Principal, Karen Lindquist - klindquist@maynard.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal, Kate Murray - kmurray@maynard.k12.ma.us

Administrative Assistant- Kathy Sullivan - ksullivan@maynard.k12.ma.us

Administrative Assistant- Nancy Dangelo - ndangelo@maynard.k12.ma.us

School Nurse, Maria Bourgeois - mbourgeois@maynard.k12.ma.us

Main Office Line - (978) 897-8246

Absentee Phone Line - (978)897-0310

6/3 - Field Day! (Rain date, 6/5)

6/6 - Grade 1 Family Picnic

6/6 - Grade 2 Family Picnic

6/11 - Last Day for Preschool and Kindergarten, full day of school

6/13,6/16- Preschool Screening for New Preschoolers

6/13, 6/16, 6/17 - Kindergarten Screening for New Kindergartners

6/17 - Grade 3 Moving On Ceremony,, 9:00 AM

6/18 - Last Day for Grades 1-3, Early Release Day, dismissal at 11:45 AM

We are incredibly grateful to the Maynard community for your overwhelming support of the override for our schools. Thank you for attending Town Meeting, casting your votes, and advocating for our students and staff. Your support reflects our shared commitment to ensuring high-quality educational opportunities for all students, and we are proud to partner with you in this important work. As Superintendent Haas said in his message this week, “It is also a victory for our entire community. A strong school system is the backbone of any successful town or city.”

We also want to highlight the incredible efforts of some of the Maynard High School students who took this opportunity to learn more about the civic process.

Together, we are building a brighter future for all. Thank you!

As we wind down the school year, we want to remind families of the following important parking guidelines:

🚗 No Parking on Tiger Drive or the Green Meadow Driveway:
These areas are designated as rolling drop-off zones only. Parents must remain in their vehicles and keep the line moving. Stopping and leaving your vehicle unattended in these areas is not permitted.

🚶‍♂️ If You Need to Accompany Your Child:
Please park in the Crowe Park lot. This ensures a safe and smooth drop-off experience for everyone.

🏞️ Safety Reminder for the Crowe Park Lot:
We understand safety concerns when using this lot. Please remember to:

• Hold your child’s hand when walking to the sidewalk.

• Stay alert and watch for cars pulling in and out of spaces.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe! Let’s finish the school year strong!

BUS REGISTRATION STARTS Monday JUNE 9TH FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

Online bus registration in Aspen for the 2025-2026 school year will open the morning of June 9th beginning at 8am.

Who Needs to Register?

· Students in grades K – 6 who live 2 or more miles from school who want transportation (Must register to receive a bus pass)

· Any other students who need transportation

ANYONE who needs their student to take the bus MUST register each year, even if you receive the bus for free and/or live more than 2 miles from school. It’s the only way we know if you need to take a bus. Buses fill up fast!

For information on how to register for the bus, pay for the bus online, or request a fee waiver, please go to https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/page/bus-information

• On June 12th, current 3rd-grade students will visit Fowler. During this visit, the students will receive a personalized peer-to-peer tour with teacher supervision. Additionally, a mini band and chorus performance will help the students better understand these options.

• On June 13th, Mr. Snyder and I will host a remote session from 12:30 to 1:30 for all caregivers. During this session, we will provide an overview of "A Day in the Life of a 4th-Grade Fowler Student," with Q&A time included. The presentation will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend. We are also available to answer any questions outside of this meeting. Please take a look at the link included below.

Grade 3 Remote Caregiver Presentation
Friday, June 13 · 12:30 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qhn-fpgz-qes
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 914-573-7827‬ PIN: ‪329 063 643‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qhn-fpgz-qes?pin=8519086006374

• August 20th, “Rising Grade-4 Student Revisit Day.” Information will come out during the summer.

We are always available to help in any way. Please don't hesitate to reach out for anything.

Thanks,

Keith Kinney- Principal

Dave Snyder- Assistant Principal

Fowler School Administration Contacts:

Mr. Kinney (Principal): kkinney@maynard.k12.ma.us

Mr. Snyder (Assistant Principal): dsnyder@maynard.k12.ma.us

Preschool families are invited to join their child's class for a snack and a special music class with Ms.Wong. The preschool team will communicate the details with families. Please note the schedule below.

Our annual Field Day event organized by Randy Wood, our physical education teacher, will be held at Crowe Park on Tuesday, June 3, with a rain date of Thursday, June 5. The PTO will share a volunteer sign-up. Students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 will attend from 9-10:30 AM, and students in Grade 2 and Grade 3 will attend from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Students will need to wear athletic attire (t-shirt and shorts), sneakers, and socks. We recommend a hat or sunglasses, and of course, a water bottle. All students should come to school wearing sunscreen that day.

Our traditional Grade 3 Moving On Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, at 9:00 AM. We will be celebrating their time at Green Meadow and wishing them well at Fowler. Families are invited to attend. Students will be performing some of the musical pieces they have been working on this Spring. Grade 3 teachers will share more information as the date gets closer.

We will be recognizing our third grades on the last day with the traditional Grade 3 Clap Out. Third Graders will take a last lap around the building while students and staff clap and wish them well as they transition to Fowler. Families are invited to continue to Clap Out by lining up near the Library dismissal doors. If your child will be riding the bus that day we will still have them exit from this door before joining their bus line.

Click on the link to read the lastest school lunch menu options: https://www.fdmealplanner.com/

As your food service provider, we want to understand your needs and continuously improve

upon our service. We appreciate your feedback on how we can take our service at your location

to the next level.

 Contact your General Manager, Susan Mitchell-Tang, at Tangs@whitsons.com with

questions or comments related to the service at your location.

 For general comments that will help us improve our overall service, please feel free to

share your comments wish us through the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T69CJK8

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!

https://greenmeadowpto.membershiptoolkit.com/

The next PTO meeting will be virtual on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00. Please see the PTO website for the meeting link.

Join your Green Meadow friends for a free movie night Tuesday, June 17, at 6:00 PM, at the Maynard Fine Arts Theater. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Reserve your free tickets at www.gmpto.org.

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Recognize the teachers and staff that have had a positive impact on your student's life with a donation to Maynard Education Foundation in the honor.

All funds raised support the MEF Grant Program.

Deadline June 11, 2025

Please contact Julie Leonhardt (jleonhardt@maynardeducation.org) with any questions regarding Teacher and Staff Tribute.

The Open Table Food Pantry (www.opentable.org; 33 Main St, Maynard) is open on Tuesdays, 3:30 - 6:30 PM and Thursdays, 1 - 4:30 PM and offers free bags of groceries 1x/week. Open Table also allows families to pick up frozen meals for family members weekly.

The Maynard Food Pantry (www.maynardfoodpantry.com; 82 Main St., Maynard) is open on Mondays from 10 AM - 12 noon 1-2x/month

The Maynard Food Pantry offers a weekly Backpack Program for all students in PreK-Grade 5 that aims to offer food assistance to families. Each backpack is filled with nutritious, non-perishable food at no cost. Forms were sent home to families in backpacks last week. If you need a form, they are available in the Green Meadow main office. You can also request one by emailing Kate Murray at kmurray@maynard.k12.ma.us.

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