April 29, 2022
Dear Maynard School Community,
We will keep you updated as we progress with the Green Meadow Elementary School Building Project. We held our first community presentation on April 27th to share the MSBA process, where we are in that process and 7 possible GMES options from updated, new and renovated, or a totally new building. The link to the presentation is here - 04 27 2022 Green Meadow Elementary School Building Project
Other exciting happenings at MPS include topics from last night’s school committee meeting. At Maynard High School, with the leadership and support of Ms. Adams, we are piloting a Global Scholars Pathway beginning in 2022 - 2023. At both Green Meadow Elementary School and the Fowler School, we have added a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for students this year, which has a very positive impact on both students and staff. We plan to continue this model of support for the 2022 - 2023 school year using our ESSER funds. Finally, we are still exploring the possibility of a solar project on the school campus. There was a presentation from Beth Greenblatt of Beacon Integrated Solutions and Sarah Hill from Solect Energy. We are excited to be exploring this option as we look to be more environmentally friendly in the future.
Unfortunately, as we see across the country, COVID numbers appear to be increasing. Our current COVID cases between April 22 April 28 are as follows:
Maynard High School: 7 students, 2 staff members
Fowler School: 8 students, 1 staff members
Green Meadow Elementary School: 3 students, 2 staff members
This is a definite increase, but we hear, anecdotally, that the symptoms appear to be more similar to a head cold. Please be vigilant and stay home if you are sick. We are wishing those who need it a quick recovery.
Maynard High School music students will be performing on the following dates:
5/4 MHS Solo and Ensemble Night (Jazz & Wind) (7 PM)
5/7 MHS Spring Art Walk (5-7 PM)
5/11 MHS Spring Choral Concert (7:30 PM)
5/20 MHS/Fowler Great East Festival
5/24 MHS Spring Band Concert (7 PM)
5/30 MHS Memorial Day parade or ceremony (TBD)
MMA needs your help! The Maynard Music Association has the following openings starting this June. Join the MMA's next meeting on May 3 at 7 p.m. (Zoom link), and send us an email at maynard.music.assoc@gmail.com to learn about these open positions:
Maynard Public Schools invite you to Green Meadow/Fowler School’s Fine Arts Night.
When: Thursday, May 12, 2022, 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Fowler School
What: *Food, Music, Games, Book Fair,
**Art Show (K-3, 6th & 8th)
*Proceeds from food sales will be donated to the Ronan Jeannotte Scholarship Fund.
**Artwork will be framed and displayed. Families may purchase the frame for $30.00. MPS art programs will receive $8.00 per frame for art supplies. Payments will be made online. A virtual show will begin May 5th and run through May 12th.
Friends of WAVM - 16th Annual Spring Fling Dance
Grades 1 - 6 and their Special Adult
When: Friday, May 13, 2022 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Maynard Elks Club, Powdermill Road
Includes, DJ, flowers, treat bag, photo booth, gift and raffle prizes
Cost: $40 per couple/$10 per additional child
Local event: Maynard Fine Arts Theatre will be showing movies on April 30th!
MFAT Ukraine Awareness at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 30th
Tickets go on sale at 5:00 pm that day. Creamery opens at 6.
Theatre doors and concession stand open at 6:30 pm.
Admission is $12.50 for adults and $10 for seniors 65 or over.
Theatre 1 will be showing Maidan, the acclaimed documentary about the Ukrainian uprising in November 2013, which in many ways was a precursor to the current conflict. In addition, we are hoping to present a surprise pre-show short presentation, which demonstrates that while “art often imitates life,” on very few special occasions, life can imitate art.
Wishing everyone a sunny, dry and warm weekend.
Go Celtics!
Best,
Brian Haas
Superintendent