The Husky Herald
Week of October 14th
Grade 6 Students of the Month - Community
A Message from Mr. Carabatsos
Dear Sullivan Families,
Last week students received progress reports for the first quarter and MCAS results from last year. Please reach out to you students' teachers with any questions or concerns or join us during our Family Forums following each grade level assembly in October to discuss these results and ways for students to improve.
We will continue to offer open family forums every Friday after our grade level assemblies ( families are always welcome to join our grade level assemblies) to discuss your needs, interests and aspirations for the education of your children. You are our partners in this educational journey and we wish to hear from you. These forums will coincide with our weekly, grade level assemblies and occur immediately after each assembly. The assemblies will run from 7:40 - 8:30 with the family forums running from 8:30 - 9:00. The first forum is designed to hear from our families and learn their perspectives on education.
Our monthly Husky Pride grade level assemblies will celebrate our students of the month and our monthly themes. Our first theme is Community; the assemblies are on the following Fridays at 7:40: Grade 7 - 10/18 and Grade 8 - 10/25.
Is there a staff member that you would like to acknowledge? Please fill out THIS form and send them a Sullivan Shout-Out!
Please continue to join us on Social Media: Facebook (@lpsdsullivan); Twitter @SullivanLPS. See links below. In addition, please join us on Instagram.
We kicked off our Challenge 5 Attendance Campaign on Monday, October 7th. We are challenging students to limit their absences to 5 or less for the entire school year. As part of this monthly campaign, students will be acknowledged and celebrated for their attendance. Students with perfect attendance from October 7th through October 31st ( including no tardies) will be entered into grade level drawings to earn a Swag Bag highlighted above..
Expand and Explore Program (After-school program)
The Fall session of the Explore & Expand Program (After-school Program) will begin on Tuesday, October 15th. The program runs Monday - Thursday, from 2:15- 4:00. The Fall session begins on October 15th and ends on December 19th. Students have a snack and participate in 2 activities per day. Students, who enroll in the program, are required to attend AT LEAST 2 DAYS PER WEEK, but may sign up for all four days. The Explore & Expand Program is not a drop-in program. Students are required to attend the program for its entire duration (2:15-4:00). Unfortunately, bus transportation is NOT available, students must either walk home or be picked up promptly at 4:00. As always, we are offering some really fun and engaging programs. Registration is easy! Just click the button below to out the registration form: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms DaSilva by email adasilva@lowell.k12.ma.us or by phone 978-937-8993.
Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures
To ensure the safety of all students, families and staff please review our drop off and pick up procedures. Cars will proceed in one line to drop off and pick up students. Drop off should only occur in the designated drop off area ( marked in yellow). Please pull your vehicle all the way to the front of the line and remain in your vehicle.
If you need to enter the school, please park in the designated areas on Draper Street. Please do not park on the right hand side of the street. Additionally, please do not park in the driveway between 7:00 - 7:40 am. Students are considered tardy after 7:40. A reminder the school doors open at 7:20 and students should not be dropped off unsupervised. Dismissal begins at 2:05 and similar pick up procedures apply. Thank you.
Calendar
- Indigenous Peoples' Day ( No School) - 10/14
- Picture Day - 10/16
- Final Cross Country Meet - 10/17 ( Shedd Park)
- Grade 7 Assembly - 10/18 ( 7:40 - 8:30)
- Family Forum - 10/18 ( 8:30 - 9:00)
Community Events
Lowell Public Schools is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with all of you! From September 15th to October 15th, we come together to recognize and honor our Hispanic and Latino communities' incredible diversity, culture, and contributions. This is a special time to reflect on the profound impact Hispanic and Latino Americans have made and continue to make on our history, economy, culture, and society. Our schools have always been a melting pot of cultures and languages where families from various backgrounds come together to support the education and growth of our children. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we have a unique opportunity to highlight the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino heritage that enrich our school district and community.
Resources
National Archives
U.S. Department of Education
https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/
U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics
IES- National Center for Education Statistics
https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=1142
Smithsonian - National Museum of the American Latino
https://latino.si.edu/hispanic-heritage-month
The Library of Congress
Cross Country - Fall
Practice Schedule
Saturdays (9:00 - 10:30) - Shedd Park; Mondays 2:15 - 3:30 @ Sullivan - optional practices
Tuesday: 2:15-3:30 @ Sullivan
Wednesday: 2:15-3:30 @ Sullivan
Congratulations to our Cross Country team for another strong meet. Our girls finished in first place including Heily Beiler capturing first place with Claire Tobin and Delaney Hunt continuing with strong finishes.
On the boys side, we continue to compete and finished 3rd as a team with strong showings by Gussy Sclafani, Jack Duffy and Brennan Abrams.
Annual School - Based Drills - 2024
Community School Overview
What is a Community School?
A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between a school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, services, supports and opportunities leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.
The Outcome of Community Schools
Miss fewer days of school
Have fewer disciplinary incidents
Have improved math scores
Are more likely to graduate on time
¡Bienvenidos al Sullivan! ¿Sabías que Sullivan es una escuela comunitaria?
¿Qué es una escuela comunitaria?
Una escuela comunitaria es tanto un lugar como un conjunto de asociaciones entre una escuela y otros recursos comunitarios. Su enfoque integrado en lo académico, servicios, apoyos y oportunidades conduce a un mejor aprendizaje de los estudiantes, familias más fuertes y comunidades más saludables.
El resultado de las escuelas comunitarias
Faltan menos días de escuela
Tener menos incidentes disciplinarios
Han mejorado sus puntuaciones en matemáticas.
Tienen más probabilidades de graduarse a tiempo
Bem-vindo ao Sullivan! Você sabia que a Sullivan é uma Escola Comunitária?
O que é uma Escola Comunitária?
Uma escola comunitária é ao mesmo tempo um local e um conjunto de parcerias entre uma escola e outros recursos comunitários. O seu foco integrado em atividades acadêmicas, serviços, apoios e oportunidades leva a uma melhor aprendizagem dos alunos, famílias mais fortes e comunidades mais saudáveis.
O resultado das escolas comunitárias
Perder menos dias de aula
Tenha menos incidentes disciplinares
Melhoraram as pontuações em matemática
São mais propensos a se formar no prazo
Health - Sex Education Opt Out Form
The district now has a uniform opt-out form to be sent home to parents/guardians prior to the teaching of any sex education unit of study. The opt-out form is available below with ample time for parents/guardians to review curriculum materials if they so choose. Under Massachusetts General Law, Parents/Guardians must be provided with an opportunity to review sex education curriculum.
Seeking Community Members - Sullivan Advisory Council
Husky Kutz
- The barbershop will operate on Mondays from 9 AM to 12 PM starting on September 30th and will continue throughout the entire school year.
- Both boys and girls can sign up for haircuts (please note, there won't be any shampooing).
- Haircuts are provided at no cost.
- To book an appointment, students need to fill out a Google Form ( see below)
- If a student is absent on the day of their appointment, they'll need to wait for the next cycle.
- I will follow up with a guardian prior to haircut
- "Walk-ins "may be a possibility due to availability
Please sign up your child for a free hair using the enclosed form: https://forms.gle/DqKgB75ziNBi2YuNA
PTO
SULLIVAN PTO
JAMES F. SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARENT / TEACHER ORGANIZATION
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Sullivan Middle School PTO Lowell MA
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO !
EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
School Dances / Movie Nights
Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair
Spring Carnival / Book Fair
Email Contact
2024-2025 MEETINGS
2nd Thursday of the month 6:00 pm (Library)
September 5* ( Open House 9/12)
October 10
November 14 (Conferences 5-6:30)
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
2024-2025 PTO BOARD
President
Marie Sullivan
Vice President
Danielle Sotirakos
Secretary
Colleen McGrath
Treasurer
Bob Montgomery
Keep in Touch
Be sure to connect with us through social media!
Facebook, Twitter, and our website get updated often with important information as well as announcements and pictures from our staff.
Website: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Domain/15
Location: 150 Draper St, Lowell, MA, USA
Phone: 978-937-8993
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpsdsullivan
Twitter: @SullivanLPSD