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Lowell News
May 10, 2024
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Message from Mrs. Phelan
Dear Lowell Families,
During this past week, we were extremely busy with exciting events, including Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurse's Appreciation Day celebrations!
Our students successfully completed the Math MCAS test for grades three and four, marking the completion of their assessments for the year. Grade five will wrap up their MCAS testing this week with the Science and Technology portion.
Next week, we are gearing up to start the end-of-year iReady and DIBELS assessments. The results of these important benchmark tests will be included with the report cards on Friday, June 14th.
Make sure to stay updated by reading your classroom newsletters, where you'll find detailed information tailored to your child's classroom and grade level, especially regarding end-of-year activities.
Field Day is set for Thursday, May 30th. If you are interested in volunteering to oversee an event, please ensure you have a completed CORI form. You can access the necessary forms in the Field Day S'more.
As time seems to be flying by swiftly, there are still many tasks to accomplish before we head into a fantastic summer vacation filled with fun activities!
With Gratitude,
Stacy & Ben
FTO Meeting
Please join us for the final FTO Meeting of the school year, on Tuesday, May 14th, from 6:30 to 7:30. We encourage all members of the Lowell Community who are interested in the FTO’s work to attend this final meeting. We will recap all of our end-of-the-year events, provide updates on the Walk-a-Thon and Book Fair and share updates on the FTO moving into the next school year. Meeting information can be found below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/98187137886?pwd=K2VoZDI1QWJPTzBNSlZjbzZUWit1Zz09
Meeting ID: 981 8713 7886
Passcode: 903655
Thank you! FTO for Donuts & Coffee on Monday and Lunch on Thursday!
Are You Moving Out of Watertown/Not Returning to Lowell?
If you are planning to move out of Watertown or the Lowell School District, please complete this form as soon as possible. This information helps us to accurately plan for the fall.
Boys & Girls Club Bus Registration 2024-2025
The busing information is live, and you can sign up your child to take the bus to the Boys & Girls Club for the next academic period (2024 - 2025). Use the following form to register. The due date to apply for busing is June 10th; after that, it will become the waitlist.
Here is the link to the BUS WEBSITE with all the information for you to read.
MCAS Dates
Grade 5 only - SCIENCE Test
- Tuesday, May 14th
- Thursday, May 16th
*Chorus will be on Wednesday, May 15th
Golden Leopard
We are amazed at how many students have been spotted! We are so proud to see children in the school working hard to demonstrate their commitment to our core values.
The Golden Leopard reward was created to celebrate our students. If a student earns a leopard spot for each core value in one week, they will receive the Golden Leopard reward.
They will receive a special certificate; their names will be announced during the morning messages and appear in the family newsletter.
During this week, we had four students that earned the Golden Leopard. Please congratulate Zaine Emam, Pheobe Maloney, Sanita Baroeva, and Isobel Morrison !
Lowell School Field Day Volunteer Form
Help Support Families in Need
Mr. Spano's Music Newsletter
Lowell Library Newsletter
Art Newsletter
Spanish Newsletter
World Languages in grade 6
We are excited to offer World Languages next year in grade 6 at Watertown Middle School. We have three languages from which to choose: Arabic, Italian, and Spanish. Spanish teachers are presenting this information to students on the three languages during class during the first and second weeks of May. Please use that information as well as the information on the following link to help inform your decision about which language to take in the middle school.
Honor your Mother in May at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace!
On Sunday May 12, Watertown residents will once again join together in the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace, supporting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and its services to families and communities affected by violence and trauma. This is the TENTH year Watertown Walks for Peace (WW4P) has shown up to lend their support to the work of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute!
Please walk and/or donate to help us reach our fundraising goal of $5000! You can sign up to walk and/or make an online donation here at our WW4P team webpage. A free bus will leave Watertown for the walk in Dorchester at 7:15am sharp from First Parish in Watertown, 35 Church Street. Arrive at 7am to join a gathering circle before we leave. The bus will return to Watertown by 1pm. Wear purple and white, if you have it. Some signs will be provided for walkers. Sign up for the bus here. Walkers are also welcome to meet up with the WW4P team in Dorchester.
Why WW4P is important. The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is sponsored by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, a center for healing and teaching, supporting those who have lost loved ones to violence, and working with young people to teach the ways of peace. It was founded by Chaplain Clementina Chery, the mother of Louis D. Brown, who was killed by random gunfire in 1993. The Institute has earned a reputation as an innovative leader for peace.
Watertown Walks for Peace is sponsored by: World in Watertown; Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment; First Parish of Watertown; Church of the Good Shepherd Watertown; and Progressive Watertown.
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Watertown's Family Formal
The Family Formal is approaching. Please sign up prior to this event by filling out the registration form. Email watertownfamilyformal@gmail.com with any questions.
May 11th, at Cunniff Elementary school, 6:00-8:00pm. There will be food, drink, raffles, Photo Booth and DJ.
Important Dates
- May 11th - Family Dance Night at the Cuniff
Tuesday, May 14 - Science Test - 5th grade only
Tuesday, May 14 - FTO Meeting
Wednesday, May 15th - Professional Learning Day. Early Release 12:15
Thursday, May 16 - Science Test - 5th grade only
Friday, May 24 - Classroom Smores go home
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day. No School
Tuesday, May 28th - No School for Kindergarten ONLY - Screening day for incoming Kindergarten students
Thursday, May 30 - Field Day
Friday, June 14th - 12:15 Dismissal - Last Day of School
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