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Lowell News
November 9, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Phelan
Dear Families,
What an incredible week we've had at our cherished school! Witnessing the enthusiasm and happiness with which our students engage in their learning has brought immense joy to our hearts. Their dedication and hard work have been truly commendable, and it's been a pleasure to observe many of them embodying our core values.
We're thrilled to showcase their achievements on our Leopard Spots bulletin board and in our online morning announcements. In addition, this week marked the initiation of live morning announcements through the PA system, providing us with another avenue to celebrate the remarkable efforts of our students. Congratulations to the 5th-grade students who did an outstanding job sharing the announcements with the entire school.
Together, we are fostering a positive environment for our entire community, and it's heartening to see the collective efforts yielding such wonderful results.
As we prepare for Veteran's Day tomorrow, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the members of our community who have served in the armed forces. We acknowledge you, and we thank you.
With a heart full of gratitude,
Stacy
Lowell Spots Bulletin Board
We have been celebrating our students for representing our core values! If your child has been spotted, ask them why and celebrate with them! All of our students deserve a moment to shine!
Bring My Grown to Morning Meeting
We are pleased to announce Bring My Grown Up to Morning Meeting will take place next week. We're excited to invite you back to participate in Morning Meeting. We will also invite you to join us in the Learning Commons immediately following your classroom visit to have a discussion about what you can learn from our new literacy assessment, DIBELS. Please see the schedule below. Meetings begin promptly at 8:15 a.m.
Why Use DIBELS?
DIBELS 8th Edition is more useful for more students in more grades than ever before. DIBELS 8th Edition is the least invasive, and one of the most effective screening tools available. It is used widely in Title 1 schools across the nation. Lowell is a universal Title 1 school, with students in special education programs and identified with specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, and by educators focused on improving literacy for all students. Schools and districts choose DIBELS 8th Edition as their assessment solution because they trust scientific evidence, research-based practices, and decades of experience in teaching and learning on which DIBELS is based.
This is our annual Title 1 Meeting to explain assessment, intervention and WIN.
Site School Council
Our Site School Council will meet in the Learning Commons on Friday, November 17th, at 3:00 p.m.. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Message from Lowell's FTO
Please join us Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 for our monthly FTO Meeting.
https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/98795186538?pwd=ZkIweVdGRGFCYlRMSFpYVDZmVUJ6QT09
Meeting ID: 987 9518 6538
Passcode: 798716
Opportunity for Volunteers:
Our wonderful librarian, Ms. McCollum is looking for volunteers to help with student book checkout and reshelving materials during weekday mornings. This is an awesome opportunity to spend time inside our beautiful new library and support the Lowell School. If you have an hour or, even better, a couple hours you could volunteer please email lowellelementarypto@gmail.com
Important Information
One Do Not Enter sign for Carlton Terrace was installed this morning. Please do not park on Carlton Terrace.
November Dates
- Friday, November 10th - No School Veterans Day Observed
- Tuesday, November 14th - FTO Meeting - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
- Thursday, November 16th - All Elementary STEM Night. From 6:00 to 7:30 at the Hosmer School.
- Wednesday, November 22nd - Early Release Day. The Before School Program DOES run, The Extended Day Program DOES NOT run.
- Thursday, November 23rd - No School
- Friday, November 24th - No School
Scenes from This Week!
Congratulations to our 2nd graders in Ms. Moriarty's class for a fantastic presentation of their country reports! It was amazing to see their communication skills and how proud they were of their work.
Look what is happening in Music at the Lowell!
Look What Lowell's Creating in Art!
Don't Miss the Latest Library News from Ms. McCollum
¡Hola! Descubra las novedades en la clase de español este mes.
STEM Night! This Year Hosmer Will Host!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Night will be held at Hosmer on Thursday, November 16th from 6:30-8pm. There will be many activities for families involving coding, robotics, chemistry, a Giant Geodome, design challenges, math games, take-home activities, and more!
It's Time to Order Your Pies! Grade Five Fundraiser!
Contact Us
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, Ma 02472
Phone: 1-617-926-7770
Principal- Stacy Phelan
stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us
Assistant Principal- Benjamin Kraus
benjamin.krausfriedmann@watertown.k12.ma
Administrative Assistant- Kara Flynn
kara.flynn@watertown.k12.ma.us
Receptionist- Jim Swift
james.swift@watertown.k12.ma.us
Nurse- Kathy Taverna
katherine.taverna@watertown.k12.ma.us
Guidance Melina Jacovides k-2
melina.jacovides@watertown.k12.ma.us
Guidance Brian Connors 3-5
brian.connors@watertown.k12.ma.us
Special Education Team Chair- Greg Roberts, ext. 37171
gregory.roberts@watertown.k12.ma.us
LEDP Site Coordinator- Adam Vachon
Lowell Elementary School Principal