Lowell Memo: Issue #14
November 18, 2016
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Thanksgiving Recess begins at 3:30 p.m. today. Classes resume Monday, November 28. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!
Investing in our Future: Lowell Elementary School Projects.
The Board has prioritized projects at 19 of the District's 20 schools. Click here for a one minute video that details the projects at Lowell Elementary. You can also click the link below to access the District 200 Communications YouTube channel and learn more about all projects across the district and click here for detailed print information.
Lowell Spirit Wear makes great gifts!
Attention Lowell Parents: The Before and After School Program needs you!
The Before and After School Program is looking for an aide to assist in the afternoons. This is a paid long term substitution position and I am looking for someone to start immediately. I need someone who works well with children, is dependable and is able to take direction. An added bonus is that your children who attend Lowell may also join us. If this is something you may be interested in, please contact me at the number below for more information. Please note, I would also consider a high school student if you have one looking for a part time job.
Thank you!
Jean Yale
Lowell Before and After School Program Director
(630) 453-7941
Save the Date: The Lowell Winter Concert is Thursday, December 15 at Wheaton North High School.
Christmas Sharing & the Lowell Giving Tree return!
The Christmas Sharing program is a multi-agency effort that was started more than 40 years ago. Last year almost 1000 families benefitted across our school district.
As we share in the excitement of the season, we ask if you would consider sharing from your abundance to help others. We would welcome food and nonperishable items such as canned goods, boxed foods, flour, sugar, Bisquick, toiletries, daipers, and cleaning supplies.
We will be collecting items just outside the office from Monday, November 28th through Monday December 5th.
Each year, the Lowell School community strives to make the holidays a little brighter for some of our less fortunate families. In partnership with Jericho Road Church, we sponsor the Lowell Giving Tree for those who would like to purchase gifts for others. Please look for the tree with ornaments in the Main Office. All family names are kept confidential and gifts are given anonymously. After shopping, return the gifts, wrapped, in a bag with the ornament attached. All gifts need to be returned by Friday, December 9th so that we can prepare them for distribution.
Thanks in advance for helping to make this a happy holiday season!
CUSD 200 Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE)
In March 2017, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. This testing will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2017-2018 classes:
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
- 6th grade Fast Paced Mathematics
- 6th grade Fast Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test for 2017-2018
Students may be recommended for testing by their Teacher and/or Parent.
The deadline for a Parent to request PACE Testing is Friday, January 13, 2017.
Students currently attending a private school and/or home schooled, but reside in the
District 200 Attendance Area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing.
Testing will take place at each elementary school around the first or second week of March, scheduled around mandatory PARCC testing. Parents who register their students by the Friday, January 13, 2017 deadline will be notified by mail about specific testing dates & times prior to testing.
Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website www.cusd200.org under Departments > Student Learning > Gifted Education > Parent Referral Forms
Fund-A-Classroom through the Student Excellence Foundation
Looking to help others in our local school community?
CUSD 200 Fall Parenting Seminars
Important Dates
Our calendars are filling fast! Please continue to check out the Lowell web calendar for future planning!
Lowell Eagles Learn: Our School Blog
Thank you for helping tell our story! Check out our newest posts, including staff appreciation from a Lowell mom!
View the District ESchool Bag!
Student Excellence Foundation
Support the Lowell PTA through Amazon.com!!
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Check out what we shared on social media last year below and follow or like us for a look into Lowell during 2016-17!
Lowell Elementary School
Email: kathleen.melton@cusd200.org
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1164
Location: 312 N President St, Wheaton, IL
Phone: 630-682-2085
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowell-Elementary-CUSD-200/221307011362417
Twitter: @LowellCUSD200