Green Meadow Weekly Update

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

1/19 - 1/25 - Kindergarten Music Class Open House (more information below)

1/15 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

1/26 - MPS Early Release Day, GM dismissal 11:45 AM

2/8 - Kindergarten Open House for New Families (more information below)

2/19 - 2/23 - February Vacation, no school

3/15 - Early Release Day for Conferences

3/26 - Report cards accessible via Aspen parent portal

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

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

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

Thank you for sending your child to school each day with a warm coat, a hat, and mittens or gloves. We go outside to play everyday unless the temperatures are extreme. If there is snow on the ground we recommend snow pants and boots so that students can enjoy playing on the playground. We always recommend that all items are labeled with the child's name. If your child is in need of winter gear, please email Karen Lindquist at klindquist@maynard.k12.ma.us or Ann Rutherford at arutherford@maynard.k12.ma.us.

We are excited to host a Music Open House for families so that you can enjoy a music class with your kindergarten student! Below you will find the schedule for each classes Open House. Families may arrive and check in at the main office at 1:25 PM. Please sign-in when you arrive. You will go to the Music Room for a 1:30 PM start. During your time you will hear the children sing and join them for some rhythm and movement activities. Families will leave at 2:30 PM. The children will stay in class and complete their lesson for the day.

Friday, 1/19 - Mrs. Ginnity's Class

Monday, 1/22 - Mrs. Mazeika's Class

Tuesday, 1/23 - Ms. Rodgers' Class

Wednesday, 1/24 - Mrs. Coppola's Class

Thursday, 1/25 - Sra. Galdamez's Class

We understand that the timing of this program may be challenging for some families. Please know that there will be other opportunities to visit Green Meadow.

At Green Meadow, we use The Zones of Regulation (affectionately referred to as “the zones”) to help teach self awareness and self regulation. Try using the zones at home! Consider making your own zones visuals to refer to when your child is experiencing feelings. Utilizing the zones language will allow your child to identify what they’re feeling and encourage conversation about self regulation strategies. Check out the updated Green Meadow Social Emotional Learning Resources website for additional information.

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

Do you have a rising Preschool or Kindergartener? We are still accepting applications for our 2024-2025 Preschool program. Application packets are available in our main office.

Kindergarten registration is open. Registration packets are available in our main office. You can also register online using the link below.

https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/o/green-meadow-school/page/kindergarten-registration

Kindergarten Open House for New Families Please join us for an Open House on Thursday, February 8, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet our Kindergarten team, visit classrooms, and learn about our programming.

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, February 13, at 7:00 PM.

Pkease join us on Thursday, January 18, 5::45-7:00 PM, at the Folwer School, to learn more about our Spanish Immersion program.

Raising Nuerodivergent Learners: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Youth

Are you raising a neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia)? Join us for a discussion with Sara Rodrigues on Tuesday, January 23rd, 7:00 PM. For more information, please checkout the SEPAC Facebook page.

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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