Enrichment Spotlight: Start-up funds for all teachers

Did you know that each year the PTO provides start-up funds for all the teachers and specialists?

The PTO this year was pleased to provide Art, Library, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, Technology and Wellness with a $300 per special start-up shopping allowance for supplies or equipment for the current school year. In addition, all non-specialist teachers are provided $100 towards their classroom start-ups. These allowances help to offset the cost that many teachers, using their own money, spend.

Enrichment Spotlight: Trip to Berlin Orchards – Kindergarten

Every year each grade receives PTO funding every year to support up to two enrichment programs, such as author or scientist visits, or to supplement the cost of a field trip.

On Friday October1, the Kindergarten went to visit Berlin Orchard located in Berlin MA. Mrs Krasinski shared: “The Kindergarten team took a trip to Berlin Orchards! This was fully funded by the PTO! Students were able to pick their own bag of apples, drink apple cider, eat an apple doughnut and we saw an informative presentation on apples and farming! This field trip provided children an unforgettable experience!”

Enrichment Spotlight:

The PTO is excited to share that we’ve sponsored an in-house enrichment opportunity for students Friday, January18th, at Green Meadow.

Local author and Maynard resident Casey Robinson will be coming to Green Meadow to read her children’s story “Iver and Ellsworth” to grades K-3. In addition to reading to each grade, the PTO has also purchased a copy of the book for each classroom and additional copies for our library.

Casey will also join us on February 1st during the PTO sponsored Mr Vic and Company concert. She will be available to sign copies of Iver and Ellsworth – to pre-order a copy, that can be picked up at the event, please visit https://silverunicornbooks.com (please indicate Green Meadow in the notes field) or feel free to bring your copy from home!