Dear Lowell School Families,

Winter vacation is just a week away, and I know many of you are facing significant workloads as we prepare for the break. Here at school, we are committed to supporting our students' social and emotional well-being during this busy time of year. It's important to infuse joy and light-heartedness into our days as we celebrate the many achievements we've experienced this year—both personally, professionally, and as a vibrant school community.

One such moment of celebration was today’s Winter Concert, which was a resounding success. Our students are truly blossoming into remarkable musicians, and the performance by our talented chorus was nothing short of spectacular. The event was a testament to their hard work and dedication, as well as to the incredible efforts of our music and performing arts department. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved. Your passion and commitment enrich our school, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our community.

As we approach the holiday season, let's continue to support one another and take pride in everything we've accomplished together.

With gratitude!

Principal Phelan

Assistant Principal Rufo

In Wit and Wisdom, I listened to a story called The Buffalo Are Back. I learned about how the number of buffalo in the plains got lower and lower in the mid 1800s. The settlers hunted the buffalo. This made it hard for the Native Americans living in the plains. People that cared about the prairie and the buffalo helped bring back the buffalo. We also made a timeline.

I looked at a map of the U.S. and located the West.

In social studies, I learned about maps and found the continents, oceans, and compass rose on a map of the world.

I learned that the oceans cover most of the Earth.

In math, I learned strategies for subtraction.

Mandated screenings will be starting in January. All screenings are required by Massachusetts law. The screenings that will be done yearly are as follows:

- Vision in grades Pre-K through 5th

- Hearing screening grades K-3rd

- Height and weight grades 1 and 5 (this will be done in the Spring)

- Postural screening (this will be done in the Spring)

If you would NOT like your child to participate in any of the required screenings, please email nurse Kristen kristen.thibodeau@Watertown.k12.ma.us

4th grade students are also required to have a physical exam per Massachusetts state law. Please forward a record of your child’s physical form to Nurse Kristen if you have not done so for your 4th grade student.

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

123 Lowell Ave.

Watertown, Ma 02472

Phone: 1-617-926-7770

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRLowellElementary

Website: https://watertownjrlowell.ss19.sharpschool.com/

Principal: Stacy Phelan

stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal: Tara Rufo

tara.rufo@watertown.k12.ma.us

Administrative Assistant: Kara Flynn

kara.flynn@watertown.k12.ma.us

Receptionist: Jim Swift

james.swift@watertown.k12.ma.us

Nurse: Kristen Thibodeau

kristen.thibodeau@watertown.k12.ma.us

Guidance Pre-K - 2: Melina Jacovides

melina.jacovides@watertown.k12.ma.us

Guidance 3-5: Brian Connors

brian.connors@watertown.k12.ma.us

School Psychologist: Kelley Starrett

kelley.cochrane@watertown.k12.ma.us

Special Education Team Chair: Greg Roberts

gregory.roberts@watertown.k12.ma.us

LEDP Site Coordinator: Adam Vachon

adam.vachon@watertown.k12.ma.us

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