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

6/13 - Grade 3 to Grade 4 Remote Caregiver Presentation (New link below)

6/13,6/16- Preschool Screening for New Preschoolers

6/13, 6/16, 6/17 - Kindergarten Screening for New Kindergartners

6/17 - Grade 3 Moving On Ceremony,, 9:00 AM

6/17 - PTO Family Movie Night (Details Below)

6/18 - Last Day for Grades 1-3, Early Release Day, dismissal at 11:45 AM

Just a reminder to families who use the Boys & Girls Club, Friday, June 13, is the last day the Club will be open for this school year. Please make sure that your child understands their dismissal plans for June 16, 17, and 18. Caregivers should send a note to school with the change in dismissal plan.

We are so proud of our Preschool and Kindergarten students for all of their hard work this year! They have all grown in so many ways and we truly appreciate your partnership. Before we said goodbye, we asked our Kindergartners to do three things this summer to help them get ready for First Grade, and we hope you can help.

1. Stay curious! We asked our students to keep their eyes open for interesting things, ask questions, and be open to new adventures with their families and friends. There are many free activities in the area for families to take part in. The Maynard Public Library will be open for business with lots of great programs for kids.

2. Read and Be Read To! Reading with and to your child has so many benefits. It helps develop vocabulary and language skills, promotes social-emotional development, and develops background knowledge. One of the best things you can do this summer is read with your child everyday.

3. Play Outside! While the Green Meadow Playground will be closed this summer for construction work, we hope our students play outside everyday. Research shows that playing outside not only helps improve motor skills, it also supports mental health. Playing outside can also support the development of social skills like cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution. Outdoor play often provides a great platform for creative play. Not to mention, it tends to burn off energy which promotes better sleep.

Your child certainly does not need to be in Kindergarten to take on these three summer goals. We hope all of our students will practice these goals throughout the summer. We can't wait to see everyone back at Green Meadow at the end of August!

Thank you all for the thoughtful snacks in the Staff Room this week! We are always appreciative of something we can grab on the run as we wrap up the busy school year.

BUS REGISTRATION STARTS Monday JUNE 9TH FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

Online bus registration in Aspen for the 2025-2026 school year will open the morning of June 9th beginning at 8am.

Who Needs to Register?

· Students in grades K – 6 who live 2 or more miles from school who want transportation (Must register to receive a bus pass)

· Any other students who need transportation

ANYONE who needs their student to take the bus MUST register each year, even if you receive the bus for free and/or live more than 2 miles from school. It’s the only way we know if you need to take a bus. Buses fill up fast!

For information on how to register for the bus, pay for the bus online, or request a fee waiver, please go to https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/page/bus-information

Our traditional Grade 3 Moving On Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, at 9:00 AM. We will be celebrating their time at Green Meadow and wishing them well at Fowler. Families are invited to attend. Students will be performing some of the musical pieces they have been working on this Spring. Grade 3 teachers will share more information as the date gets closer.

We will be recognizing our third grades on the last day with the traditional Grade 3 Clap Out. Third Graders will take a last lap around the building while students and staff clap and wish them well as they transition to Fowler. Families are invited to continue to Clap Out by lining up near the Library dismissal doors. If your child will be riding the bus that day we will still have them exit from this door before joining their bus line.

Summer vacation is right around the corner. The shift to a summer schedule is one of many transitions children will experience during their lifetimes. Transitions can be hard! They involve shifting focus, adjusting to new situations and regulating emotions, even if what lies ahead is welcome. How can we help kids with transitions? Here is some guidance for helping kids through big transitions such as the arrival of a new child or divorce. Are you moving this summer? Enjoy these picture books about moving away to help ease the transition. Questions or feedback? Please contact Julie Danforth at jdanforth@maynard.k12.ma.us.

• On June 12th, current 3rd-grade students will visit Fowler. During this visit, the students will receive a personalized peer-to-peer tour with teacher supervision. Additionally, a mini band and chorus performance will help the students better understand these options.

• On June 13th, Mr. Snyder and I will host a remote session from 12:30 to 1:30 for all caregivers. During this session, we will provide an overview of "A Day in the Life of a 4th-Grade Fowler Student," with Q&A time included. The presentation will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend. We are also available to answer any questions outside of this meeting. Please take a look at the link included below.

Grade 3 Remote Caregiver Presentation
Friday, June 13 · 12:30 – 1:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88033879408
Passcode: fowler

Dial by your location
309-205-3325
Meeting ID: 880 3387 9408
Passcode: 309750

• August 20th, “Rising Grade-4 Student Revisit Day.” Information will come out during the summer.

We are always available to help in any way. Please don't hesitate to reach out for anything.

Thanks,

Keith Kinney- Principal

Dave Snyder- Assistant Principal

Fowler School Administration Contacts:

Mr. Kinney (Principal): kkinney@maynard.k12.ma.us

Mr. Snyder (Assistant Principal): dsnyder@maynard.k12.ma.us

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

As your food service provider, we want to understand your needs and continuously improve

upon our service. We appreciate your feedback on how we can take our service at your location

to the next level.

 Contact your General Manager, Susan Mitchell-Tang, at Tangs@whitsons.com with

questions or comments related to the service at your location.

 For general comments that will help us improve our overall service, please feel free to

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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, June 10, at 7:00. Please see the PTO website for the meeting link.

Join your Green Meadow friends for a free movie night Tuesday, June 17, at 6:00 PM, at the Maynard Fine Arts Theater. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Reserve your free tickets at www.gmpto.org.

Help the Green Meadow PTO planning efforts and let us know if you have any suggestions for the upcoming year! Click here to provide valuable feedback: https://forms.gle/iSg7M3xpxPrRw4Gv8

Thanks to our wonderful community for their support this year! In addition to providing free community events, staff appreciation, and whole school enrichments, the Green Meadow PTO was able to provide each grade with their own grade level specific enrichment. Check out what each grade enjoyed below!

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Recognize the teachers and staff that have had a positive impact on your student's life with a donation to Maynard Education Foundation in the honor.

All funds raised support the MEF Grant Program.

Deadline June 11, 2025

Please contact Julie Leonhardt (jleonhardt@maynardeducation.org) with any questions regarding Teacher and Staff Tribute.

Fall registration for Maynard Youth Soccer opens June 8th. For families that would benefit from recreational sports but experience financial hardship, MYS offers full scholarships. They can reach out to president@maynardyouthsoccer.org for a scholarship application.

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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