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

Things here at Fowler are officially in full swing! Students are settling into their routines, classrooms are busy with learning, and it has been great to see the energy throughout the building. In just a few weeks, we will host our Back to School Night. Please see the information in the attachments below for all the details.

Back to School Night is a great opportunity for you to “walk the walk” that your student does each day. From visiting classrooms and meeting teachers to learning more about routines, expectations, and curriculum, the evening is a wonderful opportunity to bring home and school together. We hope you can join us!

Something to Think About

Every so often, I come across a resource that I find interesting, informative, or simply worth sharing—and I like to pass these along to families, just as I do with the Fowler staff.

I often say: Take it or leave it, but please at least think about it!

This week, I’m attaching a visual that identifies a variety of social media apps and platforms that kids may be using. I’ll admit, there were quite a few on the list that I had never even heard of!

As adults, it can be difficult to keep up with the constantly changing digital world our students navigate. I found this resource helpful simply because it gave me a better understanding of some of the apps, platforms, and online spaces that young people may be encountering.

My hope in sharing it is not to create worry, but rather to give families another resource that might help start conversations, ask questions, and stay connected to what our kids are experiencing online.

As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Fowler students.

Respect • Responsibility • Results

Please see the attachment if you'd like to know the rotation day for each school day throughout the year.

Please keep in mind that school cancellations or other changes to the school calendar may impact the rotation schedule, so adjustments may be necessary as the year progresses.

Hopefully, this will be a helpful resource for planning ahead!

Home Football Games – Our Maynard High School home football games provide an opportunity for the entire community to get together outside on a beautiful Friday evening, hear the MHS Pep Band, and support Maynard Tiger Football! We want everyone in the community to feel comfortable at the games, so we have some guidelines for MHS and Fowler students and information for caregivers:

• ALL School Rules Apply – We expect all students to behave responsibly, just as we do during the school day. If an adult asks you to stop doing something, please stop! School consequences apply to behavior at athletic events.

• Absolutely NO throwing of flour – Members of our community have serious gluten allergies. Bags of flour will be confiscated and thrown away.

• Have fun, get loud, and cheer for the Maynard Tigers! At the high school level, jeering against the other team is considered poor sportsmanship, and is not allowed.

• PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS – Game Staff may not be able to see students in every corner of the complex at all times. Please instruct your students to stay at the game, in the lighted and supervised areas of the Alumni Field complex, for their safety. Even better, come out and join the other adults so you can keep an eye on your student, which is safer AND more fun!

We welcome one and all to join the Maynard Theater Association (MTA) for our first meeting of the year on Monday, Sept 14, 2026 at 7pm in the MHS library. In addition to discussing our fundraising and program support priorities for the year ahead, we will choose officers for all named positions.

Positions (appointed annually):

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer - great for newbies

• Clerk (Secretary) - great for newbies

• Communications - great for newbies

If you may be interested in a position, we'd love to know ahead of time - reach out to us at maynardtheaterassociation@gmail.com - and reach out with any questions you may have, or suggestions - or anything else!

The Maynard Theater Association was incorporated in August of 2024. Our mission is to promote, support, and advocate for exceptional theater experiences and education for all Maynard High School (MHS) and Fowler School students. We primarily provide volunteer services, monetary support, and student recognition at MHS and Fowler to help student theater thrive. Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm in MHS library.

"If you are interested in being a sideline ball-kid for a Varsity Soccer game, please reach out to Mr. Arria (athletics@maynard.k12.ma.us) for details or to request a game! It is a great opportunity to be close to the game and involved in the action!

The game schedules are located on ArbiterLive: https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=14145"

August 28th- Meet and Greet 1:15-1:45

August 31st- School Starts for Students

September 4th and 7th- No School (Labor Day extended weekend)

September 11th- Early Release (11:15)

September 24th- Fowler Back to School Night

Septemerb 25th- In house Chose MHS Presentation (Grade 8 Students)

September 25th- Early Release (11:15)

October 5th- Picture Day

October 9th- Early Release (11:15)

October 9th- Assabet Valley Technical High School Visits Fowler (Grade 8 only during school)

October 12th- No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

October 13th- Grade 8 Visits Assabet Valley Technical High School (Grade 8- during day)

October 23rd- Early Release (11:15)- Fowler Conferences

November 6th-Early Release (11:15)

November 10th- Annual Veterans' Day Ceremony

November 11th- No School (Veterans' Day)

November 20th-Early Release (11:15)

November 25-27th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)

December 4th-Early Release (11:15)

December 8th- Band Concert - Grades 6/7/8 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

December 15th - Chorus Concert - Grades 6/7/8 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

December 18th- Early Release (11:15)

December 23rd- Early Release (11:15)

December 24th- Jan 1st- No School (Winter Break)

January 15th-Early Release (11:15)

January 18th- No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

January 29th-Early Release (11:15)

February 12th- Early Release (11:15)

January 12th - Elementary Concert - Grades 4/5 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

Feb 15-19th- No School (February Break)

February 26th- Early Release (11:15)

March 12th- Early Release (11:15)

March 22- April 16- ELA MCAS Dates

April 6th- National Jr. Honor Society Induction (6:00 PM)

April 26- May 21st- Math MCAS Dates and Science (Grades 5 and 8)

April 26-June 1st- Civics MCAS Dates (Grade 8 Only)

April 9th- Early Release (11:15)

April 19-23rd- No School (April Break)

May 7th- Early Release (11:15)

May 19th - Chorus Concert - Grades 6/7/8 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

May 21st- Early Release (11:15)

May 25th - Band Concert - Grades 6/7/8 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

June 4th-Early Release (11:15)

June 8th - Elementary Concert - Grades 4/5 - MHS Auditorium - Concert begins at 6:30 - Students report at 6:00

May 31st- No School (Memorial Day)

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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