Principal, Robert Rouleau - rrouleau@maynard.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal, Karen Lindquist - klindquist@maynard.k12.ma.us

School Nurse, Maria Bourgeios - mbourgeios@maynard.k12.ma.us

Absentee Phone Line - (978)897-0310

Please remember to call the absentee phone line if your child is going to be absent for any reason.

3/1- 3/15 - Read Across America Celebration

3/14 - BINGO for Books, pre-registration required

3/15 - Early Release Day for Conferences

3/16 - ELPAC Meeting, Maynard Public Library, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

3/26 - Report cards accessible via Aspen parent portal

4/2 - 4/3 - Grade 3 MCAS, ELA

4/7 - PTO Sponsored GM Country Jamboree, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

4/29 - 5/3 - Green Meadow Book Fair

5/7 - 5/8 - Grade 3 MCAS, Math

Parent/Guardian Conferences are being held over the next week. This is an excellent time for you to connect with your child's teacher to discuss how the year is going and what goals the teacher has for your child. We encourage all Green Meadow families to sign up for a conference. If you have not already signed-up, please reach out to your child's teacher to set up a time to meet in person or virtually.

Green Meadow students will take part in the Education Commonwealth Project (ECP) survey next Friday, March 15. For more information about the survey, please click on the link below to read the letter from Superintendent Haas.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19e3g_mxPdhXg0aQiCmHHdG6ZvtoGiUzi09hRWHuUWxc/edit?usp=sharing

Please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like your child to have in-school support to complete their Reading Challenge. We have staff members who would love to read to or read with your child so that they have the opportunity to complete their reading challenge.

* The challenge will run from March 1 - March 15..

* The bags should return to school each day so that books can be exchanged and students can share their progress as they 'travel' across the country.

* All students who return their "suitcase" to school completed on March 15, will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards to our school book fair at the end of April. We will accept suitcases until Wednesday, March 20.

* The raffle drawing will be held Friday, March 22, and the winners will be announced.

Superintendent Haas read to one of our Grade 2 classes today to help celebrate Read Across America.

Anxiety is an emotion many of us experience during our lives to varying degrees. Even childhood can often be fraught with anxiety. As counselors in the district, we are frequently asked by families for resources to support their anxious child. In response to these common inquiries, we have created this anxiety resources document, which includes articles, videos and books for children and their families. We hope you find it useful! Additional SEL resources can be found on the Green Meadow Social Emotional Learning Resources website.

Questions or feedback? Please contact Julie Danforth at jdanforth@maynard.k12.ma.us

Take a virtual road trip by clicking on the links provided through this Read Across America Road Map. Each state has a link to a new audio book for students to enjoy. Click on the photo to access the map. Speacial thanks to our Green Meadow Librarian, Sarah Paisner, for providing the map. Have fun!

This week we had a visit from the cast of Maynard High School's performance of Annie. The cast came to sing three songs from the show. The children loved hearing from the cast. Scroll down to find out details about the show.

Get caught up on all the latest PTO news by visiting the Green Meadow PTO website! https://greenmeadowpto.membershiptoolkit.com/

This month the PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 PM.

The GM PTO Country Jamboree will be held on Sunday April 7, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm at Fowler Middle School. This is our biggest fundraiser of the season and the funds raised will go toward enrichment programs that enhance the educational experience of Green Meadow students.

During the Country Jamboree, students will enjoy a variety of activities and games such as bouncy houses, mechanical bull riding, photo booth and so much more for a rootin tootin good time! We will also have a silent auction!

Tickets are $10 per person with children under 3 free. Click link below for tickets. You can also navigate to My Account, My Forms once logged in.

Get tickets here!

Consider donating a raffle or silent auction item. All funds go directly to support enrichment at Green Meadow. Email info@gmtpo.org if you are interested in donating!

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

Join us for one of our unforgettable performances of "Annie" at Maynard High School on Fri Mar 15, 2024 and Sat Mar 16, 2024 at 7:00pm and Sun Mar 17, 2024 at 2:00pm. Get ready to be enchanted by the timeless tale of Annie, a heartwarming story that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!

Experience the timeless tale of an orphan named Annie as her life changes one Christmas in New York, 1933. With catchy tunes like "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life," this beloved musical promises to bring back cherished childhood memories or create new ones for the young at heart.

Don't miss out on this enchanting event! Mark your calendars and join us at Maynard High School for Annie on Fri Mar 15, 2024 at 19:00 (EDT). Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment that will leave you with a warm heart and a smile on your face!

Based on "Little Orphan Annie"

By Permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc.

Friday, March 15th @7pm

Saturday, March 16th @7pm

Sunday, March 17th @2pm

Tickets:

Adults: $12

Students / Seniors: $6

Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.eventbrite.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annie-tickets-838355783717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Take your family out for some baseball fun while also supporting the Boys and Girls Club! If you hadn’t heard, Maynard will join the town of Berlin in being recognized at the WooSox baseball game on May 22, 2024.

To order tickets:

https://fevo.me/maynard24

I noticed that you can select “Town Takeover Ticket” in the rolldown bar under “Ticket Type”.

I don’t know of any blocked off sections just for Maynard.

Proceeds support the Assabet Valley Boys and Girls Club.

MPY ANNOUNCES NEW PARENTING SOLUTIONS LIBRARY

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new, free MPY Parenting Solutions Library. To date, over 2,200 videos have been borrowed. MPY is offering the MPY Parenting Solutions Library in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. When parents grasp the interconnection between the brain, body, and behavior, they experience reduced stress levels, resulting in less stress for their children.

The Peace At Home Parenting Solutions team, comprised of experts with advanced degrees, stays abreast of the latest advancements in child development. With more than 30 specialists focused on child and adolescent development, including specific issues such as difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, handling racism, navigating grief, and other matters parents and our partners identify. These experts present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. The 24 library presentations focus on the topics below. Each presentation includes a 10-minute videos and handouts.

• ·Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle and High School Students
• ·Parenting Principles for Progress Not Perfection
• ·Mental Health Knowledge and Skills
• ·Support Your Anxious Child Library
• ·ADHD and Autism: How to Help Your Child Thrive

The Home Parenting Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (www.mpyinc.org). No log in or passcode is needed.

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

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