FOWLER SCHOOL

3 Tiger Drive

978-897-6700

Principal- Keith Kinney kkinney@maynard.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal-David Snyder dsnyder@maynard.k12.ma.us

Administrative Assistant- Joanne Lochiatto jlochiatto@maynard.k12.ma.us

Administrative Assistant- Marie Roche mroche@maynard.k12.ma.us

Nurse Amy Jamieson: ajamieson@maynard.k12.ma.us

Nurse Rozie Ross: rross@maynard.k12.ma.us

Happy Friday-

This week's Tiger Tales is loaded with tons of new information. Please take a look at all the amzing things happening around school and the Maynard!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO REINFORCE THESE SCHOOL RULES BELOW

Ebike and Scooter Concerns: As warmer weather arrives, we're noticing a significant increase in safety concerns with students using e-bikes and scooters. While we understand that home expectations for safe use are beyond our control, it's important to inform our community that many students are riding without helmets, navigating through traffic, and carrying passengers who also lack helmets. We share this out of care, as the most difficult conversation is informing a caregiver that their child was injured traveling to or from school. Please take some time to establish clear safety expectations and community courtesy guidelines so we can all work together to keep our students safe.

Absence Notification: If your student will be absent, we need to be notified. Please make sure you call the absence line at 978-897-6753

Beverage Consumption: As a reminder, please do not send your student to school with beverages other than water. Having Dunkin' Donuts cups and similar items is not permitted in the classrooms. Please have students consume their specialty drinks before the morning school bell.

Cell Phone Reminder: Fowler Middle School is a cell phone–free school. Students are expected to keep their phones off and away during the school day so they can stay focused on learning and engaging with their teachers and classmates. Thank you for helping us support a distraction-free learning environment.

8th Grade Semi-Formal

Friday May 1st

7-10pm

Maynard Elks Club

$25 per ticket (cash or check only)

Must be a Fowler Middle School 8th grader

Tickets can be bought in person only at the club any day between 10-6pm.

Informational meeting for 8th graders taking Band and Chorus next year: The music program at the high school goes to Disney World every four years, to perform on stage, attend workshops with Disney pros, and have fun at the most magical place on earth. The next trip is planned for April 2027. All rising 9th graders who plan to or are thinking about taking Band and/or Chorus next year are encouraged to attend the first informational meeting about the trip on Wednesday, April 8, 7 PM, in the Maynard High School Auditorium. No commitment just yet—students and a family member should plan to attend this meeting even if you are not sure of your plans next year.

The Maynard School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed FY 27 (2026-2027) School Budget in accordance with MGL:CH71;S38N on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

This meeting is in person in the Fowler School Library, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard and virtually via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91572875882 Passcode: maynard

Join Zoom by phone 1-646-558-8656 US Meeting ID: 915 7287 5882 Passcode: 4738321

All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A copy of the budget and information about how to access the meeting can be found at the below link.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12Kh7TbmVyA0NajNokync3ktWO-RQYTUIuJtMXqeRiug/edit?usp=sharing

Spring sports season has begun and The Booster Club is excited to open the snack shack for our upcoming home events for both High School and Middle Schoolers. For new parents, the Snack Shack at Alumni Field is run totally by parent volunteers and we welcome having new families join us. A shift in the snack shack is an easy and fun way to get involved. Track meets can be long and a shift in the shack is a great way to pass the time and stay warm! And since we are just steps away from the track you are always welcome to step out to watch your athlete in their event!

The sign up link is below. We hope to see you at the snack shack...and for the person who volunteers the most shifts the Booster Club would love you to pick an item from our school store site on us!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0945AAAE2BA5FC1-62668982-maynard

Thanks for helping to support our athletes!

The Booster Club

Maynard Rental Assistance Program:

The Maynard Rental Assistance Program (MRAP), sponsored by the Maynard Affordable Housing Trust, provides $500 monthly rental assistance payments, in the form of a grant, to eligible households residing in Maynard, Massachusetts.

The application deadline is April 10, 2026.

For more information about the program and eligibility requirements please click here.

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The Maynard Food Pantry is open every Monday unless it is a holiday. Maynard residents are welcome to shop 2x a month (out-of-town residents are asked to keep it to 1x a month).

1. Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention: Call 800-640-5432

2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat

3. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

4. Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call 800-327-5050 or visit helplinema.org

5. OUT Metrowest for LGBTQ Youth: Call 508-875-2122 or visit outmetrowest.org

6. Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or visit thetrevorproject.org

7. Planned Parenthood: Call 888-258-4448 or visit plannedparenthood.org

8. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233, text LOVEIS to 22522, or visit thehotline.org

9. Eating Disorder Hotline: Call 800-931-2237, or visit nationaleatingdisorder.org

10. Seize the Awkward: text SEIZE to 741741, or visit seizetheawkward.org

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Maynard Music Association (MMA)

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