P'Ville Press
February 1, 2026
Dear Pawtucketville Families,
Thank you to all of our families for your patience and flexibility this past week as we continue to work through snow removal and navigate arrival and dismissal under less-than-ideal winter conditions. We truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we prioritize safety during these winter months.
Next week, Pawtucketville will be hosting voters for the upcoming special election. Please know that student and staff safety is always our first priority, and our team has been planning for several weeks to ensure the day runs smoothly and safely for everyone in the building.
As we look ahead to the end of the week, we’re excited to celebrate Patriots Spirit Day on Friday, just ahead of the Super Bowl. We invite students and staff to wear their Patriots gear or team colors to show their spirit.
We will also be offering attendance incentives for students who attend school on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. On Tuesday, students will enjoy dance parties in the cafeteria, and on Wednesday, we will come together for an all-school assembly, followed by our fourth STEAM Day for students.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We’re looking forward to another great week at Pawtucketville!
Warmly,
Mrs. Jones
Pre-K "Melting Snowmen"
Pre-K "Melting Snowmen"
Kindergarten is learning about reptiles!
- Feb 4 (Wed) – Early Release: Students dismiss at 1:20 PM
- Feb 4 (Wed) – Wendy's Fundraiser: See below
- Feb 11 (Wed) – PTO Meeting: 5:30 PM in the Main Office
- Feb 12 (Thur) – Family Dance: 6:00 PM in the Cafe
- Feb 16-20 (Mon-Fri) – Mid-Winter Break: No School
- Feb 23 (Mon) – School Reopens: Doors open at 9:00 AM
P'Ville will be hosting a culture night - Passport through Pawtucketville on Thursday, May 21st, from 6:00-7:30 pm.
We know that it’s many months away, but time has a way of sneaking up on us, and we need your help! We are asking parents to bring a dish and/or offer cultural services such as:
* Henna
* Dance or musical performances
* Storytelling
* Cultural demonstrations
* Or sponsor a country/cultural table, where you can decorate, present information, and share cultural items and experiences from that culture!
We know everyone is incredibly busy, so we especially welcome prioritizing bringing a delicious dish that represents your culture. Please message Ms. Maggie or complete this Google form to let us know how you plan to support this event.
https://forms.gle/aEHxEq9XjdxC7Agy7
Outdoor vs. Indoor Recess
To keep students safe and provide consistent routines, the following guidelines determine when recess will be held outdoors or indoors:
Outdoor Recess
Held when the “feels like temperature” is 20°F or higher.
Light precipitation (flurries, drizzle, mist) may still allow for outdoor play if the playground is safe.
Students should come each day with appropriate clothing for the season.
Indoor Recess
Recess will move indoors when:
The “feels like temperature” is 19°F or lower.
There is heavy rain, sleet, unsafe ice, or severe weather.
The playground is deemed unsafe by administration.
Snow Play During Daily Recess
To maintain safety and consistency:
Students may not play in the snow during regular recess.
No snow throwing, sliding on ice, or climbing snowbanks.
Snow Play Fun Friday (Teacher-Led)
Teachers may choose to offer “Snow Play Fun Friday” as a special activity. The following expectations apply:
The event must be fully teacher-supervised and teacher-managed.
Teachers must ensure every student has the proper clothing (snow pants, boots, coat, gloves, hat). Students cannot be excluded due to not having proper clothing.
Activities should be safe and structured (e.g., snowmen, snow art).
Review safety expectations before going outside.
If you need to make any changes to your child’s dismissal plan, those changes must be made before 3:00 PM.
If your child’s teacher does not respond to your dismissal message in ClassDojo, you must call the main office before 3:00 PM to ensure the change is received and communicated properly.
Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!
Cold and Flu season is underway, and the Lowell Health Department would like to remind you about some simple but effective habits to protect yourself and those around you when you're feeling unwell.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to call, Dojo or email me!
🎉 Welcome Pawtucketville Parents & Staff! 🎉
Join the PMES Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and help build a strong, connected school community!
Our goal is to support PMES students and families by organizing fun events and raising funds for exciting initiatives like:
✨ School Events
✨ Field Day Activities
✨ Teacher & Staff Appreciation
✨ And much more!
Getting involved is a great way to connect, contribute, and stay informed.
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Pawtucketville Memorial – Main Office
425 West Meadow Road, Lowell, MA
We’d love to see you there! 💙 Let’s make this school year amazing—together!
Through our relationship with the MA School Mental Health Consortium, we are proud to share a free Caregiver Training on Collaborative Problem Solving from Think:Kids, the organization that supports training and implementation of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). When we partner thoughtfully with families to support the students we serve, the outcomes are far better. This is a self-paced interactive online training helping to provide the skills and knowledge to best support our children.