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

Please remember to call the absentee phone line if your child is going to be absent for any reason.

6/7 - Last day for PreK, regular dismissal

6/7 - Grade 1 Family Picnic, 11:00 - 12:00 (rain date 6/10)

6/10 - Last day for Kindergarten, regular dismissal

6/10 - Grade 3 visits Fowler, 9:30 - 10:30

6/10 - Fowler Meeting for Parents/Caregivers of Rising Gr.4 Students

6/11 - 6/13 - Kindergarten Screening, more information to come

6/12 - Grade 2 Family Picnic, 11:30 - 12:15

6/13 -- Grade 3 Moving On Celebration, 9:00 - 9:45

6/14 - Last day for Grades 1-3, 11:45 dismissal

8/21 - Rising Grade 4 Visit Day at Fowler

We had a Green Meadow Summer Reading Assembly this week to promote lots of reading over the summer months. Children in grades PreK - 3 should experience reading every day to build language acquisition skills and develop vocabulary. Our school librarian, Sarah Paisner, has added resources for summer reading to the Green Meadow Virtual Library website. Our ELA coaches, Candace Adamson and Charlotte Jones, reminded students about the Little Free Library that is placed in our bus circle green. Students can stop by all summer to take a book or leave a book. Over the past month, Mark Malcolm from the Maynard Public Library has visited classrooms to promote the library's summer reading program. We hope all of our students participate this year!

This week our PE teacher, Mr. Wood, worked with the PTO to organize our annual Fied Day. Students participated in a variety of games and activities outside on the field at Crowe Park. The weather could not have been better. There were so many big smiles on the faces of both students and staff. Many, many thanks to Mr. Wood, our staff, and to all of the parents who volunteered to make this event such a great success!

On Wednesday, our Spanish Immersion program celebrated the end of the year by sharing songs, poetry, dances, and a play. The students and teachers worked hard on their performances and did a wonderful job. It was great to see so many people from the community gathered together to celebrate!

Greetings Caregivers of Rising 4th Graders,

We are very excited to welcome your student(s) next Monday when they visit Fowler for their tour. We have a fun morning planned for them. The grade will be split into two groups. Below is what it will look like!

Group 1 Tour

Band and Chorus demonstration (Groups 1 and 2 as a whole group)

Group 2 Stays for Tour

Also next Monday we have a parent session scheduled. We do need to make one small adjustment to the time. Instead of 12:30, the remote presentation will be at 11:30. The presentation will be recorded and shared. Grade 3 teachers have shared the link with you via email.

As always, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Snyder or myself with any questions.

Thanks,

Keith Kinney

Summer is almost here! Many children can’t wait for school to let out for the summer, but for some, summertime comes with its own set of concerns. The long break takes everyone out of their routines, which can be hard for kids who have a difficult time with change, and unstructured days can leave kids struggling to feel grounded. In preparation for the upcoming transition, here are some strategies for a successful summer break for your family. Enjoy these end of the school year picture books to guide valuable conversations about the transition with your child. Additional SEL resources can be found on the Green Meadow Social Emotional Learning Resources website.

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

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, June 11, at 7:00 PM.

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Multilingual Learner Resources

Families who would like to register for bus transportation should use the link below and follow the directions. If you have questions, please reach out to Colleen Andrade at candrade@maynard.k12.ma.us.

https://www.maynard.k12.ma.us/page/bus-information

Show your appreciation with the MEF Teacher Tribute! - Deadline Monday June 7

Through the MEF Teacher & Staff Tribute Program you can recognize and honor teachers and staff members that have had a positive impact in your students' life.

To participate:
1. Go to www.maynardeducation.org
2. Select the teacher(s) or staff member(s) that you want to honor
3. Decide if you want to write a short message of appreciation
4. Make a tax-deductible donation (The amount of your donation will remain confidential to your honoree.)

We'll send a letter and a commemorative magnet to the teacher(s) and/or staff member(s) to proudly display in their classroom.

Your donation directly benefits teachers, students, and administrators by supporting MEF’s grant program which funds innovative initiatives and new learning opportunities in the Maynard Public Schools. Thanks to the generosity of families & community members, MEF awarded over $36,000 in grants to enrich the educational experience of our students during the 2022-2023 school year.

Deadline for Participation is Monday, June 7, 2024.

Please contact JLeonhardt@maynardeducation.org with any questions regarding MEF's Teacher Tribute Program.

MAynard Youth Soccer Fall registration opens June 17. For more information go to www.maynardyouthsoccer.org

Maynard Farmers Market Opens June 29

On Saturday, June 29 the Maynard Farmers' Market kicks off its 29th season. Hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or shine in the Mill Pond parking lot on Main St (near intersection with Sudbury St) in Maynard where it will run every Saturday until September 28.

Entertain the kids with activities under the Children's Tent 10am-noon. There will be Spin Art on June 29 as well as special visits from Mr Vic on July 13 and Mr Mark on August 17.

Weekly vendors include Applefield Farm (sustainably grown vegetables, herbs & flowers), Balance Rock Farm (grass-fed meats, chicken, eggs & specialty items from other local producers), Cookie Lady Treats (sweet and savory baked goods), FSG Baking (breads, rolls, pretzels & pastries in the German/European tradition), Hudson Hives (10+ honey varieties, lip & body balms, beeswax candles), and Muddy Water Coffee (coffee beans & freshly made coffee drinks). Each week the Market also includes a selection of periodic vendors, two or three artisans, local community group representatives and performances by local musicians at the Interlude Music Tent.

For the full season's schedules and vendor descriptions: www.MaynardFarmersMarket.com

For the latest updates follow the Market on Facebook www.Facebook.com/MaynardFarmersMarket.

Farmer Brown has a problem: the animals on his farm are cold at night. They

find an old typewriter in the barn and start sending him notes asking for

blankets. When he refuses, they go on strike! Follow along with Duck, Hen

and the Cows as they band together to improve life on the farm.

James E. Grote and George Howe’s cheerful musical adaptation of the

Caldecott Award-winning picture book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin is

appropriate for ages preschool and up.

Performances of CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE will be held at:

Theatre III

250 Central Street

Acton, MA 01720

978-263-9070

Dates:

June 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

June 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Tickets: $10 online, or cash/check at the door

For ticket and show information, click here: Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

- Theatre III

MPY ANNOUNCES NEW PARENTING SOLUTIONS LIBRARY

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new, free MPY Parenting Solutions Library. Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. The 24 library presentations focus on the topics below. Each presentation includes a 10-minute videos and handouts. The Home Parenting Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (www.mpyinc.org). No log in or passcode is needed.

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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