Lowell Lions Roar!
November 2017
From the desk of Mrs. Larva
We all know that a healthy student will be a better learner. In 2006, districts were required to develop wellness policies to promote and improve children’s health by making changes in the school environment through the enhanced promotion of physical activity and healthy eating throughout the school day. Our school board has recently completed its revisions to the Wellness Policy (see link below), again drawing attention to the need of the school as a partner in children's health.
At Lowell, we recognize that parents and families have a powerful role in supporting their children’s health and learning. Engaged parents can help guide their children successfully through school, advocate for their children, and can help shape a healthy school environment.
Here are some resources for parents:
Parents for Healthy Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a web resource called Parents for Healthy Schools. The website has information that helps parent learn how to promote nutrition, physical activity, and management of chronic conditions in schools.
ISD 709 Wellness Policy Information
The district provides resources for families to learn more about the initiatives put in place by ISD 709. Familiarize yourself with our District wellness information.
Checklist for Home
Here is a brief checklist to assist you as you prepare for a healthy school year.
- Make sure immunizations are up to date. The Minnesota Department of Health can help you find out who needs vaccines and when.
- Review hygiene tips to prevent the spread of infections. The Minnesota Department of Health has resources on hand washing to prevent the spread of germs.
- Establish a bedtime and wake-up time to ensure adequate and consistent sleep.
- Eat breakfast each day at home or at school.
- Get involved. Sign up to join the PTA and get involved with our Nature Play committee.
Family Night
This fall, we are partnering with the UMD Pharmaceutical students to provide a Health Fair for our families. Please join us on November 14 from 5-7 pm to tour our children's learning booths as well as a couple designed just for parents. A healthy snack will be provided to all who attend.
Important Upcoming Dates
11/6: PTA Food Drive begins
11/9: District Annual Meeting at Lincoln Park MS (6-7:30PM)
11/14: Health and Wellness Family Night
11/15: Misaabekong Family Night
11/15: PTA Meeting 6 PM
11/16: Picture re-takes
11/23-11/24: No School - Thanksgiving break
Save the Date:
First Annual Lowell Craft Fair - Sat., Dec. 2
The PTA will is in search of crafters for our first annual craft fair on Dec. 2. If you would like to be a vendor or know someone who would like to participate, please save the date! More information will be announced soon.
Family Night with a Health and Wellness Focus
A healthy snack will be available to all who attend.
PTA Food Drive
- All 5th grade - boxed macaroni and cheese
- All 4th grade - canned whole corn
- All 3rd grade- gravy (jarred or packet mix)
- All 2nd grade- canned green beans
- 1st grade (including Misaabekong)- boxes of mashed potatoes
- 1st grade NVSI- boxed stuffing mix
- Kindergarten (including Misaabekong)- canned cranberry jelly or sauce
- Kindergarten NVSI- Bisquick mix
Save the Date: Holiday Program
Join us at Lowell Elementary for a fun adventure through the snowy woods!
Charles and his good friend Boggan are on the lookout for the mysterious
wish tree, and we are serenading them along their journey!
Songs of snow, forest animals, holiday food, and more!
You won't want to miss our original programming of
"The Wish Tree"
A K-5th Holiday Program by
Lowell Elementary*
December 21st, 2017
9:00 am & 1:15 pm
*Words by Kyo Maclear
Pictures by Chris Turnham
Picture Retakes
Here is your last chance to get that perfect school picture! Pictures will be taken in the morning until we have run through everyone. If you are getting retakes, please return all of the original photos in your packet. If you are having photos taken for the first time, please see Cathy Holman in the office for picture envelopes.
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017, 08:00 AM
2000 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN, United States
Harvest of Literature
Harvest of Literature
To see the recording of the video Ms. Frizzle, a.k.a. Mrs. Larva, made for classes to watch, click here.
Harvest of Literature
Lowell PE Corner
In Physical Education class we focus on “Being Good Team Members” and the understanding that activities and games work when we are SAFE, KIND, RESPECTFUL, and HONEST Always!
Fall Activities
Cooperative Games, Lake Superior Island Hop, Kin Ball, Pulse, Fitness Tests and Goal Setting, Fitness Knowledge Quiz, Mile Run, Nature Play (fort building), Football, Soccer, Halloween Games, Monster Mash Dance, Adams Family Stretch, Alphabet Relays, Health/Nutrition Games, Volleyball...
LAKE SUPERIOR CIRCLE TOUR
We are exercising our way around Lake Superior! Every ten minutes of exercise equals one mile. Our map is on the wall in the gym. So far, we exercised our way to Grand Marais! We should complete the tour by the month of January!!
Action Based Learning
Brain research supports the link of movement and physical activity to increased academic performance. The Lowell PE program provides motor learning activities to strengthen cognitive development. In addition to our Physical Education program, Action Based Learning activities are available in the Barnes Gym for all students.
DON’T FORGET
YOUR
GYM SHOES!
Kristin Bergerson, PE Specialist
218-336-8895 #3002
New Integration Specialist
New Misaabekong Coordinator
New Misaabekong classroom para
The Math Corner
This month’s Math Activity Tip:
Two, four, six, eight, now it’s time to estimate!
Estimation is one way to increase a child’s number sense. Before you put a stack of folded towels on a shelf or fill a bowl with peaches, ask your child to estimate how many will fit. Then count afterward to compare the actual number to the estimate. Helping your child learn to make appropriate predictions will help her see how numbers are used in everyday life. Learning to ask, “Is my answer reasonable?” will help her as she tackles math problems in the classroom.
Cindy Upton, Math Interventionist
Misaabekong Parching Manoomin
Former Lowell Lions
Top Row L-R:
Eric Gibson, John Faynak, Zach DeCaro, Quinton Rimolde, Julian Beckrich
Middle Row L-R:
Mya Halverson, Alyssa Isaacson, Erin Rudd, Sarah Scignoli, Kara Nelson
Bottom Row L-R:
Ericka James, Adrianna Hudyma, Mia Boheim, Lana Mitchell
Missin: Kendric Anderson
Winter Preparedness
We find that students are often missing boots and snowpants. These items are not readily on hand for students to borrow. Please make sure to send your child each day with all needed items (boots, hats, mittens, jackets, snowpants, and scarves). If you find that your child has misplaced any items, please check out our lost and found by the cafeteria doors.
If you need assistance with outdoor winter attire, please contact Taylor Walling or Amanda Borling.
Happily Haunted Hike
- 50 volunteers!
- Approx. 300 trick-or-treaters!
- Approx. 500 event-goers!
Snapshots!
Finally...
Kindness in Chalk
A special ride to school
Fort Building
Read to Self
The NED show
Join the Movement and Like Lowell Elementary School on Facebook
Community Announcements
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Contact Us
Email: Jennifer.larva@isd709.org
Website: http://lowell-elementary.isd709.org/
Location: 2000 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN, United States
Phone: 218.336.8895
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lowelllions/
Twitter: @lowell_ed_lions