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Dear Lowell,

We had a fabulous week! Yes, we had MCAS but we did a lot of celebrating and fun activities. You can see pictures below highlighting many of the events.

I was hoping to announce the next assistant principal today. However, we're still working through the final steps of the process and an announcement will be sent once finalized.

Stacy

Are You Moving?

If you are planning to move out of Watertown or the Lowell School District. Please contact Melina Jacovides or Brian Connors our guidance counselors. This information helps us to accurately plan for the fall. Once we receive the information, we will email you the WPS Release Form for you to fill out and return to the school secretary via email. We will use this information to send your child(ren)s records to the receiving school when the staff returns to school. Please submit this information as soon as possible. as record transfers require time to process.

Looking for 3-4 additional volunteers!

Tuesday, April 25th, Lowell West Cafeteria 12:35 - 2:30

Grade 3 will be implementing level 3 Fundations next year. There are many materials to get ready to teach Fundations successfully. Our teachers will be busy unpacking when they arrive at our beautifully renovated building.

We are looking for help organizing and labeling newly arrived student materials before we pack them up to be moved to the new classrooms. If you can be available please email: Joia Kirby the Lowell Literacy coach: joia.kirby@watertown.k12.ma.us. On the 25th, please remember to bring your license so that you can be entered into our "Raptor" system.

Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated.

All are invited to share their suggestions/feedback on the Equity Action Plan draft

This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom.

Please register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Any stakeholder who is unable to attend the virtual meeting, is welcome to share their thoughts using the electronic form. The collection form will close at the end of the virtual meeting. The form is both linked above and pasted below for your convenience.

A Meeting of Caregivers of Students of African Descent will be held on Monday, May 1st at 6:30pm. Please sign up here if you are interested in attending. The Zoom link will be sent at a later time.

Dr. Kimberlee Henry

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

5th Graders Choosing a Language

Students in 5th grade will have the opportunity to choose what language they would like to study in middle school. Students have three choices: Arabic, Italian, or Spanish. During the upcoming weeks, students will have the opportunity to experience an Arabic and Italian lesson from our Middle School Teachers. We will also send more information home about the reasons why one would choose our different offerings. We will share a survey to choose soon April break.

5th Grade Spanish Assessments

Students in 5th grade classrooms at each elementary school will be taking a speaking and listening assessment in Spanish during the month of May. This assessment will take place during Spanish class, and the assessment should last approximately 30 minutes. The assessment is meant to evaluate students' proficiency in Spanish in that moment. This assessment will provide the World Language Department valuable information about the trajectory of our program since it is now a completed K-5 program. If you would like more information, you can visit: https://www.languagetesting.com/lti-for-organizations/k-12-aappl to learn more about the AAPPL test. Please reach out to World Languages Coordinator Adam Silverberg (adam.silverberg@watertown.k12.ma.us) if you have questions.

World Languages Curriculum Coordinator, K-12

Watertown Public Schools

adam.silverberg@watertown.k12.ma.us

617-926-7760 ext 36339

The annual K-12 District Art Show has been a tradition in Watertown Public Schools for many years. The show includes work from Watertown students K-12. This is the first year since the pandemic that elementary schools will have in-person representation, so it is very exciting. We are thrilled for the chance to bring our community together in support of your young artists.

Where and When:

The show is up Wednesday, April 5th - Tuesday, May 2nd at the Watertown Mall

Because the Watertown Mall is a public place, you are welcome to see the artwork at any time during mall open hours while the show is up.

Online registration for Watertown Community Education's 2023 Summer Explorations Program, being held at the Hosmer Elementary School, opens at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 25th! Spaces are limited, please register early. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click the link to the 2023 Summer Explorations Program Smore Flyer for full details including cost, dates, and themes, and to access the online Google Form registration link https://www.smore.com/2ch0y.

Please reach out to Debi Cornelius at debora.cornelius@watertown.k12.ma.us and Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us with any questions regarding the 2023 Summer Explorations Program.

Please join us on Thursday, May 11th for a performance of Listen to Sipu (https://newrep.org/productions/listen-to-sipu/)

Details below and on the attached flyer!

When: Thursday, May 11th, 6:30 PM-8 PM

Where: Watertown Middle School

Cost: FREE with a light dinner provided at 5:15 PM

Science Spotlights

In-Person Event | Saturdays, March 11, April 8, May 13, 2:00–3:30 pm

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge

Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of monthly short talks. Perhaps you’ll discuss how studying dog reactions help us learn about the evolution of social behavior, or maybe you’ll consider the regrowth of a microscopic worm after injury. Recommended for ages 10–Adults.

Let’s Draw: HMSC Sketching Weekend

In-Person Event | Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 1:00–­4:00 pm

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture provide inspiration for all levels of artists and curious visitors. Elevate your own creative process by trying your hand at sketching this weekend. Meet HMSC Volunteer Sketching Facilitators in the galleries and learn what motivates them to draw in the museums. Then try sketching a museum object yourself.

Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard

In-Person Event | Sunday, March 26, 1:00–4:00 pm

Explore North American, South American, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian archaeology across the exhibit halls of two museums. Activities include ancient DNA analysis, animal mummies, King Tut’s throne, spear throwing, flintknapping, and other surprises during this popular annual event.

Summer Science Weeks

In-Person Summer Programs | Mondays–Fridays, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Registration is open! Select from a wide array of Summer Science Week programs for children entering grades 1–8. Favorites include Amazing Animals, Super Scientists, and The Ins and Outs of Skeletons.

Tuesday, 4/11/2023

6:00PM - 8:00PM Art Show Opening Reception

6:30PM - 7:30PM SEPAC Meeting

6:30PM - 7:30PM FTO Meeting

Wednesday, 4/12/2023

MCAS ELA (Session 2)

Thursday, 4/13/2023

Grade 3 Field Trip (Boston Tea Party Museum)

Thursday, 4/13/2020

Parent Forum come meet the Finalists

6:00PM School Site Council

Friday, 4/14/2023

FTO Walk-A-Thon

Monday 4/17/2023 to Friday 4/21/2023

April Vacation (No School)

Monday 4/24/2023 to Friday 4/28/2023

Literacy Week

Tuesday 4/25/2023

7:00PM - 8:00PM Lowell DIB Council Meeting

Thursday 4/27/2023

Author Visit: Jarrett Learner

Friday 4/28/2023

5:30PM Music Fest

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MCAS Dates for grades 3,4 & 5

ELA

Tuesday, April 4th

Thursday, April 6th

Math

Tuesday, May 16th

Thursday, May 18th

Science

Only Grade 5 takes Science

Wednesday, May 24th

Thursday, May 25th