Family Communicator

Monday, September 7, 2026

• No School - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• First Day of School - PreK, Kindergarten, rooms 117 & 203

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• Regular School Day

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Regular School Day

Friday, September 11, 2026

• Regular School Day

Here are the school's September Happenings!

• September 8th - First Day - PreK & Kindergarten
• September 23rd - Banking Program Begins - Please See Below
• September 23rd - Open House - 5:00-6:30 pm
• October 1 - Picture Day

The district asks for all families to review the student handbooks at the following address.

https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/departments/office-of-student-support-services/handbooks

The handbooks are available in many languages.

Teaching children about banking is a great way to learn about financial Literacy. We are proud to start a partnership with Jeanne d'Arc Bank for our children. Every other week, on Wednesdays, the bank will come to Shaughnessy School, and students can deposit money into a Savings Account. The account requires a $10.00 start-up fee, but after that, kids can deposit any amount. The children get a prize every time they add money to their accounts. Please be on the lookout for a Savings Account application that will be sent home early next week. This is how children start the account. We hope this partnership will help students learn the importance of saving money. You can also register for the program at our Open House this week. The dates for deposits this year will be:

If you were enrolled in the program last year, you do not have to fill out the form again!

We primarily use Class Dojo as a communication application from school. The teachers will be inviting you to join the messaging, so you can be aware of all of the happenings. Please reach out to the teachers with questions.

https://www.smore.com/n21w8

Hi Shaughnessy Families!

As promised, here is the reminder for your school supply lists for the upcoming school year. You can either click on the PDF attachment to view the lists or you can visit our newly designed website for a translatable list!
Please visit our website - https://shaughnessy.lowell.k12.ma.us/

Then go to Classroom Teams > Grade > School Supplies

How can I update my contact information (phone number/email/address)?

Go online to the Family Resource Webpage (https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/UpdateContactInfo) and fill out the “contact us” form. Families who don’t have access to the internet can fill out the form in person at the Family Resource Center. If an address change is related to economic factors or housing instability (family moves in with relatives, eviction, hotel/motel, fire or unsheltered, please contact the McKinney Vento Office located at the Family Resource Center in person (151 Merrimack Street), by phone (978-674-4321) or go to the webpage at https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/HomelessAssistance.

How do I take a bus?

Buses are arranged through the Family Resource Center. Bus passes were mailed out this week.

How do I update my emergency contacts? You can also use the bus lookup tool directions and the bus lookup tool to confirm.

If you were in the school last year we will send a verification sheet out. if you are new we will send home an emergency form to fill out on the first day of school.

How do I register my child for the new school year?

All school registrations are completed online using a computer or laptop. You can access the online application by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. If you only have a mobile device and don’t have access to a computer or laptop, you can register in person at the Family Resource Center (151 Merrimack Street). Please call the Family Resource Center if you have any questions (978-674-4321).

What should I do if I need to register my child(ren) and I don’t speak English?

The Lowell Public Schools is committed to providing translation and interpretation services for families who require assistance in a language other than English. The online registration application and website is translated in Spanish and Portuguese and can be accessed by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. For all other languages, please call Bahara Hussaini at (978) 674-2149 to arrange services. In-person language interpretation support for registration can be accessed by visiting the Lowell Public Schools at 151 Merrimack Street. Families can also call the Family Resource Center at (978) 674-4321 to make an appointment with a Bilingual Family Liaison.

How old does my child need to be to enroll in preschool or kindergarten?

A child must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, in order to apply for preschool and 5 by September 1 to apply for kindergarten. A family can apply for preschool by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/PreschoolRegistration to fill out an online application or https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/KindergartenRegistration for kindergarten. For registration questions, please call (978) 674-4321.