Lowell Memo: Issue #11
November 5, 2015
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Look for the Memo now on Thursdays as we seek to get you important information before your busy weekends begin!
There is no school on Friday, November 13 as it is a Teacher Work Day.
Lowell Eagles Learn: Check out Story #37!!!
Thank you for helping tell our story!
Google Expeditions is coming to Lowell students in Grades 2-5 on November 17! Click below to learn more about it.
Veterans Day at Lowell
We will have a Veteran photo honor wall again at school, and we invite you to drop off hard copy pictures of Veterans that are special to you or e-mail them to lowellveterans@gmail.com. If you e-mailed your photos last year, please just sent an e-mail asking that they be posted again. You do not need to resend the picture.
Important Erin's Law Information for Parents in K-3
Be sure to check out the District 200 website for Erin's Law information, including the parent presentation slides (Click here for direct access.)! Please call Dr. Melton or Mrs. Sorensen with any questions or concerns. Students will also receive a paper reminder on the school day before their lesson.
Signed up for Trivia Night?? Check out the reminders below!
TIME: 6:00/ Social Hour ; 7:00/ Games Begin & Raffle and Prizes; 10:30ish/ Event Ends
PLACE: American Legion, Wheaton Post, 1N150 Gary Ave. (1/4 mile N. of the Geneva & Gary Rd. intersection where Wheaton Bowl is located)
OTHER: “BYOF”- Bring your own Food. Each team/table is encouraged to organize and bring snacks for their team. Also, each team can choose a theme if they would like. For example, dress in Hawaiian shirts and bring pineapple kabobs! Best theme will be voted on and awarded! This event will have a cash bar.
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.
Driving in a school zone? Please remember it is illegal to pass a school bus with the stop arm extended. Thank you for keeping children safe!
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!
Do you walk to school? Please cross President Street at Illinois with the crossing guard and look carefully!
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!
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
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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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowell-Elementary-CUSD-200/221307011362417
Twitter: @LowellCUSD200