Leopard Spots
Lowell Elementary
From the Desk of Ms.Griffitts
March 1, 2024
Dear Lowell Families,
We had an exciting night registering our new incoming class of Leopards last week! If you know of any families with incoming kindergartners who were unable to attend, please have them contact our office. February flew by, students are continuing to work hard learning, and we are ready for another busy month. Spring break is just around the corner! Please see important information and updates below:
Books and Breakfast
We will celebrate reading this week with our March Into Reading events. Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 7 from 8:30-9:15am for donuts, juice, and reading in classrooms.
Thank You - Let's GLOW Auction
Thank you to the Lowell PTSA and families for supporting our Let's Glow auction. Your generous contributions and the time and energy dedicated to planning and hosting such a great event to support Lowell was incredible. Thank you!
24-25 Enrollment
Please let the office know if your child will not be returning to Lowell next year. Also, if you know of families planning to attend next year, please have them contact the office to register as soon as possible. We are already planning ahead for next year and want to make sure we account for all returning and incoming students.
Class Placement
As we approach the end of the school year, you will have the opportunity to share information about your child that we will consider when working on class placements. I will include the parent input form in next month's newsletter.
Important Upcoming Dates
- March 7, Books and Breakfast 8:30-9:15am
- March 12, PTSA Meeting 4pm
- March 15, Early Release - End of Third Quarter
- March 18-22, Spring Break - No School
Thank you for your support. As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Abbey Griffitts
Principal, Lowell Elementary
Lowell Calendar
Check out the Lowell calendar for important dates and information.
March
March 7
Books and Breakfast 8:30-9:15am
March 13
PTSA Meeting 4:00pm
March 15
Early release (1:45pm)
March 18-22
Spring Break (No school)
April
April 10
PTSA Meeting 4:00pm
April 17
Class & Personality Pictures
April 19
No School
April 30
Kindergarten Grad Pictures
May
May 3
School Carnival
May 8
PTSA Meeting 4:00pm
May 17
Kindergarten graduation ceremony 11am-12pm
Early release (1:45pm)
May 21
Field Day
May 23
Last day of school - Early release (1:45pm)
Lowell PTSA
Hi Lowell Families,
Please read the March PTSA Newsletter HERE. There is a guest article from two 6th graders in Carnival Club!
There are also lots of fun dates coming up, so mark your calendars.
Links for you:
BBQ Staff Potluck Apr. 3rd
Lowell Hockey Night Tickets Apr. 5th
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Your Lowell PTSA
Sports, Sports, Sports!
Check out these great options for your kids to stay active and have fun with friends!
Camp Invention
Camp Invention is coming to Boise Schools! If your child loves hands-on innovation STEM inventions, this camp is for you! Choose one of the following locations and dates:
Sage International School - July 8 - 12
Liberty Elementary - July 15 - 19
Location TBD - July 22 - 26
White Pine Elementary - July 29 - Aug. 2
Use the link below to register soon!
Spring Break Camps
READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshop at Madison
CLICK HERE for more information about this great resource!
Young Rembrandts
Please CLICK HERE to learn about the awesome after school art program, Young Rembrandts! New classes starting soon.
Nurse's News
Hello!
Couple of updates from the Health Office!
1. The Miles of Smiles Dental Van
- The Dental Van is currently parked at Lowell! They are doing our annual dental screenings for Kinder, 2nd & 5th as well as dental work for others who qualify.
- The Dental Van can offer free-of charge dental services to any child who:
- does not have a dentist of record
- does not receive dental Medicaid benefits
- is on free or reduced lunch program
- whose parents/guardians cannot afford dental treatment
- In order to receive this dental care, you will need to complete the permission and consent form that was sent home on a bright yellow piece of paper.
2. Safe Routes to School PE Take Over!
- We have partnered with ACHD to bring the Safe Routes to School program to Lowell.
- Safe Routes to school will be teaching students about how to stay safe when walking, riding and commuting to school. We're specifically talking about bike safety, walking when there are no sidewalks, pedestrian rules & guidelines and knowing how to stay visible on the roads.
- These lessons will happen during PE class March 11th - 13th, ask your kids what they learned!
3. Clothing from the Health Office
- The Health Office has been giving out a lot of clothing this semester. If you have any Health Office clothes, jackets, gloves or shoes, please return them to the Health Office
- If you have any pants or shoes you no longer need, the Health Office could use the following sizes of pants/shoes:
- Pants Size 5/6
- Pants Size 7/8
- Pants Size 10/12
- Pants Size 12/14
- Shoes: Any size from Toddler 10 to Little Kid size 4
As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Dani Boespflug, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC, SCRN
(She/her/hers)
Lowell Elementary School Nurse
Counselor's Corner: Upcoming Parent Engagement Events
Angst Movie
Boise High School is hosting a Film Showing and Panel Event on the documentary Angst on March 27th from 5:30-7:30pm. This event is for families and suitable for children 10 years and older. There will be childcare for younger siblings. The event will start with families visiting community partner tables. The purpose of this film is to provide an understanding of anxiety especially in younger people, help people manage their symptoms, and to encourage those struggling with anxiety to reach out for help. To learn more about this event, please see this flyer or register here.
Deep Connections Event
The Boise School District is hosting with other local non-profits an event for parents about how creating deep connections is a key piece in suicide prevention. Please join us to listen to Dr. Skinner, Marriage and Family Therapist, for an evening of education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child's wellbeing. This will be held at South Junior High on April 18th from 5:30-7:30. For more information, see the flyer or register here.
Peer Support Groups Available
The Warm Springs Counseling is offering the following peer support groups:
Youth Yoga Group- Ages 11 to 13 and all identifying females
Music Wellness Group- Youth/Peers
Peer Connection Group Boys- 8 to 12 years old
Grief & Loss Group- Ages 8+
Mindful Reflections and Healthy Connections Girls Group- 10 to 12 years old
Healing From Hidden Abuse- for Women
Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities and Special Health Needs
Survivors of Suicide Loss Group- 13 to 18 years old
CLICK HERE for more information!
FREE Family Counseling
Free Parenting Classes Through the Family Strengthening Education Program
Just For Kids is Hiring!
CLICK HERE and HERE to learn about job openings at Just for Kids!
BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
FERPA
Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information
The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.
Lowell Elementary
Abbey Griffitts - Principal
Carly Gates - Administrative Assistant
Email: abbey.griffitts@boiseschools.org
Website: lowell.boiseschools.org
Location: 1507 N 28th St, Boise, ID 83703
Phone: 208.854.5480