Lowell's Thanksgiving Newsletter
November 2024 🦃
Early Release November 27, 2024
12:00 Noon
PreK will be released at 11:50 from their typical door!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Greetings Lowell,
As we embark on the vibrant and bustling holiday season, I want to take a moment to pause and express my heartfelt gratitude for our exceptional school community. This time of year reminds us of the importance of thankfulness and reflection, and I am truly thankful for the wonderful individuals who comprise our school.
I am continually inspired by our dedicated teachers and staff, who tirelessly care for and nurture our students, helping them grow academically and personally. Their commitment and passion create an enriching environment that fosters learning and development.
To our remarkable students, thank you for coming to school every day ready to learn, grow, and be active, vibrant members of our community. Your eagerness and enthusiasm to embody our core values daily make our school a better place for everyone.
And to you, our supportive families, I extend my deepest gratitude. Thank you for placing your trust in us to nurture and educate your children. Your unwavering support and partnership are integral to our success.
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you and your loved ones a holiday filled with joy, health, and cherished memories. May this Thanksgiving be a time of warmth, comfort, and gratitude for all the good in our lives.
This will be my last newsletter for November, and I look forward to reconnecting in December!
With gratitude,
Stacy & Tara
Top 10 Reasons I'm Thankful for Caregivers
Top 10 Reasons I'm Grateful for Parents & Caregivers This Thanksgiving Season
10. You read my newsletters (Most of the time)😉
9. You are expert bakers 🍪
8. You get your forms in on time 📝
7. You go to FTO meetings 🧑🏾💻
6. You attend our shows, concerts & assemblies 🎭
5. You keep your children home when they are sick 😷
4. You help keep our teacher's well and their needs met 📚
3. You are so quick to volunteer 🙋🏻♂️
2. You get your children to school on time & ready to learn 🙌
1. You support your children to be the best they can be 😍
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Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving.
Here's a template to get your class in the spirit
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Teaching Kids About Thanksgiving
Why we've changed how we teach students about the first Thanksgiving.
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Eat, Drink, and be Merry
Tips for Dishes
Courses for Kids Winter 2025
Lowell Winter 2025 Courses For Kids -
Registration Deadline is 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd
Registration is open and will run until 10:00 AM on Monday, September 16th. Please use the catalog link below to view an electronic version of flier. Paper fliers will be distributed to students beginning next week.
Courses for the fall session include:
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 PM
8 Thursdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6 (no class on 2/20)
Artemis Yoga (grades K-2)
Little Veterinarian’s School - Dogs (grades K-5)
Chess Wizards (grades 1-5)
Minecraft Coding and Design Studio (grades 2-5)
Crochet a Snowman - Amigurumi Style! (grades 2-5)
Fridays 2:30-3:30 PM
8 Fridays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14 (no class on 2/21 or 3/7)
Minecraft Explorer’s Club (grades K-1)
Lego Challenges (grades K-2)
Buildwave | A Hands-On Building Game (grades K-5)
Karate (grades 1-5)
Acting Out! (grades 2-5)
Use the links below to see the full course catalog and to register online. Please note that there is a max capacity for each course and registration does not guarantee confirmed enrollment. Registration is open until Sunday, February 25th. A lottery will be held for spaces in any course that exceeds its maximum capacity prior to the deadline. Please view the catalog link below for more information.
Lowell CFK Winter 2025 Catalog
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lUGInBt-wFJeb96pJeuFBxSJTX8GWZW/view?usp=sharing
Lowell CFK Winter 2025 Online Registration Form
Highlights
Photos from our guest artist workshop last week. The fourth graders have loved learning about Nell Valle's art and creating their own character design. We will use these designs in our upcoming printmaking project. Nell will visited one more time this week on Tuesday.
Dr. Galdston visited Lowell and she brought her chickens.
Kindergarten students will begin their next literacy Module "Once Upon a Farm".
AP Tara Rufo & Mr. Connors Taught a Lesson to Grade 5 on The Power of Our Words.
Our Teachers Host a Teacher's Friendsgiving!
ART Newsletter
Contact Us
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
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
stacy phelan
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Lowell Elementary School Principal