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

Happy Friday- Have a great weekend!

Please see below for some exciting news regarding this year's Spelling Bee!

REMINDER:

Fowler School has “KICKED OFF” our first ever “SOUP-ER-BOWL.” While this school-wide competition is a play on words, the mission is serious. “Team Fowler” will be working as a whole-school community to support the greater Maynard community. All collected items will be counted, organized, and delivered to the Maynard Food Pantry. Details are below:

• Start Date: January 29th

• End Date: February 7th (Friday before the NFL Super Bowl)

• Mission: As a school, bring in 2000 (Goal) or more canned items (some suggestions/Pantry needs are below)

• Progresso Soup- these soups are more hearty than others

• Spam

• Sloppy Joe canned mix

• Beef Stew

• Chef Borardee Meals

• Students will record their class total daily on a data sheet. The data will be submitted to the office.

• Each morning, the top three classes and top grades will be announced.

• At the end of the 8-day challenge, there will be a class and grade winners.

• The top class will have their HR teacher’s name and year engraved on a trophy.

• The top grade will have a 30-minute outdoor recess with Mr. Kinney and Mr. Snyder.

• Our goal is to collect 2,000 total items (more is better).

No School Reminders (other Date Too): Some are subject to change

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the spectators collected in the library to watch a spelling bee for the ages. 17 contestants, well prepared and rested, including our 2024 champion, Salvatore Cerro, squared off to determine who would leave victorious, title in hand. In just under one hour’s time, the field was whittled to the final three spellers. At this point, we were well into the “unknown” word list, meaning these were words they had not studied beforehand. Ida Solomon-Roar, Katie Teague, and Cal Mathison squared off with the word pallbearer getting the best of 8th grader, Ida Solomon-Roar. Katie Teague, a fifth grader, and Cal Mathison, a seventh grader remained. The next round found Katie meeting her match with the word, bayou. This left Cal Mathison to secure their win by spelling the word sabbath, which they did with confidence and ease, securing their title as Fowler’s 2025 Scripps School Champion. Congratulations to all 17 contestants and congratulations to Cal Mathison. All represented Fowler and their caregivers well, with grace and sportsmanship.

Here is the link to the meeting

The Maynard Food Pantry is open every Monday unless it is a holiday. Maynard residents are welcome to shop 2x a month (out-of-town residents are asked to keep it to 1x a month).

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

ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council) Resources

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Resources

Maynard Music Association (MMA)

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