Lowell Memo: Issue #4
September 9, 2016
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Lowell PTA Meeting: 9/16 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Lowell LLC!
Your Lowell Curriculum Night feedback is needed!
Save the Date: Picture Day is September 20!
Looking to help others in our local school community?
Join the Lowell Chess Club!
The Lowell PTA is sponsoring a chess Club. The first meeting of the Lowell Chess Team is Friday October 21st 2016. We will meet on Fridays from October 21st 2016 from 3:45-4:45 PM through the end of March 2017 in the LLC. The team is for students in K - 5th grade. All levels of players from beginners to advanced are encouraged to attend. Participation in periodic weekend tournaments, including the state chess tournament will be OPTIONAL (extra fees required). Dues of $75/student will be charged and includes professional instruction led by Chess Master Nikola Mitkov.
To sign your child up for Lowell's Chess Team, contact Josephine Horn at (630) 653-8183 or Josephine.Horn@Nokia.com
Save the Date: The Lowell PTA Laps for Lowell fundraiser is Thursday, September 29 during PE classes.
Reminders from the Health Office
ILLNESSES
Please call the attendance line, 630-682-2066, if your child will not be attending school for the day. Remember to include the reason for the absence. Communicable illnesses such as pink eye, strep throat, influenza, chickenpox, head lice and fifth disease are monitored for any significant increase in our school community.
If your child has a fever of 100͐ or above or experiences vomiting or diarrhea they should remain home until they are symptom-free without medication for 24 hours. Complete information can be found in the student handbook.
INJURY/RECESS
If your child has an injury which keeps them out of PE class, please make sure you send the doctor’s note to school. Be aware that if your child is not able to participate in PE class, they are also unable to participate in recess.Important Dates
Our calendars are filling fast! Please continue to check out the Lowell web calendar for future planning!
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications:
Free and Reduced Lunch applications will be sent home the first week of school. If you need financial assistance with lunch fees, please complete and return the form to the office prior to Friday, September 30. These forms need to be completed each school year.
Language Stars @ Lowell: Check out this information & the registration link below!
Has a D200 teacher been an inspiration to your child? Check out Inspiration Nominations linked below!
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
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New to the Nest
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
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