FOWLER SCHOOL
October 9, 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
Happy Friday!
As we head into the weekend, I want to take a moment to thank all of our teachers and caregivers for taking the time this week to meet and discuss student progress. These conversations are an important part of building strong partnerships between home and school. I hope those of you who participated in conferences found them informative, helpful, and productive. When families and teachers share a common understanding of a student's strengths, areas for growth, and goals, everyone benefits—especially our students! If you were unable to schedule a conference but would still like to meet, please reach out directly to your student's teacher(s). We are always happy to connect!
Friday Night Football:
Friday night football is a tradition deeply rooted in many communities. It brings students, families, and neighbors together to cheer on their teams, celebrate school spirit, and enjoy time as a community. Maynard is fortunate to have this tradition, and we want to ensure it remains a positive experience for everyone. Unfortunately, we continue to experience some behavioral challenges involving students attending Maynard High School football games. While I recognize that these concerns do not apply to the vast majority of our students, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment requires all of us to work together and reinforce shared expectations.
Beginning this week, students attending football games are not permitted to gather or hang out on the surrounding ballfields. These areas are dark, are not supervised, and have become locations where unsafe behaviors have been reported. Students who do not follow this expectation may be asked to leave the game and could lose the privilege of attending future games. We ask that all caregivers take a few moments to review these expectations with their children before attending a game. Attending a Friday night football game is an opportunity to have fun, support our student-athletes, and demonstrate pride in our schools and community. With that opportunity comes the responsibility to make safe and respectful choices.
Our goal is not to discourage students from attending games. In fact, it's just the opposite! We want our students to enjoy these experiences, build positive memories, and continue participating in a tradition that makes Maynard special.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in helping us maintain high expectations while keeping our students safe. Together, we can ensure Friday night football remains a fun, welcoming, and positive community tradition for years to come.
Have a wonderful weekend, and go Tigers!
Best
Keith
Respect • Responsibility • Results
Since 1965 the Beacon Santa Fund has been helping families in Acton, Bedford, Billerica,
Boxborough, Chelmsford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, and Westford
put a little something under the tree at Christmas.
The fund is now being managed by three women from Maynard. Since all board members and
helpers volunteer their time, the money you donate goes directly to help families in need.
This past year the Beacon Santa received over 360 applications (serving 837 children) from
people in all 12 towns we serve who need a helping hand to make Christmas memorable for
their children. In Maynard we helped 180 children. The fund would not exist without help from
people like you. A large portion of the money raised for this fund is given by students involved in
Maynard High School’s WAVM Radio and TV Station by conducting an annual Telethon (last
year they raised over $42,000!). The remainder is done with personal donations. Even a small
donation can help the Beacon Santa provide a gift card for a family in need.
Will you help?
How to donate:
By mail: Beacon Santa Fund, c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 7 Digital Way. Maynard, MA 01754
OR
Also by mail: Beacon Santa Fund, PO Box 643. Maynard, MA 01754
OR
Online through PayPal: paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1541809
OR
Venmo - @beaconsanta1965
2026-2027 UPCOMING DATES
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 6th- Fine Arts Night (6:00-7:30)
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
May 26th- Grade 6 Science Fair
May 27th- Fowler Multicultural Night
June 4th-Early Release (11:15)
June 9th with a rain date of Thursday, June 10th- Grade 5 Historical Walk Trip
June 11th- Grade 6 Rollar Kingdom Field Trip
June 14th- Grade 8 APEX trip
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)
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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