Retired MHS Librarian, Linda Gilberti, donated this Gingerbread House as a raffle item to raise money for the Maynard Food Pantry. Raffle tickets are available in the GMS office and were sent home via backpack. The raffle winner will be announced on December 19th. Thank you to Ms. Gilberti for finding a fun way to raise funds to feed those in need!

With the change in seasons, many sweatshirts, mittens, and hats have been left behind. The rack in the back of the cafeteria is overflowing with misplaced items. Please encourage your children to check the Lost & Found regularly and feel free to browse the collection next time your visiting Green Meadows.

Our faculty lounge was filled with delicious treats and festive decor during parent teacher conferences thanks to many generous families! Thank you to the PTO and bakers whose thoughtfulness filled our bellies and hearts.

Throughout the year, students are encouraged to use proper handwashing and covering their cough to prevent the spread of germs. Below is a video students will be shown to explain proper handwashing technique. The photo above is from one of the CDC posters displayed in our hallways.

A message from the Maynard Special Education Parents Advisory Council: Come have some fun at the SEPAC Winter Social! On Tuesday, December 4 from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Green Meadow cafeteria, the Maynard SEPAC will host our annual SEPAC Winter Social! All families of children receiving special education services from the Maynard Schools are invited (siblings are welcome ...

To reduce plastic in landfills, GMS students and teachers will be collecting used markers that are ready to be discarded. Please help support our efforts by sending your kids in with any used markers you may have around the house- even non-Crayola brands! Highlighters and dry erase markers can also be included. The drop-off box is located in the school lobby.

Detective Trista Manchuso was recently hired as the School Resource Officer for Maynard. On October 12th, she spent the morning at Green Meadow assisting us with arrival routines and facilitating a school-wide safety drill, then she stopped in Ms. Wallace's class to read kindergarteners a story. When GMS students see "Officer Trista" in the halls, they love to gather a...

Maynard Firefighters recently visited Green Meadow School to teach lessons on fire safety & prevention for gr. K-3 students. Topics included how to call 911, what to do if you smell smoke, and ways to prevent fire. Parents, remember to change batteries in smoke alarms 2x year, and talk with your children about fire escape routes within your home. These photos are of 'T...

Today, October 19th, the phone lines at all three schools are temporarily not working. The phone company has been contacted to provide repairs. In the interim, we apologize for the inconvenience. If you need to communicate with us, send an email. If it is time sensitive, be sure we respond so you know it was received as we have some teachers absent today. The office se...

The Maynard SEPAC is excited to sponsor a new workshop: Strategies to Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns (Monday, November 5, 7 p.m. at Fowler Library). Is it a challenge to cook a meal that your whole family will eat? Is dinnertime a battleground? Is your picky eater refusing to eat anything but her favorite five foods? Is your child having difficulty maintaining weight? Do yo...

The picture above was shown to first graders during a "Grade Level Meeting" on Tuesday, 9/18/18. It highlights the 'danger zones' around school buses to avoid. These are the areas drivers can not see you. When crossing the street, students should walk five steps in front of the bus, and look for the driver to signal them before crossing. Principal Shea also reminded ...

Staff members are on duty at 8:15am and children proceed to classrooms at 8:25am. When weather permits, children who arrive early may use the playground until the whistle blows to line up at 8:22am (Kindergarteners will meet teachers in the cafe). For safety reasons, we ask that parents say their goodbyes as soon as staff on duty arrive. Families may use the playground...

Chris Faro, who helps oversee our new food service, dropped by Green Meadow today to see how things are going. He said they hope to survey students in the near future to find out what menu items they like most. I've been impressed with the customer friendliness of 'Fresh Picks Cafe' and our students seem to really like the food. We brainstormed a few solutions to help ...

Maynard police and firefighters drop by Green Meadow School once a month to greet students with "High Fives" and foster positive relationships. Let us remember today, September 11th, the many first responders who have sacrificed to keep our country safe throughout the years!

We are grateful to the Maynard Fire Fighters and Police Offiicers for their ongoing support of our schools! They not only respond to emergency calls and help with practice drills, they also drop by throughout the year to foster positive relationships with our youth. This picture was taken on 9/7/18 when these representatives dropped by to greet students with "Hi Fives"...

Please look for important paperwork, requiring parent signatures, to be sent home on the first day of school. These include forms to update phone numbers and emergency contact information. Please sign the forms and return them promptly to school via backpack. To view the GMS Handbook for the sign off form- look under the document section on this website.

Welcome to Heather Shastany, our new Director of Food Services! She will be helping us transition to food services from 'Fresh Picks Cafe. Look for a welcome letter in backpacks (also uploaded to this site in documents). To view menus- download the app called 'Nutrislice' or follow this link (select Green Meadow, then either breakfast or lunch): https://maynard.nut...

Tuesday, August 28th at 2:00pm: Gr. K-3 Families are invited to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and say hello to friends!

School begins at 8:30am for grades K-3. Staff members are on playground duty at 8:15, so please arrive between 8:15am and 8:25am.

Our handbook for students and families was updated this summer. To view a copy follow the document link in the menu tab.