, typically in December, in recognition of the birthday (December 9, 1906) of Computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. This year it will take place at GMS on December 15-19th. The program was designed to celebrate coding and raise awareness. It was intended to be a quick way to show that anybody can learn the basics of coding and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. Today it’s become a global movement, participating in 180 countries and 45 languages.
Green Meadow Grade 2 Parents and Caregivers are invited to attend a Computer Science class with their student. A Google form sign-up will be available to families through email after the Thanksgiving break.
The following is a schedule for Grade 2 classes:
Monday, Dec 15th Mrs. Jones (9:15-10:00)
Tuesday, Dec 16th Ms. LeBlanc (9:15-10:00)
Wednesday, Dec 17th Sra. Flores (9:15-10:00)
Thursday, Dec 18th Mrs. Holly (9:15-10:00)
Friday, Dec 19th Ms. Norcross (9:15-10:00)
Calling All New Families - Check out our PTO website and join our email list to stay on top of news and events. We can't wait for you to get involved!
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION:
We will be hosting an Open House for the 2026-2027 school year on the following days:
Thursday, 12/4/2025 - 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Friday, 12/5/2025 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Enrollment Process
Complete an Application:
Applications are available at an Open House or from our main office.
Phone number: 978-897-8246
Applications will be accepted starting December 4, 2025. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by January 24, 2026.
Intent to Return forms for existing students should be returned by December 19, 2025.
Families who apply by January 23, 2025, will be notified of acceptance by February 13, 2025.
