Lowell Memo: Issue #5
September 16, 2016
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Lowell Picture Day is Tuesday, September 20!
Join Wheaton North in showing your northside pride! Participate in any or all spirit days from September 19-22!
Save the Date: The Lowell PTA Laps for Lowell fundraiser is Thursday, September 29 during PE classes. Paperwork is coming home today; check out the 1-minute preview below!
There is no school on Friday, September 23 due to Teacher Institute Day.
PTA Reflections Arts Program
The Lowell PTA will once again be sponsoring the 2016-2017 National PTA's Reflections program, a cornerstone arts program that encourages students to explore their arts and talents to express themselves. This year's theme is "What is your Story?" Submissions can be in the form of the following: Photography, Visual Arts, Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production, or Music Composition. Submissions are due to Lowell on October 21st. Look for a flyer to come home with your child in the coming weeks.
We are also seeking volunteers to assist with administrating the program.
If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair, Jeannie Iseman, at jeannie.iseman@gmail.com, or 630.440.1115.
Spring 2016 PARCC scores were sent home today with students in Grades 4 & 5!
Box Tops for Education
This year Lowell will once again be collecting Box Tops for Education™. Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school earn cash. Last school year, we earned over $1,000! Box Top coupons are on the packaging of hundreds of participating products that you probably use every day.
All you need to do is cut them off of the box they are on, stick them in a baggie, and send them to school with your child (bags of 50 box tops are preferred).
This year we'll be keeping track of each classroom and the number of Box Tops submitted! The winning class will win a special prize toward the end of the school year! Please remember to mark your bags with your child's name and teacher's name. Thanks!
Your Lowell Curriculum Night feedback is still needed!
Looking to help others in our local school community?
Join the Lowell Chess Club!
The Lowell PTA is sponsoring a chess Club. The first meeting of the Lowell Chess Team is Friday October 21st 2016. We will meet on Fridays from October 21st 2016 from 3:45-4:45 PM through the end of March 2017 in the LLC. The team is for students in K - 5th grade. All levels of players from beginners to advanced are encouraged to attend. Participation in periodic weekend tournaments, including the state chess tournament will be OPTIONAL (extra fees required). Dues of $75/student will be charged and includes professional instruction led by Chess Master Nikola Mitkov.
To sign your child up for Lowell's Chess Team, contact Josephine Horn at (630) 653-8183 or Josephine.Horn@Nokia.com
New to the Nest
Reminders from the Health Office
ILLNESSES
Please call the attendance line, 630-682-2066, if your child will not be attending school for the day. Remember to include the reason for the absence. Communicable illnesses such as pink eye, strep throat, influenza, chickenpox, head lice and fifth disease are monitored for any significant increase in our school community.
If your child has a fever of 100͐ or above or experiences vomiting or diarrhea they should remain home until they are symptom-free without medication for 24 hours. Complete information can be found in the student handbook.
INJURY/RECESS
If your child has an injury which keeps them out of PE class, please make sure you send the doctor’s note to school. Be aware that if your child is not able to participate in PE class, they are also unable to participate in recess.Important Dates
Our calendars are filling fast! Please continue to check out the Lowell web calendar for future planning!
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications:
Free and Reduced Lunch applications will be sent home the first week of school. If you need financial assistance with lunch fees, please complete and return the form to the office prior to Friday, September 30. These forms need to be completed each school year.
Language Stars @ Lowell: Check out this information & the registration link below!
Has a D200 teacher been an inspiration to your child? Check out Inspiration Nominations linked below!
Lowell Eagles Learn: Our School Blog
Thank you for helping tell our story! Check out our newest posts, including staff appreciation from a Lowell mom!
View the District ESchool Bag!
Student Excellence Foundation
Support the Lowell PTA through Amazon.com!!
http://fundyourpta.org/lowellelementary.php
Bookmark this page for use anytime you need to shop at Amazon.com There are no price increases or fees for shoppers or Lowell PTA. Amazon funds the program as a fund raising opportunity for schools and organizations.
Check out what we shared on social media last year below and follow or like us for a look into Lowell during 2016-17!
Lowell Elementary School
Email: kathleen.melton@cusd200.org
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1164
Location: 312 N President St, Wheaton, IL
Phone: 630-682-2085
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowell-Elementary-CUSD-200/221307011362417
Twitter: @LowellCUSD200