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25/1/2024 10:04:345/1/2024 10:10:49072.93.86.9810037412023-03-01T10:10:50R_2kdmnqvTqSIxwt3emailEN1740305127455455The school does this well5554545The school does this well345445I think it does this well for some students, however there is not appropriate spaces or opportunities for academic achievement; the school does not create an environment where learning is encouraged5555551The school keeps our children safe2221The school does not provide adequate academic opportunities for my child4555The school does this well112521
35/1/2024 10:03:525/1/2024 10:14:42073.69.182.5810064912023-03-01T10:14:43R_3qCsg7RxUNRdgJjemailEN174030511744555555555354555554444551545555551992311Lunch time child not getting enough time to sit an eat their for comes home hungre
45/1/2024 10:06:445/1/2024 10:15:41050.235.109.17010053712023-03-01T10:15:42R_2dfFIMgKQIj4ZTvemailEN174030522727555455Staff and teachers are responsive and helpful. Communication is clear and consistent from staff and leadership. Any conerns or issues have been swiftly addressed and my viewpoints have been respected and valued. 5554544The only thing that makes it challenging is that you can not search for specific info in the emails. You have to log into the specific smore updates and sometimes I have to guess which one the needed info is in. The PTO does a good job of doubling up on making the info easier to find. 3444454455I think the intention is there but I would like to see the school invest more staff to support studentts. 253I think there could be more staff monitoring recess games more closely. I think it is good for kids to learn how to problem solve as a group but I think some of the issues could be addressed more proactively rather than reactivley. 44445555113621I think Fowler has a strong admininistration and staff. I would like to see it better funded and better staffed to support our studnets but that is not unique to Maynard.
55/1/2024 10:14:235/1/2024 10:22:22073.38.238.19210047812023-03-01T10:22:23R_3e4f6ZOtzy3PuB0emailEN1740305117555555I feel I can reach out to staff or administration at any time.5454425454The principal sends a weekly email and the teachers send emails on special events555Valerie McCabe, the School Counselor, the teachers, Ms. Travers, Mr. Kozik, Mr. Hales, Ms. Rockel and Principal Kinney all engage with the students. We have had a positive experience with both the 6th and 7th grade teaching teams3555They have been extremely supportive and helpful in assisting us.25155555555112521
65/1/2024 10:18:395/1/2024 10:23:49073.69.158.25510031012023-03-01T10:23:50R_3FqMMPzirtYnbtDemailEN174030522717545555111113144511141114515555151112,43521
75/1/2024 10:20:305/1/2024 10:25:16073.182.146.20110028512023-03-01T10:25:17R_7YRn8JyFCrII41PemailEN17403051173331324241334341554354331355454454222521
85/1/2024 10:14:015/1/2024 10:27:190209.107.182.20310079812023-03-01T10:27:20R_7CBSy8EPd44mGd5emailEN1740305217175555555555535445545455535154445555112521
95/1/2024 10:10:285/1/2024 10:27:330170.223.207.25100102412023-03-01T10:27:34R_5Hw58don5r4c59FemailEN1740305227173345344454424The weekly emails from the principal are helpful343125Bullying is a major concern, as is punishing a whole grade level for the bad behavior of a small group.2544My child's counselor values my child's emotional well being but the administration does not do nearly enough to stop the bullying.242Bullying behavior continues to be a problem5323I feel my children are often not really challenged by the curriculum3453113821
105/1/2024 10:29:115/1/2024 10:38:45068.160.161.12210057312023-03-01T10:38:46R_2t8Ru7UpaZtFIVIemailEN1740305117555545445554444435453442425554234412,42521It's not really asked here, but I don't love Fowler's response to bad behavior (punish everyone rather than the culprits). Also, I'm slightly concerned about the number of racial incidents this year. There have been numerous incidents that can/should be listed as hate crimes, and they are lkley happening because the students just are not educated enough to know it is wrong. I know stuff like this is happening at all schools, I would just like to see a more proactive rather than reactive response to these incidents. I would have liked to see some questions centered around school response to incidents (including racial incidents). I think this is a very different topic than the safety topic mentioned a couple of sections back.
115/1/2024 10:32:545/1/2024 10:40:41071.184.91.11310046612023-03-01T10:40:42R_2a8ozQOggVDxxjremailEN17403051374453454552514445254Ms. McCabe is a great resource!54555534442My kid often DOES NOT like going to school. They don't like the structure and the amount of seat timethey would prefer to be more creative and more actively engaged in their learning2444132621
125/1/2024 10:36:155/1/2024 10:40:46057.140.16.4310027112023-03-01T10:40:47R_3HS2c8pfA3KCPwBemailEN17403051175555554444525445455555545355555455112521
135/1/2024 10:34:325/1/2024 10:46:58071.184.210.6710074612023-03-01T10:46:59R_7MrkyP9X8kUrZAlemailEN17403051174454445544435344555544554333355523112611
145/1/2024 10:29:295/1/2024 10:57:30071.174.81.254100168112023-03-01T10:57:31R_1Et7aNDw8upbgC9emailEN17403051171The school seems to be blind to the issue of and does a poor job at teaching students about the dangers of pornography and preventing its dissemination within the school.
155/1/2024 11:02:585/1/2024 11:22:340136.226.73.20100117512023-03-01T11:22:35R_5hrmU0QAJYiIlt2emailEN1740305227273355555555515The level of communication from Fowler school has improved dramatically in the past few years. The newsletters are very helpful. Perhaps the school could have a parents night halfway through the year to sum up how everything is going with the classes or what they will be learning about.3315535355I know that the school always holds a special assembly if something negative happens within the school. they do a great job addressing bullying from what I can tell and all the communication in the school is very positive and encouraging for the kids.351The only reason I answered that I wasn't 100 percent sure about the boys' safety is just because of all the school shootings. I know they do a good job at monitoring the doors etc but you just never know.55555533112621easy peasy. I liked the ability to add extra comments but it didnt force me to fill them out.
165/1/2024 10:09:385/1/2024 11:33:39068.160.160.153100504012023-03-01T11:33:40R_3lLmVYKdbzuteqlemailEN174030521727335552re: the staff value me as a partner in my childs learning. I would mostly agree however with my IEP student this is not the case. They use the verbiage and say that we are a team and they value my input and participation, however they aren't open to my requests and needs for a quality (not lazy) IEP document and (not lazy) implementation of accommodations and goals. Even if they pretend to be and something gets inputed to better the delivery of services that does not mean it will happen. My experience in meetings has been ruthless and I have had to fight for years for services. That experience was not collaborative or in the best interest of the student or us as caregivers. Once services were granted feeling my hopes for partnership and collaboration were soon diminished after years of poor follow through after meetings and in my child's day to day.5553435the only time I have been contacted about my childs academic achievement is by absolutely stellar individual teachers who are willing to put in extra time, tutor at school, etc. Specific academic concerns and thoughts about potential issue or disability DO NOT HAPPEN. Years will go by without identifying a students academic needs that should have intervention. If they hop into an intervention you are lucky and that is where it ends. Any thoughts about an eval, possible IEP for academics come from parent identified concerns. BUT if concerns are behavioral or disruptive you will ALWAYS hear about them and more often if not every time they are looking for help and suggestions from parents on how and what to do with those children. In my opinion the school is completely inept at dealing with basic 101 behaviors ESPECIALLY when they are a result of a disability or lets say ADHD diagnosis.444This last years seems school events have picked up to close to if not pre-covid normal practice. 154My children do not like going to school. One child feels completely demoralized and has lost trust in some of the teachers and staff at school due to how they treat them, call them out, mis-represent situations, etc. My other child does not like school and this is likely due to this child finding academics in general hard and unenjoyable. On another note, there is a lot of punishment and collaborative/grade level consequences happening. I feel like school finds it easier to supervise and group everyone into new systems instead dealing with a small group of students that are unruly. Some of the characteristics of a school that have previously made Fowler fun for kids is reforming into regimented systems meant to prevent and identify unwanted behaviors instead of focusing on respect, shared community and efforts to value our spaces and people, etc.5553there are certain things that have happened that lead me to feel that I don't know that the school values my child's emotional well being. I believe that they would like to, but actions are something else. The teachers have maintained good communication with me...at my request when things are off with 1 of my children that has some needs and is on an IEP. That communication however is dijointed and not collaborative. I'll recieve communication from core teachers, specials, admin all at once fordifferent things and no one knows the other is contacting me. Needless to say it's a lot. Also my child is often sent to the office to calm down and recenter vs utilizing his accommodations. For a student who feels negatively about school to be sent to the office because staff rather take an easy out vs the time and resources to implement accommodations outlines in an IEP is not ok. 554I'm hearing of cigarette and vaping issues in the upper grade. One child has seen vapes and cigarettes in the locker areas and in students backpacks4132there is no one that can convince me that our public schools are preparing our children for later in life. Perhaps it is happening more so at the HS level in our public school but my experience with my kids Fowler education is 100% stick to the state standards and teach to the test. The amount of BOY/MOY/EOY testing, state MCAS, etc is absolutely absurd. In between actual testing is teaching to the test. I do believe we have a good specials program, however I would much rather see that time reorganized and utilized for a full length recess for our middle schoolers. The behavior concerns and need for regimented supervision and behavior minimizing systems would likely be reduced if all grades had a full length recess and fresh air during the day. Our school literally sit on a national wildlife preserve. The trails and systems are accessible from all 3 of our districts school properties. NOT ONE of my children classes has ever utilized this as an opportunity to learn anything about this land, not the history of the land, the ecosystems, civic politics of land like this set aside, surveying, honoring and respecting the environment, etc. Not one thing. The reason is because its not in the state educational standards that our schools are mandated to spend what seems like 100% of the time teaching too. It's such a loss and just one example of a huge miss for our entire district. Another issue is the use of phones in classes. In middle school at least children are using their phones in class for whatever they want, including socials, games, etc. I hear of certain classes that this is allowed because they have finished their work. It sounds like it happens at the end of a bunch of classes when their work is done that they are either allowed to do this or they just do anyway. This seems like common place in health that there is literally no assignment for them (or perhaps they complete the work and there is nothing for them to so) so they are on their phones. Health is likely mandated, but this is a great example of a time and opportunity to get the kids OUTSIDE (for health and recreation…recess) instead of them being on their PHONES!!! 3334my kids are upper middle class white kids, I'm not so concerned that they are learning about learning about people simular to that. I am concerned about them learning about POC and social disparities and children of the world living in war zones, through famine, etc. are they, I'm not sure. I'm also not sure that they are learning about people simular to them in terms of disability and mental health struggles which would be more relevant to their experience and student populations at Fowler122521i think the teachers care a lot, but I think the system adn post-covid education implications are wearing down teachers A LOT and it is affecting how they feel about and do their jobs. Everyone is expected to do more with less. Our district is not level funding our schools and it is a problem. We have to let go of and move teachers around every year and this not only sucks for them but I know it is effecting students too. When we hire awesome teachers only to let them go because they were the most recent hires THAT SUCKS!!!! I think our district admin does a good job with what they have but its not without issue for all levels and it trickles down to the largest stakeholders...the students. I would really like to see our Fowler admin take a step back and again consider the largest stakeholder in the building, the students, and how to best implement programing that honors our shared investments in the school community and create ways that students learn to invest in respect and care for the building itself, their behaviors and their learning without making things run like a machine. One thing that wasn't brought up and I would like to mention is the absolutely awesome acceptance and support our LGBTQ+ students have at Fowler. Students appear to feel comfortable coming out, transitioning and living an authentic life without challenge or ridicule or whatever might happen more often in other places of less tolerance. It has appeared to be effortless and natural and easy for the school community to give live in and with acceptance of our LGBTQ+ students and staff and I love that that happens so seemingly effortlessly here. questions about school incidents and how they are handled for example the various instances we have had this year with swastikas and anti whatever hate and what the school has done in response. Also we were asked questions about personal feelings of OUR own cultural representation in our families experiences at school, but I am not sure that there was an opportunity to answer how we feel the school does with these same questions regarding others in our communities ethnic, economic, social, gender, etc. diversity. AS a middle class white family my personal experience and answers for those questions would differ versus our thoughts and interpretation of how the district does with other more marginalized people in our community. I'd love to see questions regarding support for mental health, LGBTQ+ students, resources for families in need of access to social services and housing even,
175/1/2024 11:16:375/1/2024 11:41:44071.184.210.67100150712023-03-01T11:41:45R_2Q3dgShb3dWdQVbemailEN17403051274455555555524My student rarely has academic concerns; however, I do think it is strange that I almost never receive an email from any staff about him. We have smaller class sizes in Maynard so as parent I would think that instruction might be more individualized. I don't think that is the case.455Fowler does a nice job offering parent-teacher conferences both during the school day and in the evening. There are many events in the evening, especially if your child is involved in activities like music, sports or theater. Communication about sports could be better. I get a message when a game or meet is canceled or postponed but the coaches don't consistently use apps like they do at the high school to keep parents up to date about practices or fundraising events.555Activities such as theater, clubs and music have really contributed to a positive climate at school. These activities really seem to give a sense of belonging to those who may need it.55555514444My child is very high achieving and he has been lucky to always have a teacher or more each year who care about him and challenge him. He gets frustrated by the slow pace of material, lac of enrichment, and rote nature of some assignments. He is clearly learning, though, and some of his teachers have been outstanding. We were both disappointed that Civics Action Projects, a new unique opportunity for students to pursue their own interests and research, were instead given to a class as a whole to complete through the library class. My student also would love to have speech and debate at school and science fair type activities. The computer science class, as with many specials, was very watered down and would have been a nice opportunity for enrichment but seemed to be a continuous repeat of old curriculum.445412,42621We have so many students leaving the district for charter schools. Parents have been bringing this up for many years and just a year or two ago Fowler and the high school started to offer open houses and describe their offerings at the same time charter schools are marketing to families. Having so many kids leave for charter schools is incredibly expensive for us, damages our community, and in many cases could be avoided. Students leave for both academic reasons and social. Why aren't we addressing students' individual needs and differentiating more, offering more enrichment along with support.
185/1/2024 11:38:465/1/2024 11:46:060104.28.39.2910043912023-03-01T11:46:07R_5jkySVjT08kvH0demailEN17403051275553443442434More positive news and highlighting the good vs only hearing negative things. 3234242434332Safety on the playground is concerning. A lot of kids and not a lot of staff, 4131We need more hands on, life skills, common sense skills to be taught, 444499999999991
195/1/2024 11:58:075/1/2024 12:08:37096.237.233.22810063012023-03-01T12:08:38R_51vEnOlgULMCu0pemailEN174030512233444412234444234445334443443444442992521
205/1/2024 12:05:145/1/2024 12:18:45098.118.127.13610081012023-03-01T12:18:45R_3XloVKpLLK1edd7emailEN1740305137113322My child came home and asked about God after an outside speaker (who bills themselves as a christian speaker) ended an assembly with "God loves you". I don't care that they had the speaker. I would have liked opportunity to have opted my child out of hearing the toxic positivity. Since, it was a last minute decision by school officials to have my daughter's grade attend, I didn't find out that she would be hearing that speaker until after she heard it. The speaker was totally inappropriate for a school setting and not giving advanced warning that my child would be attending the assembly was wrong. 3435531Relevant information to my child gets buried in irrelevant information about outside happenings. I hate having to dig through those news letter to find the info I need. Not to mention there is one from the superintendent, the principal, and the PTO. With most of that being irrelevant to my child, it's hard to easily find the information I need.3114535554223I had safety concerns, brought them to the attention of the principal and they were dismissed.53443433112721
215/1/2024 12:04:595/1/2024 12:21:15074.104.165.8010097612023-03-01T12:21:16R_7UWglByzxhVjOxzemailEN17403051173353555554525455455544553345343333112821
225/1/2024 12:17:155/1/2024 12:22:21098.118.127.24810030612023-03-01T12:22:22R_18VIAoagSmPmeNHemailEN17403051273345535554514I don't find the superintendent emails to be usefulthe Fowler Tiger Tales have a lot of great info (wish there were more pictures)I have no idea who the counselors are or if I would need to ever talk to them354I wish there were opportunities offered by classes to see what my kid is learning (like the science fair in 6th grade)45553435534444I'm not sure some of the work is challenging enough for where my child is at333312,42521
235/1/2024 12:24:595/1/2024 12:39:36068.160.162.13210087712023-03-01T12:39:38R_3CH0A179hsvFG7DemailEN1740305117444555The school and her teacher have been excellent partners, going above and beyond what is necessary at times, in ensuring that my daughter receives the assistance and guidance needed given her ADHD diagnosis.5555535345School events tend to be after school or in the evenings and are easy to attend, however, there are very few of them.4555555The school responses to anti-semitic incidents have been strong. The administration clearly has an understanding of how to handle these sorts of incidents. Based on my interactions with her teachers and admin, I also believe that if my daughter were personally experiencing bullying, that it would be handled appropriately.553Given my daughter's grade level, I have no view into the level of substance abuse at the school.5544The school and teachers provide appropriate and engaging lessons. I think at times that there is too much screen time especially when students have completed assigned work4444I think the school does a good job here given the demographics of an MA school. My impression is that more learning about people from different backgrounds could take place throughout the year as a more integrated part of the curriculum.112521
245/1/2024 12:25:095/1/2024 12:39:420166.198.21.2410087212023-03-01T12:39:43R_1bmOaSkjHWLQzHXemailEN174030522727324212This survey is geared towards minorities and gender identity. People in the community do not speak out against anything that is being taught or not being taught anymore. They are no longer speaking up when uncomfortable with choice in teachers or substitutes because the superintendent has made it clear that if you do you are a bigot!5341324Teachers should bring back in person conferences344Not sure what events referring to.. There are no more teacher conferences unless its virtual25453545533242The school no longer teaches cursive. My children are 12 and 14 and cannot sign their name nor read cursive writing. They no longer teach basic skills. Luckily we try to teach my boys those things. I would prefer less gender identity and more basic skills. things4433112721
255/1/2024 12:58:335/1/2024 13:10:06073.38.19.23010069312023-03-01T13:10:07R_2rBidpSsOWFBaxvemailEN17403051275553345452314Parent teacher conferences I was surprised was only at the beginning of the year. And ONLY offered virtually. A lot can happen in a school year and I was surprised and disappointed when there was no other parent/teacher conferences. 211453445445333333553112321
265/1/2024 13:38:205/1/2024 13:45:23071.248.181.7310042212023-03-01T13:45:24R_7zYKnf4CtIlFEcFemailEN1740305117111111411111134355553455515545I'm not sure the academic work is challenging enough. My daughter gets all A's (which is nice), but it makes me wonder if the material challenges her enough.5455112621
275/1/2024 12:45:515/1/2024 13:47:13071.184.247.12100368112023-03-01T13:47:13R_3uONEjPYSbG2hLYemailEN174030512133344455534351344543455251Parent of a 4th grader and I understand kids are kept separate aside from an incident on the playground once. Dismissal is treated different than an elementary level so my 4th grade child has chosen to take advantage of their impromptu freedom at dismissal and start walking to the after school care when I didn't want that to be a thing yet. 54444433112521
285/1/2024 13:57:555/1/2024 14:02:08074.119.97.910025312023-03-01T14:02:09R_2vcuCnzk8eSdn3PemailEN174030511733444424444241314545442my students classroom teacher has been a problem for years with many complaints but is still given a full classroom of children every year to make upset and uncomfortable44255242242112621
295/1/2024 14:45:125/1/2024 14:55:030108.49.135.10510059012023-03-01T14:55:04R_40U9BE6PhrnHqsQemailEN1740305137124422The superintendent and principal seem to be trying hard but not competent at dealing with issues of diversity.2324512There are a lot of redundant e-newsletters. My childs teacher sends emails with info thats relevant, and I appreciate that far more.434254My child finds the academics incredibly boring.432442344315444112621The principal seems overwhelmed and focused on large-scale punitive responses. Id love to see leadership from someone with experience building positive, accepting, open-minded school cultures.
305/1/2024 15:09:025/1/2024 15:32:200108.49.135.118100139812023-03-01T15:32:21R_5O7oLr4gydPTSCtemailEN1740305117444443444232434245555545315444353312,42521
315/1/2024 15:04:585/1/2024 15:38:530144.212.5.9100203512023-03-01T15:38:55R_14hZ57RSZaHTFZMemailEN1740305117555555I've always been an active participant in my child's school experience and have always felt the teachers and staff appreciate and respect my involvement and point of view. 2224411Let me first say, when I reach out to individual's at Fowler, I generally get a prompt response. And all of my interactions with staff and teacher's have been positive. One of the biggest challenges at Fowler is communication. Not that there isn't enough necessarily, but that it's spread ALL over the place. I get SMORES newsletters from the superintendent and from the principal about upcoming events or important dates. When I want to refer back to them I have to search my email for the right one. It would be SO much easier if there was a standard website link to a calendar and the link got sent out instead. I'm also told to look for information about my child's assignments in various places such as Aspen or Google Classroom. There doesn't appear to be a consistent standard so I waste both my time and the poor teacher's time hunting and pecking until I find what I'm looking for OR I email to get more specifics. It would be great if the school could standardize on ONE platform and all teachers use the same platform in a consistent way. I think this would eliminate a lot of waste. It makes it very difficult for me to follow along and support my child's academic progress. 455plenty of opportunities to participate ad get involved in spite of my 9-5pm work schedule153she loves her friends and at least this year, sadly, that is the only real motivation for her to go to school. I would like her to think she has at least one trusted adult she can go to at school whether it's her guidance counselor or her math teacher. 4555staff and teachers are aware of my child's situation and have always been supportive542I've never felt that my daughter was unsafe at school. I'm not aware of significant substance abuse problems nor has she ever alluded to concerns about this. 2231My child does not like school other than an opportunity to see and interact with her friends. She is very uninspired and unmotivated academically. I don't think this is a result of lack of trying on the part of teachers and staff at Fowler. it might be a question of style and approach. My daughter responds better to carrots than sticks. That being said, it can't ALL be about carrots; there's needs to be a healthy balance between "carrots" and "sticks"4444121521
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375/1/2024 20:24:045/1/2024 20:32:21068.160.135.5210049712023-03-01T20:32:22R_3cA91P3uRjtZR7remailEN1740305127443443I don't really have a relationship with any of the staff at the school. I had a teacher conference back in October, and have had little communication with my son's teacher since then. I do not feel like I have built a connection with her, and I haven't interacted with the school administration at all.5542425I appreciate how communicative the school administration is, but I find the emails are repetitive and overwhelming sometimes. The pto will send out an email with all the same info that the school principal sent out. It gets to be too much to keep up with.232I can't remember many events that have included parents. The few events that asked for parent volunteers were times that were during my work hours so I couldn't participate.45453443334433My son has had two times this year where he has missed 4-5 days of school because of an illness or injury. When he returned there was very little makeup work. I was surprised at how little he had missed during a full week of school. It has me wondering how much they are actively learning each day.444412,42521
385/2/2024 6:27:515/2/2024 6:44:04071.184.91.14910097312023-03-02T06:44:05R_324MSXFkKpXkpTyemailEN174030521717445555555552131555555554514244My kids strongly dislike the amplify program. The complain about it often and being in the computer too much in ELA5555112521
395/1/2024 11:12:575/2/2024 9:03:120108.26.167.871007861512023-03-02T09:03:14R_1uU31VwD9lDW6cJemailEN1740305127555555I have felt welcomed at Fowler. The teachers my son has had over the past 2 years have been wonderful. The school feels like an inclusive environment. 55555354th and 5th graders do not receive progress reports. I feel like these could be useful. Because so much of their work is now online, I don't see a lot of completed schoolwork coming home. 444I feel like communication of events is good. The weekly update from the principals is very helpful. The teachers are also good about giving notice. 555The teachers are amazing and in my experience do a great job of promoting respect and kindness. 4355My son has unfortunately had a few incidents where he has been threatened with bodily harm by classmates. The Fowler administration and teachers were very quick to respond AND follow up after a particularly disturbing incident. I feel like the kids that are doing the bullying may need more interventions from the school as many are repeat offenders. 252My child has been involved in a few incidents of where he has been pushed around by bigger, more aggressive kids in his grade. The concerns were brought to the attention of Fowler administration and teachers. They have done their best at trying to diffuse situations. This is a tough age when boundaries are being tested on a daily basis. 5555My son has an IEP and gets extra help in a few areas. The district and Fowler have been helpful and accommodating in making sure my son has the extra support he needs. 5555My child is in the Spanish Immersion program which has been wonderful and has had the opportunity to really learn about other cultures. 112621I feel like that Fowler has been a good experience so far for my son. The teachers and staff have been wonderful and do a great job with the kids.
405/2/2024 9:59:155/2/2024 10:03:200199.184.125.110024512023-03-02T10:03:22R_1YEziV18EE4OsqlemailEN17403051173344444444445334555544334355553333112621
415/2/2024 10:10:105/2/2024 10:16:56071.184.210.6710040612023-03-02T10:16:57R_780RDCq6uVOD8S5emailEN17403051273353545524513435455345555353343333112521I couldnt identify the administrators if they walked into a room. The revolving door of Fowler administrators has created an environment where you dont need to know them as the never very long anyway.
425/2/2024 11:01:155/2/2024 11:06:410172.56.194.5310032512023-03-02T11:06:42R_1YoNJQkpOVSbei5emailEN227274455555555535344455555545255545545122521
435/2/2024 11:40:255/2/2024 11:47:54072.74.85.1910044812023-03-02T11:47:55R_3e2zov89gTzoINCemailEN17403051175455544534425331455434455355224533112521
445/2/2024 12:28:325/2/2024 12:49:20073.69.127.215100124812023-03-02T12:49:21R_2PnnfXgl6Puq0EWemailEN1740305127322244I have only set for in my son's classroom once or twice. School events are good for building community, but there not focused on students' learning.5542434351I enjoy the events. I wish there were events where students could celebrate and share their learning255He often comes home saying he "had a bad day" and refuses to talk about what happened. He likes seeing his friends and his special education teacher. In common spaces (lunch and recess) the climate seems to be unfriendly fairly often2424There is routine bullying of lgbtq kids. My son has learned to keep his head down to avoid the bullies. This is exactly the opposite of what I want him to be learning. I asked him if any adult at school ever talks to kids about what it means to be part of a community, and he said no. The response to bullying and acts of hate speech seems to be reactive and punitive.4424421I have not seen any evidence of higher prefer thinking instruction or acceleration. The "acceleration" seemed to be math + crafts rather than actual acceleration. My kid is bored and frustrated and talks often about how cool it would be to have more challenging work 3433I'm somewhat familiar with Amplify ELA and I think it is good in terms of representation. I have never heard anything about efforts to be culturally responsive. In general, I don't receive any info about what is being taught. My son is not usually excited enough about anything he's learning to discuss it. So I just don't have a good sense of what he's learning.112621The teachers go the extra mile to meet my son's needs, which is amazing. However, the structure of the school doesn't seem to enable them to create engaging, authentic learning experiences.
455/2/2024 14:46:185/2/2024 14:54:35073.69.183.14610049612023-03-02T14:54:36R_312QqPdztPONw09emailEN17403051174455555555535345555555555154444444112621I am uncomfortable with what seems to be promotion of gender ideology within the schools. There is growing evidence that gender affirmation is causing harm. Policies should reflect parental input.
465/2/2024 15:54:435/2/2024 16:53:500172.56.197.4100354712023-03-02T16:53:51R_2c7mQbSrRO9D9HjemailEN17403053171727335455544443435345555555525454545412242100FrenchWe like Fowler school and never had any problems or concerns. We are aware of some turbulence sometimes, but it's a middle school and we trust all the staffs in charge to handle any situations
475/2/2024 19:06:335/2/2024 19:12:59073.218.207.23710038612023-03-02T19:13:01R_3QbuWpDoqddfVyFemailEN17403051443354554555545444555444434355554545Stop with divisive promotion treat the kids as a group a team. Stop teaching them to see color. 1126991Too many Leading questions that are divisive
485/2/2024 20:21:325/2/2024 20:27:19074.104.165.7610034612023-03-02T20:27:20R_2dE82VUJpIwRrSUemailEN1740305217173343344543434325444344445344434444112521
495/2/2024 21:00:505/2/2024 21:23:430108.20.21.26100137212023-03-02T21:23:44R_5o6BbcLr9UDxqghemailEN17403051265555455555535454455555545255445545212623
505/2/2024 22:22:195/2/2024 22:27:28068.163.101.6810030812023-03-02T22:27:28R_3Ep3YqXZLPoMGsNemailEN1740305226263343455554545443225254455155544333112621
515/3/2024 9:37:465/3/2024 9:47:38050.231.131.6510059212023-03-03T09:47:39R_2feLYQr30g1sMqgemailEN17403051274555445554534Too many emails! And they all arrive around the same time. 452554345555144245554112621
525/3/2024 10:19:455/3/2024 10:28:13073.69.182.19510050712023-03-03T10:28:14R_7dlQmEBcnq1rDbNemailEN17403051175555554455524445555544554154545555122621
535/3/2024 14:57:255/3/2024 15:09:36071.248.181.310073012023-03-03T15:09:39R_1gUaXH4b1LbMvXUemailEN17403051173333334434332The PTO emails are a lot and are repetitive. I wonder what the PTO considers for actively family involvement. With two parents working, we are not able to volunteer for the Day of Awesome. The messages from the principal are often scattered and don't show us that he has proofread what he is sending. Smore as a tool is fine, but it can get clunky and repetitive if the items aren't curated carefully.2135555344343From the principal's email about lunchroom behavior, it does inspire confidence that there is a plan for managing student behavior outside of individual classrooms. This is an area in need of improvement.5344My child's teacher, Mrs. Peralta, is really strong and I am confident that she is teaching and caring about my child on a regular basis.3454112621Is anyone at Central Office studying the trend of students leaving Maynard for AMSA, Assabet or other schools? The financial challenges in our district are exacerbated by students choosing to leave Maynard during or after their time spent at Fowler. It would be nice to know that the District acknowledges this, even if they don't have a plan yet for correction.
545/3/2024 18:56:555/3/2024 19:04:32073.69.164.11710045712023-03-03T19:04:33R_3lUSmP6hkmWL2znemailEN174030521727555555I love the front office staff--always welcoming when I come into the building. Seeing the teachers at arrival is also welcoming and warm.5555535I like how Ms. Rush sends emails weekly with information relevant to the 8th grade. I'd love this for all the grades.455555Teachers take the time to know the kids and my children feel good about their teachers.5555553555554551100two adultsone with full-time employment and one with part-time employment (by choice)2821The school has a Spanish Immersion program. I have wonder if there is any data being collected on the social and educational differences between those children and the rest of the non-immersion peers.
555/3/2024 19:08:175/3/2024 19:12:52073.69.164.12910027512023-03-03T19:12:53R_3Ii4aALnhuwgQBiemailEN17403051173344434453435451455442554254443433222321
565/3/2024 20:43:575/3/2024 21:00:47068.163.102.106100101012023-03-03T21:00:48R_2DMdjCvDvTHPFgPemailEN1740305127455255Events related to potential school candidates (hiring) are not well-timed for working parentsh54555354214255555The school counselors are fabulous25344243323In terms of cultural responsiveness, the school does well. I would like to see the school promote more awareness of neurodiversity as well. I think my child feels very alone.112621Please include questions about special education next time!! This is a crucial aspect of many students experience at Fowler.
575/5/2024 16:14:155/5/2024 16:45:12073.182.143.221100185612023-03-05T16:45:13R_3TFisLZqYrR2XYJemailEN1740305115White, Ashkenazi Jew335544I know the school and superintendent are working on being more inclusive, but they are often a bit off the mark. I choose my battles so I don't usually point this stuff out--no one wants to be "that" parent. I'm not sure what types of cultural competency training there is, but most still make assumptions about students being part of the dominant culture--not in mean or unkind ways, just in oblivious ways (e.g., "imagine you had family members who died in the Holocaust"). I would like a bit more information from the guidance counselors on what they're doing with kids, but I know they are already overworked and understaffed so I hesitate to suggest it. It would be great to have more women in positions of power and more diversity in the teachers overall. To attract highly qualified candidates our town will need to be able to offer competitive pay though. 5423424I actually haven't seen much outreach from the guidance counselors and I would like to see that. I have emailed the principals without receiving a response, which is problematic. It could be an email issue, and I haven't followed up, so I am giving the benefit of the doubt. I like the update by the grade team leader. It's nice to hear more about what the kids are doing. 455My only suggestion is that it would be fantastic if there was an accurate, easy to find, online calendar with all the upcoming events. I can never find anything in one place, and sometimes I find a calendar but it doesn't have all the info. Maybe I'm missing this and it already exists, but the school and district websites are rather confusing. So I guess my suggestion would be to streamline the website and get rid of outdated information.344My student is extremely shy and introverted with social anxiety and friends has been a huge issue for them. I have spoken with the guidance counselor about this on several occasions, but I would like periodic feedback on how they think things are going. I like the idea of the CCL class, but I'm not sure whether my student share at all. I would love to have my student doing some role playing for all kinds of situations: social situations, how to advocate for yourself with a peer and with an adult, etc. I know the faculty and staff are attentive to social issues. Maybe having semi-structured fun time would be good. If it's completely structured it's like gym. If it's completely open kids with social anxiety freeze up. Maybe this is already happening and I'm not hearing about it from my student. 5455I think I covered this in comments about social life. My student won't reach out for help if they need it, so I'm not sure what to say here other than hopefully the counselors are keeping an eye on my student's emotional and social well-being. I would love to hear from them, but know that's an additional work burden. 451I don't have concerns for my child's physical safety from the staff, peers, or building. It is the everpresent possibility of school shooting. I do not think there is substance abuse or violence going on at our school. My student told me once when she heard somebody had been vaping. And once a student ran into the woods supposedly with a knife. 4444I would like the school to continue the scaffolding they do with 4-5 grade for the middle school years. For example, making sure they develop the habit of writing down homework in their school planner, making sure they are putting their homework and assignments into labeled folders. My student is extremely disorganized and could use this reinforcement. I also wish the school focused more on the process of learning and on authentic understanding. Grades become focal for students because they are THE summative assessment. I think students should be a part of parent, teacher, student conferences and have this be a time for feedback on academic progress. I also encourage the school to step back from using the computers for everything. Have kids learn to take notes by hand (obviously accommodating those students with diverse needs who would not be able to do this) which is more effective in helping them to digest and internalize material and is an important life skill. Some teachers reprimand students for taking notes which is insane to me. Also, it is generally better to do a count off (1, 2, 1, 2) instead of letting students group themselves into two teams. Our experience is that the teachers and staff really care about the students and want to do the best for them. 5444I strongly encourage our schools to consult with Facing History and Ourselves to find curricula that promotes cultural responsiveness, empathy, and understanding.12,42621
585/1/2024 10:36:235/6/2024 22:01:32073.69.127.1910047310912023-03-06T22:01:33R_2pmMO3mTCHlK70vemailEN1740305117333444I'm not at the school very much to answer this question but I know the school struggles with making a diverse and inclusive culture. There is no multicultural day event would be good. 4443334I don't hear from my students teachers only the guidance counselor. I don't check Aspen very often but my daughter checks. 134The PTO has to more open to suggestions from parents it seems they just to do what they want to do. 114Work with the The Academy of Physical and Social Development in Newton. 2433Fowler has no designed area for students to take a break or a quite area when they feel overwhelmed. A solution can be students that are on an IEP or struggling in general can follow a group to include having the same schedule. Having WINN before lunch is helpful so students can talk to each other and calm down. Take a break before lunch. Provide a safe area scheduled with the guidance counselor where students can meet with their peers or have alone time to recharge and a quite space during lunch. Same as during the day. Include a wellness playground like the Curtis school in Sudbury.343My daughter has deal with difficult kids at school and she misses school sometimes to avoid the drama. 3443Fowler has good support but, it has a lot of mental health issues. An solution is to provide students with a designated safe and quite area for work and study area when they feel overwhelmed or facing challenging issues. Such as issues with peers or teachers. Students with ADHD have a low social battery and the general school classroom can be overwhelming at times. Also this includes students with other learning disabilities. 3131Fowler can have a multicultural festival to learn different backgrounds of other students. Again Fowler school is majority white but has very few diverse population of students. 299100I'm a single mom so have no assistance with childcare. 511Fowler needs to mirror Ephraim Curtis Middle School in Sudbury in terms of having a school wellness committee, wellness playground and IEP program. Ephraim Curtis Middle School is more of a therapeutic school and Fowler can benefit a lot of what they have to offer. I also think it's time to have a change in administration such a new principal and teachers that have a stronger background in implementing wellness programs and handling difficult student behavior. The current administration at Fowler is not working. I did not see any questions on how the schools can best support the parents. Parents feel disconnected and lost at times with what their children are learning in school and what their goals are in each grade or classroom.
595/7/2024 8:47:195/7/2024 8:50:320165.1.205.12610019312023-03-07T08:50:33R_50pVoyY1Ps6aXbremailEN17403051275553555444524322455545545242234424122521
605/7/2024 10:46:355/7/2024 10:52:24024.34.174.1610034812023-03-07T10:52:26R_8AXoToSTq28w2SBemailEN17403051174455554454434The newsletters are very helpful, and much improved from the past. However, they are extremely redundant. Each newsletter basically conveys the same info. The bottom 3/4 is flyers, many of which we see for weeks and weeks, even after the event is over. It does not always feel very timely.445455455544255544445121621
615/1/2024 10:02:515/7/2024 14:05:15071.174.81.15410053294312023-03-07T14:05:16R_7dM078Wn8cjTq6BemailEN174030512733433344444443423441424When teachers see or know of bulling they need to say something then. The kids being bullied fear retribution and they dont always report it to the office.to say some24443324423112521
625/7/2024 14:01:155/7/2024 14:05:22047.19.62.19410024712023-03-07T14:05:23R_7KpQDE3YAg7Ks8xemailEN174030512733555545555354442552555I was impressed with the response the school took to assist my son with bullying. 25344545555Although important- I don't think critical to the survey122521
635/7/2024 14:05:295/7/2024 14:10:02068.160.161.25010027212023-03-07T14:10:03R_29NzGWHE2qTuSwFemailEN174030521727323322504 plan poorly adhered to, really have to push for it to be followed. 4322322Rarely contacted by teachers. 331152My kids hate going. 5422Better administrative support23344414343122521
645/7/2024 14:16:475/7/2024 14:24:41050.212.39.5010047312023-03-07T14:24:42R_5ygPYyVsTYKqvzXemailEN17403051372423451111534Communication is much improved!433545545445344434423112621I would love to see an increase in learning about diverse cultures and people. Overall, happy with the school - just wish Fowler pushed harder for progressive and critical thinking. Im grateful for what *is* already done.
655/7/2024 14:29:055/7/2024 14:34:03073.182.146.19310029712023-03-07T14:34:04R_7KrNrhyw9Kq6ky6emailEN17403051173344545544424343453445445254544544122411
665/7/2024 14:25:245/7/2024 14:37:570140.247.12.4210075312023-03-07T14:37:58R_1IWQ7zAXzhVqX5RemailEN17403051173314221244215My child came home mid term with failing grades and it was the first I learned my my child was struggling. 331243all the kids waiting in the entry hallway at the start of the school day is a big stresser for my child. I am not sure if there is an alternative but thought I would share that this environment is stressful for some. 4544It took me a good deal of advocacy to learn who would be a supportive advocate for my child. As a parent coming into the school late, not having gone through the Maynard system, I felt very lost on who to contact when problems arose and I did not feel welcomed or know how to advocate when my child was having a mental health crisis. 24344443534112621There are few on ramps in the school community for families and especially kids that are new to town. This applies to extacurricular: sports, theater and almost everything at the school.
675/7/2024 14:21:035/7/2024 14:56:490204.167.95.3100214512023-03-07T14:56:49R_5OJ500zFZlpxB7femailEN1740305125Black and Hispanic335455I think because my child is in a minority group, it does create some questions and concerns for me. I don't think that being color-blind is the way to go and I get the sense that that is the approach that is taken. It seems to be more of an issue for me, though, than for my child at the moment. He is starting to ask about race more and I believe this will grow as a concern for him as time goes on. I want him to feel welcome and seen. 5554545I have been in contact with my child's teacher on the regular and it has been very helpful. I very much appreciate this. 324I am not exactly sure because my kid and I are so darn busy. I do very much enjoy reading the weekly newsletters and appreciate the information that is shared.454My student is Black and Hispanic. The curriculum does not celebrate Black joy and accomplishment beyond a few mentions and I imagine that many of the white teachers and administrators are nervous about raising issues of race for fear of saying the wrong thing. It is important that we all do the work to understand the legacy of being a nation that was built out of a slave economy. The importance of the dismantling of Reconstruction cannot be overstated as we are dealing with the legacy today in our politics and policies, nationally and on the level of the states. These are vital issues for adults in America to understand. It will help all of us to face our past in an effort to reconcile, heal and imagine a truly multiracial democracy. We want all of our students to be engaged citizens. I am sorry I am going on and on. I am very passionate about this. In terms of what the school does well, I believe it has the best intentions and cares deeply for all of its students. 3555As I have indicated, understanding race and cultural issues as well as trauma are a part of emotional safety and this takes a tremendous amount of work on the part of a mostly white faculty. Nobody is overtly racist, of course, but we all have work to do. As Maynard grows more diverse, I hope that a more concerted effort is made to understand racial trauma. My Grandmother's Hands is a good book for white and Black people, alike. I do know there are other groups to consider as well!453I don't know about the substance abuse! I hope it is not yet an issue but, kids these days! I wonder about what I don't know. And I worry about it. I don't know if emotional safety is going to addressed on an upcoming page but that is important, too. I heard, a few weeks ago, that the "n-word" had been thrown around. I got to the bottom of it and think I know the story but I do wonder about the student who dared the other student to say it to the Black child. What kinds of interventions were put in place for all the kids involved, as well as for the wider community. If I heard about it, than so did all the kids. 4422I am just not sure. I feel like the teacher is very committed and is doing a great job. AND I feel like the curriculum and approaches may be a bit outdated. I see a lot of worksheets. I would love to see some inquiry and project-based curriculum that is multidisciplinary. I know this is hard to do. It is easy to get comfortable with the ways we have been doing things for the last 20 years. My student likes their teacher a lot and is used to the old way of doing things but I wonder what a more progressive model could look like for him and others in terms of outcomes. 2414I would like to see a more intentional and proactive anti-racist, even abolitionist, approach to education in our school. The narrative has been white-washed for far too long. It is detrimental to all children, not just the children of color to not have what is obvious in their daily lives acknowledged and made sense of. A tremendous amount of work would need to be done with the faculty but it is well worth it. Our schools should be teaching for liberation in addition to offering a high quality education that reaches all students. 121611
685/7/2024 14:56:245/7/2024 15:02:57073.69.178.16410039312023-03-07T15:02:58R_5H5WeVzj8BtJqaIemailEN1740305127224425244453443334454425414422I don't think our (public) educational system is necessarily equipped to deal with educating boys - it seems to be catered more towards facilitating learning for girls. Our child is reasonably intelligent so is able to cope with this, but it still seems to prove to be a challenge to him and many of his male peers.5545122521
695/7/2024 14:57:305/7/2024 15:03:030172.56.196.15810033312023-03-07T15:03:04R_5Dpq0Re4zZJdsiSemailEN1740305125Black/white3354534543425441453554455153343433241311
705/7/2024 14:40:005/7/2024 15:26:46073.69.133.202100280512023-03-07T15:26:47R_5kIhLxb0OJECns4emailPT1740305127555555Desde que cheguei a comunidade escolar eu fui muito acolhida por todos da escola, estão sempre sanando minhas dúvidas e me ajudando com as questões escolares do meu filho,mesmo eu não falando inglês sempre tiveram dispostos a me ajudarem.5555545Acho que a escola se comunica bem com os pais, recebendo frequentemente e-mails comunicativos 433Sempre recebo email informando sobre eventos, infelizmente sou eu que as vezes não posso participar por causa de horários!533Acho que a escola é bem solicita com os alunos,meu filho e que na maioria das vezes tem dificuldade de entrosar.4345Já aconteceu algumas vezes com meu filho e sua professora o ajudou5513553Meu filho está tendo dificuldade,mas a escola está muito empenhada em ajudá-lo 5545Continuem fazendo um bom trabalho!211322
715/7/2024 14:39:495/7/2024 15:27:070204.167.95.3100283812023-03-07T15:27:08R_7dzFDWlZbMRVjjuemailEN1740305127444454We are a nontraditional family and everyone has been very supportive of that. I have wanted to be on key interview committees but they meet during my work day or right after school gets out, which has prevented me from participating.4442415My child has struggled, academically. The school team never reached out- I have to track all of his grades myself in Aspen. He was failing a class and no one even notified me. Also, teachers use several different platforms for posting homework, which becomes very confusing and hard to track.342524There does not appear to be a formal SEL curriculum. My child entered Fowler in 6th grade and has had a hard time making friends in this small community where so many kids have known each other since kindergarten.2454I have found folks to be responsive when I reach out. However, I have had to be vocal. There is a lot of hurtful behaviors occurring that staff are missing.4534244It appears there are many enriching opportunities and lessons. However, things like organization and time management are not being taught in any systematic way as far as I can tell. I have had to micromanage my child because he is not being taught practical skills to manage himself. 3433We have gotten no information about cultural responsiveness in the curriculum. I have no idea what is being taught in terms of equity, inclusion, and belonging.112821
725/7/2024 15:34:515/7/2024 15:40:330108.26.167.17110034112023-03-07T15:40:34R_5IaRTRnUPGCz7c8emailEN174030512753535555424253315555355253555535339912521
735/7/2024 16:27:355/7/2024 16:41:55068.160.162.2510085912023-03-07T16:41:56R_5lJLjKacM1vTLjjemailEN1740305117555555They doing great job, we are happy, they are known better than l am, so they are best, just keep it up, thanks 555554535555555555515555555524399299Excellent staff Excellent idea
745/7/2024 16:46:275/7/2024 16:58:380174.196.207.19710073112023-03-07T16:58:39R_5jYvEcRJYyLo5vFemailEN1740305227271151533333433332453533253341443533999929921
755/7/2024 17:49:115/7/2024 17:54:350108.26.167.7610032312023-03-07T17:54:36R_202X8hUVcaXPzGvemailEN1740305227275555555555535455555555555255544454112621
765/7/2024 17:57:575/7/2024 18:07:530151.203.62.15810059612023-03-07T18:07:54R_3eJ1mR379w3HyPVemailEN174030512755555554555242452455444My child is fairly average kid who doesn't stand out from the crowd. He's had one teacher - Mr. Hales - who consistently goes above and beyond to engage him, make him feel like part of the community, and sees him for how amazing he is5524442My child is a hands on, project based learner and the teaching styles did not engage him. He will be leaving MPS next year. 4454112621
775/7/2024 17:52:425/7/2024 18:08:51068.163.102.1610096812023-03-07T18:08:52R_6otobaVg9GvQClgemailEN1740305127555555The school is good about keeping parents informed when there are behavior issues it would be good to hear when the children do something good too! 4543434The emails from his homeroomm teacher are the ones I always read for class information424455My son loves his math and history teachers. His social group is really important as well and he has a great group of friends. 4454Let them know that they are safe and that they can talk to someone like a teacher or counselor if they feel threatened or scared. 442Zero tolerance for bullying both in person and online4444My son is on a 504 for attention issues. The teachers who know this will help him after class or during WINN with any questions he has. That is a very important part of his learning progress. 4534112521
784/30/2024 18:54:154/30/2024 18:54:36073.218.37.94482102023-03-07T18:54:43R_2mbvfC6FXcfpI3LemailEN
794/30/2024 18:56:434/30/2024 18:57:080100.0.241.32182402023-03-07T18:57:09R_3L0WnK7BLlm83rremailES-ES17403054
805/7/2024 18:57:255/7/2024 19:02:070172.56.194.710028112023-03-07T19:02:08R_74qI1yt86bRH9y9emailEN17403051375555554555535543555355534355445555113621
815/7/2024 20:19:435/7/2024 20:44:03073.69.127.64100146012023-03-07T20:44:04R_2UgUQ7pjZhTOYg8emailEN1740305117554545454444544455555555515555555512,42521
825/7/2024 20:57:565/7/2024 21:09:28073.218.207.14510069112023-03-07T21:09:29R_5eqa23J2hfwHOhoemailEN17403051273355455544425354453445324144434544122621
835/1/2024 16:04:355/7/2024 22:32:220163.116.144.10910054166712023-03-07T22:32:23R_8V7TlS9ZILfCHQnemailEN174030521727335433I feel welcome in my kids school, I take opportunities to participate and attend events when I can. 5555525335Weekly newsletters from School, superintendent. PTO newsletter.455My kids are both good, well rounded students and I think we excel with those kids. 5454I am not sure my kids would feel comfortable going to their councilors on their own but I know they both have teachers they could go to. Overall, I think they need more outside time. Even as they get older they need to burn off that energy that can lead to "bad" behaviors inside. 251I think every parent in America worries about their kids' safety at school and if they aren't they should! I don't believe the school security system is infallible, but I would assume it meets whatever minimum requirement there is. 5444I like that the kids are provided time and support in school to complete work, so they are able to get help from their teachers. I like that assignments are online so I can look at them and help them determine where they need to focus or encourage them to talk to their teachers about their grades. 5555112521
845/7/2024 23:13:075/7/2024 23:21:25073.182.147.21410049712023-03-07T23:21:25R_1QzmWl36eyOTuYZemailPT1740305117545533454221231255533242225534221622
855/8/2024 9:45:355/8/2024 9:51:25050.214.174.14510035012023-03-08T09:51:26R_3Uc08j0WfHw0YW5emailEN174030512633434555443233241343454553423234331129921
865/1/2024 10:02:585/1/2024 10:06:300172.56.193.1805821102023-03-08T10:06:31R_3K2rjub8vMfX0eBemailEN117221I wish the kids would have more field trips. My daughter has been at Fowler for two years and we only get invited to things if a chaperone is needed.4353
875/8/2024 10:05:305/8/2024 10:10:38068.160.161.14710030812023-03-08T10:10:40R_2b2yzFDMLcGdpzbemailEN1740305227274424424442424343242214244322144444112621
885/3/2024 23:19:435/8/2024 10:14:06098.216.169.14210038486312023-03-08T10:14:07R_3jvu9Yxow8gvAS7emailEN174030512755555544555255555554555551Conflict resolution seminar, assembly or classes to help students handle day to day situations, and how to effectively resolve conflict to help prevent bullying. Have like three to four seminars throughout the year regarding personal space, several strategies on how to resolve conflict, agree to disagree, positive ways to respect peers and environment, actively having students maybe act out scenarios and then show examples to resolving conflicts. Just an idea as kids struggle to find their place being bullied doesnt help and having more effective tools on how to resolve conflict helps the growing process go more smoothley and less feeling of unsafe, or a target of bullying. I do like how the school responds to acts of bullying by trying to resolve tge issues however I think it would benefit all students and adults by learning together effective ways to resolve conflict maybe even integrate an assembly with pardnts/gaurdians as well as students. Sometimes kids are being bullied with adults knowing this may be an effective way to offer life skills on methods to resolving conflict before it becomes a problem5555This school is amazing and integrates many lifelong learning skills in every subject providing fun and positive lessons and activities. The teachers are often available either before or after school for help as well as during Win period which gives students a jumpstart on homework or make up work, I like how this school sends google gmsil updates on what assignments are missing or due dates to future assignments, this helps to reinforce positive study habits as well as positive work habits helping all students in their academic progress.5555The smores newsletters highlights all importances of different cultures providing a brief summary of dates celebrated and remembered in various cultures. This community is strong and supportive of all, its wonderful to be apart of. 24100Disability with part time work1511They are a one of kind caring, compassionate and kind community
895/1/2024 10:02:295/1/2024 10:14:44073.69.178.2206573502023-03-08T10:14:47R_1qWPyYrwAyuar3RemailPT1740305126555555555555
905/1/2024 10:13:155/1/2024 10:27:390107.77.225.1077986302023-03-08T10:27:41R_7PWJfOlNl2slESRemailEN1740305117334423Every time Ive emailed about issues Ive been served with a generic reply and actions are rarely taken. 445There are a lot of discipline issues at the school, if youre not able to encourage positive behaviors with punishments, then at least reward the kids who consistently show expected behaviors. 4322There seems to be a lack of action and response to issues.243There was an occasion where kids who no longer go to the school were allowed into the building with no administrative or teacher knowledge. This is concerning that access into the school is fairly easy. 4434It seems a lot of time and effort are placed on students with behavioral needs and/or students who dont meet the standards. This often leaves the children who dont need additional help to be just checked off as fine, and they are not encouraged to challenge themselves or learn to their full potential. 3334
915/1/2024 11:04:485/8/2024 10:38:31073.69.183.5510060322212023-03-08T10:38:32R_3Ed2otHaYi1puo8emailEN17403051173355432233422Finding answers to the most basic questions (when does the term end, etc.) is very difficult because the website is so poorly designed. It is next to impossible to get my child the help needed to catch up in classes. There is communication when she is behind, but not much follow-through with a way to fix it.3333434553She has had friend difficulty/mistreatment from others, but the counseling help has been good.45333224344122621
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935/1/2024 12:30:095/1/2024 12:35:20073.182.147.688431002023-03-08T12:35:22R_1lRXcdPL7a0oNqNemailEN17403051164453323311255453424551513433
945/1/2024 12:43:355/1/2024 12:44:220209.122.160.123484702023-03-08T12:44:26R_7BQl15hXxSBzKWiemailEN1740305127
955/8/2024 13:34:415/8/2024 13:39:06071.184.91.3710026512023-03-08T13:39:07R_1YxfQ4vspcMdxhsemailEN1740305127444443423414332343454542344225243112821
965/8/2024 13:39:585/8/2024 13:58:070172.56.195.66100108912023-03-08T13:58:08R_1EchjpGTqiulIgzemailEN1740305115553453553435324455544554254445445222311
975/8/2024 14:12:075/8/2024 14:22:26073.182.142.10810061812023-03-08T14:22:27R_3AQm4eYm6UAEteFemailEN17403054173343434445514432445543455144345545122421
985/8/2024 15:24:455/8/2024 15:36:430172.56.192.15010071812023-03-08T15:36:44R_768sw7Hduk3o7lCemailEN1740305112335544The few times that I have had to go to the school to discuss my child's progress or IEP I have been made to feel very welcome.4432324At times when I have expected a follow up I haven't gotten it. My daughter is on an IEP and I try to stay on top of her progress or any concerns the school might have but without hearing back it makes it more difficult.34345544444425554My daughter struggles academically so it makes her less enthusiastic sometimes but her teachers encourage her! 2442I don't hear my daughter talking about her learning about other cultures unless there is an incident at the school that triggers that need.122421It's helpful to see the progress of the survey so that while filling it out we can tell how much longer it is.
995/1/2024 18:25:305/1/2024 18:30:25098.118.127.1695829502023-03-08T18:30:27R_39spQ8T0dspiDoZemailEN17403051173333254I'm disheartened by the number of emails we've received regarding racist or antisemitic behavior by students at Fowler. The school does it's best to address it but the problem persists.
1005/8/2024 18:31:195/8/2024 18:39:040151.203.62.9110046512023-03-08T18:39:05R_3xGf3SY3cWcskg0emailEN174030522727445554342353434445555445335444My children do not always feel challenged in classes4444112521I wish there were more advanced classes for children who need more of a challenge. Students are leaving for alternatives like AMSA because their kids are not challenged academically. Advanced math and language has helped but I feel like there could be more options.
1015/1/2024 18:54:195/1/2024 18:55:28073.182.147.117486802023-03-08T18:55:32R_2dV7TZf2KY4sFz3emailEN174030524444
1025/8/2024 20:34:045/8/2024 20:45:510136.226.75.710070712023-03-08T20:45:52R_1P7u9h4VqgnWbZFemailEN17403051174444444435425333445543454144444454112521
1035/8/2024 20:51:065/8/2024 21:07:30068.163.100.5810098312023-03-08T21:07:31R_1OL0i0JC3jYm209emailEN1740305213135555555445534The emails from the school, super intendent, PTO, etc, are a lot to keep up with. More communication is better than limited to no communications we had previously but i do not alwsys get to all of them. Also sending them on Friday is not a great time in my opinion. Finally, when the link to the updates is active, it is super helpful and again makes it more liked i will read it. 3344554444243With my kids being african American in a predominately white school/white community i do have safety concerns. I have concerns since my children are different. I wish i felt that our environment was as inclusive as it should be but it's not. More can be done to teach the kids to respect others and celebrate diversity. 4434I love our teachers but wish the curriculum pushed kids to do their best at an individual level. I also think teachers spend too much time needing to discipline kids, the other children lose out on learning time. 4513122621
1045/1/2024 21:22:335/1/2024 21:23:330162.120.138.55546002023-03-08T21:23:34R_1tPcVq8MiBBTdIJemailEN17403051275242
1055/8/2024 21:24:005/8/2024 21:29:47068.160.162.13710034612023-03-08T21:29:48R_5rDWzaXXcdWAeg9emailEN1740305117435245443453534334544542325554344412,42621
1065/8/2024 22:17:595/8/2024 22:28:08073.69.127.2110060912023-03-08T22:28:09R_7hQNNy4cytmA5MWemailEN1740305127334433I hated the big PTA fundraiser because it felt extremely catfishy, but didn't feel comfortable saying so and I think it was terrible for the kids. I have been invited to help with specific hiring sitatuions, but know nothing about building maintenance from the school - only from the town municipal reviews.4554432The newsletters from the superintendent, all school principals, and teachers mean that I get 6 emails a week. Often, information doesn't match up. It's super overwhelming. Additionally, I am constantly being informed of sports events for the entire district despite having three kids under the age of 11, none of whom play MPS sports.323555My son feels disconnected from the administrative staff.4334I've heard that bullying is a problem.5424444455312,42521The rumor mill is unverifiable, of course. But the impression I get is that Fowler still doesn't deal with bullying well. Additionally, I have heard that ADA required translation services for deaf parents have been actively denied/not provided during a variety of parent events and conferences, which I find pretty terrible.
1075/7/2024 14:38:395/9/2024 11:26:38073.159.6.23310016127812023-03-09T11:26:39R_5EAJJO4ZC5VDadgemailEN1740305217273434444243424344342444444344224343112521
1085/9/2024 9:02:545/9/2024 11:44:510172.56.199.202100971712023-03-09T11:44:52R_3FbkvJmlS8AaXq7emailEN17403051274454445452215323555534544354444444112321
1095/9/2024 13:40:415/9/2024 13:50:500143.170.137.3410060912023-03-09T13:50:52R_5kn9oLKBREKnAyoemailEN1740305117542332For 4th grade families, the before-school event right before school began in August 2023 felt last minute and unorganized. Surrounding districts have far better proactive communication with incoming families that include spring events before summer starts. This felt rushed and haphazard.3333321The principal often includes events that have already happened, and there is not much specific in his emails. I strongly believe the superintendent has relied on AI or ChatGPT this year to write his weekly letters. Rarely does his introduction contain anything related to Maynard. The snow day email stood out as one that was plugged into AI and copied and pasted. Please don't send anything if it's not specific to the district. People are glossing over the general seasonal and holiday info and potentially missing actual dates and times of events.114455Not much given how they have dealt with the lunchtime situation.5333The principal's emails about lunch time, etc. do not inspire any confidence that the administration can handle 80-100 kids per grade level. This is concerning and needs to be fixed.233I do not have confidence that the administration is solving the issues of fights and rough-housing. Forcing students to sit alphabetically rather than have difficult conversations with a few students and families is concerning, particularly because much larger schools don't seem to struggle with these lunchtime issues.5455My child's fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Peralta, quickly picked up on my child's learning preferences and personality. We are extremely grateful that she was her first teacher at Fowler.5555112621
1105/3/2024 12:16:285/3/2024 12:19:410172.56.196.1414219302023-03-10T12:19:47R_2effBmIJR3B2pNIemailEN1740305227
1115/10/2024 18:21:365/10/2024 18:27:46068.160.162.10510037012023-03-10T18:27:47R_5Ks8I0mLdWjjiSdemailEN17403051175555555554525My daughters teach reached out early in the year with her concerns about my daughters academics. I am VERY appreciative of that!45355555555515555545412,42621
1125/10/2024 19:41:165/10/2024 19:54:460172.110.60.19910080912023-03-10T19:54:47R_7G1YXeDgnE6eHOyemailEN1740305127555455It's a mistake to set up surveys like this- jut make questions like this open ended. People have accusations or complaints they have to be specific.5555515It's fine - don't overcomplicate it.353355Let the kids get outside as often as possible!5555553Just be aware and have adults present! Dn't waste money on fluff or social agendas nonsense - instead spend it on having more adults in the building43345515PLEASE do not go down this road of making everything about race! We are all different, yes. Kids know that. Just let them grow up without all of this nonsense. It'a already infiltrated a lot of the communities surrounding Maynard ad has only made the majority of people angry and disgusted (but of course few cab say it on the record). I get the importance of diversity and celebrating cultures, etc. But do NOT take the Acton and Concord route where diversity and cultural responsiveness becomes affinity groups and everyone has a grudge and thinks of themselves as victims in their own way. Trust me...it will destroy the culture of a school. 112621Don't waste money on outside organizations doing surveys; Do it yourself or don't do it at all. You're wasting tax payer money. And if it is paid for by a grant, apply for other grants.
1135/4/2024 21:02:295/4/2024 21:06:390172.56.194.2215924902023-03-11T21:06:43R_1QRhU0vViAI9RNhemailPT174030512444345555
1145/12/2024 14:54:065/12/2024 15:36:48076.118.200.31100256212023-03-12T15:36:49R_7tGmJW0077XOZY5emailEN174030511755441234425I would like more frequent check ins on how my child is doing 442I think the school does a good job advertising events in the weekly newsletter455Im not sure how much a trusting adult depends on the home room teacher for 4&5 grades. My child trusts her teacher, but if someone doesnt trust their home room teacher Im not sure a student would have a person to trust. 5111I think the school does well with make people available. It was a little hard in the beginning of the year finding the right people. I feel the principal does a good job communicating and has a level of caring such that I could bring a concern to his attention and it would be taken seriously413I feel my child is safe at the school but I dont think the school is above the risk of a violent incident happening, which is a concern I have. I think continued emotional support and maybe some sort of routine check-in could be good for all stufents4434Its hard to gauge whether my child is really learning over the course of the school year 4414I dont perceive the school doing anything to limit interactions between any students. I dont think the school is that diverse as a result of the town population 223621I like that the school is doing this, but Im not sure if it could be any shorter
1155/12/2024 22:07:085/12/2024 22:11:36073.69.164.19110026812023-03-12T22:11:37R_4sA1lvMjBpqQeaZemailEN1740305217174454455554425444555455534355554444112621
1165/13/2024 11:23:335/13/2024 11:42:260209.6.3.166100113212023-03-13T11:42:27R_36uxUPwVIZOyzRLemailEN17403051275555555554445I feel the system of getting a parent teacher conference is awful & unfair! A random email goes out at a random time in the day, the few slots that are available get filled up instantly, then those of us that don't check our email more than in the morning & evening don't get a time slot with any of the teachers. 3431242455355There are students vaping nicotine and marijuana, sniffing random things, & drinking. This has been going on with as early as the 4th graders. Some of the kids get it from the upper middle schoolers, or highschoolers, the kids figure out too easily how to get the $ and the substances, or steal. They sometimes vape "at" school also!4551My son has a great deal of emotional struggles, OCD, and ADHD, and he gets bullied at times & doesn't have many friends at school, therefore he struggles in school and does not want to go.5535121521
1175/6/2024 14:11:305/6/2024 14:15:25050.212.118.266523502023-03-13T14:21:16R_1kc8rDHZZPZ3IrLemailEN17403051123434334Luckily, my child does not have much issues so, i dont need to talk to them much444445
1185/13/2024 20:36:455/13/2024 20:53:21073.182.143.14010099612023-03-13T20:53:22R_7SoAxi4QuVn2NxFemailEN17403051272244444441315Not enough time slots available during parent teacher conferences.. No outreach by teachers if student receives a low score on test.432Weekly email newsletter is informative. 4544424443More attentive staff during recess to mediate conflicts 55444444112621
1195/14/2024 10:43:145/14/2024 10:52:04065.240.194.6210053012023-03-14T10:52:05R_7qmtpoGOAbZ5aEUemailEN17403052271755555545444353554545342my daughter prefers female counselors. 54155454555112521
1205/14/2024 11:50:535/14/2024 11:55:07073.69.178.18910025412023-03-14T11:55:08R_1NFEzk5FJKRGBnOemailEN174030512744555445444343424543423I don't have a good sense of how much Fowler School values social and emotional learning. 54155444455112621
1215/7/2024 14:03:135/7/2024 14:07:490172.56.198.1576627602023-03-14T14:10:15R_2yMYddzi2XCiopzemailEN17403051263312411133433
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1235/7/2024 14:21:195/7/2024 14:21:43068.160.162.195482402023-03-14T14:21:48R_5XqWTmSZ23q3h8BemailEN1740305137
1245/7/2024 14:19:295/7/2024 14:25:20074.104.165.747335102023-03-14T14:25:22R_1p7qIsqIdxPSK8VemailEN17403051174454442444443344Recognize the difference between students who are problematic and those who are not, and not group the non-problematic students with the problematic ones RE: 6th grade lunch 243Not correctly placed with other children who are harmful
1255/7/2024 14:26:325/7/2024 14:29:23068.160.135.1547917102023-03-14T14:29:26R_5P5CNIxq5xLA3JjemailEN1740305124554333545545355542515554
1265/7/2024 14:38:505/7/2024 14:39:400104.28.39.29484902023-03-14T14:39:41R_3D1P9Z191Ag3Zo1emailEN174030521727
1275/7/2024 15:38:575/7/2024 15:42:000172.56.197.1647018202023-03-14T15:42:02R_7fUe5gmJzeqBcCBemailEN1740305327271744555444343545224
1285/7/2024 15:51:275/7/2024 15:55:180141.154.52.636823002023-03-14T15:56:32R_2pLkLtTfQ6GErJ7emailEN1740305227173455554534434441
1295/7/2024 16:15:155/7/2024 16:16:130174.196.202.207545802023-03-14T16:16:16R_5btr8zUndTKObO9emailEN17403051274444
1305/7/2024 17:17:225/7/2024 17:23:000174.224.166.977133702023-03-14T17:23:01R_7ESZxsvZsJm7bMOemailEN174030512753555335555514234
1315/7/2024 19:36:255/7/2024 19:39:45073.69.127.2095819902023-03-14T19:39:46R_5EToDKokzTrgCiqemailEN1740305217275534254
1325/15/2024 12:08:095/15/2024 12:38:00073.218.207.126100179012023-03-15T12:38:01R_3fDERnO4Ycad7YSemailEN1740305227174443454444534There is good information in the newsletters, but much of it has often already happened and should be weeded out for past events before sending each week. 442455My childrens' teachers are wonderful and make them feel safe. However, there are often kids at recess, in specials or in the cafeteria that can make my kids feel less comfortable or unsafe. 4444More info on anti-bullying, more time with school counselors and having kids who are acting out violently supervised by a 1:1 para. 2434444444412,42621There has been a concerning amount of foul language, racial discrimination and violent playground behavior.
1335/8/2024 10:18:325/8/2024 19:34:090134.174.110.6583333702023-03-15T19:34:12R_1gYqA5fEq4TmgscemailEN1740305217272242442
1345/15/2024 20:37:575/15/2024 20:46:48071.184.91.8910053112023-03-15T20:46:49R_32C83o8NSkXR4g9emailEN1740305127214122544443434322344434412232Less diversity/ gender shit more reading writing and arithmetic 3433122521
1355/1/2024 10:09:485/9/2024 12:50:36071.174.81.2147970084802023-03-16T12:56:47R_2frKwLddSGFyholemailEN1740305127555555344555434154443442
1365/16/2024 13:03:195/16/2024 13:13:47098.118.127.13910062712023-03-16T13:13:47R_71M0Omvs4bgonlLemailEN1740305217275555555555525435555Fowler has been a wonderful experience for both my children. 4553The one incident previously mentioned changed my responses here from being very positive, to more on the fence. 452There was an issue where one dangerous student was not monitored properly and attacked a group of fourth graders. There were a number of failures that led to this happening, but once it did they didn't inform the parents, they sent a poor response once parents complained that gaslite us, and then the problem child continued to go unmonitored and made those 4th graders feel unsafe. This was one incident and there hasn't been others, but this was handled very poorly.55554254My children are both in the Spanish immersion program, which I feel provides more opportunities to learn about different cultures. I think there are some steps being taken, but I think its still a strongly white, middle class focused experience.112621There are some really incredible teachers at Fowler: Mr. Hales, Mrs. Rush, Sra. Soler, Sra. Martinez, Mrs. Travers, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Sullivan. We are very lucky to have them!
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