Lowell Lantern
Principal's message
Dear Lowell Families,
I want to give a big shout out to our students who have worked so hard to complete their NWEA Assessments and their beginning of the year reading tests. We appreciate all of their hard work and effort! Academics are a top priority for our students! To get the most out of learning, students need to be at school every day! Please make sure school attendance is a priority for you and your children! If your child is ill and unable to be at school, please call the front office at 532-3900 to report your child’s absence. It is important to contact school regarding any absences. Thank you for your help with this!
Just a few reminders:
The 3rd Grade IREAD-3 Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at 6:30pm in the Lowell Cafeteria. This is a VERY IMPORTANT meeting for ALL 3rd grade parents. It is highly recommended that all parents attend this meeting. Look for more information to come home soon.
Monday, September 2 is Labor Day. There is no school on Labor Day.
Homefest is scheduled for Friday, September 6. The Fun Run takes place during Homefest festivities. We hope many of our students will participate in the Fun Run and in the Homefest activities. It is sure to be a good time!
School pictures are scheduled for Friday, September 6th. Picture forms will be coming home soon. If you are interested in purchasing pictures, please complete the form and return it to school.
I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend! Enjoy!!
Mrs. Griffin
School Safety
Dear Lowell Families,
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how excited the Lowell Elementary family is about the start of the school year and to share our process for emergency preparedness. In an effort to make sure our students and staff understand and know what to do in the case of emergencies, we plan practice drills throughout the school year. Some of these drills include procedures we practice monthly, like fire drills, and some we practice only a few times during the year, like wind/tornado drills.
We wanted you to be aware of the types of drills that we practice together in the event of a school safety concern so that you can talk with your students about these situations if they should come home with questions.
Fire Drills – Students and staff evacuate their classrooms and exit the building. All classrooms report to a designated location outside of the school building. During these drills, cars entering campus will be stopped by staff until our perimeter is clear of students and staff.
Wind/Tornado Drills – Students and staff report to designated locations in the building away from large windows and doors with windows. During this drill, our exterior doors will be locked so that all office staff can participate as well.
Lockdown Drills – Our buildings are secured internally and externally. Students remain with staff and wait for directions. During these drills, if you visit campus, you may see law enforcement agencies like Warren Police, parked on our campus supporting this practice.
Bus Evacuation Drills – Students practice exiting the bus using emergency exits upon arriving to school. During these drills, cars entering campus will be stopped by staff until our perimeter is clear of students and staff.
It is important to note that your student’s focus and cooperation during our drills is paramount. When drills are conducted, all individuals on our campus must participate, and that number can be upwards of 600 people. Paying attention, being alert and following directions allows for the best learning experience during the drills. Please reinforce this at home. Also, please know that if you are in the building when these drills are being practiced, you will be asked to practice with our school.
I appreciate your support and ask that you reach out with any questions.
Kim Griffin, Principal
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No Smoking
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!
Runner's Club
Runner’s Club
August 27 and 29
Don’t forget that Runner’s Club continues next week on Tuesday, August 27. Students will stay after school and will need to be picked up by 4:00pm. Please make sure they have running shoes and are dressed appropriately. If you are interested in participating, it’s not too late. Parents can write a note to your child’s teacher giving permission to participate in Runner’s Club.
Fro-Yo Friday!
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Our students will REALLYappreciate it!!
Important Dates
September 2 -- Labor Day -- No School
September 6 -- Homefest and Fun Run
September 13 -- Movie Night 5:30pm
October 1-- No School--Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 7 - 18 -- Fall Break
October 21 -- Return from Fall Break/Full Day
Birthday treat policy
While we love to celebrate, please remember there is a "no birthday treats" guideline. To access fun and helpful resources for healthy celebration ideas, please visit:
http://www.warren.k12.in.us/wellness
Thank you for understanding and adhering to this policy!
Good Attendance = Academic Success!!
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ATTENDANCE IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. Every school day counts in a child's academic life...A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. The effects of lost school days build up one absence at a time on individual students. Please ensure that your child understands the importance of good school attendance and is at school every day. Every day matters! Every day provides important learning opportunities! Set your child up for success by developing these good habits now!
Adult lunch information
* adult lunch costs $4.00 cash
* please have exact change
* no charge
* no debit
* no checks unless you have an account set up.
Cell phone protocol at Lowell
Useful Links Chartwells/Warren
FRIENDLY TIPS AND REMINDERS
* If your child will be absent due to illness or late due to a doctor's appointment, please call the front office at 317-532-3900 to report the absence or late arrival. This helps to ensure your child's safety. Please bring a doctor's note to document the excused absence.
* Dismissal is at 3:05pm. If you are picking up your child from school, please follow our car rider procedures.
* When arriving at Lowell, please make sure you stop first at the front desk. All visitors MUST sign in and put on a Lowell Badge while in the building. Safety is our top priority for our students. This process allows us to ensure every child's safety during the school day. Thank you for your cooperation.
* Parents are always welcome at Lowell! If you would like to visit your child's classroom, please call or email your child's teacher or Mrs. Griffin so we can make arrangements and ensure that the students will be in the classroom at the time of your visit. We encourage you and welcome you to always be a part of your child's learning, and we truly value your involvement!
* 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.
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS/NEWS MEDIA USE
The occasion may arise when the school district wants to recognize your child or your child's school. This may include your child's photo, your child's name or your child's work in district publications, newsletters, on school district websites, and in electronic/ social media or in staff training videos. We may also want to tell the media (including newspapers, television, and radio) about your child's achievements. We never knowingly release information about a student to anyone who wants to use it for commercial/ political purposes. However, we will honor your request to not include your child in these types of recognitions if you notify your child's school office in writing that you do not want this type of information released.
Student Success Handbook 2019-2020 School Year
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