Lowell Memo: Issue #23
April 25, 2014
Published by Lowell School & the Lowell PTA
Support Jack's Army this week @ Lowell!
Foundations Team Lowell Family Survey- Deadline Extended!!!
Lowell Eagles Learn: Our New School Blog
LLC News
Thanks for an awesome Screen Free Week & Culture Fest!!!
Be a spectator at the Mile Run @ Wheaton College!
- 3rd grade/ 9:45-10:30
- 4th grade/ 10:30-11:15
- 5th grade/ 11:15-12:00
- 2nd grade/ 1:30-1:50
- 1st grade/ 1:50-2:15
Lowell 5K: May 3rd @ 9:00am
There is still time to register for the Lowell 5k!
With your registration fee of $10, you get a shirt, goody bag, and all students (8th grade and under) will also get a medal as they cross the finish line! The shirts sell out every year though, so don't wait! Get your registration turned in today! Extra forms may be found in the office or by emailing Kelly Nielsen at kdnoe2002@yahoo.com
We are also in need of VOLUNTEERS on the course! Bring a lawn chair and your coffee and cheer for our runners/walkers while keeping them safe on the course. If you are interested in volunteering on race day please contact Courtney Henderson at (773)304-8875 or mchenderson0618@comcast.net
2014-15 Class Placement
The Green Corner
This Saturday, April 26th, join the Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission to help do some spring cleaning of the Prairie Path. Meet up at W.W. Stevens Park (at the corner of Lincoln and Western Avenues) at 9 a.m. to be assigned a specific portion of the path to work on. All ages are welcome.
Please also help Green Club during Earth month as they collect a different hard to recycle item each week. The schedule of items they will collect is listed below. Please find a box in the Lowell Office for collection.
- April 28th - May 2nd: CDs
Lowell Beautification Day: May 16
Lowell Beautification Day is Friday, May 16 from 3:30-5:00. We would love for students, parents, and teachers to join us for a fun afternoon of sprucing up Lowell's outdoor areas. We will be cleaning up, pulling weeds, planting, and making Lowell more beautiful! Enjoy a Spring afternoon with Lowell friends!
You are welcomed to bring the following:
- Wheel Barrows
- Rakes
- Shovels
The following donations are greatly appreciated:
- Shasta Daisies
- Day Lilies
- Annabelle Hydrangeas
- Hostas
Discovery Day- Monday, June 9
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Looking for the Class of 2027!
Calling All 3rd & 4th Grade Readers and Parents! Join Lowell Battle of the Books team 2014-2105!
Next year's Battle of the Books (BoB) season is just around the corner and Wheaton Public Library has released the new reading list! Get started now to read the 50 book titles and compete against other local schools next January through March.
Battle of the Books is open to all interested readers who will be in the 4th and 5th grade this fall!
Are you a reader (or parent of a reader) ready for Battle?
Contact Tracee Scott-Otis (tso_email@yahoo.com) and Caroline Wiltfang (carolinewiltfang@comcast.net) for details on how to join (or help coach) next year's Battle team.
BoB Rocks!
2013-14 PTA Meetings
- Thursday, May 15th- 7 p.m.
- All Thursday evening meetings will be held in the LLC.
- All Friday morning meetings will be held in the Art Room.
- Free babysitting is available at each meeting.
Lowell Elementary School
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