Green Meadow Weekly Update

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

1/9 - 1/11 - Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 - 12:00, Green Meadow

1/16 - 1/22 - Kindergarten Music Class Open House (more information below)

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

2/19 - 2/23 - February Vacation, no school

3/15 - Early Release Day for Conferences

4/2 - 4/3 - Grade 3 MCAS, ELA

5/7 - 5/8 - Grade 3 MCAS, Math

The temperature has dropped and snow is in the forecast. Please send your child to school each day with a warm coat, a hat, and mittens or gloves. We go outside to play everyday unless the temperatures are extreme. If there is snow on the ground we recommend snow pants and boots so that students can enjoy playing on the playground. We always recommend that all items are labeled with the child's name. If your child is in need of winter gear, please email Karen Lindquist at klindquist@maynard.k12.ma.us or Ann Rutherford at arutherford@maynard.k12.ma.us.

During the month of January students across the grades will participate in benchmark assessments to measure growth and plan for instruction. Families can expect to receive a copy of student results prior to February vacation. Assessments are done with familiar staff in the classroom or in a familiar small group space.

Here is a list of the assessments your child may participate in:

Kindergarten - Earlybird Early Literacy Assessment (English)

Grade 1 - Earlybird Early Literacy Assessment (English), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Grade 2 - mClass (DIBELS 8), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Grade 3 - mClass (DIBELS 8), MAP Growth ELA and Math (English)

Spanish Immersion Students in Kindergarten - Grade 3 will also take mClass (DIBELS 8) in Spanish. Students in the Spanish Immersion program in Grades 1-3 will take MAP Growth Literacy and Math in Spanish, not English.

English Language Learners will participate in ACCESS Testing (English) to measure growth in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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 2:30 PM. The children will stay in class and complete their lesson for the day.

Tuesday, 1/16 - Ms. Rodgers' Class

Wednesday, 1/17 - Mrs. Coppola's Class

Thursday, 1/18 - Sra. Galdamez's Class

Friday, 1/19 - Mrs. Ginnity's Class

Monday, 1/22 - Mrs. Mazeika'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.

Does your child ever have BIG feelings? Many do! One of the cornerstones of social and emotional development is learning to self regulate when feelings become overwhelming. So, what exactly is self regulation and How Can We Help Kids With Self Regulation? Here are 3 Daily Activities to Help Kids Handle Their Emotions. You can also 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

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.

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, January 9, at 7:00 PM.

The Fowler School proudly presents Dr. Tommie Mabry, a dynamic speaker and author, on January 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Maynard parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to listen to Dr. Mabry discuss strategies and techniques for supporting children in Grades PreK-12. This event is free. For additional information you can email Principal Keith Kinney at kkinney@maynard.k12.ma.us.

Pkease join us on Thursday, January 18, 5::45-7:00 PM, at the Folwer School, to learn more about our Spanish Immersion program.

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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