Green Meadow Weekly Update
January 18, 2024
Contact Us
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
We are updating our phone system. We apologize for any issues this week. We anticipate everything should be set by next week. Thank you for your patience.
Important Dates
1/19 - 1/25 - Kindergarten Music Class Open House (more information below)
1/15 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/18 - Spanish Immersion Information Night (more information below)
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
3/5 - Presidential Primary, 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
Curriculum and Assessment Updates
Kindergarten Music Open House - New Dates
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 2:00 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.
Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!
One of the core self regulation strategies we teach Green Meadow students is to focus on their breathing. Awareness of the out breath is as important as the in breath, for it is the slow exhale that allows the nervous system to settle down. Reaping the benefits of this takes practice. Try practicing the five finger breath, star breath, and square/box breath with your child. Ask them about Alphabreaths ... we bet they can teach you how to do an alligator breath! 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
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
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
If you have registered for Kindergarten online and would like to be part of the Spanish Immersion Lottery, you can find the form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10aYIV4Ohx3V5vCGsk4yuqv5wBUhlu8X7R-j0PDMuYM0/edit?usp=sharing
You must complete a Kindergarten registration packet online or in person to be considered for the Spanish Immersion Program.
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.
PTO Updates
Community Resources
Spanish Immersion Informational Night
SEPAC Maynard Presents
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.
BASEC Program Opportunities
Maynard Cultural District Winter Celebration
Come celebrate winter and the Maynard community on Saturday, January 27th, from 1 PM - 3PM, in Veterans Memorial Park.
Local Fundraiser
Join other community members at a fundraiser for the Rio Road Playground Rebuild Project! View the movie, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, on Tuesday, Febraury 13, at 7:00 PM, at the Maynard Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are free but please register using the link below. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Maynard Public Library Program
Looking to practice your English speaking skills this spring? Maynard Public Library is partnering with a group called English at Large to offer free conversation groups for intermediate and higher adult English learners to build skills and confidence in speaking English. Conversation groups are free and meet once per week for 90 minutes. Groups are available at the Maynard and Acton Libraries. Learners practice speaking and listening skills with trained facilitators. The spring semester is enrolling now and will begin the first week of February.
To register, visit http://www.englishatlarge.org/conversation-groups.
Community Food Pantries
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
Maynard Advantage
Interested in learning more about the Maynard community and the many wonderful things happening around town? Check out the monthly Maynard Advantage Newsletters by subscribing at maynardadvantage.org