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

Happy New Year!

Lot's of new information has been posted below!

Have a great weekend.

Keith

New Stuff:

1. Fowler's 2026 Project 351 Ambassador Introduction

2. ACCESS Testing

3. Maynard Day at the Worcester Railers Hockey Game

4. Typing Club

5. Tom Denney Nature Camp is open for registration.

6. Ms. Swenson's Bookworm

Repeat:

1. MCAS Dates (They will be here for the rest of the year)

2. Thursday Morning Open Gym

Maynard Public Schools

Superintendent,

Brian Haas

3-R Tiger Drive

Maynard, MA 01754

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Media Contact: Kayla Rochon

Phone: 617-993-0003

Email: kayla@jgpr.net

Leading With Compassion: Maynard Eighth Grader

Joey Cioni Chosen As Ambassador For Project 351

Fowler Middle School Grad 8 student and newly appointed Project 351

Ambassador. (Photo Courtesy Maynard Public Schools)

MAYNARD — For Joey Cioni, leadership doesn’t start with a title, it starts with

showing up for others.

His efforts were noticed by Fowler Middle School teachers, who unanimously

selected him as Maynard’s Ambassador for Project 351.

Project 351 is a youth-led service initiative that brings together eighth graders from

each of Massachusetts’351 cities and towns. During the next 12 months,

ambassadors such as Joey will engage in leadership development, mentorship and

hands-on service projects aimed at creating meaningful change in their

communities.

“Joey truly exemplifies what it means to be compassionate and humble,” said

Principal Keith Kinney. “He is an excellent student and a natural-born leader who

demonstrates Maynard’s core values every time he steps foot into the school.”

Joey will join fellow ambassadors at Project 351’s annual Launch Day on Saturday,

Jan. 17 in Boston. Honoring the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta

Scott King, Launch Day will mark the beginning of Joey’s 12-month journey focused

on service, civic engagement and personal growth.

Back home in Maynard, Joey is already preparing to make an impact. One of the

initiatives he will lead is a community-wide clothing and show drive benefiting

Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization providing essential items to children in

need. This initiative reflects Project 351’s mission and Joey's kind and

compassionate nature.

Project 351 has a 15-year history of elevating young voices and fostering service-

minded leadership. Since its founding in 2011, the program has engaged more than

5,588 student ambassadors across the state. According to Project 351’s Founder

and Executive Director Carolyn Casey, the power of the program lies in its belief in

young change-makers.

“We celebrate the transformative good made possible when we unite in common

cause and uplift values of kindness, compassion and respect for all,” said Casey.

After completing his year of service, Joey will be invited to join Project 351’s alumni

community, where he will continue to receive mentorship and support throughout

high school and beyond.

As Maynard looks ahead to the year, one thing is clear: in Joey Cioni, the town is

being represented by a young leader whose commitment to service is only just

beginning.

About Project 351

Founded in 2011, Project 351 is a youth-led movement for change powered by an

eighth-grade unsung hero and high school Alumni mentors selected to represent

every city and town in Massachusetts. Youth are recognized by hometown

educators for an exemplary ethic of service; values of kindness, compassion,

humility, and gratitude; and devotion to equity and inclusion. The Ambassadors’ 12-

month term of leadership development and service is the foundation of Project 351’s

leadership model. High school, college, and career Alumni steward Project 351’s

mission and model of impact as mentors, program leaders, and governance.

Through the 35ONE enrichment continuum, a new generation of leaders develops

the skills, knowledge, and courage to achieve bold change. Click here for more

information.

December 30, 2025

Dear Maynard Families,

As winter break winds down, your team at Maynard wants to remind you about ACCESS testing, which starts on January 5. Your child will be participating in the testing, and ACCESS testing helps guide our decisions about how we support your child. We have attached an information sheet about ACCESS testing for you to review, and your child's teacher is available to answer any questions you might have about their testing. If you have questions about ACCESS testing in general, or about English Learner services, please reach out to Deanna LeBlanc, Director of Curriculum, at DLeBlanc@maynard.k12.ma.us.

English: What is Access?

Spanish: ¿Qué es la prueba WIDA ACCESS?

Portuguese: O que é o WIDA ACCESS?

Haitian: Kisa WIDA ACCESS Ye?

Our request from you on the days of your child's ACCESS testing are to please encourage them to get a good night of sleep ahead of the test, and to take advantage of the school breakfast that morning.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support!

Deanna LeBlanc

Director of Curriculum

Maynard Public Schools

unday, January 18th at 3:05 PM!

Through the ticket below link, we are offering discounted tickets and $10 kids tickets.

The Fowler Middle School Chorus will be performing America the Beautiful on the ice pre-game. All other students not participating in the chorus will have access to our High-Five Tunnel to cheer on the players before they hit the ice!

Discounted Ticket Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Maynard

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579046079177

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

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