

The Lion's Roar
Weekly Community Newsletter: Week Of February 3rd
MCAVINNUE'S PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello McAvinnue Community!
We had a very busy but productive week at McAvinnue! We are still conducting various assessments with our students. We will use the progress data obtained from these assessments to continue to design meaningful lessons as well as provide a level of intervention support for those students that are not progressing in an the expected manner. Our teachers have just completed the iReady Diagnostic Assessments for both reading and math. We are seeing great progress in both areas! We will move forward with the DESSA Screener Assessment over the next few weeks. This screener focusing on social emotional development of our students. This data is used to develop student support groups as well as target areas in each classroom that our teachers can use when teaching Open Circle during the week.
We have a few exciting events at McAvinnue that will be coming up soon. First, We will be hosting a parent educational talk focusing on "Cyber Bullying" on Tuesday, February 4th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. This workshop highlights the challenges and risks of the internet, social media and smartphone use. The goal is to support parents and staff remaining informed about popular apps and platforms that our students use.
Since this workshop is for parents, we will offer some child care options for your child during the workshop. We will serve pizza for everyone and there is a chance to participate in some raffles offering great prizes. Both are FREE of charge...so, all you need to do is attend the workshop to be able to participate. To spice things up even more, the homeroom that has the most parents/students that attend the workshop will earn a very special popcorn party provided by Mr. Domina and Mr. Shanahan!
Also, McAvinnue's "Night at Chuck E, Cheese" will occur on Thursday, February 13th from 4:00 PM - Closing. The location is 199 Plain Street which is right next to Target in Lowell. We will be sending home the special discount coupon soon...and will also include a special sticker that will allow your child to have 10 free game plays. This is going to be a great time...and I can't wait to see everyone there! This is always a great time!
Finally, we have reached a school year milestone this up and coming week. We will reach the 100th day of school on Wednesday, February 5th. This is always an exciting day at our school where the focus of many of our lessons and activities center on the number 100! Stay tuned for pictures coming soon!
We are looking forward to another successful week at the "best school that we all know"!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach directly.
Here are a few items that you need to be aware of. Please mark your calendars for the following events and activities at McAvinnue for the next few weeks:
- Saturday, February 1st - First Day Of Black History Month
- Sunday, February 2nd - Groundhog's Day
- Monday, February 3rd - McAvinnue Reopens @ 9:10 AM
- Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th - Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday, February 4th - "Cyber Safety Parent Session" @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 5th - 100th Day Of School
- Wednesday, February 5th - Early Release Day - Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Main Office at McAvinnue or send Mr. Domina a message a mdomina@lowell.k12.ma.us.
Black History Month - February 2025
When is Black History Month?
Black History Month takes place every February. It is a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black people in the United States and around the world.
Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month?
Black History Month started because many important Black figures and events were left out of history books. To fix this, historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History created Negro History Week in 1926. It later became a full month in 1976 when President Gerald Ford encouraged all Americans to recognize Black achievements.
Did you know? February was chosen because it includes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12th) and Frederick Douglass (Feb. 14th), two important figures in Black history.
Famous Black Figures in History
Here are some important people you should know about:
- Civil Rights Leaders
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Led the Civil Rights Movement and gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Rosa Parks – Refused to give up her seat on a bus, helping start the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Harriet Tubman – Helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
- John Lewis – Fought for voting rights and marched with Dr. King in Selma, Alabama.
- Artists & Writers
- Maya Angelou – A famous poet and author who wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
- Langston Hughes – A poet from the Harlem Renaissance who wrote about Black life in America.
- Jacob Lawrence – An artist who painted scenes of Black history.
- Scientists & Inventors
- Mae Jemison – The first Black woman to travel to space!
- George Washington Carver – Created over 300 uses for peanuts and helped farmers.
- Garrett Morgan – Invented the traffic light and the gas mask.
- Modern-Day Heroes
- Barack Obama – First Black President of the U.S. (2009-2017).
- Kamala Harris – First Black woman Vice President of the U.S. (2021-2024).
- Beyoncé – Award-winning singer and performer.
- LeBron James – A basketball star who helps kids go to college.
How Can Kids Celebrate Black History Month?
There are so many ways to learn and honor Black history! Here are some fun ideas:
- Read Books – Pick up a book about a Black hero. Some great choices are:
- Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
- Hidden Figures (Young Readers’ Edition) by Margot Lee Shetterly
- The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez
- Watch Inspiring Movies – Some great movies and shows include:
- Ruby Bridges (About a girl who helped end segregation in schools)
- The Princess and the Frog (Disney’s first Black princess)
- Soul (A fun movie about music and culture)
- Create an Art Project – Draw a famous Black figure or make a collage about Black history!
- Write a Report or Poem – Choose a person from Black history and write about their achievements.
- Listen to Music – Enjoy jazz, hip-hop, and soul music from Black artists like Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé.
- Try Cooking a New Dish – Make a meal inspired by Black culture, like sweet potato pie, collard greens, or jambalaya!
Why Black History Month Matters
Black history is American history. It’s important to learn about the struggles and successes of Black people throughout time. By celebrating, we honor the past and help build a better future for everyone!
Black history isn’t just for February—it’s something we should celebrate all year long!
Scholastic Book Fair
We are once again bringing back the Scholastic Book Fair to McAvinnue during the week of Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th.
Your child will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair before there scheduled day to make a purchase. Your child's teacher will reach out to you with the date that week that the class will head to make purchases. Stay tuned for this outreach from your child's teacher.
The money that is raised will be used to purchase books for our students at McAvinnue!
You can check out some information about the Scholastic Book Fair including some of the items that will be for sale using the links below! Also, you can get up a digital wallet that will allow you to pay for books that are purchased without needing to have your child bring cash or check to school. This information can be found on the "Fair Homepage" link.
Digital Flyer:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/book-flyer/k81.html
Fair Homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/josephamcavinnueelemschCyber Safety Parent Talk
Mark your calendars...we will be hosting a parent educational talk focusing on Cyber Safety on Tuesday, February 4th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
This workshop highlights the challenges and risks of the internet, social media and smartphone use. The goal is to support parents and staff remaining informed about popular apps and platforms that our students use.
Since this workshop is for parents, we will offer some child care options for your child during the workshop.
We will serve pizza for everyone and there is a chance to participate in some raffles offering great prizes. Both are FREE of charge...so, all you need to do is attend the workshop to be able to participate.
The homeroom that has the most parents/students that attend the workshop will earn a very special popcorn party provided by Mr. Domina and Mr. Shanahan!
Finally, we will provide a special opportunity for families to access the Scholastic Book Fair to purchase items that you may be interested in!
Check out the flyers for more all of the details! We hope to see everyone on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria!
District-Wide "Early Release Day" - Wednesday, February 5th
As part of the district-wide "Early Release Day" on Wednesday, February 5th, students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
There will be no PreK classes for Ms. Annie's students on this day. McAvinnue's "Before School Program" will still occur on this day
Please make the necessary arrangements to be available for your child on this day.
100th Day Of School - Wednesday, February 5th
McAvinnue's Week In Review
Grade 4 Field Trip Fun!
Our Grade 4 students had a blast at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell this past week for the "Health & Fitness Day" field trip! They had a chance to check out some local vendors that promoted the importance of health and fitness...and enjoyed a UMass Lowell Women's Basketball game against NJIT!
Amazing Personal Narrative!
Great news right here! Auralisse, a Grade 2 student in Room 104, received a very special prize this past week! She recently wrote her Personal Narrative about a trip that her family took to the Outback Steakhouse. The writing was so great that her teacher submitted it to them. They loved her narrative so much they sent her some really cool Outback gear!
Kindergarten Construction Unit!
The Kindergarten "Construction Unit" is in full effect! Students are learning all about special equipment, jobs, and other related skills like measuring and principles of the Engineer Design Process (EDP)! So great!
Allergies? Asthma? Medications? - Please Let Nurse Danielle Know!
If your students have any medical concerns or diagnosis, please make sure Nurse Danielle is aware. Also, if they have any medical conditions, for example allergies or asthma, that require medications such as Epipens or inhalers here at school, please remember she needs updated paperwork and medication yearly.
Please reach out as soon as possible to get her the necessary paperwork and to arrange drop off of new medications. Nurse Danielle's email address is dralls@lowell.k12.ma.us and she can also be reached by calling (978) 937-2871 ex. 47858. Our fax number is (978) 937-2880.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Logistics
Drop-Off Logistics
- Arrival begins at 9:10 AM each day. The late bell rings at 9:25 AM.
- Please pull up to the 4th Avenue side of the building when dropping off your child.
- As you approach the 4th Avenue sidewalk, a faculty member will greet and support getting your child safely out of the vehicle.
- This area is a drop off area ONLY. You will not be permitted to park in this location.
- Please be sure to drive all the way down to the end of the sidewalk so we can fit as many vehicles in this location as possible.
- Ensure your child is ready to go and do not get out of the car so we can keep traffic moving.
- Students accessing our CSA program will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
- Large bus students will enter using the back door located in the rear of the school building.
- Small bus and van transportation students will use the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
Morning Lining Up Locations
- Grade 1, 3, and 4 students will use the Main Door to enter the school building.
- Grade 2 will use the 4th Avenue doorway near the front of the school to enter the building.
- PreK & Kindergarten will use the Early Childhood door to enter the building. This door is located to the right of McAvinnue's Reading Garden and to the left of the Main Door.
Pick-Up Logistics
- Grade 1 will be dismissed out the Main Door.
- Grades 2, 3, and 4 will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the front of the school.
- Kindergarten students will be dismissed out the Early Childhood door. This door is located to the right of McAvinnue's Reading Garden and to the left of the Main Door.
- Students accessing our CSA program will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
- PreK students will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway. Please contact Ms. Annie for the specific dismissal time.
Bus Transportation Information
School bus transportation is provided to students in grades K-4, who live greater than .75 mile from their residence or alternate address to their assigned school. Middle school students (grades 5-8) must live greater than 1.5 miles from their residence or alternate address to their assigned school.
Kindergarten through 4th grade students will receive a printed bus pass via postal mail. These passes were mailed out on August 23rd. You can also look up your student's bus pass information by using their Student ID for the username and date of birth for the password at the link below. This is the same information that students use to log in to their Chromebooks for school.
Please note that Kindergarten and 1st grader students must have an older sibling (4th grade or older) or parent present at the bus stop in the afternoon in order to depart from the school bus. If a parent or older sibling is not present, the student will be brought to the Moody School, located at 158 Rogers Street. A driver’s license or valid identification must be presented to the staff in order to dismiss the student.
You can use the LPSD "Bus Lookup Tool" using the link below. You will need to use you child's LASID or lunch number along with their birthdate to access this helpful system.
There also is a helpful video that you can watch that will walk you through the process.
Is Your Bus On Time?
The Lowell Public Schools Transportation Department has added a live spreadsheet to its webpage that indicates in the AM or PM if a school bus (grades K-8) is running late and by how long.
Check it out today: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5990
Physical Education Class Information With Ms. Rindo
Here is information regarding when each grade level and homeroom has weekly Physical Education Class with Ms. Rindo.
Please ensure that your child wears sneakers on their assigned day in the gymnasium so that can fully participate.
McAvinnue's Yoga Pose Of The Week: "King Dancer"
We will practice a brand new pose called the "King Dancer" for this up and coming week. This new pose will allow us to work on our balance, increase our focus, and develop poise when feeling pressure! We will practice the "King Dancer" pose daily during our "Virtual" Morning Announcements during this up and coming week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
You can get an early head start and practice this technique before we launch into another exciting week!
Upcoming Events
Here are important dates to remember in the month of February:
- Saturday, February 1st - First Day Of Black History Month
- Sunday, February 2nd - Groundhog's Day
- Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th - Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday, February 4th - "Cyber Safety Parent Session" @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 5th - 100th Day Of School
- Wednesday, February 5th - Early Release Day - Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
- Thursday, Feburary 13th - McAvinnue's Night At Chuck E. Cheese (Lowell, MA)
- Monday, Feburary 17th - Friday, February 21st - Winter Break - No School
- Tuesday, February 18th - Friday, February 21st - McAvinnue's February Vacation Program @ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Monday, February 24th - McAvinnue Reopens @ 9:10 AM
- Friday, February 28th - McAvinnue's "Lions Pride" Core Value All School Celebration: February Edition
McAvinnue's Night At Chuck E. Cheese
Please join us on Thursday, February 13th from 4:00 PM - Closing for McAvinnue's "Evening At Chuck E. Cheese" at 199 Plain Street in Lowell (next to the Target Plaza).
This will be a great time to come together and have some fun as a McAvinnue Community! There will be special deals that will save you money on game play and food purchases. You can use the coupon below to activate the savings.
We will send home a copy of the coupon with your child before the event. Please be on the lookout for this information on Class Dojo in the upcoming weeks. All of the money that is raised will go directly back to our students for various activities and events!
Make sure to take the time to come out for some fun! This is ALWAYS a great time!
ST Math Weekly Progress!
One month into 2025 and fantastic puzzle play has been logged! ST Math goals are being met all around! We continue to celebrate progress at the classroom level and at the student level... check out last week's newest additions to the Main Office 100%ers board! Classroom averages continue to climb. Which classroom will reach 80% first??
Here are even more reasons to celebrate...
Puzzle Count Progress
Students have solved an impressive number of puzzles- over 495,000!
The Math Journey
McAvinnue's Puzzle Goal Progress is 51%. Our students hold steady at 6% beyond the expected Puzzle Progress Goal!
It’s time to sled into Winter Waddle!
The Winter Waddle Challenge kicked off on January 21st and will run through February 7th. (One final data detail to be communicated the week of February 10th)
Please check your dashboards and send in the requested data! Earn snowballs along the way. Here's a recap of the details:
Lots of snowballs accumulated last week. Check out the cafeteria challenge tracker!!
ST Math Champions!
Lexia Reading Champions!
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
McAvinnue's Morning Announcements
McAvinnue's "Morning Announcements" are back once again for the 2024-2025 academic school year! We are excited to bring these back starting on Monday, September 16th!
Like we had successfully done during previous school years, a new edition of McAvinnue's "Virtual" Morning Announcements will be presented to our students on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. We will continue to use Tuesday and Thursday each week to be used for "Open Circle"....our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that focuses on community building, prosocial decision making, and appropriate responses to daily stressors both within the school and home settings.
This will continue to be a great way to bring our school together each day focusing on the same message to get the energy, commitment, and engage up before we launch into another great day at "the best school we all know".
McAvinnue's Morning Announcements will occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.
You can check out current and past editions of McAvinnue's Morning Announcements on our YouTube channel using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hxiBuRjqjqfASl_RLMleQ
You can check out the latest edition of McAvinnue's Morning Announcements below for last school year!
Parent & Family Resources
PreK & Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 academic school year opens February 3rd.
For all the info you need about registration visit: www.lowell.k12.ma.us/registration
You can also check out the flyer below for all of the details.
Should I Send My Child To School?
Please see the chart below that will help you decide whether you should send your child to school.
If you have any questions or are not sure whether you should send your child to school, please reach out to the school and ask to speak with Nurse Danielle.
Mill City Grows: Mobile Farmers Market
A new year, a new Indoor Mobile Farmers Market season!
Our 2025 Winter/Spring Indoor Markets will run January 16th - April 10th on Wednesdays and Thursdays at City of Lowell Senior Center and University Crossing at UMass Lowell. Free parking is available at both locations.
All our Markets accept SNAP/EBT, HIP, Apple Pay, WellSense, S3/OTC Healthy Grocery Gift Card, cash, credit, debit, and Mill City Grows eGift Cards.
Get details at MillCityGrows.org/mobile-markets and shop all season long with Mill City Grows!
Student Handbook 2024-2025
The LPS Student Handbook is a great tool to use to fully understand the expectations of the role of our students as well as the partnership needed for our families to ensure that the school year is a great success.
You can access the district elementary student handbook by clicking the button below. You will find various policies and procedures focusing on attendance, grading, discipline, bus expectations, and more.
Please reach out directly if you have any questions.
McAvinnue's School Attendance Information
As you are aware, attending school is first step each in the learning process for our students. It is critical that our students arrive to school on time each day so that they can access all of the engaging and meaning lessons that have been planned by our teachers and related service providers.
The McAvinnue Attendnace Team will monitor student attendance on a weekly basis and will reach our directly to families when they notice frequent absences, a pattern of absences, or an increased number of consecutive absences within a short period of time.
Please refer to McAvinnue's Student Attendance Booket below that will provide additional information. This booket will be sent home with students in multiple languages. It is important that you review this information for your own awareness and to be fully prepared to support your child with the first step of the learning process...attending school on time.
The handbook is provided in three languages below.
Breakfast and Lunch Will Be Free for All LPS Students
As we reopen for the new school year, Lowell Public Schools Food and Nutrition are "Powering Potential" for students and faculty with innovations in our menus and enhancements to our overall dining operations. When your child dines with us, rest assured that we will be serving delicious, nutritious meals prepared with the utmost attention to safety. We encourage every student to fuel up with breakfast and lunch meals each day so they can be energized and prepared to succeed throughout the day, in and out of the classroom.
Please keep up to date on our program, nutrition education, monthly menus and back to school letters on the LPS Food and Nutrition website.
Any concerns please feel free to email foodservice@lowell.k12.ma.us
February Breakfast & Lunch Menus
McAvinnue Spirit Gear By Prep Sportswear
We have an online store if you wish to order any McAvinnue gear! It is open 24 hours per day and there is no due date for orders. Anytime you want to order...on any day!
The company is Prep Sportswear and has been reliable with solid product quality from reputable brands.
There is a 30% off deal occuring now on all items! This is a major discount if you are interested in purchasing McAvinnue merchandise.
Like during previous school years, we are also exploring additional local options to purchase McAvinnue gear. Stay tuned for more information in the month of September.
To access our current online store for McAvinnue spirit gear, please click the link below.
General Information
How can I update my contact information (phone number/email/address)?
- Go online to the Family Resource Webpage (https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/UpdateContactInfo) and fill out the “contact us” form. Families who don’t have access to the internet can fill out the form in person at the Family Resource Center. If an address change is related to economic factors or housing instability (family moves in with relatives, eviction, hotel/motel, fire or unsheltered, please contact the McKinney Vento Office located at the Family Resource Center in person (151 Merrimack Street), by phone (978-674-4321) or go to the webpage at https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/HomelessAssistance.
How do I update my emergency contacts?
- If you were in the school last year we will send a verification sheet out. if you are new we will send home an emergency form to fill out on the first day of school.
How do I register my child for the new school year?
- All school registrations are completed online using a computer or laptop. You can access the online application by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. If you only have a mobile device and don’t have access to a computer or laptop, you can register in person at the Family Resource Center (151 Merrimack Street). Please call the Family Resource Center if you have any questions (978-674-4321).
What should I do if I need to register my child(ren) and I don’t speak English?
- The Lowell Public Schools is committed to providing translation and interpretation services for families who require assistance in a language other than English. The online registration application and website is translated in Spanish and Portuguese and can be accessed by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. For all other languages, please call Vannak Khin at (978) 328-6782 to arrange services. In-person language interpretation support for registration can be accessed by visiting the Lowell Public Schools at 151 Merrimack Street. Families can also call the Family Resource Center at (978) 674-4321 to make an appointment with a Bilingual Family Liaison.
How old does my child need to be to enroll in preschool or kindergarten?
- A child must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023, in order to apply for preschool and 5 by September 1 to apply for kindergarten. A family can apply for preschool by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/PreschoolRegistration to fill out an online application or https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/KindergartenRegistration for kindergarten. For registration questions, please call (978) 674-4321.
How do I apply for a transfer for my child to change schools in the new year?
- Per the 2023-2024 School Assignment Policy, all students have the option to request one school transfer per year.
- Families can apply online at https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolTransfer or can come to the Family Resource Center in-person to complete the application. Transfers are assigned on a space availability basis.
Community Connections & Opportunities
Winter Playground Opportiunities
Check out the Winter Playground opportunities offered by the Lowell Public Schools. Registration information can be found below.
Girls Lacrosse Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for Girls Lacrosse for Spring 2025 for girls in grades K-8 (new K program this year!).
To register: www.lowellgirlslacrosse.com
The season will run from the middle of February to June!
Lowell Youth Boys Lacrosse Registration Now Open!
Lowell Youth Lacrosse Spring 2025 registration is now open for boys in grades 1-8. To register: https://lowellyouthlax.com
Practice session begin in March with game play occuring on Sundays.
Financial aid is available if needed.
Cub Scout Pack 7 Information
Cub Scout Pack 7 is looking for new cubs to join their pack! Tons of fun and learning experiences for all kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5. For more information, visit www.pack7lowell.com
Pack 7 meets at St. Rita's Church directly across from McAvinnue!
Be A Girl Scout
Interested in joining the Girl Scouts Of America? Check out the information below for an event on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Pollard Library in Lowell.
To sign up for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, please use the link below.
Fall Playgroup Opportunities
The Lowell Public Schools' Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program holds weekly playgroups for children under 5-years-old and their families.
You can access the registration form below.
Community Resources & Daycare Options for Families
Looking for before or after school daycare options for your child? Here is a short list of options and information for your consideration.
Here is a list of daycare options in Lowell:
Community Team Work (CTI): (978) 454-5100
Families who are already enrolled in a CTI program...
Call or text school-age coordinators to request a slot
Billy 978-995-0028, wma@commteam.org
Karen 978-729-7216, kshannon@commteam.org
Families who are not enrolled in a CTI program
If you’ve filled out a CTI application in the past...
Contact Karen (978) 729-7216, kshannon@commteam.org to see if where you are on the waitlist (if there is a waitlist)
If you’ve never filled out a CTI application...
Fill out an application at 17 Kirk St., 126 Phoenix Ave
Or call the main CTI number (978) 454-5100 to request an email version of the application.
YMCA: (978) 454-7825; 1 YMCA Dr in Lowell
Karen Espinola is the school-age director
Fill out a application online or at the YMCA to request a slot
Debbie Doben is the preschool director if your child is preschool age
Family Childcare: Call programs to see if they have openings near you
Bethel Family Childcare (978) 458-6577
Clarendon Family Childcare (978) 454-3026
Child Development and Learning (CDE) (978) 275-2843
ACRE Family Childcare (978) 937-5899
CTI: See above contact information
Girls Inc: (978) 458-6529, 220; Worthen St. in Lowell
Accept girls ages 5-14 years old
Accept Child Care Circuit vouchers, DCF vouchers, and private pay (income-based, sliding scale)
Call Pam Lerocque (Director of Finance & Administration) to check on openings
Boys and GIrls Club: (978) 458-4526; 657 Middlesex St in Lowell
School-age openings for after-school
Teens who are working with the Department of Children and Families can call BGC or DCF to see if they’re eligible
The Family Leadership Institute
Throughout the year, the FLI runs a variety of programs including: survival English classes, family college visits, mental health and financial literacy workshops, and more. For more information about the FLI visit: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5263 or email FLI Director Zoe Dzineku at zdzineku@lowell.k12.ma.us.
Local Food Support
Click the link below for a list of local food pantries that are willing to help.
You can also reach out to Mrs. De La Luz, McAvinnue's Social Worker, for support navigating these and other options at adelaluz@lowell.k12.ma.us.
Community Vaccination Information
Please keep in mind that certain vaccinations are required for students to participate in learning at all Lowell Public Schools.
If you have any questions regarding vaccination requirements, please contact Nurse Danielle at the school. She will be glad to help you out and provide you with the information that you require or request.
McAvinnue's Family Read-A-Loud: "Groundhog's Day Off"
McAvinnue's School Website
Please visit our website at: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/mcavinnue
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