Lowell Lantern
Week of March 4--March 8, 2019
WE ARE LOWELL
Our theme at Lowell this year is "We are Lowell...CORE is our Superpower!"--Civility, Order, Respect, Excellence. We are encouraging students to embrace this challenge and achieve them.
LATE ARRIVAL---------WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH!
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Lowell Families,
We celebrated the conclusion of our Kindness and Justice Challenge today! What an uplifting celebration! We are so proud of all of our students for all they have done to contribute to this Challenge. They have spread kindness and goodwill to each other and to those in our community! Students participated in our many spirit days and our penny war. In doing so, our students and staff were able to raise money to donate to our charities and organizations. The final donations were: American Heart Association -- $1,000; Riley Children’s Hospital -- $1,000; Warren Early Childhood Center -- $1500. In addition, our student council raised $400 for Warren Central High School to go towards their efforts to get a therapy dog at the school. Wow ~~ our students and families are fabulous! Thank you for supporting these efforts and for helping our students to see and to understand the value of giving back to others!
Our Superhero Family STEM Night is next Thursday, March 7 at 7:00pm. We hope many of you are able to attend this fun event. A flyer went home with students at the beginning of the week. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
As a reminder, our 3rd graders will be taking the IREAD-3 Assessment the week of March 11, 2019. We continue to work with students to prepare them for this important test. We appreciate your continued support with your students! Continue to encourage your students to do their best! We know they have been working hard to prepare!!
Enjoy your weekend and your time with your children!
Mrs. Griffin
Lowell Parents,
MSD Warren Township is conducting an online survey to support continued improvement. We are encouraging all Lowell Families to participate in this survey. The survey link below is specific to Lowell. The feedback we get from you helps us to continue to improve and be the best we can be! To participate for Lowell, click the link below. Thank you for your participation and input! (THIS LINK IS FOR LOWELL PARENTS ONLY). The survey window is now open and will be available through March 15, 2019.
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/climateidoe/5377family/surveys?language=en
Kindness & Justice Challenge
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Excel Program
MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP EXCEL PROGRAM FOR 2019-2020
Mission Statement: The EXCEL Program is designed to meet the unique academic and affective needs of highly talented students through a cooperative, enriched, and accelerated academic program where each person feels significant and appreciated.
The curriculum in the EXCEL program is differentiated and faster paced. Students will work above grade level.
EXCEL Parent Recommendation Form
The Parent Recommendation form must be completed by March 31, 2019.
ILEARN ASSESSMENT
IREAD-3 TESTING
3rd Graders will take the IREAD-3 Assessment during the week of March 11- 15. This is a critical statewide standardized assessment. The Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment measures foundational reading standards to Grade 3 students each spring. Based on the Indiana Academic Standards, IREAD-3 is a summative assessment that was developed in accordance with House Enrolled Act 1367 (also known as Public Law 109 in 2010). For further information on IREAD-3 you may visit the IDOE website at
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/iread-3LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - MONDAY, JUNE 3RD (TENTATIVE)
May 31st (1st designated make-up day) - taken for November 15th
June 3rd (2nd designated make-up day) - taken for January 30th
June 4th (3rd designated make-up day)
June 5th (4th designated make-up day)
June 6th (5th designated make-up day)
June 7th (6th designated make-up day)
March 18th (7th designated make-up day)
March 19th (8th designated make-up day)
Fro-Yo Friday
Please go to the linked website to sign up to voluneer.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2413761/false#/invitation
Our students will REALLY appreciate it!!
Dates to Remember
3/1 4th Grade Basketball Tournament
3/6 Skating Party 6:30-8:30pm
3/7 Stem night 7:00pm
3/15 Core Bash
3/18-3/31 Spring Break
Weather Delays/Closing
It is turning colder!
Cell Phone Protocol at Lowell
Birthday Treat Policy
http://www.warren.k12.in.us/wellness
Thank you for understanding and adhering to this policy!
Free Universal Breakfast
Our 2 week cycle breakfast menus offer a variety of healthy options for all students.
**Food Service Department News**
If you need your username and password, just email mgallmey@warren.k12.in.us or bsmith@warren.k12.in.us so we can provide you one.
Need to speak to someone in the Food Service Department? You can also call us at 317-869-4381 or 317-869-4389. To view the Food Service website, go to http://www.warren.k12.in.us/food-service.
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 3:40pm. 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.
Lowell Elementary School
Website: lowell.warren.k12.in.us
Location: 2150 South Hunter Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-532-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/LOWELLLEOPARDS
Twitter: @LowellElementa1