Lowell Memo: Issue #7
October 2, 2015
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Thank you for your generous support of Lowellpalooza! Look for totals next week! Donations will still be accepted in the Lowell office & online through lowellpta.org.
Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 7! Join us for a brief rally to start the day at Door 1 at 9 a.m.!
Box Tops for Education- UPDATE!
This year Lowell will 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).
**We're excited to share that 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 towards the end of the school year! Please remember to mark your bags with your child's name and teacher's name. Thanks!**
Planning your child's Halloween costume?
Does your child ride his or her bike to school? Be sure he or she wears a helmet!
PTA Reflections: Let Your Imagination Fly!
Do you walk to school? Please cross President Street at Illinois with the crossing guard and look carefully!
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!
Join Lowell's Chess Club!
The Lowell PTA is sponsoring a chess Club. The first meeting of the Lowell Chess Team is Friday October 23rd 2015. We will meet on Fridays from October 23rd 2015 from 3:45-4:45 PM to end of March 2016 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/family will be charged and includes professional instruction led by Chess Master Jim Egerton of Chess-Now (www.chess-now.com). To sign your child up for Lowell's Chess Team, contact Josephine Horn at (630) 653-8183 or Josephine.Horn@alcatel-lucent.com
CUSD 200 Fall 2015 Parenting Seminars
Practical Solutions for Dealing with Anxiety
Thursday, October 8 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Children can be afraid but fears do not have to be disabling. Dr. Michael Maniacci, Clinical Psychologist, will offer parents practical solutions to help children manage those day to day situations and the anxiety that they can produce.
Operation Overload: Technology and Our Teens
Thursday, October 15 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Can video games trigger ADHD? Are they addictive? How does the computer effect mood, anxiety and adolescent relationships? Join Dr. Joe Roszkowski, Clinical Psychologist, as he explores the answer to these questions and how parents can set healthy limits.
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Child
Thursday, October 22 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
As kids grow up, they begin asking questions about drugs, divorce, sex or other topics that catch their parents off guard. Adam Russo, CEO of Edgewood Clinical Services, will share how parents can best prepare for these discussions so they can communicate effectively and confidently, while minimizing their child’s anxiety during the discussion.
Why Social Emotional Learning Is Important
Thursday, October 29 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Intelligence is very important but should not be limited to test scores on an IQ exam! A teen’s ability to form relationships and handle their emotions is essential to success in life. Dr. Michael Maniacci will discuss how parents can increase their teen’s Emotional Intelligence through social/emotional learning.
Noon Seminar Location: Wheaton Park District Community Center
1777 Blanchard Road, Wheaton
Registration is free. Call Donna at (630) 393-3558 to indicate your choice of sessions. If you have questions about workshop content call Donna Kozica, (630) 821-7900 or Gary Luckey, (630) 784-7208.
Save the Date: Lowell's 10th Annual Trivia Night 11.7.15
We need your help!
1) Raffle items/Prizes: Unused gift cards, Sporting event tickets, goods and services, etc.
2) Volunteers needed: We need volunteers (at the event) to help sell raffle tickets, be greeters, draw raffle winners/hand out prizes, etc.
Please contact Linda Raffel (swany30@sbcglobal.com) if you would like to donate, volunteer, or have any other question about the event.
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!
Lowell Eagles Learn: Check out Story #35!!!
Thank you for helping tell our story! Check out our newest posts, including staff appreciation from a Lowell mom!
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 25. These forms need to be completed each school year.
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
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.
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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