The Weekly Update #4

The Lowell School Committee voted at this week's meeting to cancel school on Tuesday March 5. It is the Presidential Primary Election Day and several of our schools are polling locations.

On Tuesday, February 13th, students in Ms. Ashley's class will be participating in the District Science Fair. We are very excited for this opportunity. This will be our first time participating in a district event.

The district asked each school to nominate a student that demonstrates school spirit. Congrats to our nominee...Layla! She is a hard worker, caring of others and always excited to participate in all school events. Her smile and enthusiasm is contagious! Keep up the good work!

Students in Ms. Kelly's class working on building CVC words during ELA time using a variety of hands on methods such as letter blocks, velcro hearts and writing. In math students worked on counting patterns and number recognition.

Students in Ms. Allison's class working on their ELA and math skills through the use of hands on manipulatives and an online learning platform.

Students in Ms. Becca's class worked with one of our Speech Pathologists, Ms. Greta, to create a valentine's craft.

This week during library students completed activities related to the story Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Students also participated in a number of hands on activities focusing on the core vocabulary words of the month "I" and "you".

Students in Ms. Amy's class getting their bodies moving to the music and ready for gym class. They love to exercise and dance to the videos from Go Noodle.

Here are a few pictures of the fun projects the students completed with our art teachers, Ms. Mary, Ms. Kelly and Ms. Courtney.

Yesterday the staff participated in a wellness training with Sherri Sarrouf, the owner of SLS Fitness and Dragonfly Cafe. The training focused on stress management and health and wellness tips/strategies. Thank you Sherri for taking the time to meet with us!

We have various viruses going around the building including COVID and a painful sore throat virus. Please monitor your child for symptoms (sleepy, irritable, not eating well).

Staff/students in the program focus on particular core vocabulary words each month. See below for a list of activities provided by our Speech Language Pathologists for parents to use at home to support the core words the students are learning. This month's core words..."make", "I", "you".

Training offered through the Lurie Center...

Rock the Spectrum in Westford, Ma.

Support group for parents of children with Autism and Mental Health Conditions.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year. This event is for families with children with autism and developmental disabilities. Register using the QR code below.