The Golden Gazette
September 2025
Picture Day!
Picture day has arrived for our students at Collegiate Charter School of Lowell. For safety reasons and the number of students at Collegiate, picture day will be broken into two days listed below. Please be reminded that all students must take a photo and must be in uniform attire.
- Tuesday, October 7th - Grades KG-5
- Wednesday, October 8th - Grades 6-12
- Absentee's date for students set for Friday, December 5th
- Classroom pictures for K-12 are set for Wednesday, April 10th
You’ll receive an email from O'Connor Studios regarding how to place your order online directly through their website.
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
What is a SEPAC?
A parent organization which collaborates with administrators and educators at Collegiate, and functions in an advisory role relative to special education issues. We also offer support, advice, and resources to any parent navigating the special education process. Our first meeting for the 2025-2026 school year was held on September 11th.
The next SEPAC meeting will be held on October 9th at 6:00 p.m. here at Collegiate.
Please reach out to Jen Mahon to receive the link to join future meeting!
978-458-1137 X 1137 or jmahon@collegiatelowell.org
Check back in October as we begin to feature a few of our incredible seniors each month through graduation! This year we have 62 seniors working hard to reach their goal of high school graduation on June 4, 2026. Many exciting events and milestones will be coming up quickly. Be sure to check your Parent Square messages and monthly newsletters for all the important information.
Guidance 2025-26
Mr. Robichaud
Mrs. Wiley
Ms. Miller
Mrs. Pigeon
Mrs. Meunier
Adding Up with ST Math - Math Enrichment Program
What is ST Math?
ST Math is a visual instructional program that engages students in creative and rigorous problem solving, allowing them to see the math and grow.
Do your children use ST Math? We recommend watching the introduction video and playing a few sample games first. Then check out our parent resources below to learn how you can help guide your student through the program.
Helping your child with math starts with thinking about math in a different way.
Research shows that memorizing all the different ways to solve math problems isn't enough for long-term success. But, by working through challenging problems to build a deep understanding of how math concepts work, all children are capable of succeeding in math.
Here is more information about why ST Math is important and a sample of the program to see how it works. Math Resources for Parents and Families | ST Math
ST Math is a math program that also follows the Common Core State Math Standards of Massachusetts, but with a twist. There are no written instructions on any level. The main character, Jiji the penguin, moves from one side of the screen to the next by the students using their math knowledge to get through each obstacle. Students need to use their own mind and some problem-solving skills along with trial and error to complete each grade-level math objective and get Jiji the Penguin to the next level. This program is great for all types of students. It is engaging, promotes student independence, problem-solving skills for real-world problems, and that we learn from failure (getting the problems wrong). ST Math has a visual feedback system that shows students WHY they get a problem wrong, to help them learn and master the grade level content.
Collegiate is now part of the ST Math grant program. This means that ST Math is now a part of our math curriculum for K-5 students. There are specific blocks throughout the day that are designated for doing ST Math to allow students to keep up with their conceptual understanding. We are now associated with many schools across the state of Massachusetts. We will be participating in Community Competitions with these schools, and between our grade levels, to keep the engagement and excitement while doing ST Math. (insert photos I have sent from Newsletters and separately). Please keep up with the school Newsletters every month to see your student’s class progress!
Our goal this year is to focus on "What's the Math?" where students focus on the math they are learning through ST Math. This tracker will be used to monitor the student's progress this year. Last year, we hit our 80% goal by May and completed OVER 100% by the end of the school year! I know we can do this again!
Our first competition will be class-by-class K-5 to see who gets the first Bingo! Good luck to K-5!
Theater Department Fundraiser
Dear Collegiate Charter School Theatre Families,
I am excited to share that we are launching a fundraiser through DonorsChoose to secure costumes and props for our upcoming play! Due to budget limitations within the Massachusetts school system, let’s work together to provide an extraordinary experience for all our students.
Your support is crucial! Please share our DonorsChoose link with friends, family, and anyone who values the performing arts. Additionally, I have included a donor code to help us enhance our efforts. For the next five days, each donation will be matched up to $50. Be sure to enter the code LIFTOFF at checkout! Any amount makes a difference.
Thank you for ensuring that every student has a costume or prop for the play. Let's work together to create a wonderful play experience for all students involved! Here’s the link to support our project.
Best regards,
Ms. Hannah
After School Theatre Director
