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Message from Principal Phelan
Greetings Lowell School,
Pooled testing will take place on Monday, November 15, Monday, November 22, and Monday, November 29. Big thanks to Nurse Taverna and all the Watertown Nurses for making weekly testing and test and stay testing a reality.
Student Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council will meet on Wednesday, November 24. We will hold four 30 minute meetings. We've broken down the groups by age and grade—Kindergarten through grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5.
This week I'll be sending out a brief update on our impending move. Please keep an eye out for the communication. You can expect frequent updates concerning all the logistically information you need to be informed.
Please sign up for our vaccination clinic!
Stacy
Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Watertown Public Schools
In early 2021, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the MA Dyslexia guidelines, which include a comprehensive set of guidelines for screening students in grades K-2 for risk factors for dyslexia. Built on the state guidelines, Watertown has put together a screening process to ensure that early elementary students are screened with a state-approved screener, progress monitored via data cycles in conjunction with district-wide MTSS systems, and provided with equitable and immediate access to research-based reading instruction.
Building off work from last school year, each elementary school has created school-based Dyslexia Screening Teams that consist of reading specialists, coaches, classroom teachers, school psychologists, and special educators, along with school and district administrators. These teams have spent professional development time facilitated by the experts at Crafting Minds learning about the science behind the reading brain, the ways in which recent research justifies the need for early screening, and instructional routines for supporting young readers.
A universal screener is designed to help identify which students might need extra support. It allows teachers to provide preventative, supportive instruction to all students.
Dyslexia screening for Kindergarteners will take place on Monday, November 15, and Tuesday, November 16th.
Lowell Courses for Kids Winter 2021 Course Registration Opens on Monday, November 15th!
COURSES FOR KIDS are optional, fee-based after-school enrichment classes for students held on-site, in-person at school following school day dismissal.
Registration forms must be submitted online by 8:00 AM on Monday, November 22nd. Paper flyers will be sent home with all students on Monday, November 15th. You can also access a full listing of available courses by visiting Watertown Community Education’s website http://watertown.ss19.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=190103&pageId=6828561. You can access the registration form directly by clicking on the QR code. This QR code registration link will be live on Monday, November 15th.
If you have any questions regarding Courses for Kids, please contact Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us or 617-926-7764 (office) or 857-241-8499 (cell)
Seeking One More Weekend of Garden Support
We've got to get things moved out of the current garden area before the snow flies! I've put together a signup Genius to gather some help.
Lowell Garden perennial rescue days
If you know anybody who has a pickup truck or lots of muscle, that might be helpful too. Let's see who we can get to save our plants and get ready for the new gardens to come!
Judy
Annual Student Information Verification Forms (online)
This year's Fall Guardian/Emergency Contact Info Verification forms are now accessible through our online registration/enrollment system. This annual process is required to verify and update your student's demographic, health, family, and contact data.
One parent/guardian in each household should have received an email from our registrar, Terri Stafford, with the subject of "Annual Fall Student Verification 21-22". That email contains more detailed information as well as a link to your student's specific form. Please complete the forms by Monday, November 15th.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s a snapcode?
A snapcode is like a key to your student’s current information. Using the link in this email, you are automatically directed to your student’s data on Watertown’s Registration/Enrollment site.
What if I have more than one student in the district?
Each snapcode is unique to one student. You will receive a separate email/snapcode for each student, all of which need to be completed by November 15th.
Do I need to create an account?
The Registration system and PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal are two different systems. While you are welcome to use the same username for both, having one does not automatically give you access to the other.
This is Watertown’s third year using the Registration/Enrollment system. If you created an account last year, that account is still valid. If you have never created an account, you will need to create one.
If you have forgotten your password, there is a reset link on the sign-in page. You only need one “Family” account to update all of the forms related to your students, not one account per student.
Do I need to complete my form or all of my forms at the same time?
No. Your account allows you to securely save your work and come back at a later time if necessary.
Do I have to answer all the questions?
Questions marked with a red asterisk (*) are required.
What if I don't understand a question?
If you require further assistance, you can contact the Registrar at (617) 972-4216 or email terri.stafford@watertown.k12.ma.us to ask general questions about the form or process.
What if I make a mistake?
If you would like to make a change, select the field or choose “< Prev” to return to a previous page.
I’ve completed the form, now what?
When you have finished entering your information, select “Submit.” This will send all of the information you’ve entered to the school. If you cannot select this button, you will need to ensure that you have answered all the required questions.
What if I don't have access to a computer?
Enrollment is mobile-friendly and is accessible from any smartphone. If you do not have access to a computer or a smart phone, please contact the Registrar at 617-972-4216.
What if I require translation assistance?
If you require further assistance, contact the Registrar at 617-972-4216.
Help! I’m having technical difficulties.
For technical support, visit our PowerSchool Community help center or select “Help” from any form page.
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retakes will take place on Thursday, November 18th. Please use this link to order online!
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
Main Office ext. 33001
Email: stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us
Website: https://lowell.watertown.k12.ma.us/
Location: 175 Orchard Street, Watertown, MA, USA
Phone: (617) 926-7770
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRLowellElementary