Green Meadow Weekly Update
December 22, 2023
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
Important Dates
12/25 - 1/1 - No School, December Break
1/2 - School is back in session
1/9 - 1/11 - Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 - 12:00, Green Meadow
1/10 - Additional Kindergarten Registration Evening Session, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1/15 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/26 - MPS Early Release Day, GM dismissal 11:45 AM
❄️We are looking forward to seeing you all in 2024! ❄️
Curriculum and Assessment Updates
Winter Concerts
We were fortunate to be able to host three Winter Concerts this week. Our Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 students did a fantastic job performing! Many thanks to our music teacher, Cindy Blanchard, our staff, the Green Meadow PTO, and the WAVM students who supported each performance. We look forward to more performances in the future.
Green Meadow Library Resources
Winter break is a great time to relax with a great book. Our Librarian, Ms. Paisner, has updated the Green Meadow Library site with new links for vacation. You can access ebooks, research a favorite topic using PebbleGo, or keep track of your favorite reads and get new recommendations using Bookopolis. Love STEM? Check out the Winter Break STEM menu availble on the site. https://gmlib.maynard.k12.ma.us/
Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!
We’ve made it to vacation! For many, this is exciting. For others, the idea of having extra down time, less structure and a change in routine can be daunting. Just as parents may have mixed feelings about transitions, so too can children. Why do some kids have trouble with transitions? Here are some ideas to help your child manage transitions if they are struggling. Above all else, allow for ample rest and time to settle in and adjust to a different routine. 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 begins January 9-11, 2024. Families can drop in between 9:00 - 12:00 PM any of the three days. On Wednesday, January 10, our office will be open from 5:00 - 7:00PM. Registration is also available online.
PTO Updates
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, December 12, at 7:00 PM.
Community Resources
Maynard Holiday Parade
Members of our Green Meadow staff had a fantatic time walking in the Maynard Holiday Parade last weekend. It was wonderful to see so many of our students and families enjoying the event. Thank you for all your support!
Spanish Immersion Informational Night
Pkease join us on Thursday, January 18, 5::45-7:00 PM, at the Folwer School, to learn more about our Spanish Immersion program.
WAVM Coloring Contest
Students in PreK - Grade 3 are invited to participate in the WAVM coloring contest for the Telethon. The coloring pages have been sent home in backpacks. Students should put their first and last name on the back of their completed coloring page. Pages can be returned to the student's teacher or the Green Meadow main office by December 20th. The winners will be featured on live television through WAVM.
Maynard Public Library Programs
BASEC Program Opportunities
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