The Lion's Roar
McAvinnue's Community Newsletter: Week Of October 7th
MCAVINNUE'S PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello McAvinnue Community!
I hope that everyone is relaxing this weekend...and enjoying the fine Fall weather we are having! The recent temperatures have been mild allowing for our students to enjoy some outdoor recess and Physical Education time. However, I have reminded the students to dress in layers each day with a light jacket or sweatshirt. This will ensure they are fully prepared to adjust with the changing temperatures. Please make sure that your child is fully prepared to be as comfortable as possible during the school day.
It was a busy week at McAvinnue! We had our first "Lion's Pride Core Value All School Celebration...our first "official" all school evacuation practice with the Lowell Fire Department, and a Kindergarten field trip to Parlee Farms! Check out the pictures below for a recap of all of the cool things that occured if you missed our posts!
Mark your calendars, we will have our first Early Release Day on Wednesday, October 9th. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:30 PM. Please keep in mind that there will be no AM or PM editions of Ms. Annie's PreK classes on this day.
As everyone is aware, we will host McAvinnue's "Trunk Or Treat" Celebration on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM at St. Rita's Church across for our school. You can find out all of the details below. We are still accepting candy donations for this event....details for donations can also be found below.
We will send home the first progress report for your child this week on Thursday, October 17th for our Kindergarten - Grade 4 students. As you know, the goal of this progress report is to briefly review how things are going for your students after the first few months of school. Please keep in mind that we will be hosting Parent /Teacher Conferences in December which will be an opportunity to formally review how your child is progressing in each content area.
Please note that there is some information for some upcoming events at McAvinnue such as Indigenous Peoples Day (formally known as Columbus Day), McAvinnue's Picture Day, and McAvinnue's "Trunk Or Treat" Family Celebrations! Mark your calendars for these events!
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:
- Monday, October 7th - McAvinnue Reopens @ 9:10 AM
- Monday, October 7th - Bully Prevention & Awareness Day
- Tuesday, October 8th - Grade 3 Field Trip: Concord Museum (2 Classes)
- Wednesday, October 9th - Early Release Day: Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM (No PreK Classes)
- Thursday, October 10th - Grade 3 Field Trip: Concord Museum (2 Classes)
- Monday, October 14th - No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
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.
Early Release Day: Wednesday, October 9th
Mark your calendars, we will have our first Early Release Day on Wednesday, October 9th.
Students will be dismissed from school at 1:30 PM. Please make the necessary arrangements to be available for your child on this day. Bus transportation will be provided with students arriving at their assigned stops 2 hours earlier than the usual drop off time.
Please keep in mind that there will be no AM or PM editions of Ms. Annie's PreK classes on this day.
Reach out to your child's teacher or the Main Office directly if you have any questions!
Indigenous Peoples Day: Monday, October 14th - No School
The first seed of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was planted at a U.N. international conference on discrimination in 1977. The first state to recognize the day was South Dakota in 1989. Berkeley, California, and Santa Cruz followed suit.
Although the day was still considered Columbus Day up to 1937, many people began calling it Indigenous Peoples’ Day to celebrate the rich culture and the lives of the Native American people.
For the Native Americans, Columbus Day was always hurtful as it glorified the violent past constituting 500 years of colonial torture and oppression by European explorers like Columbus and those who settled in America. Indigenous Peoples’ Day draws attention to the pain, trauma, and broken promises that were erased by the celebration of Columbus Day. Before his arrival, the indigenous folk were successful self-sufficient communities that sustained life for thousands of years.
Year by year, the movement to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day spreads to more and more states, towns, and cities across the United States of America.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People, not just in America, but around the world. Their way of life and culture carries wisdom and valuable insights into how we can live life more sustainably.
Today, 14 U.S. states celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and not Columbus Day, as well as the District of Columbia. More than 130 cities including Arlington, Amherst, Cambridge, Brookline, Marblehead, Great Barrington, Northampton, Provincetown, Somerville, and Salem also celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
McAvinnue's Week In Review
Dog Man & Sean!
Sean in Room 310 really loves the "Dog Man" graphic novel series. He loves it so much that he created his own version called "Dog Man & Sean"...and shared it with the other Grade 4 students in his classroom! We love the effort and creativity with this one!
September Core Value Celebration!
We had our first "Lion's Pride" Core Value All School Celebration: September Edition this past week! This monthly all school meeting focuses on recognizing students that have demonstrated our core values: Respect, Responsibility, and Safety during the month of September! We also focus on our school attendance and celebrate those grade level homerooms that have the highest attendance percentage for the month. The winning homerooms earn the coveted Attendance Trophy!
Light & Shadow Experimenting Fun!
Grade 1 students in Room 202 had a blast learning about light and shadows! They experimented with how the position of the sun in the sky can impact their the formation of their own shadow. Students traced their shadows on the ground and compared the results to other student's shadows!
Kindergarten Visits Parlee Farms!
Kindergarten students enjoyed their time at Parlee Farms this past week! The weather was perfect to learn about apples and pumpkins while enjoying some treats along the way!
Candy Donations Needed!
We are gladly accepting candy donations for McAvinnue's "Trunk Or Treat" Family Celebration!
Please feel free to drop off a bag of candy to the Main Office at McAvinnue anytime during school hours. Also, you can have your child bring a bag of candy with them to school...and they can drop it off at the Main Office when they arrive to the school building.
We will accept donations all the way up to the big event on Tuesday, October 29th!
Thank you in advance for your support with this!
McAvinnue's Before & After School Program Information
UPDATE: We will provide an update with student enrollment on Monday, October 7th. This communication will occur via email.
Please keep in mind that both the Before and After School Program begins on Tuesday, October 15th.
The Before School Program will occur on Monday - Thursday each week from 8:00 AM - 9:10 AM.
The After School Program will occur on Tuesday (Grades 1 & 2) and Thursday (Grades 3 & 4) each week from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Session 1 of these programs will last through Thursday, December 12th.
Any questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Gervais directly at mgervais@lowell.k12.ma.us or call the school directly for support.
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": Cat
We will practice a new yoga pose this week called the "Cat"! This new pose will allow us to work on releasing tension that we may have through a good upper body stretch...just like a cat. We will practice the "Cat" 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 October:
- Monday, October 7th - McAvinnue Reopens @ 9:10 AM
- Monday, October 7th - Bully Prevention & Awareness Day
- Tuesday, October 8th - Grade 3 Field Trip: Concord Museum (Rooms 302 & 303)
- Wednesday, October 9th - Early Release Day: Student Dismissal @ 1:30 PM (No PreK Classes)
- Thursday, October 10th - Grade 3 Field Trip: Concord Museum (Rooms 301 & 304)
- Monday, October 14th - No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tuesday, October 15th - McAvinnue's "Before & After School Program" Begins: Session 1
- Thursday, October 17th - Progress Report Distribution: PreK - Grade 4
- Monday, October 21st - McAvinnue's Picture Day - Student & Faculty Portraits
- Tuesday, October 22nd - Grade 4 Field Trip: Patriot's Hall Of Fame Engineering Challenge: "Tower & Bridges"
- Tuesday, October 29th - McAvinnue's "Spooky Trunk Or Treat" Family Celebration @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday, October 31st - McAvinnue's "Lion's Pride" Core Value All School Celebration: October Edition @ 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Picture Day: Monday, October 21st
McAvinnue's "Trunk Or Treat" Family Celebration
Mark your calendars for our next all school family event! Please join us for McAvinnue's "Trunk Or Treat" Family Celebration on Tuesday October 29th from 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM.
You can come to St. Rita's Church rear parking lot (directly across from McAvinnue), for some costume and candy fun!
This event is free of charge! All you need to do is come by with your costume on, bring a bag for treats, and we will do the rest! You will have a chance to walk through a maze of cars that will each have a special treat for you!
We are super excited to bring this event back at McAvinnue! We hope that everyone makes the time to come by!
ST Math Weekly Progress!
We have exciting news to share from our ST Math journey! Our students have collectively completed an incredible 115,000 puzzles so far this year. This is a huge accomplishment, showcasing their hard work, perseverance, and growing problem-solving skills.
In addition, last week, a few classrooms hovered around the expected average number of puzzles per week. A big shout-out to these classrooms!
Let’s continue celebrating our students’ progress and encouraging them as they puzzle their way to success. Thank you for all your support in making this journey possible!
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
McAvinnue's School Site Council 2024-2025
We need one additional parent to join this important group. The commitment is one, one-hour, meeting each month usually on Zoom. As we hit budget season in February-April, there will be other meetings added.
If you would like to be a part of the team, please fill out the form below. If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Domina at mdomina@lowell.k12.ma.us.
McAvinnue's Morning Announcements Are Back!
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
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
October 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
Pumpkin Palooza
Thursday October 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Lowell Public Schools Early Childhood Department is hosting a Pumpkin Palooza at the McAuliffe Elementary School (570 Beacon St.) Join us for pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, and more!
To register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeoBnNutUd48N.../viewform
YMCA Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Palooza
On Tuesday October 29, we are partnering with our friends at the Greater Lowell Family YMCA for a Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Palooza from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the YMCA next to the train station on Thorndike Street.
To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
Free Flu Clinics
That nasty flu season is quickly approaching! Don't worry - the Lowell Health Department has got you covered. They will be holding two FREE public flu clinics - Tuesday October 22nd and Tuesday October 29th from 4 PM - 6 PM at 107 Merrimack St.
For more information and to register: https://lowellma.gov/1853/Vaccine-Clinic
Monster Bash in Lowell
MonsterBash returns on October 26th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM!
Join in the fun at Lowell City Hall for the Haunted House, and trick or treat at downtown businesses!
Community organizations will table on JFK Plaza with kid's activities and candy, and Kosmic Kelly will show off some spooky science. Make sure to grab a photo with the Ghostbusters car!
This event is produced in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell and the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
The trick-or-treat map will be posted here closer to the event.
More information at www.likelowell.com/monsterbash.
ELPAC Family Meeting Information
The next ELPAC Family Meeting will occur on Thursday, Ocotber 10th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Lowell High School.
The focus of this meeting will be the Seal of Biliteracy as well as a guide tour of Lowell High School!
Use the scan code in the flyers below to register.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
Celebrate Lowell's 3rd Hispanic Heritage Month Festival with us!
Hispanic Heritage Month in Lowell, Massachusetts is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. This month is a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Experience the vibrant cultures of Latin America through electrifying performances, delicious cuisine, and engaging dance workshops. Free admissions for all! Join the fiesta!
Performances by:
- UMass Lowell Latin Assemble
- Grooversity
- Asociacion Carnavalesca de Massachusetts
- San Simonne New England
- Grupo Chevere & more!
Contact us: Hispanicfest@latinxcenter.org
More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/40-french-st-lowell-ma-01852-1113-united-states/lowell-hispanic-latinx-fest-2024/1173998483715858/?paipv=0&eav=Afb1xMVZrbp9o5CEyPX8WuoyIu5URjMzzccMv_kDxbHWpf9Kyg4oEbmIEMtoV0NCl4A&_rdr
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.
Mill City Prevention Network
Our friends at the Mill City Prevention Network have a variety of important classes/programs to provide knowledge to families raising kids in 2024. Not only do they provide you with invaluable tools and information - but you will also earn Market Basket gift cards for participating (up to $150!). In case you are looking at this on your phone, here are the links from the QR codes in these flyers (scroll through to see the flyers in Spanish, Portuguese, and Khmer):
Parent Surveys:
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LOWELL-PCN-PARENT-SURVEY
Portuguese: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lowell-Pesquisa-Para-Pais
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lowell-Encuesta-Para-Padres
Khmer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lowell-Parent-Survey-Khmer
Youth Mental Health First Aid: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2Y5Q63W
Guiding Good Choices Parent Classes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BACK2SCHOOL_GGC
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: "Grumpy Pumpkin"
McAvinnue's School Website
Please visit our website at: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/mcavinnue
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