Lowell Memo: Issue #29
June 9, 2014
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Thank you for a wonderful 2013-14 School Year!
Thanks, too, to those who served in PTA offices this year and those who stepped up to serve next year:
2013-14
- PTA Co-Presidents: Christy Harris & Alli Landstrom
- Vice-President: Bryn Wulf
- VIce-President: Barbara Razzino
- Treasurer: Heather Amwoza
- Secretary: Brigid Coleman
2014-15
- PTA Co-Presidents: Andrea Koziarz & Barbara Razzino
- Vice-President: Bryn Wulf
- Vice-President: Mary Howard
- Treasurer: Heather Amwoza
- Secretary: Kristen Moore
Have a wonderful summer! Keep an eye out for the Lowell Memo Summer Issue in the start of August!
Kathy Melton
Lowell Principal
2014-15 School Supply Information
Supplies may be brought to Back to School Social prior to the start of school!
Thank you for your help with Discovery Day 2014!
Since this is the last newsletter of the year, we wanted to say a special thank you for your help with Discovery Day! It truly is a team effort in every way! A very big thank to those who could not join us, but donated much needed supplies, as well as to the following people who donated their time and talent to make this a memorable day for all students:
Sara Adam * Cindy Adams * Maura Allen * Brandon Amwoza * Heather Amwoza * Carolyn Barnes* Laura Baumann * Kate Bussey * Mary Carlson * Cathy Cebry * Melissa Chiappini * Brigid Coleman * Carey Coppoletta * Barb Csutak * Glaudy Dudley * Colleen Dunbar * Mike Ells * Lisa Enoch * Olivia Evans * Tammy Favata * Jen Fitzpatrick * Rachel Frohlichstein * Chris Gilbertsen * Beth Gorz * Amanda Grudzien * Amanda Hammer * Christy Harris * Tatia Hegranes * Raul Hernandez * Colleen Hinrichs * Meaghan Hornof * Mary Howard * Ryan Howard * Jackie Huggins * Maureen Hurst * Allison Kile * Evan Kile * Andrea Koziarz * Louis Koziarz * Laurie Kraft * Renee Kuta * Jill Long * Carmen Macdonald * Lauri Malee * Eleanor McNear * Anne McDonald * Kathy Melton * Cynthia Mielke * Mary Anne Minser * Jackie Moone * Kate Mott * Wally Mott * Ian Musulin * Dawn Neumann * Kelly Nielsen * Katey Olson * Katerina Rallis * Ann Rambasek * Barbara Razzino * Bill Razzino * Jim Reinmann * Christina Riccelli * Amy Ritter * Karen Rood * Pam Rowley * Peg Sable * Lisa Samuels * Tammy Scott * Kristen Seiler * Kim Schulz * Jolene Stokesberry * Jennifer Sullivan * Dana Sundquist * Kim Swallow * Elizabeth Tanglis * Gillian Tarinelli * Brooke Thurston * Steve Thurston * Leslie Tozier * Jo Turner * Michelle Turner * Denise Uthe * Carrie Von Drasek * Yolanda Villegas * Laura Voress * Jim Vroman * Victoria Western * Tiffany Widelski * Shelly Wright * Bryn Wulf * Meaghan Zaino
** And thank you to all the teachers and staff who guided children to their correct activities, allowed us to use their classrooms, and in general, happily embraced all that is Discovery Day!**
Thank you to the following businesses who generously donated their time:Canine Companions for Independence * Dupage Cheer and Power Tumbling * Elite Feet Dance Center * Fermilab * Glen Ellyn Public Library * Learning Express- Glen Ellyn * Saint Mary’s Affiliates of the American Chemical Society * Spotlight Youth Theater * Superstar Karate * Victory Sports * Wheaton Park District * Chicago Vegan Foods
Thank you to the following businesses for their participation: School of Rock – Glen Ellyn * Mark Budak – Program to Learn
Thank you to the following people for your help with the Discovery Day/Volunteer Luncheon: Eileen Adkins * Laura Baumann * Taylor Blenderman * Eileen Boehm * Mary Carlson * Amy Coyle * Amanda Grudzien * Raul Hernandez * Meaghan Hornof * Jackie Huggins * Dina Kiebles * Chris Kiebles * Andrea Koziarz * Evan Kile * Laurie Kraft * Anne McDonald * Julie Melilli * Cynthia Mielke * Laura Morgese * Kelly Nielsen * Ellen Pierce * Lee Raezler * Brooke Thurston * Denise Uthe *
Thank you to the following people for your help with Field Day: Mary Ann Minser * Les Orlow * Maura Allen * Carey Coppoletta * Mary Howard * Barbara Razzino * Melissa VanDenend * Victoria Western
Engage 200: Community Engagement Session #6
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014, 07:00 PM
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton, IL, United States
Summer Learning Around the Web
Lowell Eagles Learn: Our New School Blog
New to the Nest
Staffing changes for 2014-15
- Retirements: Mrs. Raezler (1st grade aide); Mrs. Stevenson (3rd grade); & Mrs. White (social work)
- Leaving the Nest: Mrs. de la Vega, Mrs. Meron, Mrs. Sklenicka, & Mrs. Steigerwald
- Change in grade level: Mrs. Kuta will be teaching 1st grade
Mrs. Celeste Sorensen, Social Worker
She joins the Lowell team due to Mrs. White's retirement.
Dr. Christine Fitzgerald, School Psychologist
Christine Fitzgerald is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has a Ph.D. in School Psychology (1998) from Loyola University, Chicago where she also completed her Masters Degrees in Education and Sociology. Dr. Fitzgerald has over fifteen years field experience as a School Psychologist working with children ages 2 through adulthood in early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school and with young adults in the 18-22 year old transition program. Her certifications include an educational specialist Type 73 and the National Certification in School Psychology. She has been a School Psychologist with CUSD200 since 2008. She has served Hawthorne Elementary School, Edison Middle School, the 18 through 21 year old Transition Student Services Program, and currently is responsible for kindergarten through fifth grade students who attend private/parochial schools and/or are home schooled in the Wheaton-Warrenville area. Prior to that Dr. Fitzgerald worked as a School Psychologist in Elmhurst CUSD205 at the early childhood through middle school level programs from 1999-2008. Dr. Fitzgerald’s counseling and private practice background includes having worked with families, including children and parents who were referred for domestic violence counseling support services. As a parent of three children herself, Dr. Fitzgerald’s mission is to help parents understand their child’s social emotional, behavioral and educational needs.
She joins the Lowell team as Mrs. Meron's family relocates to central Illinois.
Breakfast program coming to Lowell in Fall 2014! Watch the Summer issue of the Lowell Memo for more information!
Lowell Battle of the Books 2014-2105 Registration is Open!
Great news, Lowell readers! Battle of the Books has two new leaders for next season--Meaghan Hornof and Karen Lange! Battle is open to all interested readers who will be 4th and 5th graders this fall! Parent helpers are still needed to help on an as needed basis for weekly practices.
Sign up now! Read some great books this summer and get ready to compete against other local schools next January through March.
Paper forms have been sent home or feel free to email your interest to Meaghan and Karen at: meaghan7@gmail.com bklange@comcast.net
BoB Rocks!
New 200 Foundation Updates
2014-15 Dates
- Back to School Social: Wednesday, August 20; 4:30-6 p.m.
- Curriculum Night: Thursday, September 4
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