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Fowler Tiger Tales
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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
Message From Principal Kinney
Good morning Fowler,
I apologize for sending this email on a Saturday morning instead of Friday afternoon as usual. Yesterday was an early release day and the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, so I was quite busy and forgot to send this email.
As you can see from the schedule below, we have a lot of end-of-the-year events planned for the rest of the school year. We are currently in the final stages of conducting our state-mandated MCAS testing. I would like to request that all students try to be present and on time for the testing dates.
I would like to provide some context as to why I am asking for this support. When we have testing, the entire grade and staff assigned to that grade are busy administering, hosting small groups, and providing support to students who are testing. This means that the entire staff from that grade is unavailable. If a student is absent on an MCAS testing day, we need to use staff to proctor the exam in a different setting on a different day. This creates a pattern of need that repeats itself every time a student is absent for an MCAS test. This can lead to a shortage of staff for field trips and other activities.
Thank you for your understanding and support and I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Keith
IMPORTANT: Please see the message below from Maynard Public School's Central Office:
Good morning,
I hope this email finds everyone well as we rapidly head toward the end of the school year.
I am contacting you today to request that you participate in a community survey regarding your students' experiences in the Maynard Public Schools.
We have partnered with the Education Commonwealth Project (ECP), a research group now located at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, to administer our survey, which has been developed over the past year with the full cooperation and assistance of the district’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and building based administrators. ECP is the group that facilitated our student and staff surveys over the past two years, and their reliable and valid surveys are currently in use in districts across the state, encompassing more than 10% of all students in Massachusetts public schools. Since all of the work done by ECP is state grant funded, there is no cost to the Maynard Public Schools for any of this work. More information on the Education Commonwealth Project can be found here: https://www.edcommonwealth.org/
The information we have gained through our staff and student surveys has been extremely valuable, but we also need the information and thoughts from our parents and caregivers regarding their experiences, thoughts, and opinions as members of the Maynard Public Schools community.
With that in mind, we hope you will take the time to share your feedback with us. Community feedback is very important in our overall planning process as we move toward the close of this school year and plan for the 2024-2025 school year. This is why we partnered with ECP to create a new survey specifically for our parents and caregivers. The survey will not collect personal information. All responses will be anonymous.
The survey itself will take 15-20 minutes to complete. If you have students in multiple schools, it would be greatly appreciated if you could complete multiple surveys as they are specific to each school. The survey window will open today, May 1st, and close on Wednesday, May 15th.
Your personalized link to the survey is copied below. Parents with students at more than one school will receive a separate email and link for each school.
Notes on the survey:
The survey saves progress automatically. You can start, stop, and complete a survey that you started later.
All survey links are unique to the person receiving them and can only be submitted once. They will not work if forwarded to another email address.
Survey translations can be accessed in the dropdown menu in the upper right-hand corner of each page. (See the screenshot below.)
Thank you for reading and for completing the survey.
Update from the Fowler Counseling Department
We're excited to announce the launch of a brand new resource library within the Fowler School Counseling Department! This valuable addition to our support system was made possible by a generous grant from the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF).
The library will provide counselors, teachers, and student support staff with a wide range of books and access to an online journal subscription on topics related to social-emotional learning (SEL), academic success, and personal growth. These resources cater to different learning styles and offer valuable guidance for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth. The Fowler School Counselors are excited to start utilizing these resources with students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
This initiative aligns well with our commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where every Fowler School student can thrive. We believe the new resource library will empower educators with tools to help students to develop essential life skills and reach their full potential.
This program was made possible by funding from Maynard Education Foundation.
Thank you, MEF, for your continued support!"
Don’t Miss the 3rd Annual Taste In Motion on Sunday, May 19th from 2 - 5pm!
Whether you are a loyal Cafe of India fan, have been craving a delicious slice from Maynard Pizza and Bar, or have been dying to try Magnolia’s- this year’s Taste in Motion has something for everyone!
The Taste in Motion is a chance to sample food from your favorite local restaurants and eateries, listen to fabulous entertainment by Jae Mannion and the MHS Jazz Band, and enter to win raffle prizes. Come enjoy an afternoon with your friends and neighbors — all for a great cause!
This event is made possible by our sponsors, the restaurants, and folks like you who donate to MEF. All proceeds benefit Maynard Education Foundation’s grant program that funds new learning opportunities in the Maynard Public Schools.
When: Sunday, May 19th, 2 - 5 pm
Where: Mill and Main parking lot (across from 155 Main Street, Maynard)
Tickets: Buy online at www.maynardeducation.org $25 for individuals/$10 for kids (2-12) or at the event for $30 for adults / $15 for kids
Under age 2 free
Maynard Music Association
Megan Ray's Senior Project
PTO NEWS
Otis The Comfort K9 Training Fundraiser- best swag of the year!
Woo SOX- Take Over Day by Maynard
If you hadn’t heard, Maynard will join the town of Berlin in being recognized at the WooSox baseball game on May 22, 2024.
To order tickets:
You can select “Town Takeover Ticket” in the rolldown bar under “Ticket Type”.
I don’t know of any blocked off sections just for Maynard.
Proceeds support the Assabet Valley Boys and Girls Club.
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
District Resources
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