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

1/6 - 2/7 - ACCESS Testing

1/13 - 1/31 - Mid-Year Assessments, K-3

1/20 - Martin Luther King Day, No School

1/31 -Early Release Day, 11:45 dismissal, no Preschool

2/3 - Kindergarten Registration Open - NEW DATE

2/5 - Spanish Immersion Information Night, Fowler School, 5:45 - 7:00 PM

2/13 - Mid-Year Assessment Data Reports sent home in backpacks

2/17-2/21 - February Break, No School

4/8 - 4/9 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS testing

5/6 - 5/7 - Grade 3 Math MCAS testing

Registration Opens - Monday, February 3, 2025

Spanish Immersion Program Information Night - Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 5:45 PM, Fowler School

Kindergarten Open House for Parents and Caregivers - March 4, 2025, More details to come

Spanish Immersion Lottery Registration Deadline - Friday, April 11, 2025, Students must be registered to be in the lottery.

Spanish Immersion Lottery - Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:30 PM, Green Meadow School Cafeteria

Kindergarten Screening - Occurs the last week of school, sign-ups will be emailed to registered families

Kindergarten Meet and Greet - Occurs the day before school starts, information will be mailed to registered families

With norovirus on the rise in Massachusetts, it's crucial to focus on maintaining good health and preventing the virus from spreading. Here are some important steps we can all take to stay healthy during this time:

1. Practice Good Hand Hygiene

• Wash Hands Often: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing or sneezing.
• Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

2. Stay Home When Sick

• Stay Isolated: If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms of Norovirus (vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps), it’s crucial to stay home to prevent spreading the virus to others.
• Wait 48 Hours: Individuals should stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped to ensure they are no longer contagious.

3. Clean and Disinfect Regularly

• High-Touch Areas: Frequently clean high-touch surfaces like door handles, light switches, phones, keyboards, and countertops using disinfectants that are effective against Norovirus.
• Restrooms: Ensure restrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly to reduce the chance of transmission.

4. Avoid Sharing Personal Items

• No Sharing: Avoid sharing food, drinks, or personal items such as towels, utensils, and cups, as Norovirus can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces.

5. Boost Immune Health

• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially if you're feeling under the weather, to stay hydrated and support your immune system.
• Eat Healthy: Maintain a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods that support immune function.

6. Limit Close Contact

• Social Distancing: If possible, limit close contact with others, especially if you or someone in your household is sick. Try to avoid crowded areas during the peak of the outbreak.

7. Communicate with Others

• Stay Informed: Keep yourself informed about the local health situation. If you’re in a school or workplace setting, stay aware of any specific policies or actions being taken to prevent the spread of Norovirus.
• Educate Others: Share information with friends, family, or coworkers about how Norovirus spreads and what actions they can take to stay healthy.

8. Encourage Vaccination (for other related illnesses)

• Flu Shots: Although the flu and Norovirus are different viruses, getting a flu shot can help prevent another illness that could complicate your health during an outbreak.

By staying vigilant and following these guidelines, we can help minimize the spread of Norovirus and keep ourselves and those around us healthy. Together, we can reduce the impact of this outbreak.

STAY WELL!!!

Please reach out to your school nurse with questions or concerns.

Parents and Caregivers who are interested in learning more about the Spanish Immersion program can attend the Information night on Wednesday, February 5, at the Fowler School, from 5:45-7:00PM.

As you know from the communications shared by Superintendent Haas, Green Meadow will be undergoing work to repair damage from the water leak that happened on January 3. This weekend, the abatement work was started by the environmental experts in the section of the building that is currently closed off to students and staff. This work was and will continue to be contained throughout the process. Air quality testing was completed and the reports can be found in the superintendents update linked below. Once this work is done, installation of new materials will begin.

If you would like to read more about the air tests that were completed in response to the water leak, please click on this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/k2aw7

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

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, February 11, at 7:00. Please see the PTO website for the meeting link.

An ELPAC is an English Learner Parent Advisory Council. ELPACS are made up of parents and guardians of current and former EL ( English Learners). This council can provide advice and insight on topics that are important to English Learners in their school or district community.

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

The Maynard Public Library has a variety of programming available for babies, toddlers, and children under 6 years old.

Spring registration for Maynard Youth Soccer opens January 5, 2025.

You and your family may be eligible for Fuel Assistance! Massachusetts has a home energy assistance program (HEAP) to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. If you are found eligible, not only will part of your heating bills be paid, but you will get lower rates from your energy suppliers. This program is entirely free and there are no application costs.

On January 12, 12:00-4:0, Maynard resident, Jennifer Rifkin Tyler, will be at the High School to assist families with the application process. While drop-ins are welcome, it may be beneficial to set up an appointment. If you are interested in making an appointment or even just learning more about the program, please feel free to contact Jennifer at jennifer.rifkin@gmail.com. All appointments and email inquiries will be entirely confidential.

You can also learn more about HEAP at:

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance

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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