Lowell News
October 27, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Phelan
Dear Families,
Our students are super excited for tonight's Trunk or Treat! Today, it felt like Halloween was in the air for sure.
We are pleased to announce Bring My Grown Up to Morning Meeting will take place in November. I know this month was a busy event filled month. But we're excited to invite you back to participate in Morning Meeting. We will also invite you to join us in the Learning Commons immediately following your classroom visit to have a discussion about what you can learn from our new literacy assessment, DIBELS. Please see the schedule below. Meetings begin promptly at 8:15 a.m.
Why Use DIBELS?
DIBELS 8th Edition is more useful for more students in more grades than ever before. DIBELS 8th Edition is the least invasive, and one of the most effective screening tools available. It is used widely in Title 1 schools across the nation. Lowell is a universal Title 1 school, with students in special education programs and identified with specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, and by educators focused on improving literacy for all students. Schools and districts choose DIBELS 8th Edition as their assessment solution because they trust scientific evidence, research-based practices, and decades of experience in teaching and learning on which DIBELS is based.
This is our annual Title 1 Meeting to explain assessment, intervention and WIN.
With a grateful heart!
Stacy
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council (Hosmer, Lowell, and Cunniff)
Welcome Dr. Daly, Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
"We welcome you to join us for our first Diversity And Belonging joint meeting with all three elementary schools. You will have the opportunity to meet our new Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Ceronne Daly, while participating in a restorative justice circle as we lay the foundation for collaboration, community, and connection."
All Three DIB Council Come Together Thursday, November 2nd
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023, 06:30 AM
Lowell Elementary School, 123 Lowell Avenue, Watertown, MA, USA
Our Food Drive Truck is Here and Ready for Your Donations!
Don't Miss the Latest Library News from Ms. McCollum
¡Hola! Descubra las novedades en la clase de español este mes.
Message from SEPAC
The Watertown SEPAC invites everyone to attend a training on:
Basic Rights: The IEP presented by Federation for Children with Special Needs
on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30 -8:30 PM on zoom.
Registration Required: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsceiurTItH9Frq1jevzx7VweiAd6mi3_V#/registration
It's Time to Order Your Pies! Grade Five Fundraiser!
Scenes from This Week!
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, October 17th Evening Adult & Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 18th - Open House, 6:00-7:30 pm Students and Adults are welcome.
- Thursday, October 19th - Day Adult & Teacher Conferences 1:00-2:30 pm and Early Release 12:15
- Thursday, October 19th - FTO Meeting 6:30-7:15 over Zoom
- Tuesday, October 24th - Day Adult & Teacher Conferences 1:00-2:30 pm and Early Release 12:15
- Thursday, October 26th - Evening Adult & Teacher Conferences 5:00-7:00 pm
- Friday, October 27th- Evening Event Trunk or Treat 6:00-7:00 pm Lowell Street
- Thursday, November 2nd- Elementary Combined Kick-off Meeting Hosting by Lowell 6:30-7:30 Childcare available.
- Tuesday, November 7th- Voting Day (Lowell Attends School as their make-up day) NO Voting at Lowell
Contact Us
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, Ma 02472
Phone: 1-617-926-7770
Principal- Stacy Phelan
stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us
Assistant Principal- Benjamin Kraus
benjamin.krausfriedmann@watertown.k12.ma
Administrative Assistant- Kara Flynn
kara.flynn@watertown.k12.ma.us
Receptionist- Jim Swift
james.swift@watertown.k12.ma.us
Nurse- Kathy Taverna
katherine.taverna@watertown.k12.ma.us
Guidance Melina Jacovides k-2
melina.jacovides@watertown.k12.ma.us
Guidance Brian Connors 3-5
brian.connors@watertown.k12.ma.us
Special Education Team Chair- Greg Roberts, ext. 37171
gregory.roberts@watertown.k12.ma.us
LEDP Site Coordinator- Adam Vachon
Lowell Elementary School Principal