Lowell Newsletter
January 20, 2021
PHASE 2 INSTRUCTION
We are excited to share that students in K-2 will begin attending 4 days per week (Tuesday-Friday) next week on January 26th and students in grades 3-5 will start 4 days per week on February 2nd; grades 3-5 will remain in the hybrid model of 2-days/week for the week of January 26-29.
During Phase 2:
- The school schedule will remain the same (8:30-2:10).
- We will continue to open our doors at 8:15am for students to head into their classrooms as no gathering is allowed on the playground.
- Students will remain in pods and most students will eat in their classrooms to limit transitions and passing in the hallway.
- Masks will continue to be required for all students and staff and teachers will continue to schedule hand washing breaks into the day.
- Please screen your kiddos for symptoms each morning and do not send them if they show any symptoms of illness.
PARKS & RECREATION AFTER SCHOOL
Parks and Rec will continue to offer FREE after school programming for Phase 2. Please sign up here for the Out of School and After School care opportunities that will be starting next week. Parks and Rec asks that parents sign up at least 48 hour in advance. If you need to sign up within the 48 hour window or have other after school related questions, please email Alex Birrell at BirrellA@ci.missoula.mt.us
PTA MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY at 6:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the January (virtual) PTA meeting on Wednesday 1/20 from 6pm - 7pm. We will discuss Phase 2, what that means exactly, and how we can help our teachers, staff, and students with the transition. Hope to see you (online) next week! https://meet.google.com/juw-ydxq-nex
OPERATION LEVEL UP
Lowell's school wide goal is for all students to grow at least one level on the IRLA leveling assessment. To help your reader at home, we ask families to set aside 30 minutes every evening for reading. Students who read 30 minutes per day outside of school are shown to have higher reading levels and greater academic achievement than students who do not read outside of school. Let's work together to help all Lowell Bobcats level up!
MARKET AT LOWELL
NMCDC KIDS CLUB
MCPS INDIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT & ALL NATIONS HEALTH CENTER
FLAGSHIP LIVE
- Franklin, Hawthorne and Lowell elementary schools
- Meadow Hill, Washington and CS Porter middle schools
- Hellgate and Willard Alternative high schools
CDC MILESTONE TRACKER APP
Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.
From birth to age 5, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves. Photos and videos in this app illustrate each milestone and make tracking them for your child easy and fun!EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
COVID-19 has been impacting Montanans and we urge you to apply for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program to find relief! If you are facing hardship, please don't hesitate. Applications must be received by Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Learn more about the program and start the application at nwmt.org/covidrelief. If you need help completing the application, please leave a message at 406-604-4500 and one of our team members will contact you.
NEED INTERNET ACCESS AT HOME?
Missoula Public Library and its Branches now have Wi-Fi hot spots for check out! You can connect any device, or multiple devices, and access the internet wherever you are. Each Wi-Fi hot spot device is available for a 2 week check out. Cardholders checking out this item must be 18 years or older. To place holds for pick up click here: https://tinyurl.com/y2af8nom
For more information, please call 721-BOOK (2665).
CHILD CARE RESOURCES
$4000 scholarships available now for special circumstances during Covid-19!
Parents, does someone in your household have a health concern? Are you a foster family needing additional remote learning support? Do you have a unique work schedule? Funding is available for in-home care due to special circumstances where your child is unable to attend child care or school.
Visit www.childcareresources.org/parent for more details and to apply or contact us today!
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Lowell School
Forward Thinking, High Achieving
Email: lowellfrc@mcps.k12.mt.us
Website: mcpsmt.org
Location: 1215 Phillips Street, Missoula, MT, USA
Phone: (406) 542-4040
Facebook: facebook.com/LowellSchoolMissoula