Visit Barnes & Noble in Framingham on Saturday, April 20. The store is running a book fair to support Green Meadow.If you cannot come Saturday, use the voucher number in your online order! Valid until 4/27/2019.
On Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Fowler Library, the Maynard SEPAC is hosting a presentation about Safety-Care, the ABA-based behavioral training that is given to staff in the Maynard Public Schools in a new initiative this year. Come learn and ask questions about this important program. The Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training program emphasizes ways to...
As a fun way to motivate students, the Green Meadow PBIS Committee launched the "Tiger Token" incentive in January 2019. When an adult catches an entire class following expected behavior they can award them a special token. For example, tokens can be earned when a class walks silently in a single line through the hallways, or displays wonderful manners at...
Over the past year, our PBIS Committee has been focusing on improving behavior in common areas. Staff members worked collaboratively to create a matrix identifying a set of behavioral expectations for settings such as the cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, and playground. For example, in the cafeteria students are expected to use good manners, pick up trash, be aware...
Our Annual Open House, K-3 Art Show, & Book Fair will be April 10th! Students are invited to bring parents/guardians to visit their classroom, converse with teachers, and view work artifacts. This year, we anticipate the hallways will be more crowded since a section of the building is closed. Please keep this in mind when deciding which family members to invite....
Our PTO will be hosting the Annual Tiger Trot on Saturday, May 18th. This is a fun family event with music, games, and races.It is also one of the PTO's biggest fundraisers of the year. They are looking for donations of goods, gift certificates, or servicees to auction or raffle off at the event. For more information contact: fundraising@gmpto.org
2019-2020 BUS REGISTRATION
Bus registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on May 6, 2019. Registration will take place at the administrative offices located at the Fowler School from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration forms will be available on our website to download and all school offices starting on May 3. No forms will be accepted before May 6. ...
Many families offered to donate books they are no longer using to help replenish our classroom libraries. Therefore, we are collecting books for children ages 3-9 during the month of March. Books can be dropped off at Green Meadow and/or Fowler School lobbies. (Any books we are unable to use will be shared with children who may not have many at home). Below is a...
"1-2-3-4...It's music time lets have some fun!" These were the words I heard as I passed by the music room on Mr. Muri's first day of work. When I peeked in, I was astonished by how engaged the children were as they shook bells, sang along, and took turns beating on a drum. Our new music teacher found a very clever way for students to introduce themselves. As they...
A new site has been created to help keep GMS families and community members informed about our facility. It includes past testing and reports, building updates, and future plans for Green Meadow School.Link to site: http://greenmeadowfuture.com/Email contact for questions regarding the building: GMBuilding@maynard.k12.ma.us
We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from the Maynard Community! Along with many words of encouragement, GMS staff members were treated to a delicious breakfast and pizza luncheon in February 2019. On Valentine's Day, they were surprised to walk in and find parents had decorated our lobby with hearts displaying messages from...
Updates:2/20/2019
Green Meadow Parent Information Night: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Fowler auditorium.DLS Notice - Civil Citation 1DLS Notice - Civil Citation 2
2/15/2019
An update from Dr. Gerardi: Click hereCafeteria hall plus two storage room – Scheduled to start Saturday 2/16Pre-k/K wing decontamination – Scheduled to start Monday 2/18...
Mr. Mark Malcolm, from the Maynard Public Library, visited with our kindergarteners this morning. Students were laughing out loud while listening to his joyful animated story telling. He has gift for entertaining children.
On behalf of all the Green Meadow staff, we would like to thank the many Maynard families who pitched in to surprise us with this thoughtful card and delicious breakfast on Thursday, February 7th! We received a call earlier in the week asking if some community members could show their support by sending in coffee and treats. It was much appreciated!
This week, we celebrated 100 days of school. Kindergarteners participated in creative activities such as making necklaces, crowns and other expressive representations of 100. They even did 100 excercises!
Some of Ms. Ginnity's kindergarteners enjoyed posing for pictures with Justin and Jennifer Mercurio. The couple recently took over the Mobil gas station on Main Street in Maynard. They came by Green Meadow to give us a $500 donation. The station obtained the grant money from Global Partners Educational Alliance to promote math and science enrichment.
The past two days, staff members have been busy planning and preparing new learning spaces for kindergarten and preschool. Carol Gahan, Special Education Director, was onsite helping to ensure plans are in place to meet the needs of all students.
Although we are waiting until test results are back to access materials in the oldest wing, preschool staff began...
2/3/19Dear Green Meadow Families:
The Superintendent sent out a message that there will be no preschool classes tomorrow, 2/4/19, and all other students will attend school.
Kindergarten students should plan to meet their teachers in the cafeteria upon arrival as usual. The older wing of the building will be closed (kindergarten classes, technology class, Ms....
On Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m., the Maynard SEPAC will host a Parent Information Night: bring your questions! What does this item on my child’s IEP mean? Do we need a neuropsych evaluation? What do I do if I think my child needs services? What happens if I disagree with a team recommendation? What if my child isn’t making progress in reading? One of the things...
This message was sent out to families via email. Please plan accordingly as traffic delays from construction may take several weeks...
Thanks to funding from our PTO, a local author spent the day with our grade K-3 students on January 18th. Casey Robinson explained the writing process and read her childrens' book "Iver & Ellsworth."
Copies of the book can be purchased online at https://silverunicornbooks.com/
For a limited time a 15% discount is available if you write GM School in the note...
Students are having a blast climbing and playing in the snow during recess! Please remember to send in snow pants, a hat, winter boots, and mittens/gloves. If these items are forgotten children are required to stay on the pavement. (Feel free to contact our school counselor if your family needs assistance obtaining these items.) Even with boots, feet sometimes get...
This message was sent out on our list serve at 10:50am Friday, January 11, 2019...Dear Green Meadow Families:This morning, Friday 1/11/19, Green Meadow School had a brief evacuation to Fowler School next door. Everyone is safe and accounted for and returning to classrooms. We will have our regular early release dismissal at 11:45am today.
The Fire Chief has...
Bob Murphy recently retired from the Maynard Public Schools after more than a decade of service as a building custodian and recess monitor. On his final day, we coaxed him into taking a final farewell loop around the school building. Children and staff members lined the hallways and cheered, giving this dedicated employee a very warm and touching send off. 'Mr....
Thanks for helping us save 17lbs of plastic from landfills! Since the first round was so successful, we will continue to have a collection box in our front lobby for used markers. Feel free to send in any brand or size marker, and our parent volunteers will package them up for recycling.Several H.S. seniors have asked for our help with service projects collecting...
To help motivate Green Meadow students to work on being 'Kind, Safe Learners' in the cafeteria, the "Golden Spatula Award' will begin the week of January 14th. The idea was inspired by this article: PBIS Cafeteria ExpectationsStudents in grades K-3 are attending grade level meetings this week to learn about the incentive program. They will be encourage to practice...
Please remember to send children to school prepared for outdoor play. If obtaining winter gear is a hardship for your family feel free to contact Mrs. Rutherford, our school counselor, for assistance. When there is snow, the following 5 items are required for recess:
Warm CoatHatMittens/GlovesSnowpantsWinter Boots
The decision to have recess inside or out is...
Below is enrollment information for children ages 3-5 before Sept. 1, 2019.
Please help spread this news to young families in Maynard!
GREEN MEADOW KINDERGARTEN Walk-in Registration Jan. 15th -17th; Parent/Guardian Information Night April 3rd at 6pm
The Green Meadow School will be holding Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year on Tuesday,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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): ...
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.