Lowell Lantern
April 8, 2021
Principal's Message
Hello Lowell Families,
We have had a great first week back from break! Lots of smiles and hard work from our students this week!
There are several important items that I want to bring to your attention:
- Warren Summer Learning Program ~ registration for our summer program is now open. Please see more information below in the newsletter. There is limited space available so register now if you are interested in your child(ren) attending.
- Kindergarten Kick-off is on Monday, April 19 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. We are asking families to pre-register for this event and select the best time to attend. Pre-registration is now open. Information can be found on the flyer below. Scan the QR code or click on the link to access the pre-registration form.
- Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Students must be 5 years old on or before October 1. Online enrollment is available now at warren.k12.in.us
- Family & Caregiver Survey ~ If you have not yet completed the family & cargiver survey, we are asking you to take a few minutes to do so. We are really hoping to get feedback on how MSD Warren is doing with health and safety measures, communication, and family needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey via the link below or by scanning the QR code located below in this newsletter. The survey window has been extended through April 12. Take the survey today at http://bit.ly/WarrenSurvey2021 Your participation is greatly appreciated!!
- ILEARN ASSESSMENT ~ All 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in the statewide standardized ILEARN Assessment. The Assessment window is from April 19 - May 14. Virtual students are being asked to test in-person. All virtual parents/caregivers should have received an email regarding ILEARN testing and asking for families to select a time to come to Lowell for testing. Please check your email for this message and complete the form to select a testing time.
As always, please let us know if you need anything! Thank you for your support of Lowell! Take care and be safe!
Your Principal,
Mrs. Griffin
Warren Summer Learning Program
Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 18 from 8:30am - 12:00pm
Students will engage in Reading, Math, and Enrichment Activities. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided. To register your child for summer school please complete the registration form linked here. Space is limited, so please act now to secure your child's spot.
Family & Caregiver Survey ~~ Please Complete!
Warren families & caregivers! We’d love to hear YOUR thoughts on how we’re doing with health and safety measures, communication, and family needs. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The survey window has been extended and is now open through April 12. Take the survey today at http://bit.ly/WarrenSurvey2021
KINDERGARTEN KICK-OFF ~ APRIL 19
Incoming kindergarten students (age five before October 1) and their families are invited to attend Kindergarten Kick-off on Monday, April 19, from 5:30pm - 7:00 p.m.
In order to practice social distancing and abide by our S.A.F.E. procedures, we are limiting the number of people in each group. One parent/caregiver per incoming kindergarten student will be invited to attend our Kindergarten Kickoff event (no additional children or visitors please).
We are asking families to pre-register for our Kickoff event. Please complete the pre-registration form below (accessed from the flyer) and select a time that works best for you to attend Kindergarten Kickoff at Lowell on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Completion of this form does not automatically enroll your child in school. Online enrollment is available now at warren.k12.in.us Please reach out to Mrs. Griffin, principal at Lowell, at 317-532-3901 or kgriffin@warren.k12.in.us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone!
ILEARN ASSESSMENT ~~ VIRTUAL STUDENTS
All 3rd and 4th grade students will be participating in the statewide standardized ILEARN Assessment. The Assessment window is from April 19 - May 14.
Virtual students are being asked to test in-person. All virtual parents/caregivers should have received an email regarding ILEARN testing. Families are being asked to select a time to come to Lowell for testing. Please check your email for this message and complete the form to select a testing time.
Please reach out to Mrs. Griffin at 317-532-3901 or kgriffin@warren.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
Lowell Spring Book Fair ~~ Week of April 19
Dear Parents and Families:
We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our spring Scholastic Book Fair. We are so excited to be able to offer students a sense of normalcy and joy after they’ve missed so much this year.
Our Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers.
And all purchases will directly support our school!
Important information for our Fair, held April 21 – 23, 2021:
Safety First: The safety and well-being of your child is our priority. We’re taking extra precautions to host a safe, socially distanced Fair at our school, focusing on preventive measures. Learn more at bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/articles/safety
- Contactless Checkout: With Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, your child can shop the Fair cash-free. And now grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library!
- Shop Online: Experience the Book Fair fun by visiting our Book Fair online! You can shop over 6,000 products — and all orders ship direct to your home (with free shipping on book-only orders over $25*)!
All purchases made during the Fair will bring our school 25% in rewards.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lowellelementaryschool3
We look forward to seeing your child at the Fair! Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading,
Mrs. Griffin
Principal
Lowell Elementary School
papa john's night -- wednesday, april 21
Now Enrolling NEW students for 2021-2022
If your child currently attends a Warren Township school, you do not need to complete online enrollment. Current students who live within Warren Township boundaries will be registered automatically for the next school year. For more information, click here.
Warren Pride Clean Up Day ~~ April 17, 2021
Mother's Day Oil Change ~~ Saturday, May 8, 2021
Reactivating an iPad to Receive Updates ~~ How to Video
In order to help with some of the recurring app issues some students are experiencing with their iPads, we are sharing this quick how-to-video. This reset will put the iPad into the JAMF management system and allow us to ensure there are fewer issues. If you have any issues, you can contact technology via the helpdesk or the Moorhead Chromedesk.
MOORHEAD COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Moorhead Community Resource Center (MCRC) is now open and ready to provide services and supports to our Warren Family! We are so excited to have this fabulous center in Warren Township and look forward to serving our Warren Families! You may access the MCRC webpage here: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/moorhead-community-resource-center--2
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm & Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Main Line: (317) 532-3854
Outreach Line: (317) 608-0545
Email: MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us
Address: 8400 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
FROYO FRIDAY DURING LUNCH
FROYO will be available for purchase at lunch every Friday.
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Lowell Construction Updates
Exciting week at Lowell ~~ Cafeteria & Gym are open! 2nd graders moved into their newly renovated classrooms! Love all these changes!
Registration for Baseball & Softball Now Open
Invest In Warren March Newsletter
Don't miss the "Invest in Warren" March Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest District news!
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Food Distribution Information
WARREN FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE. APPLY TODAY!
Parent VUE Portal
Synergy has a ParentVUE portal that parents can use to monitor students grades, attendance and discipline. Parents can view their students "Warren Password" on the ParentVUE Student Info tab. Parents can click on Student Info and then scroll to the bottom of the page. They will see their students' passwords right below the bus information.
Need help creating your account?: Click here for assistance
SCREENING REMINDERS
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCREEN YOUR CHILDREN FOR SYMPTOMS EACH MORNING PRIOR TO SENDING THEM TO SCHOOL. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT OFFICE AT 317-532-3900.
IN ADDITION IF YOUR CHILD IS SYMPTOMATIC OR ILL AND NEEDS TO REMAIN AT HOME, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT OFFICE TO REPORT HIS/HER ABSENCE AND SYMPTOMS.
IF A PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS BEEN TESTED FOR COVID AND IS AWAITING RESULTS, YOUR CHILD SHOULD REMAIN AT HOME UNTIL THOSE RESULTS ARE KNOWN. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO COMMUNICATE THIS.
TECH SUPPORT
Starting next week, hours will be M-F from 7:30 - 8:30 AM and 11:00 - 1:00 PM. K-4 VIRTUAL students with iPad issues should be brought here.
Chromebooks can still be brought to any of the three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours, 9:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday or the Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period, Monday - Friday.
If for some reason you are not able to access the above times and locations, you can also submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ by clicking on Technology Tab under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info.
Wifi Hotspot
ARE YOU IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?
If you have other needs beyond what is being provided, you can access the following resources:
Contact your child’s counselor or administrator. All of our schools are open during normal school hours.
Share your request through our district outreach hotline at 317-608-0545 or email at MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us.
Visit our Moorhead Community Resource Center ~~~ Monday / Wednesday / Friday - 8:00 - 4:00 or Tuesday / Thursday - 8:00 - 8:00.
LOWELL ELEMENTARY COUNSELING SERVICES PARENT/GUARDIAN REFERRAL FORM
If you are interested in counseling services for your child, please click on the link below and complete the referral form for Mrs. Hand. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Mrs. Hand has also created her own website where families can access information and resources. Please visit her website at the link below.
https://sites.google.com/warren.k12.in.us/lowell-school-counselor/home
PLEASE JOIN THE LOWELL PTA
Our Lowell PTA provides so much support for students, families, and staff. Please consider joining the PTA! It does not mean you must volunteer for events; however, joining the PTA allows you to advocate for your child and others.
For every membership bought, you will receive a discount card that provides great deals to businesses on the eastside. So your membership could be free with the great deals you get.
Please click on this link to become a member.
https://indiana-congress-of-parents-and-teachers.square.site/
VIRTUAL STUDENTS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Please read the important information below for those studehts enrolled in the virtual learning academy.
MATERIAL PICK-UP FOR VIRTUAL LEARNERS
Parents/Caregivers of students who are participating in the Virtual Learning Academy should plan to pick up materials for their students if they have not already done so. There are materials that students who enrolled in the virtual learning academy for the second semester will need.
Materials that your student will need for the 3rd quarter may continue to be picked up during normal school hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm. If other times are needed, please call the front office at 317-532-3900 to make an appointment.
Virtual Student Schedules for Quarter 3
Click on the following link to access schedules for Grades 2 - 6 ~~ Quarter 3 At-A-Glance
Are You a Virtual Student Who is Having Technology Issues?
The technology help desk is located at Moorhead Community Resource Center. Please drive through the gate on the west side of the building and enter through door 11 located at the rear of the building near the playground.
To increase our tech support for students and families, we are expanding our technology help desk hours at Moorhead Community Resource Center.Starting the week of February 15, hours will be M-F from 7:30 - 8:30 AM and 11:00 - 1:00 PM. K-4 VIRTUAL students with iPad issues should be brought here.
Chromebooks can still be brought to any of the three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours, 9:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday or the Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period, Monday - Friday.
If for some reason you are not able to access the above times and locations, you can also submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ by clicking on Technology Tab under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info.
AMAZON SMILE
If you use Amazon or have an Amazon Prime Account, money may be donated to Lowell with NO extra charge to you. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
Please see the flyers below for easy ways to donate to Lowell. Share with your friends and family!
BOX TOPS ARE GOING DIGITAL!
SELF-SCREENINGS
Thank you for taking time each morning to screen your child before coming to school each day. Below are symptoms impacting consideration for exclusion from school:
● A fever of 100.0° F or greater
● Chills
● Cough
● Muscle or body aches
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Headache
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Fatigue
● New loss of taste or smell
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
Students and employees should be excluded from school if they test positive for COVID-19 or exhibit two or more of the symptoms of COVID-19 that are not otherwise explained based on ISDH / MCPHD guidance. If in doubt, please don't hesitate to call school at 317-532-3900 for some guidance. We appreciate your support in doing this important screening step each day before sending students to school.
MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP S.A.F.E. REOPENING PLAN
Please refer to the 2020-2021 MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP S.A.F.E. REOPENING PLAN regarding our safety procedures and guidelines. The plan can also be found on our school and district websites.
Covid Screening & Quarantine Information
CAR RIDER INFORMATION
Students will only be released on the sidewalk side/passenger side of the vehicle. Please make sure your child is sitting on that side of your vehicle. When the sidewalk is cleared of students, cars will be released by staff to exit back out onto Raymond Street. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE YOUR CAR UNTIL STAFF INDICATES IT IS SAFE TO MOVE. DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR RIDER LINE TO MANUVEUR YOUR CAR AROUND OTHER CARS. STAY IN LINE AND FOLLOW THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU SO WE CAN EXIT SAFELY. When the next row of cars are lined up along the sidewalk and are stopped and in park, staff will release the next group of students into the building.
OUR PRIORITY IS TO KEEP STUDENTS AND STAFF SAFE! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES AND TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE LOWELL STAFF. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.
Please make sure your child has backpack/supplies ready and that good-byes are said before it's time to exit the car. We will not have time to retrieve items or have prolonged good-byes in the morning. We appreciate your help with this!!
Review the map below to see the entry/exit location and the path for the car rider line. We appreciate your patience as we all learn this new system.
SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS
Please remember that our Lowell Campus is a smoke-free campus. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on Lowell grounds. This includes smoking in your cars while on the Lowell Campus. Please refrain from smoking on school grounds if you are picking your child up or dropping your child off at school. We appreciate your support with this policy!
School District Publication/News Media Use
STUDENT SUCCESS HANDBOOK
Click on the link below to access the 2020-2021 Student Success Handbook.
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Lowell Elementary School
Contact Us
Kim Griffin -- Principal
Tasha Reedus -- Dean
Website: lowell.warren.k12.in.us
Location: 2150 South Hunter Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-532-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/LOWELLLEOPARDS
Twitter: @LowellElementa1