Lowell Memo: Issue #9
October 16, 2015
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Important Erin's Law Information for Parents in K-3
Dear Lowell Families,
The Comprehensive Health Education Act, often referred to as Erin’s Law, was signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn. This law requires all public schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for all students in grades Pre-K – 12 and to provide training on sexual abuse prevention for all staff.
District 200 Social Workers will be providing age appropriate lessons on personal safety to all students in Pre-K through 3rd grade beginning this school year. Student lessons will take place the first half of November and will incorporate concepts and skills that are developmentally appropriate based upon grade levels.
Lessons are adapted from the Second Step Committee for Children Child Protection Curriculum and presentations are aligned with learning standards that focus on teaching students basic skills to help keep them safe from abusive or dangerous situations. Some concepts discussed during presentations include safe and unsafe touches and how to recognize, refuse and report unsafe and unwanted touches.
Information can be found on District 200’s website specifically addressing Erin’s Law, with background information and an overview of the curriculum. If you do NOT wish your child to participate or if you have any questions or concerns about the Personal Safety lesson please contact me.
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to provide learning opportunities to improve the safety and well-being of our children.
Sincerely,
Kathy Melton
Kathleen.Melton@cusd200.orgLowell School is Celebrating Make a Difference Day!
- Monday, October 19th: Canned Foods & Caps Wear your favorite cap/hat and bring in any canned food item(s) for PRC!
- Tuesday, October 20th: Pasta & Pajamas for PRC Put on your plush pajamas & bring in a box (or two) of pasta to support People’s Resource Center!
- Wednesday, October 21st: Eating healthy is a Sport! Put on your favorite team jersey or wear your favorite team colors and donate some canned fruits or canned vegetables to support good nutrition at the PRC!
- Thursday, October 22nd: Helping Others is COOL! Wear your coolest sunglasses and bring in any miscellaneous non-perishable food item(s)!
- Friday, October 23rd: We STUFFED the truck with foods for the most important meal of the day! Bring in a stuffed animal to snuggle (stuffed animal must be able to easily fit into your backpack) and one non-perishable breakfast item such as a box of cereal, container of oatmeal or box of breakfast cereal bars.
Planning your child's Halloween costume?
Tentative parade times are 9:30 a.m. for morning Kindergarten & 2 p.m. for all other students.
Looking for a fun, educational family outing? Check out the NIU StemFest link below!
Trivia Night registration forms went home this week! See you there!!
Retake day for school pictures is Tuesday, November 3.
Box Tops for Education- UPDATE!
Thank you to everyone who has sent in Box Tops for Education™. We are excited to see them stack up! We submit theBox Tops for Lowell twice a year, and we're working on our first submission, which is due at the end of the month. If you have any at home, please send them in with your child. Don't forget to ask family and friends to save them for you too!
This year we'll be keeping track of each classroom and the number of Box Tops submitted. The winning class will win a special prize towards the end of the school year! Please remember to mark your bags with your child's name and teacher's name. Thanks!
Join Lowell's Chess Club!
The Lowell PTA is sponsoring a chess Club. The first meeting of the Lowell Chess Team is Friday October 23rd 2015. We will meet on Fridays from October 23rd 2015 from 3:45-4:45 PM to end of March 2016 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/family will be charged and includes professional instruction led by Chess Master Jim Egerton of Chess-Now (www.chess-now.com). To sign your child up for Lowell's Chess Team, contact Josephine Horn at (630) 653-8183 or Josephine.Horn@alcatel-lucent.com
CUSD 200 Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE)
In March 2016, 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 2016-2017 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 2016-2017. Students may be recommended for testing by their Teacher and/or Parent. The deadline for a Parent to request PACE Testing is Thursday, January 14, 2016. 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 Thursday, January 14, 2016 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
Please contact the District 200 PACE Office at (630) 682-2024 with any questions.
Available to support Lowell Lunch & Recess? We need you!
- 11:30-12: All Day Kindergarten & Grade 1 Lunch
- 12-12:30: Grade 4 & 5 Lunch/ Recess for ADK & Grades 1-3
- 12:30-1: Grade 2 & 3 Lunch/ Recess for Grades 4 & 5
If you have an interest in being a lunch volunteer, a regular member of our supervision staff or a substitute lunch/recess supervisor, please email kathleen.melton@cusd200.org or call the Lowell office at 630-682-2085. Please note that you do not need to commit to all 5 days to be part of our team!
Does your child ride his or her bike to school? Be sure he or she wears a helmet!
Do you walk to school? Please cross President Street at Illinois with the crossing guard and look carefully!
CUSD 200 Fall 2015 Parenting Seminars
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Child
Thursday, October 22 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
As kids grow up, they begin asking questions about drugs, divorce, sex or other topics that catch their parents off guard. Adam Russo, CEO of Edgewood Clinical Services, will share how parents can best prepare for these discussions so they can communicate effectively and confidently, while minimizing their child’s anxiety during the discussion.
Why Social Emotional Learning Is Important
Thursday, October 29 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Intelligence is very important but should not be limited to test scores on an IQ exam! A teen’s ability to form relationships and handle their emotions is essential to success in life. Dr. Michael Maniacci will discuss how parents can increase their teen’s Emotional Intelligence through social/emotional learning.
Noon Seminar Location: Wheaton Park District Community Center
1777 Blanchard Road, Wheaton
Registration is free. Call Donna at (630) 393-3558 to indicate your choice of sessions. If you have questions about workshop content call Donna Kozica, (630) 821-7900 or Gary Luckey, (630) 784-7208.
The Lowell PTA welcomes you!!
Check out the links below to learn more about the Lowell PTA & become a member!
- Lowell PTA Home Page
- Lowell PTA New Parents Information
- Click here to join the Lowell PTA!
Lowell Eagles Learn: Check out Story #35!!!
Thank you for helping tell our story! Check out our newest posts, including staff appreciation from a Lowell mom!
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 25. These forms need to be completed each school year.
Has a D200 teacher been an inspiration to your child? Check out Inspiration Nominations linked below!
2015-16 Important Dates
View the District ESchool Bag!
New 200 Foundation Updates
Support the Lowell PTA through Amazon.com!!
http://fundyourpta.org/lowellelementary.php
Bookmark this page for use anytime you need to shop at Amazon.com There are no price increases or fees for shoppers or Lowell PTA. Amazon funds the program as a fund raising opportunity for schools and organizations.
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Lowell Elementary School
Email: kathleen.melton@cusd200.org
Website: http://cusd200.org/lowell
Location: 312 N President St, Wheaton, IL
Phone: 630-682-2085
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