Lowell Family Newsletter

November 28, 2021

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(Portuguese)

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(Spanish)

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إذا كنت تستخدم جهاز كمبيوتر ، فافتح هذا في صفحة جديدة. بعد ذلك ، لترجمة هذه النشرة الإخبارية ، انقر فوق الارتباط الموجود على اليمين.

إذا كنت تستخدم الهاتف ، فالمس الشخص الموجود في الدائرة السوداء للحصول على زر الترجمة. (Arabic)

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Եթե համակարգիչ եք, բացեք սա նոր էջում: Ապա, այս տեղեկագիրը թարգմանելու համար կտտացրեք աջ հղմանը: Եթե հեռախոսով եք, դիպչեք սև շրջանի անձին ՝ թարգմանության կոճակը ստանալու համար: (Armenian)

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Hanukkah the Festival of Lights Begins Tonight! Happy Hanukkah!

If you'd like to learn more about this special Jewish holiday please visit the link below.

Hanukkah

Welcome to PJ Library's "Hanukkah Hub" where you'll find everything you need to get ready for the Festival of Lights, including child-friendly versions of the Hanukkah story. Are you the designated "Hanukkah parent" at your child's school? Be sure to check out our guide, Sharing Hanukkah at School.

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Message from Principal Phelan

Dear Lowell School,

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I can't believe December begins Wednesday! On December 1st, we will be holding parent/caregiver forums; the first is at 9:00 am, and the second will take place at 6:30 pm. Dr. Galdston, Debi Cornelius, and I will answer your questions.

Our Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council met on Tuesday, November 23rd. We discussed the tradition of Thanksgiving and the holidays and traditions we each celebrate throughout the year. The students who attended the meeting received a homework assignment to interview their caregivers over the holiday weekend. Students will use the information gathered through these interviews to explain the traditions their families celebrate and why. We will also look for common themes in each of these celebrations.

I will also include resources for families to learn more about holidays and celebrations different from their own. We invite you to share pictures with us to highlight throughout this festive season.

Sincerely,

Stacy

Relocation and Renovation Newsletter

J R Lowell School

Lowell 2021-22 Bus Registration Form Yellow school bus transportation will be available to the Lowell Students from shared pickup points throughout Watertown to their temporary school during construction. All students must register by December 14 in order to be guaranteed a seat on a bus.

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Lowell 2021-22 Bus Information Interest Form: Due Tuesday, December 14th

Lowell 2021-22 Bus Registration Form

Yellow school bus transportation will be available to the Lowell Students from shared pickup points throughout Watertown to their temporary school during construction. All students must register by December 14 in order to be guaranteed a seat on a bus. After that date busing will only be available if there is room on the bus.

There is no fee for this bus, but students must register. We are asking families who are interested in having their student ride the bus to complete this form so we can create bus routes based on interest.

Use this online form to indicate you would like your student(s) to ride the bus to their temporary Lowell school during construction during the 2021-2022 school year. There will be a new form to complete for the 2022-2023 school year bus.

Fees

There is no charge for the Lowell bus.

Contact

If you have additional questions, please contact Shannon Dixon at shannon.dixon@watertown.k12.ma.us or call 617-926-7716.

Forums for Parent and Caregivers will be held on Wednesday, December 1st

Parent & Caregiver Forum

When

Wednesday, Dec. 1st, 9am

Where: This is an online event.

More information

Join Zoom Meeting https://watertown-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/85688202473

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Parent & Caregiver Forum

When

Wednesday, Dec. 1st, 6:30pm

Where: This is an online event.

More information

Join Zoom Meeting https://watertown-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/85688202473

i-Ready Diagnostic

Kindergarten students are preparing to take the i-Ready Diagnostic. The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your child’s needs. Each item a student receives is based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly more complex questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier ones.

Our students will begin taking the i-Ready Diagnostic according to the schedule posted below.

i-Ready Diagnostic Schedule

Kindergarten students will take the i-Ready Diagositc for the first time beginning on the week of November 29 (reading) and the week of December 6 (math).

The i-Ready Diagnostic will be administered in December for grades 1-5. Here are the dates.

i-Ready Diagnostic for grades 1-5:

Week of - 12/13(reading)

Week of - 12/20 (math)

What can I do to help?

To help prepare your child for the i-Ready Diagnostic, encourage them to:

· Get a good night’s sleep and eat a full breakfast the day of the assessment.

· Try your best on each question and try not to rush.

· Try not to worry about questions they do not know—remind them that it is

expected they will get only about half of the questions correct.

· Be respectful of other students who take longer to finish.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a partner in your child’s learning! You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.

iReady Assessment

Overview The intent of the i-Ready Diagnostic is to help identify the specific skills each student needs to develop, identify each student's areas of strength, and measure academic growth through the school year.

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The Whoville Jubilee and Official Watertown Tree Lighting!

The City of Watertown and its sponsors present The Whoville Jubilee and Official Watertown Tree Lighting!

Come visit the grounds of the Commander's Mansion for a jolly night of holiday fun on

Saturday, December 4th from 4 pm to 8 pm! This will be an indoor and outdoor walking experience. Your Whoville Passport will make sure you don't miss a moment of merrymaking! This event will be held snow or shine.

Parking: Free garage parking located in the Arsenal on the Charles office complex (across from Branch Line/Panera). Handicap parking will be made available closer to the Whoville entrance; be on the lookout for Santa’s security! Please note there will be NO parking at the Commander's Mansion.

Donations: The Watertown Veteran's Office/ Pvt Shutt Detachment will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toy's for Tots/WPD Whooley Foundation. For each toy donated, you will receive a raffle ticket to be entered to become the Cheermeister Family and light the Official Watertown Tree! If you would like to make a monetary donation, checks may be made payable to The Whooley Foundation - we will not be able to accept cash.

Free Photos with Santa: Timeslots must be reserved in advance - click here to reserve your spot! Please arrive at the Recreation tent 5-10 minutes before your time slot to check in. If you miss your time slot, unfortunately we will not be able to reschedule you. Please note: images will be emailed to you by Natalie Nigito Photography in a public gallery for downloading at your convenience.

Makers Market: Inside the Mansion you will find local Watertown artisans selling handmade gifts!

Charlotte Kennedy | Dan Lawrence | Julie Johnson & Susan Barnette | Sarah Tahang | Sotto Chocolates

Tree Lighting: The Official Watertown Tree Lighting will take place at 6 PM, following the Cheermeister Family drawing!

Lunch Menu November 29th to December 3rd

Monday and Tuesday's Menus

Monday, November 29th

100% Beef Hot Dog

Potato Wedges

& Baked Beans

Fresh Strawberries

Or

Stuffed Crust Pizza

Tuesday, November 30th

Chicken Tenders

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Fresh Strawberries

Or

Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich

Lunch December 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Scenes from Around Lowell

Lenny Stop By Our ESL Room To Join Reading Groups

WPS COVID Vaccine Clinic

Vaccinations available for all students 5-19 on November 17 Welcome! To translate this newsletter, click on it then use the link to the right. Para traduzir este boletim, clique nele e use o link à direita. Para traducir este boletín, haga clic en él y luego use el enlace a la derecha.

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The Lowell School Book Fair -- Monday, December 13 - Friday, December 17

Kids can browse during school. Shopping hours will be after school.