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

1/6 - 2/7 - ACCESS Testing

1/13 - 1/31 - Mid-Year Assessments, K-3

1/21 - Kindergarten Registration will Open

1/31 -Early Release Day, 11:45 dismissal, no Preschool

2/5 - Spanish Immersion Information Night, Fowler School, 5:45 - 7:00 PM

2/17-2/21 - February Break, No School

4/8 - 4/9 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS testing

5/6 - 5/7 - Grade 3 Math MCAS testing

Unfortunately, this week the temperatures have not been in our favor during recess and the children have been indoors. Friday looks warmer and we are planning to go outside. Please send your child to school with the following items:

- winter coat

- gloves or mittens

- a hat

When we do get snow, students should bring snow boots and snow pants so that they can fully access the play area.

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.

During the month of January students across the grades will participate in benchmark assessments to measure growth and plan for instruction. Families can expect to receive a copy of student results prior to February vacation. Assessments are done with familiar staff in the classroom or in a familiar small group space.

Here is a list of the assessments your child may participate in:

Kindergarten - Earlybird Early Literacy Assessment (English)

Grade 1 -mClass (DIBELS 8), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Grade 2 - mClass (DIBELS 8), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Grade 3 - mClass (DIBELS 8), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Spanish Immersion Students in Kindergarten - Grade 3 will also take mClass (DIBELS 8) in Spanish. Students in the Spanish Immersion program in Grades 1-3 will take MAP Growth Literacy in Spanish, not English. Students in Spanish Immersion Grades 1-2 will take MAP Growth Math in Spanish. Grade 3 students will take MAP Growth Math in English.

English Language Learners will participate in ACCESS Testing (English) to measure growth in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Dear Green Meadow Families,

We want to remind you about our policy regarding the use of cough drops at school. Based on guidance from our school physician, cough drops are not permitted for students under the age of 12 during school hours. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of all our students, as cough drops can pose a choking hazard.

If your child is experiencing a persistent cough or throat discomfort, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider for appropriate remedies. Our school staff will also do their best to support your child while they are at school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Green Meadow health office at 978-897-8142.

Sincerely,
Nurse Ria and Nurse Rozie

As you know from the communications shared by Superintendent Haas, Green Meadow will be undergoing work to repair damage from the water leak that happened on January 3. This weekend, the abatement work will be done by the environmental experts in the section of the building that is currently closed off to students and staff. This work will be contained throughout the process. Next weekend, any additional identified work will continue and air quality testing will be completed in this area. Once this work is done, installation of new materials will begin. We anticipate the project will be completed in 3-4 weeks and these areas will be reopened for use.

If you would like to read more about the air tests that were completed in response to the water leak, please click on this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/k2aw7

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

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, January 14, at 7:00. Please see the PTO website for the meeting link.

An ELPAC is an English Learner Parent Advisory Council. ELPACS are made up of parents and guardians of current and former EL ( English Learners). This council can provide advice and insight on topics that are important to English Learners in their school or district community.

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

The Maynard Public Library has a variety of programming available for babies, toddlers, and children under 6 years old.

Spring registration for Maynard Youth Soccer opens January 5, 2025.

You and your family may be eligible for Fuel Assistance! Massachusetts has a home energy assistance program (HEAP) to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. If you are found eligible, not only will part of your heating bills be paid, but you will get lower rates from your energy suppliers. This program is entirely free and there are no application costs.

On January 12, 12:00-4:0, Maynard resident, Jennifer Rifkin Tyler, will be at the High School to assist families with the application process. While drop-ins are welcome, it may be beneficial to set up an appointment. If you are interested in making an appointment or even just learning more about the program, please feel free to contact Jennifer at jennifer.rifkin@gmail.com. All appointments and email inquiries will be entirely confidential.

You can also learn more about HEAP at:

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance

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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