Lowell Memo: Issue #10
October 29, 2015
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Look for the Memo now on Thursdays as we seek to get you important information before your busy weekends begin!
Halloween Reminders
Parade times are 9:30 a.m. for morning Kindergarten (indoors) & 2 p.m. for all other students (outdoors). The afternoon parade will begin from Door 1 on Illinois, circle the perimeter of the field, and re-enter the building on Willow. Thank you for being sure the students have plenty of space to parade and keeping pets at home. Thank you, too, to our many volunteers! We are looking forward to a safe, enjoyable day for the children!
Important Erin's Law Information for Parents in K-3
Be sure to check out the District 200 website for Erin's Law information, including the parent presentation slides (Click here for direct access.)! Please call Dr. Melton or Mrs. Sorensen with any questions or concerns.
Driving in a school zone? Please remember it is illegal to pass a school bus with the stop arm extended. Thank you for keeping children safe!
Trivia Night: Still time to register!!
It's not too late to register for Trivia Night!! The deadline for registrations has been extended to Tuesday, November 3rd. You don't want to miss out on this super fun evening of friendly competition. Plus, TONS of great raffle prizes will be awarded!! Get your teams together and join us on November 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion.
Veterans Day at Lowell
We will have a Veteran photo honor wall again at school, and we invite you to drop off hard copy pictures of Veterans that are special to you or e-mail them to lowellveterans@gmail.com. If you e-mailed your photos last year, please just sent an e-mail asking that they be posted again. You do not need to resend the picture.
Watch next week's Memo for additional details!
Retake day for school pictures is Tuesday, November 3.
Thank you to everyone who has sent in Box Tops for Educationâ„¢!
We submitted $414.20 worth of Box Tops for the Nov. 1 submission deadline. Please keep sending them in (labeled with your child's name and teacher's name), as we will submit again in the spring. Don't forget to ask family and friends to save them for you too!
This year we're keeping track of the number of Box Tops submitted by each class, and the winning class will receive a special prize toward the end of the school year. Currently 5R is in 1st place, followed by 2M in 2nd and 2R in 3rd!
CUSD 200 Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE)
In March 2016, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. This testing will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2016-2017 classes:
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
- 6th grade Fast Paced Mathematics
- 6th grade Fast Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test for 2016-2017. Students may be recommended for testing by their Teacher and/or Parent. The deadline for a Parent to request PACE Testing is Thursday, January 14, 2016. Students currently attending a private school and/or home schooled, but reside in the District 200 Attendance Area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing. Testing will take place at each elementary school around the first or second week of March, scheduled around mandatory PARCC testing. Parents who register their students by the Thursday, January 14, 2016 deadline will be notified by mail about specific testing dates & times prior to testing.
Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website www.cusd200.org under Departments > Student Learning > Gifted Education > Parent Referral Forms
Please contact the District 200 PACE Office at (630) 682-2024 with any questions.
Does your child ride his or her bike to school? Be sure he or she wears a helmet!
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!
Do you walk to school? Please cross President Street at Illinois with the crossing guard and look carefully!
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!
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
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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
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