Green Meadow Weekly Update

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

Important Phone Numbers to Add to Your Contacts List

Main Office Line - (978) 897-8246

Absentee Phone Line - (978)897-0310

As we head into the Thanksgiving break, we want to share our gratitude for our entire school community. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for your support, kindness, and partnership each day. We hope the holiday brings you time to rest, connect, and enjoy moments with the people who matter most.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Karen Lindquist & Kate Murray

11/26 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break, No School

12/4 - Preschool Open House, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (New families)

12/5 - Preschool Open House, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (New families)

12/5 - Early Release Day, dismissal for PreK @ 11:35 AM, dismissal for K-3 @ 11:45 AM

12/12 - Early Release Day, dismissal for PreK @ 11:35 AM, dismissal for K-3 @ 11:45 AM

12/15 - 12/19 - Grade 2 Hour of Code Week (Details below)

12/24 - 1/2 - December Break, No School

2/6 - Green Meadow Winter Concert, Grades 1-3, 9:00 AM

4/8 & 4/9 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS Dates

5/6 & 5/7 - Grade 3 Math MCAS Dates

5/21 - Green Meadow Art Walk and Book Fair Event

Please consider getting involved by volunteering your time to support Green Meadow students. Current opportunities:

Book Nook Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AADAA2DA20-60635528-green#/

PTO Holiday Day Shoppe Volunteers Needed: Holiday Shoppe Volunteer Sign-Up

Volunteers will need to complete a CORI form.

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.

One more thing to be grateful for... there has been great progress on the new school building and we continue to be on schedule. These photos were taken by the Maynard Police Department drone.

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 PTO is hosting the annual Holiday Shoppe for Green Meadow students in Grades K-3, on Saturday, December 6, at the Boys and Girls Cub. Preregistration is required.

Student Sign-up - click here: Holiday Shoppe Student Sign-Up

Go to Holiday Shoppe Volunteer Sign-Up to sign up to volunteer! You will need a CORI form on file by Monday, December 1st!

We are in need of bows, Scotch tape, and a few small animal toys for the Holiday Shoppe, as they’re always a popular choice for students shopping for their pets! Please use the Amazon Wish List below to have items shipped directly to the Holiday Shoppe coordinator. If you’d like to purchase something separately for drop-off, please email kim@gmpto.org for details. Thank you in advance for your help!

Holiday Shoppe Amazon Wish List

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

Please click on the link to read the ELPAC newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/anm19

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

On This Day of Giving, Make a Lasting Impact!

Tuesday, December 2nd is all about generosity, community, and the power of coming together to make a difference. MEF provides grants to students and educators to bring their innovative ideas to life — and the impact is incredible. Just scroll through our feed to see the creativity and innovation your support makes possible!

Two ways to give:
1. Donate any amount via Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/tbaZg2

2. Purchase a commemorative brick for the new GM or MHS walkways and leave a lasting legacy.

Every (tax-deductible) donation — no matter the size — fuels innovation in our schools and empowers our students and teachers to dream big

Want to amplify your impact even more?
- Set up automated monthly donations to keep the giving spirit going all year long.
- Check if your employer matches charitable contributions.
- Share this post and tell your friends what MEF means to you!

- Together, let’s make this Day of Giving one to remember — because every act of generosity counts.

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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