Family & Community Lincoln Log
Week of October 10-13
The Week Ahead ๐จ
Important Reminders:
- Cell phone policy: We understand students may need to have cell phones due to their before and after school transportation. Cell phones must be turned off and stay in backpacks during the school day. If cell phones are seen being used during school, they will be given to the office and a parent or family member will need to pick it up.
- We are collecting candy donations for Spooky Night!! If you are able, please send in bags of candy (no loose candy) to the main office.
Upcoming News & Events:
- PTO Meeting: Thursday, October 12 8:30-9:30 (in-person and virtual) - meeting link will be sent out on Wednesday
Happy Holidays!
- Hispanic Heritage month - September 15 - October 15
- Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 9 (No School)
SAVE THE DATE ๐๏ธ
Spooky Night ๐ป
Thursday, Oct 26, 2023, 05:30 PM
Lincoln Elementary School, Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA, USA
Lowell Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC) ๐ฅ
Join Lowell SPED PAC!
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Food & Nutrition Updates ๐งโ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฅฏ
Breakfast is a great way to start the day!
- School breakfast is a great way for the students to start there day off right!
- Studies have shown eating breakfast helps students score higher on tests, have better concentration, alertness and improved academic performance.
- It also helps maintain a healthy weight.
All the best ideas happen after breakfast ๐ก
At Lowell Public Schools, we are proud to make healthy, kid-approved, FREE breakfasts part of every school day for all of our students. #StayFullEatAtSchool
Check out our menus!
Meet our New Administrators! ๐
Principal, Mrs. Kathleen Huntley
Mrs. Huntley, of Andover, began her career in 1982 as a Math teacher and building substitute at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica. She then taught science at Nashoba Regional High School, worked at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and was an adjunct professor of Biology at Merrimack College.
From 2000-2006 she worked as an advocate for families with children who receive special education services at Special Education Advocates of Andover, followed by a decade of teaching Science at Blanchard Middle School in Billerica. and served as the elementary science coach at Sanborn School in Andover.
Mrs. Huntley entered school administration in 2013 as the assistant principal of the Nabnasset and Abbot Elementary Schools in Westford, later serving as the principal of Abbot from 2015-2018 before taking a principal position in Swampscott.
She holds a bachelorโs degree in Biology from Merrimack College, completed the coursework for a masterโs degree in Biology from the Harvard University Extension School, and earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Leadership from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Mrs. Huntleyโs wealth of experience in the classroom, as an advocate, and in leadership roles at different levels of education, make her an excellent fit for the Lincoln Elementary School. She prides herself on making all decisions with the best interest of the student in mind. She says that by sticking by that principle, she is able to create a school community that promotes collaboration, relationship building, and equity, where ideas are welcomed and staff are inspired to work harder and smarter, together.
Assistant Principal, Dr. Kerien Driscoll
Dr. Driscoll joined the Lowell Public Schools in 2014 and has had the pleasure of working as an elementary classroom teacher, a STEM curriculum coach, and an ELL teacher. She recently took a year away from teaching to work on developing a new mathematics curriculum with MIND Research Institute, but missed the day-to-day interactions with students, staff, and families, and is excited to return to the Lowell Public schools as an administrator. She is passionate about elementary math and science instruction, and using these content areas to build authentic experiences for exploration and discovery that develop critical thinkers and problem solvers ready to take on any new challenge.
Dr. Driscoll holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology & Education from Clark University, a master's degree in Urban Elementary Education, and a Certificate of Advanced study in Curriculum & Instruction. She also recently completed her Doctorate of Education in STEM Leadership at UMASS Lowell, where she learned directly from teachers about the present barriers and needs in elementary instruction. She looks forward to working with staff, families, and the community to break down current barriers and meet these needs together. The Lincoln is a special place with amazing teachers and families, and she is looking forward to learning from this strong community.