Have you ever asked your child “How was school today?”, hoping for a detailed account of their time away from you, only to hear a one word response? There may be a different way to communicate that allows for a more productive, supportive and connective interaction. Here are some ideas for how to talk to your child about their school day as well as some helpful questions to ask your child about school. The timing, phrasing and content of your inquiries can make a BIG difference! Additional SEL resources can be found on the Green Meadow Social Emotional Learning Resources website.
Questions or feedback? Please contact Julie Danforth at jdanforth@maynard.k12.ma.us
Head lice are a common occurrence among school-age children. Head lice are spread through direct contact with or sharing personal items with someone who already has them. Please remind your children how important it is not to share hats, combs, brushes, headbands, hair elastics, helmets etc….
With the knowledge that children have sleepovers, parties, and play dates, we hope sharing this information with everyone in our school community will help decrease the spread of head lice. We recommend that you periodically check your child’s hair for any signs of head lice. It is best to do a head check in natural sunlight. Head lice are small, brown insects, no larger than the size of a sesame seed, that live and feed on the human scalp. Nits are tiny, whitish ovals that are firmly glued to the hair shaft usually close to the scalp. Often they are located at the nape of the neck, behind the ears and at the crown of the head, but they can be found anywhere on the head.
Please inform your school nurse if your child does have a confirmed case of lice so that additional measures can be taken to help ensure effective treatment.
For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/print_resources.html
Thank you!
-Nurses Ria and Maria
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, May 7, at 7:00 PM.
Don’t Miss the 3rd Annual Taste In Motion on Sunday, May 19th from 2 - 5pm!
Whether you are a loyal Cafe of India fan, have been craving a delicious slice from Maynard Pizza and Bar, or have been dying to try Magnolia’s- this year’s Taste in Motion has something for everyone!
The Taste in Motion is a chance to sample food from your favorite local restaurants and eateries, listen to fabulous entertainment by Jae Mannion and the MHS Jazz Band, and enter to win raffle prizes. Come enjoy an afternoon with your friends and neighbors — all for a great cause!
This event is made possible by our sponsors, the restaurants, and folks like you who donate to MEF. All proceeds benefit Maynard Education Foundation’s grant program that funds new learning opportunities in the Maynard Public Schools.
When: Sunday, May 19th, 2 - 5 pm
Where: Mill and Main parking lot (across from 155 Main Street, Maynard)
Tickets: Buy online at www.maynardeducation.org $25 for individuals/$10 for kids (2-12) or at the event for $30 for adults / $15 for kids
Under age 2 free
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