January 2021 Newsletter
Virtual PTA Meeting Thursday, January 21st at 6 p.m.
Thank you to all who attended our first PTA meeting of the school year! We had 19 parents and staff present. Great conversation was had about the general budget and the teacher grant budget. Both were passed unanimously. Members shared some great ideas to continue building community while also supporting our Lowell community financially. We plan to continue these conversations during the January meeting. We also made $500 from the Jesse Hoffbauer Tree fundraiser! Thank you for all who participated and a big thank you to Hoffbauer Tree Farm!! Our executive board meeting is scheduled for January 14th at 6 PM, all are welcome to join. Going forward we plan to have all executive board meetings the second Thursday of the month and the PTA meetings the third Thursday of the month. We hope to see you there!
Thursday, January 14th 6pm executive board meeting link: meet.google.com/fbw-yjgw-gbn
Thursday, January 21st 6pm PTA meeting link: meet.google.com/scw-kamm-xne
Click on the link below to see the minutes from the December meeting.
Box Tops for Education
For many years, Lowell has participated in the Box Top Program, earning $.10 for each Box Top submitted. In the last year, this program has gone to a digital platform, which has made it that much easier. Simply download the Box Top app to your smartphone or device and register that you'd like your Box Tops to benefit Lowell Elementary School in Duluth, MN, and you can start contributing. Simply scan each receipt with the app, and the Box Top is digitally clipped and earmarked for Lowell. Although they're infrequently still seen on items purchased in stores, physical Box Tops can still be turned in to Lowell. Either drop them off in the office, or mail them to the school. Please be mindful of the expiration date, as Box Tops will only honor those that are still valid based on the expiration date.
This is an easy way to help our school - please help us!
Renew your Membership
If you want to have a voice, to be a part of the conversation and have the opportunity to vote on issues that the Lowell PTA tackles - then renew your membership today! Work with us as we try to navigate this year through all the ups and downs. We are going to try to bring as much activity and movement through our school as possible!
*Remember, if you would like to vote on topics at our meeting, you must be a paid PTA Member.*
To become a member, please complete both steps below:
1. Send $10 payment to Lowell PTA, either drop off at the school or mail it in.
2. Click on the link to fill out your 2020-2021 PTA Membership form.
https://forms.gle/rgAUjBWqaQZnVRHR8
*We have memberships scholarships available upon request. If you are interested, please email: lowellelempta@gmail.com