Green Meadow Weekly Update
November 21, 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.
Lice- What Families Should Know
We want to provide you with helpful information about caring for and treating head lice, as cases do tend to appear with increased frequency in Fall and Winter months. While head lice are certainly a nuisance, they are not harmful and do not spread disease.
What to Look For
Common signs of head lice include:
Persistent itching of the scalp
A tickling sensation or feeling of movement in the hair
Small white or yellowish eggs (nits) attached firmly to hair strands
Adult lice, which are very small and move quickly
Nits are often easiest to spot around the ears, at the nape of the neck, and along the hairline.
What to Do if Your Child Has Lice
Begin treatment promptly. Over-the-counter treatments (such as permethrin or pyrethrin-based products) are widely available at pharmacies. Follow all instructions carefully.
Remove nits daily. Using a fine-toothed lice comb helps remove both lice and eggs.
Repeat treatment as directed. Many products recommend a second application 7–10 days after the first to ensure all newly hatched lice are eliminated.
Clean household items lightly. Lice do not survive long off the scalp. Washing pillowcases, combs, and hair accessories in hot water is usually sufficient. There is no need for whole-house cleaning, bagging toys, or using fumigation sprays.
Check all household members. Only those with lice or nits need treatment.
Prevention Tips
Remind children not to share hats, brushes, hair accessories, or headphones.
Keep long hair tied back during school and activities.
Check your child’s scalp periodically, especially if you receive notice of cases in the community.
If you have questions about treatment, need guidance, or want help determining whether your child may have lice, please feel free to contact Nurse Ria at 978-897-8142. I’m here to support you and ensure students stay healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn.
Find additional resources from the CDC here: Lice Care at Home Lice in the School Setting
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.
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!
