Green Meadow Weekly Update
November 3, 2023
Don't forget to turn back your clocks this weekend!
Adjusting to the time change can be a challenge for young children. Here are a few strategies for helping your child adjust:
- Gradually adjust meal times.
- Stick with a bedtime routine and remember, sleep begets sleep.
- Provide children with quiet, tech-free time as it gets closer to bedtime.
- Be patient and don't forget to take of yourself.
For a successful new Green Meadow Elementary School, the next required step is the Debt Exclusion Vote: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (regularly scheduled statewide) 7 AM - 8 PM at Fowler for all voting precincts. Voting can also take place at Maynard Town Hall during regular business hours until noon on Monday, November 6, 2023.
On Wednesday, October 25th, the MSBA Board of Directors voted to increase the construction funding limits on the GMES project and others that achieved Project, Scope and Budget Agreement in the same timeframe we did, on eligible construction costs from $432/SF to $568/SF. This increases the maximum MSBA grant, which needs to be confirmed in our Agreement, on the project by approximately $7M, so the MSBA share vs. Maynard share ratio changes from 35%-65% to 44%-56%.
Was your child absent from school on Picture Day in September? Did you receive your picture packet and you would like a redo? School Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 14. If your child was absent on Picture Day in September, they will have the picture taken on November 14. If you need a new order form, please let the main office know. If you received photos that you are unhappy with, please follow the instructions in the photo packet that was sent home and return the original packet to school by November 14.
Do you have a special veteran in your life that you would like to invite to our annual Veterans Day Breakfast & Parade? Our school community would be honored to have them join us on Thursday Nov. 9th at 9:15 am for breakfast and a gratitude parade. Please RSVP to liz@gmpto.org
The Maynard Ski Club is back! The Ski Club is available for students in Grades 3-12. For more information please go to https://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov/450/Youth-Ski-Snowboard-Program
Zora the Reading Dog will be visiting the Maynard Public Library on the second and fourth week of every month! Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora.....and she'll love it. For ten whole minutes you can have your own, private session with this caring canine. She can be the dog you always wanted.....for ten minutes, anyway. Here's the link to sign up:
https://maynardpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2023-january/
