Lowell Leopard News
June 2024
From the Principal
Welcome to the month of June! It’s going to fly by – before we know it, another school year will have come to an end. We are celebrating having finished all of our state-required testing for students in Grades 3-5 last week. We are proud of the way students persevered to do their very best!
There's lots of fun ahead this month! Our focus now is holding to consistent routines, as each day is full of learning opportunities. We also have some special events sprinkled in, such as field trips, Field Day, and assemblies. A be sure to attend the PTA Carnival on June 7 -- see the flier included in this newsletter for all the details!
Do you know a graduating high school senior who attended Lowell? If you have or know one from any high school (including outside our district), please encourage them to come for our Grad Walk at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in their caps and gowns. Their families are welcome to join us!
Speaking of high school seniors, the $1,000 Lowell/Marsha Cogdill Scholarship has been awarded to 2024 Everett High School senior and soon-to-be graduate Ashley Vasquez Martinez. We are so proud of her, and wish her much success in the years to come. Leopard families, keep this annual scholarship in mind in the future. We post application information on our website each spring. We are here to support you every day at Lowell, and beyond. Once a Leopard, always a Leopard!
One of the challenges we've faced this spring is the impact of social media on our students, especially those in Grades 4-5. Some have experienced unknown users of apps such as TikTok using their images to create videos that are really unkind. Because we can't determine who the creators of this content are, all we can do is report the account as violating the apps' user agreements. Understandably, students are upset and surprised by this -- but they don't understand that by putting images of themselves on social media, they are opening themselves up to usage of those images. I encourage every parent/guardian to closely monitor children's Internet and phone usage, and to be informed about what's out there. One great source of information is Common Sense Media. I also encourage you to view the video presentation from our district's Feb. 6 event on promoting healthy digital habits in children and teens. Another step to take is to learn about your cell phone and Internet providers' monitoring tools.
I’ll be in touch in mid-June with opportunities around summer learning, but if you’d like to take a sneak peek, check out this site. Many families are already asking about back-to-school dates and events -- watch our website and your e-mail over the summer for more information. The 2024-25 calendar is part of the discussion in union negotiations, and will likely be released in August.
Thank you for a great 2023-24 school year! We have a wonderful community of students, families, and staff, and it’s a privilege to lead it!
Have a great month, and please be sure to reach out with any questions or needs!
Mrs. Kelley, principal
- Every Monday: Celebrate Motto Monday by wearing a Lowell shirt, or blue and white
- Friday, June 7: Popcorn Friday; 1:35 p.m. Learning Improvement Friday dismissal; PTA Carnival & Silent Auction, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 11: Volunteer Breakfast, 8:00-8:50 a.m. in the library; Talent Show, 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
- Thursday, June 13: PTA General Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the library
- Friday, June 14: 12:20 p.m. dismissal for staff work day
- Wednesday, June 19: No school for Juneteenth
- Thursday, June 20: 12:20 p.m. dismissal for the last day of school
Looking for district calendars for the 2023-24 school year?:
- One-page calendar: English and Spanish
- Student art wall calendar: Full page and print/fold
Wondering about next year's school calendar? The 2024-25 calendar is part of the discussion in union negotiations and will likely be released in August.
PTA Carnival is Almost Here -- Click the Image to Sign Up to Volunteer!
Lowell Night at the AquaSox -- Tickets Still Available!
June 9 is Lowell Night at the AquaSox! First pitch is at 4:05 p.m. against the Vancouver Canadians. Special activities this day include a Princess Party, with seven fairytale princesses out on the concourse pre-game visiting with fans. And stick around after the game for "Kids Run the Bases!" Parking is free in the south parking lot. Remember that Funko Field is a cashless facility.
All Lowell students earned a free ticket voucher for participating in the team's reading program earlier this school year. Families can enter their child’s voucher code into the discount box to get their child’s free ticket. The system can accept multiple vouchers if families have more than one child with a voucher. No ticket is necessary for toddlers or babies who are lap-sitting. The ticketing link is https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lowellelementary8.
P.E. with Mrs. Neyens
- Field Day will be June 18th from 1:15-2:30 p.m.
- Volunteers are needed in order to make Field Day possible. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form ASAP and Mrs. Neyens will get back to you soon. If you know of any high school students looking to get volunteer hours, please have them fill out the form as well. FORM: https://forms.gle/ytp2Z1cP4HiaL8P26
- District volunteer clearance is needed; visit https://www.everettsd.org/domain/1452.
Music with Mr. Powers
- We’re almost there! This next month in music we’re focused on ending our year strong. The bulk of the learning will be focused on preparing students for their next grade level’s curriculum, learning the new repertoire, and having fun doing it!
- We will have end-of-the year concerts for Ukulele Club on Thursday, June 6, and for Choir Club on Monday, June 17. Both will start at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Library with Mrs. Thompson
Hello from the library! Welcome to June! Here is our library news:
- As we head toward the end of the month, please look for and return any Lowell library books. You may have gotten an overdue notice via e-mail. Please attempt to locate any missing books before paying for them. All books need to be accounted for before the end of the year. Thank you for looking under the sofa, in the car, and in any and all bookcases!
- The end of the year is always a busy time! Please note that this year, Lowell will be having a Buy One, Get One FREE book fair! This will be June 12-14, with a late night event on Wednesday, June 12! This is a great opportunity to get books for summer reading! Check out Everett Public Schools' summer reading program here: https://www.everettsd.org/Page/39057.
- You can also check out all the amazing fun at Sno-Isle Libraries! They have an amazing summer reading program! https://www.sno-isle.org/summer-reading/
Have a great summer! Don't forget to read!
Counselors' Corner with Mr. Richert & Ms. McAllister
With summer and the long break just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about ways to recharge and reconnect with the family. Taking a break from the work and stresses of school is important so your student is refreshed and ready to take on the new school year's challenges in September. Check out the accompanying list of ideas that can be done alone or with a group. Try a few out with the family or see how many your student can check off before the end of summer. Have a fantastic break!
Student Appreciation Week
Yearbook Pre-sale
Spirit wear storefront: Visit this site or click on the accompanying image to order Lowell spirit wear!
Newsletter and website:
- Come back soon to find the June newsletter link.
- Check out PTA's website here!
FINAL general meeting of the school year: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the library. Kids are welcome (there's child care), there will be free pizza, and you don't have to be a member to attend!
Interested in volunteering next year? Volunteer clearance is a must, and it can take up to two weeks. Get ahead of things now -- visit the district website to start your application!
How to join PTA: Just click here -- it's a fabulous way to support Lowell students and staff, and it doesn't mean you have to commit to volunteering.
Free summer meals: Visit this site to learn more about free summer meals for kids ages 1-18.
Parenting class: A new session of the Incredible Years Parenting Program is starting soon, meeting on Wednesday evenings over Zoom. Please click the accompanying image for more details, and to sign up.
Basic needs resources: Does your family need assistance with items such as clothing and shoes, or food? We have resources to help, and/or we can help you connect with resources in the community! E-mail family support specialist Amy Watkins at awatkins@everettsd.org, or call her at 425-385-5373.
Here are some community resources you may want to take advantage of:
Not Returning to Lowell Next Year?
If your child will not be returning to Lowell next fall, please let our office staff know. If they are returning, you don't need to contact us. If your plans change over the summer, please e-mail whagin@everettsd.org.
Kindergarten registration is open: If you have an incoming kindergarten student, please register them as soon as possible here or by visiting our office.
Absences: If your child will be absent, please e-mail us at loeattendance@everettsd.org to report their absence daily. Include child's first and last name, ID number, and the reason for the absence. All absences must be reported/excused in writing, so if you aren't able to e-mail, please send a written note upon your child's return to school. The attendance line phone is 425-385-5305.
Late arrivals/tardies: If arriving after 8:30 a.m., students must enter through the main entrance/office. If it's between 8:35 and 9:05 a.m., your student will be marked tardy. After 9:05, your student needs to be walked in by an adult, as they need to be signed in. This will ensure that their half-day absence is being marked excused or unexcused appropriately.
Changes to dismissal routines: If you are wanting to change how your student is getting home on a given day, you must contact our office before 2:30 p.m. Classes are packing up and transitioning to dismissal areas between 2:40 and 2:50 p.m. (1:25 and 1:35 p.m. on Fridays), so we cannot guarantee that messages will get through during that time period. Please keep in mind that early dismissals of less than 30 minutes count as a tardy, and those of longer than 30 minutes count as a half-day absence.
Newsletter Topics this Month
Every month, our district has a variety of news items to share. See the attachments in both English and Spanish for this month's news:
- Download the Versatrans My Stop App
- Summer learning activities
- Summer meals
- Stay connected over the summer
- When does school end this year? -- Thursday, June 20
- Class of 2024 graduation dates
- Preliminary test scores released
- Music4life!
- Stuff the bus is coming!
- Vaccinations for next year
- School supply lists
- Kindergarten registration is open
- Harvest of the month is asparagus!
How to reach us
Email: ekelley@everettsd.org
Website: https://www.everettsd.org/lowelles
Location: 5010 View Drive, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-385-5300
Instagram: @epslowelles
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EPSLowellES
Twitter: @EPS_LowellES