FOWLER SCHOOL
September 3, 2026
Contact Information
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
Hello-
Completing our first week of school was amazing! Our students worked hard, persevered through those early-morning wake-ups, and did a fantastic job—and our staff did too!
Each day, Mr. Snyder and I do our very best to visit as many classrooms as possible. Some days we make it to every classroom, while other days we may focus on just a few or a particular grade. During the first week, however, we make it a priority to get into every classroom, every day.
What we saw this week made us incredibly proud. Our students are polite, hardworking, kind, and simply fun to talk to. From the high-fives and fist bumps in the morning to the “Have a great night!” exchanges in the afternoon, one thing is very clear: We simply have great kids at Fowler!
Thank you, families, for your partnership and for sharing our common goal of making sure our students are happy, supported, and hardworking while they are at Fowler. A successful school takes all of us working together, and we are grateful for our partnerships.
Enjoy a well-deserved Labor Day weekend! We can’t wait to see everyone back next week!
Best
Keith
Respect • Responsibility • Results
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.
2026-2027 UPCOMING DATES
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 12th- No School (Indigenous Peoples' 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 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)
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 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 21st- Early Release (11:15)
June 4th-Early Release (11:15)
May 31st- No School (Memorial Day)
Mrs. Tammy Peralta-Mrs. Peralta recently transferred into Fowler's open ESL teaching position after serving our school community in a variety of roles over many years. Throughout her time at Fowler, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to helping all students learn and succeed.
After earning her English as a Second Language (ESL) license through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Mrs. Peralta was well prepared to step into this important role. Her dedication to professional growth, combined with her passion for supporting students, makes her an excellent fit to serve our multilingual learners.
Mrs. Peralta builds strong relationships with students and families, creates a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, and is committed to helping students develop the language skills and confidence they need to succeed academically and socially. Fowler is fortunate to have an educator whose commitment to students and continuous learning is evident in all that she does.
Mrs. Katie Krazinski- Mrs. Krazinski recently transitioned to a Grade 4 classroom teaching position after spending several successful years teaching Grade 5 at Fowler School. Prior to joining the Fowler community, Katie taught at Green Meadow School, bringing with her a strong foundation in elementary education.
Katie's passion for teaching and learning is evident in everything she does. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences while fostering meaningful relationships with her students and colleagues. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication to student success make her an invaluable member of our school community.
We are excited to see Katie continue her outstanding work in Grade 4, where her experience, instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to students will undoubtedly have a positive impact on both learners and the school community as a whole.
Sad to Say Goodbye and Welcome:
Mr. Harrison (BCBA) is leaving his position at Fowler, but he will always remain a part of the Fowler family.
Sometimes in life, opportunities arise that are simply too good to pass up. David has accepted a leadership position in the private sector, and while we are certainly sad to see him go, we are excited for him as he begins this next chapter in his career.
Over the past 10 years, David has made a tremendous impact on the Fowler community. His dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to supporting our students, families, and staff have helped countless children thrive. His work has been instrumental in building strong systems of support, and his positive influence will be felt for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for Fowler and wish him nothing but continued success.
At the same time, I am pleased to share that Kristen Melham has recently joined the Fowler team as our new Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Kristen comes to Fowler will almost a decade of expericen working at the New England Center for Children. We look very much forward to welcoming Ms. Melham to our community.
Paraprofessionals/ABA:
Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Fowler team! We are excited to have these talented professionals join our school community and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our students and staff.
Please welcome:
- Kathy Rivers – Paraprofessional/ABA Support Staff
- Lynn Mohney – Paraprofessional/ABA Support Staff
- Erika de Messa- Paraprofessional/ABA Support Staff
We are thrilled to have Kathy and Lynn as part of the Fowler family and look forward to the dedication, compassion, and support they will bring to our students each day. If you see them around the building, please take a moment to introduce yourself and give them a warm Fowler welcome!
Justin Scensy (Lead Custodian)- Justin has been a valued member of the Fowler team for the past several years and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to our school community. His exceptional work ethic, extensive knowledge of the building, outstanding organizational skills, and natural leadership abilities make him an excellent choice to serve as Fowler's Lead Custodian.
Justin leads by example, takes great pride in his work, and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that Fowler is a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. His positive attitude, reliability, and collaborative approach have earned the respect of his colleagues and make him a trusted leader within our custodial team.
I am confident that Justin will continue to excel in this leadership role and make a lasting positive impact on our school. We are fortunate to have him leading our custodial team and look forward to the great work he will continue to accomplish.
Josh LaFrance(Custodial Team Member)- While Josh is not new to Maynard Public Schools, he is new to the Fowler School community. With the opening of the new Green Meadow School next year and several staff retirements, the district's custodial team underwent a thoughtful restructuring to best support all of our schools.
Josh is a welcome additions to the Fowler team, and we are excited to have him join the Fowler family. We look forward to the experience, dedication, and teamwork he will bring as he helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff.
Frank Despitito (Custodial Team Member)- After an extensive search conducted by our Faciclities Director, Tony Savard, Mr. Despitito has been chosen to complete our evening custodial team. Frank joins Paul Chouinard who has been with us since mid year last year!
Important Resources to Know
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
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