Announcements                                        

SEPAC Event on May 22, 2012                 

Dr. Ross Greene presents Collaborative Problem Solving.  Dr. Ross Greene, renowned author of “The Explosive Child” and “Lost at School” will be in Maynard to present on Tuesday, May 22 from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Fowler Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive.  The Presentation will introduce parents and educators to the Collaborative Problem Solving Technique pioneered by Dr. Greene.  We are pleased to announce that this presentation is free thanks to a collaborative partnership between SEPAC, the Maynard Family Association, the Green Meadow PTO and the Fowler PTO.Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is a model for understanding and helping kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.  The model was first described in the book, “The Explosive Child”, originally published in 1998 and is now in its 4th edition (2010).  The CPS approach sets forth two major tenets.  First, challenging behavior in kids is best understood as the result of lagging cognitive skills (in the general domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving) rather than as the result of passive, permissive, non-contingent parenting.  And second, the best way to reduce challenging episodes is by collaboratively solving the problems setting them in motion in the first place (rather than by imposing adult will and intensive use of reward and punishment procedures). You can find out more about the CPS approach at www.livesinthebalance.org. The CPS Model has been applied in countless families, schools, inpatient psychiatry units, group homes, residential facilities, and juvenile detention facilities and has been shown to be an effective way to reduce conflict and teach kids the skills they need to function adaptively in the real world.  This event is free and open to the public.  Please RSVP to Jennifer O’Leary at 978-897-2705 or jenniferoleary1@verizon.net.

Fowler School Girl Scouts Summer Camps                    Every year during April school vacation the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts in North Andover run a vacation camp for girls in grades K-8.  This year the camp will be held during the week of April 17-20 at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover and also at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham, MA (bus transportation is provided for both). 

Maynard Music Association Fundraiser

The MHS Band and Chorus are going to Disney in April of 2013.  Click on the following link to order beautiful flowers.  http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?campaign_id=10350&user_campaign_id=259848

The group will receive 50% of all purchases. Sale ends April 19^th. Thank you for supporting MHS Band and Chorus’ trip to Disney.

Thanks,

Mary Gately

Bus Sign-Up 2012/2013

Transportation Registration for the 2012/2013 school year will begin on April 23, 2012 this year. Forms will be available at school offices and on our website beginning on April 20, 2012.   http://www.maynardschools.org/  Bus passes will be mailed to students before the close of school in June, 2012.

Announcements (continued)     

Maynard Public Schools EXCEL Summer Programs 2012

 

Current Grades K-7 Preview

Programs from June 25 through August 17 (Closed: Wednesday, July 4 - Independence Day Holiday)

Eight theme-based weeks

Morning & afternoon snacks provided

Crafts and special presentations - on site included

Field trips are optional with additional fees

First child - full tuition ----- siblings 20% discount second child, 30% discount third child

Children currently enrolled are guaranteed placement until May 1.

Registration fee (non-refundable) is $50 per child.

Registration fee is applied to tuition, if the registration forms are returned by May 1.

Current third graders attend the program at Fowler School (FASC).

 

Early Care:  7:00-9:00 a.m. (Before College Gate)

Current grades:  K-2 at Green Meadow School (EXCEL)

Current grade: 3 at Fowler School (FASC) Fowler After School Club

Cost:  $7 per day or $35 per week

 

Maynard Public Schools EXCEL Summer Programs 2012 (Continued)

 

Morning Program:  8:00 a.m.-noon

Current grades:  K-2 at Green Meadow School

Current grades:  3-7 at Fowler School

Cost:  $25 per morning or $100 for the week

 

Afternoon Program:  Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Current grades:  K-2 at Green Meadow School

Current grades:  3-7 at Fowler School

Cost:  $30 per afternoon or $125 for the week

 

Full Day Program:  7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Current grades:  K-2 at Green Meadow School

Current grades:  3-7 at Fowler School

Cost:  $50 per day or $225 for the week

 

Out-of–district students: Registration fee $75 (does not apply to tuition/non refundable)

Registration forms and field trip information will be available by March 15.

Please call Lois Cohen or Michelle King at 978-897-8021 or e-mail:

excel-fasc@maynard.k12.ma.us for more information and a brochure.