Lowell's Parent Newsletter
Lowell Elementary School 10/12/2020
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Eileen Donahue, PE teacher and Best Field Hockey Coach of all time, kicked off our first Faculty Meeting by inspiring us to work hard, be determined, and don't give up! Please watch!
Principal Corner
Greetings from Mrs. Phelan
This week we welcome parents to attend our virtual open house. Grade level teams will give parents an overview of curriculum and classroom expectations. In grades k-2, parents will be introduced to our newest learning platform See Saw. Teachers will individually invite you to attend a classroom specific meeting. Our schedule begins at 4:30 to 8:00 pm; we've aimed to allow parents of multi-age children to attend, at minimum, the grade level team meeting. We recognize open house schedules don't meet every family's needs. Therefore, we will record each meeting and share them with you if you cannot attend the live meeting.
Families of kindergarten through grade 2 students who were unable to drop by Friday to pick up materials your welcome to come by Tuesday-Friday between 8:30-2:30. Our reading team has put together lots of great materials and books for your child.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Stacy
Weekly Highlights
Greg Dumont, Cheryl Grillo, and Joanne Herrero "Team Work Makes Dream Work"
Heather Chaisson putting together Fundation Kits for K
Ann Cox, Reading Teacher Sorting Books
Upcoming Events
Join us for Morning Announcements!
Announcement Schedule:
- Greeting
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Lowell School Pledge
- Thought for the Day
- Updates or Highlights.
Please see the zoom invite below.
Topic: Morning Announcement Zoom Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Lowell Open House
When: October 13, 2020
Where: Virtual
Time:
- 4:30-5:30pm Fifth grade
- 5:00-6:00pm Third grade
- 5:30-6:30pm First grade
- 6:00-7:00pm Kindergarten
- 6:30-7:30pm Fourth Grade
- 7:00-8:00pm Second Grade
Why: To welcome all new and returning families to the Lowell School.
How will this work: Each grade level will have a one hour block.The first, thirty- minutes will be grade level presentations. The second, thirty- minutes will be a homeroom based meeting for specific information. Zoom links will be released closer to the event!*Kinder teachers will host a SeeSaw parent workshop.
Curriculum Corner
4th grade use Lowell Garden for Science this week!
Technology Corner
We look forward to supporting you with your educational technology questions.
Please visit the WPS Family Ed-Tech for ALL websites for weekly 10/09 Family Ed-Tech for All Newsletter, Live support sessions, Resources, Tutorials & tips that are curated and created, especially for YOU. Please complete the WPS Ed-Tech Support Request Form if you have any questions. We look forward to supporting you.
The following are links to the WPS Family Guide to SeeSaw and WPS Seesaw Resources Hub for additional tips & tutorials, along with Spanish & Portuguese family guides.
Thank you,
Rashmi Pimprikar (District Ed-Tech Coordinator) & George Skuse (District IT Manager)
Need Tech Help Please Fill Out This Form
Adjust the volume on your Chromebook You can change your microphone, speaker, or other volume through quick settings.
PTO Corner
PTO Updates:
PTO Dues: Friendly reminder to please take a moment to pay your PTO dues online. The suggested amount is $25 per child, but whatever is possible at this financially stressful time is greatly appreciated. Scroll down on http://jrlowellpto.weebly.com/ to pay dues. Thank you!
October 20th @ 6:30 PM: Lowell Grab-N-Go Night. The Lowell School's special preview night to pick up food at the Watertown High Staff Parking Lot. Help ensure the food service workers stay employed and make meal-prep easier for your family this week!
Parent Resources
Hispanic Heritage Month
Please see resources below.
https://www.parents.com/latina/how-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-with-kids/
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/
Visit Lowell's Virtual Calming Room
We are operating in uncharted territory right now that nobody could have possible imagined or prepared for. Your JR Lowell Student Support Team wants you to know that your feelings are valid, no matter what they are. You might feel scared, confused, overwhelmed, angry, alone, grateful, or completely calm. You might feel many things at once, like being upset that an event was cancelled, but happy that you can wear pajamas all day. Your feelings are normal; the situation is not. Don't forget to breathe.
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. We are here to support you!
-Student Support Team
https://sites.google.com/watertown.k12.ma.us/jrlowellvirtualcalmingroom/home
Drop in Zoom TIme
Tuesday-Friday
1 - 1:45pm Drop In Time...optional time to spend time with
Ms. Matthews. Ms. Cavaretta, or Ms. Breen
1:45 - 2:25PM Drop Everything And Read...Includes read alouds with Ms. Matthews, Ms.Cavaretta, or Ms.Breen,(Both live stories and pre-recorded stories)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81154152472?pwd=S1lSamd5UmE5ZFdlZW9aYTBWM3g5QT09 - Ms. Mathews Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88504183541?pwd=Yzk4RTVqYTRVU1VrVXFsalpmdkQ5Zz09- Ms. Breen's Zoom Link
Coming Soon: The return of Lowell Leopard Classroom Visits!!
Contact Us at
Email: Stacy.Phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us
Website: https://lowell.watertown.k12.ma.us/
Location: 175 Orchard Street
Phone: (617) 926-7770