The Lion's Roar
McAvinnue's Community Newsletter: Week Of October 20th
MCAVINNUE'S PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello McAvinnue Community!
I hope that everyone is doing well...and enjoying the amazing weather that we are having this weekend! What a pleasant change compared to the more Fall like temperatures including some needed rain that we had this past week. Reminder...please have your child dress in layers even with the predicted temperature increase that will occur this upcoming week.
We will host McAvinnue's Picture Day on Monday, October 20th. Pictures and be purchased in advance online or you can use the order form and pay with cash or check. Regardless of your payment choice, you will need to make payment by Monday, October 20th.
Please keep in mind that all students will have their picture taken regardless of whether you are planning to purchase a picture package. We need to do this so that we have a picture of every child at McAvinnue for our child's student profile on our Aspen records system.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall Family Celebration"! On Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, you can come to McAvinnue for some costume and candy fun! This event is free of charge! All you need to do is come by with your costume on, bring a bag for treats, and we will do the rest! You will have a chance to walk through the building and stop at classroom doors for a special treat! Also, there was been some cool and spooky activities in the cafeteria to enjoy! We hope that everyone makes the time to come by!
We are looking ahead to November as we approach the end of October. I have updated the school calendar in the section of this newsletter called "Upcoming Events". Be sure to check it out and mark your calendars to keep yourself organized.
We will not have school on Tuesday, November 4th due to the local and statewide "Election Day". On this day off from school, it is important for you to go out and cast your vote to be seen and heard. Local elections can make the greatest impact in making change within the Lowell community. Be on the lookout for more information over the next few weeks for specific voting poll information, etc.
We are looking forward to another amazing week at "the best school we all know"!
Here are a few items that you need to be aware of. Please mark your calendars for the following events and activities at McAvinnue for this upcoming week:
- Monday, October 20th - McAvinnue Opens @ 9:10 AM
- Monday, October 20th - McAvinnue's Picture Day - Student & Faculty Individual Photos
- Thursday, October 23rd - Dentist @ McAvinnue
- Wednesday, October 29th - McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall" Family Celebration @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Main Office at McAvinnue or send Mr. Domina a message a mdomina@lowell.k12.ma.us.
Picture Day - Monday, October 20th
We host McAvinnue's "Picture Day" on Monday, October 20th. The picture order forms will be sent home with your child this week upcoming week. If you are interested in purchasing a picture package, please complete the order form and submit payment.
Orders can be completed online using link below.
https://vando.imagequix.com/294339Z
The school code is: 10725F
If you need an extra order form, please stop by the Main Office at McAvinnue and we will be happy to pass along an order form.
Please keep in mind that all students will have their picture taken regardless of whether you are planning to purchase a picture package. We need to do this so that we have a picture of every child at McAvinnue for our child's student profile on our Aspen records system.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Main Office for support.
Candy Donations Needed
We are gladly accepting candy donations for McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall Family Celebration"!
Please feel free to drop off a bag of candy to the Main Office at McAvinnue anytime during school hours. Also, you can have your child bring a bag of candy with them to school...and they can drop it off at the Main Office when they arrive to the school building.
We will accept donations all the way up to the big event on Wednesday, October 29th!
Thank you in advance for your support with this!
McAvinnue's October Attendance Challenge
We have our first all school attendance challenge that is occuring in the month of October!
Here are the details for this challenge...Students will need to come to school everyday starting on October 1st - October 30th! If they are able to do this, we will celebrate this amazing and important accomplishment with a very special surprise treat!
Out goal is to have at least 150 students successfully complete this challenge!
McAvinnue's "Week In Review"
McAvinnue's "Black Out Bullying Day"
McAvinnue took at stand against bullying on Friday with our “Black Out Bullying Day”! Students and faculty worn black to show that McAvinnue is a bully free school. Also, everyone enjoyed a very interactive and fun learning all school meeting host by Tom Knight focusing on the importance of being an “Upstander”. We certainly showed our “McAvinnue Pride” on Friday!
Special Turtle Deliveries!
A very special delivery occurred this past Tuesday in Rooms 202 and 303! Baby turtles were delivered that are part of the Turtle Hatch Program! Students in both rooms will support raising the turtles and tracking their growth progress until the release day in the Spring. Such an amazing learning opportunity for our students!
Colorful Pumpkin PreK Fun!
PreK students in Ms. Annie’s classes recently made some really fun and colorful pumpkins! We love the creativity with this project!
Allergies? Asthma? Medications? - Please Let Nurse Danielle Know!
If your students have any medical concerns or diagnosis, please make sure Nurse Danielle is aware. Also, if they have any medical conditions, for example allergies or asthma, that require medications such as Epipens or inhalers here at school, please remember she needs updated paperwork and medication yearly.
Please reach out as soon as possible to get her the necessary paperwork and to arrange drop off of new medications. Nurse Danielle's email address is dralls@lowell.k12.ma.us and she can also be reached by calling (978) 937-2871 ex. 47858. Our fax number is (978) 937-2880.
Should I Send My Child To School?
Please see the chart below that will help you decide whether you should send your child to school.
If you have any questions or are not sure whether you should send your child to school, please reach out to the school and ask to speak with Nurse Danielle.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Logistics
Drop-Off Logistics
- Arrival begins at 9:10 AM each day. The late bell rings at 9:25 AM.
- Please pull up to the 4th Avenue side of the building when dropping off your child.
- As you approach the 4th Avenue sidewalk, a faculty member will greet and support getting your child safely out of the vehicle.
- This area is a drop off area ONLY. You will not be permitted to park in this location.
- Please be sure to drive all the way down to the end of the sidewalk so we can fit as many vehicles in this location as possible.
- Ensure your child is ready to go and do not get out of the car so we can keep traffic moving.
- Students accessing our CSA program will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
- Large bus students will enter using the back door located in the rear of the school building.
- Small bus and van transportation students will use the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
Morning Lining Up Locations
- Grade 1, 3, and 4 students will use the Main Door to enter the school building.
- Grade 2 will use the 4th Avenue doorway near the front of the school to enter the building.
- PreK & Kindergarten will use the Early Childhood door to enter the building. This door is located to the right of McAvinnue's Reading Garden and to the left of the Main Door.
Pick-Up Logistics
- Grade 1 will be dismissed out the Main Door.
- Grades 2, 3, and 4 will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the front of the school.
- Kindergarten students will be dismissed out the Early Childhood door. This door is located to the right of McAvinnue's Reading Garden and to the left of the Main Door.
- Students accessing our CSA program will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway.
- PreK students will be dismissed out the 4th Avenue door near the rear of the school building by the exit driveway. Please contact Ms. Annie for the specific dismissal time.
Bus Transportation Information
School bus transportation is provided to students in grades K-4, who live greater than .75 mile from their residence or alternate address to their assigned school. Middle school students (grades 5-8) must live greater than 1.5 miles from their residence or alternate address to their assigned school.
Kindergarten through 4th grade students will receive a printed bus pass via postal mail. These passes were mailed out on August 23rd. You can also look up your student's bus pass information by using their Student ID for the username and date of birth for the password at the link below. This is the same information that students use to log in to their Chromebooks for school.
Please note that Kindergarten and 1st grader students must have an older sibling (4th grade or older) or parent present at the bus stop in the afternoon in order to depart from the school bus. If a parent or older sibling is not present, the student will be brought to the Moody School, located at 158 Rogers Street. A driver’s license or valid identification must be presented to the staff in order to dismiss the student.
You can use the LPSD "Bus Lookup Tool" using the link below. You will need to use you child's LASID or lunch number along with their birthdate to access this helpful system.
There also is a helpful video that you can watch that will walk you through the process.
Is Your Bus On Time?
The Lowell Public Schools Transportation Department has added a live spreadsheet to its webpage that indicates in the AM or PM if a school bus (grades K-8) is running late and by how long.
Check it out today: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5990
Physical Education Weekly Class Schedule With Ms. Rindo
Here is information regarding when each grade level and homeroom has weekly Physical Education Class with Ms. Rindo for the 2025-2026 academic school year
Please ensure that your child wears sneakers on their assigned day in the gymnasium so that can fully participate.
McAvinnue's Mindfulness Pose Of The Week - "Magic Massage" Continued...
We will continue the new pose that was launched last week called the "Magic Massagel"! This new pose will allow us to restore our energy through relaxation techniques that will reduce tension while we improve our self-care practices. We will practice the "Magic Massage" pose daily during our "Virtual" Morning Announcements during this up and coming week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Upcoming Events
Here are important dates to remember for the moth of October and November:
- Monday, October 20th - McAvinnue Reopens @ 9:10 AM
- Monday, October 20th - McAvinnue's Picture Day - Student & Faculty Individual Photos
- Thursday, October 23rd - Dentist @ McAvinnue
- Wednesday, October 29th - McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall" Family Celebration @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, November 4th - No School: Election Day
- Friday, November 7th - McAvinnue's "Lion's Pride" Core Value All School Celebration: October Edition @ 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
- Tuesday, November 11th - No School: Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 13th - McAvinnue's "Family Movie Night" @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 26th - Early Dismissal: All Students @ 11:50 AM
- Thursday. November 27th - No School - Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 28th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall" Family Celebration - Wednesday, October 29th
Mark your calendars for our next all school family event! Please join us for McAvinnue's "Spooky Fun Fall" Family Celebration on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
This event is free of charge! All you need to do is come by with your costume on, bring a bag for candy, and we will do the rest! There will be a chance to get some early Halloween candy and make some fun spooky projects, and have some treats!
More information to come over the next few weeks!
ST Math Weekly Progress Update
October has rolled in like a perfect wave. Our ST Math progress looks wave-tacular too! Together, our students have already solved over 167,000 puzzles and reached 18% overall Puzzle Goal Progress. JiJi is certainly grinning from flipper to flipper!
The JiJi Mystery Pumpkin Puzzle Pursuit is officially underway! The first week’s classroom winner will be revealed on Monday, and another trophy and certificate will be awarded on Wednesday!
Our Golden JiJi Winner for the week is Hailey Min. With an incredible Progress Percentage and a strong Average Number of Puzzles per Week, let's give an ST Math shout-out to celebrate these awesome details for Hailey!
From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4, classrooms are catching the wave of mathematical thinking. Students are showing perseverance, creativity, and a whole lot of problem-solving power.
As the leaves fall and the puzzles rise, we’d love to know…
Keep surfing the ST Math wave because every puzzle brings us closer to another big McAvinnue milestone!
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
McAvinnue's Morning Announcements
McAvinnue's "Morning Announcements" are back once again for the 2024-2025 academic school year! We are excited to bring these back starting on Monday, September 15th!
Like we had successfully done during previous school years, a new edition of McAvinnue's "Virtual" Morning Announcements will be presented to our students on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. We will continue to use Tuesday and Thursday each week to be used for "Open Circle"....our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that focuses on community building, prosocial decision making, and appropriate responses to daily stressors both within the school and home settings.
This will continue to be a great way to bring our school together each day focusing on the same message to get the energy, commitment, and engage up before we launch into another great day at "the best school we all know".
McAvinnue's Morning Announcements will occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week starting on Monday, September 15th!
You can check out current and past editions of McAvinnue's Morning Announcements on our YouTube channel using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hxiBuRjqjqfASl_RLMleQ
You can check out the latest edition of McAvinnue's Morning Announcements below for last school year!
Parent & Family Resources
Need Support During The Thanksgiving & Christmas Season?
Check out the resource below if you may need some support during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
You can also reach out directly to the school and ask for Mrs. De La Luz or send her an email at adelaluz@lowell.k12.ma.us
Operation Nourish
Need help with supplementing with food on a weekly basis? No worries...we have you covered!
With our partnership with the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, we can provide weekly pre-packaged bags of nutritious food that students can take home on Friday.
All you need to do to enroll in this program is to contact Mrs. De La Luz at adelaluz @ lowell.k12.ma.us or send a Class Dojo message to her or Mrs. Teague-Powers. Just include your child's name in the message and we will take care of the rest.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school directly for support!
Student Handbook 2025-2026
The LPS Student Handbook is a great tool to use to fully understand the expectations of the role of our students as well as the partnership needed for our families to ensure that the school year is a great success.
You can access the district elementary student handbook by clicking the button below. You will find various policies and procedures focusing on attendance, grading, discipline, bus expectations, and more.
Please reach out directly if you have any questions.
McAvinnue's School Attendance Information
As you are aware, attending school is first step each in the learning process for our students. It is critical that our students arrive to school on time each day so that they can access all of the engaging and meaning lessons that have been planned by our teachers and related service providers.
The McAvinnue Attendnace Team will monitor student attendance on a weekly basis and will reach our directly to families when they notice frequent absences, a pattern of absences, or an increased number of consecutive absences within a short period of time.
Please refer to McAvinnue's Student Attendance Booket below that will provide additional information. This booket will be sent home with students in multiple languages. It is important that you review this information for your own awareness and to be fully prepared to support your child with the first step of the learning process...attending school on time.
The handbook is provided in four languages below.
Breakfast and Lunch Is Free for All LPS Students
All student breakfast and lunch menu items will be free of charge on all school days including Early Release Days!
Lowell Public Schools Food and Nutrition are "Powering Potential" for students and faculty with innovations in our menus and enhancements to our overall dining operations. When your child dines with us, rest assured that we will be serving delicious, nutritious meals prepared with the utmost attention to safety. We encourage every student to fuel up with breakfast and lunch meals each day so they can be energized and prepared to succeed throughout the day, in and out of the classroom.
Please keep up to date on our program, nutrition education, monthly menus and back to school letters on the LPS Food and Nutrition website.
Any concerns please feel free to email foodservice@lowell.k12.ma.us
October Breakfast & Lunch Menus
LPS Food & Nutrition Newsletter
Eureka Math Squared Information
Are you interested in learning more about the fantastic Math Curriculum that we are using for our Kindergarten - Grade 4 students? Look no further...we have everything that you need for Eureka Math Squared!
Here are some links that you can use to explore the philosophy of the curriculum, sample materials and lessons, tips for how you can support your child at home with their Math skill development, and activities that you can use with your child consistently each week during the school year.
English: https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamathsquared/family-engagement
Spanish: https://greatminds.org/es/eurekamathsquared/recursos-para-la-familia
McAvinnue Spirit Gear By Prep Sportswear
We have an online store if you wish to order any McAvinnue gear! It is open 24 hours per day and there is no due date for orders. Anytime you want to order...on any day!
The company is Prep Sportswear and has been reliable with solid product quality from reputable brands.
There is a 25% off deal occuring now on all items! This is a major discount if you are interested in purchasing McAvinnue merchandise.
Like during previous school years, we are also exploring additional local options to purchase McAvinnue gear. Stay tuned for more information in the month of September.
To access our current online store for McAvinnue spirit gear, please click the link below.
General Information
How can I update my contact information (phone number/email/address)?
- Go online to the Family Resource Webpage (https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/UpdateContactInfo) and fill out the “contact us” form. Families who don’t have access to the internet can fill out the form in person at the Family Resource Center. If an address change is related to economic factors or housing instability (family moves in with relatives, eviction, hotel/motel, fire or unsheltered, please contact the McKinney Vento Office located at the Family Resource Center in person (151 Merrimack Street), by phone (978-674-4321) or go to the webpage at https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/HomelessAssistance.
How do I update my emergency contacts?
- If you were in the school last year we will send a verification sheet out. if you are new we will send home an emergency form to fill out on the first day of school.
How do I register my child for the new school year?
- All school registrations are completed online using a computer or laptop. You can access the online application by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. If you only have a mobile device and don’t have access to a computer or laptop, you can register in person at the Family Resource Center (151 Merrimack Street). Please call the Family Resource Center if you have any questions (978-674-4321).
What should I do if I need to register my child(ren) and I don’t speak English?
- The Lowell Public Schools is committed to providing translation and interpretation services for families who require assistance in a language other than English. The online registration application and website is translated in Spanish and Portuguese and can be accessed by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolRegistration. For all other languages, please call Vannak Khin at (978) 328-6782 to arrange services. In-person language interpretation support for registration can be accessed by visiting the Lowell Public Schools at 151 Merrimack Street. Families can also call the Family Resource Center at (978) 674-4321 to make an appointment with a Bilingual Family Liaison.
How old does my child need to be to enroll in preschool or kindergarten?
- A child must turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023, in order to apply for preschool and 5 by September 1 to apply for kindergarten. A family can apply for preschool by going to https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/PreschoolRegistration to fill out an online application or https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/KindergartenRegistration for kindergarten. For registration questions, please call (978) 674-4321.
How do I apply for a transfer for my child to change schools in the new year?
- Per the 2023-2024 School Assignment Policy, all students have the option to request one school transfer per year.
- Families can apply online at https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/SchoolTransfer or can come to the Family Resource Center in-person to complete the application. Transfers are assigned on a space availability basis.
Community Connections & Opportunities
Monsterbash & Fall Fest 2025
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Get ready for a fang-tastic day of Halloween fun in Downtown Lowell on Saturday, October 25 | 12:00–6:00 PM!
Here are some of the basic details that for this event!
12:00 PM –3:00 PM – Haunted House at Lowell City Hall
375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA
- Step into a not-too-spooky haunted house presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell! (Last entry line closes at 2:45 PM.)
Trick or Treating Through Downtown
- Follow the pumpkins painted on the sidewalks and visit participating businesses for sweet treats! Don’t forget your candy bag!
1:00 PM –6:00 PM – Rockland Trust Parking Lot
222 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA
- Enjoy live music, food trucks, free carnival rides, and a beer garden. Perfect for families and friends — eat, drink, and be scary!
The following websites will have the most up to date information including a map of all of the attractions when they are ready to be shared!
Lowell Youth Field Hockey Clinic - Fall 2025
No experience needed - all are welcome! This is a volunteer-run clinic meant to teach players about field hockey and hopefully instill a love for the game. Players will learning the rules of the field hockey and fundamental skills, including types of passes, dribbling, shooting and defending. Our long-term goal is to join the Baystate Youth Field Hockey league in Fall 2026 with teams for Grades 1 - 8.
Registration includes the 6 clinic dates, a T-shirt, youth night at an LHS Field Hockey game, and a fun celebration clinic on November 2nd.
Event Details:
- Dates: Sundays from September 28th - November 2nd
- Time: Grades K-3 @ 10:30 AM-11:30 AM and Grades 4-8 @ 12:00 PM -1:30 PM\
- Location: Carvalho Turf Field at Cawley Memorial Stadium
- Registration Fee: $50 ; Day-of registration is also welcome
- Equipment: We have sticks and shin guards available for players to borrow, but please bring them if you have your own. Each player must bring a mouthguard, goggles and sneakers. More information about these items will be provided closer to the start of the clinic.
To register, click the link below...
Lowell Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Calling all girls in Grades K-8! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about the sport, Lowell Girls Lacrosse has a clinic for you!
Introduction to Lacrosse Clinic:
Perfect for girls (Grades Kindergarten - looking to get exposure to LAX fundamentals like stick handling, ground balls, and passing and catching. This clinic is led by experienced coaches dedicated to providing personalized instruction and reinforcing having fun. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to become part of the lacrosse community and make new friends!
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Carvalho Field at Cawley Memorial Stadium
Equipment: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and water bottle. For those without equipment, LGL will provide sticks/goggles (please note when signing up via the Google Form so we can plan accordingly)
Registration Fee: No Fee
Sign-Up Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfIlaPaRXPSMc.../viewform
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LGL Skills Clinic:
Perfect for LGL girls (Grades 1- looking to continue to refine their lacrosse skills and stay fresh in the off-season. Special guests (info to follow) will coach the girls through offensive/defensive skills, stick handling, and more!
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Carvalho Field at Cawley Memorial Stadium
Equipment: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and water bottle
Registration Fee: No Fee
Sign-Up Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfIlaPaRXPSMc.../viewform
YMCA Fall Sports
There is a lot going on a the YMCA this fall! Registration is now open for their fall programs. Check out the flyers below for more details.
To register, click the link below:
https://greaterlowellymca.org/index.php/sports-and-recreation/
YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues
Check out the flyer below for information about the YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues. The leagues will run from September 22nd - November 25th.
There are leagues for 10-12 and 13-15 year old children for a variety of skill and ability levels.
Click the link below to register:
https://greaterlowellymca.org/index.php/sports-and-recreation/
Early Childhood Family Workshops
There is a wonderful series of workshops for families with children ages 3-5 coming up this school year. Check out the flyer below for the details and needed information!
To register for one or all sessions, use the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFfnxLu40g_1iarQ1fkTi-wUQqXCGcFccgBoAEv5LSdM9OjQ/viewform
Cub Scout Pack 7 Information
Cub Scout Pack 7 is looking for new cubs to join their pack! Tons of fun and learning experiences for all kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5. For more information, visit www.pack7lowell.com
Pack 7 meets at St. Rita's Church directly across from McAvinnue!
Community Resources & Daycare Options for Families
Looking for before or after school daycare options for your child? Here is a short list of options and information for your consideration.
Here is a list of daycare options in Lowell:
Community Team Work (CTI): (978) 454-5100
Families who are already enrolled in a CTI program...
Call or text school-age coordinators to request a slot
Billy 978-995-0028, wma@commteam.org
Karen 978-729-7216, kshannon@commteam.org
Families who are not enrolled in a CTI program
If you’ve filled out a CTI application in the past...
Contact Karen (978) 729-7216, kshannon@commteam.org to see if where you are on the waitlist (if there is a waitlist)
If you’ve never filled out a CTI application...
Fill out an application at 17 Kirk St., 126 Phoenix Ave
Or call the main CTI number (978) 454-5100 to request an email version of the application.
YMCA: (978) 454-7825; 1 YMCA Dr in Lowell
Karen Espinola is the school-age director
Fill out a application online or at the YMCA to request a slot
Debbie Doben is the preschool director if your child is preschool age
Family Childcare: Call programs to see if they have openings near you
Bethel Family Childcare (978) 458-6577
Clarendon Family Childcare (978) 454-3026
Child Development and Learning (CDE) (978) 275-2843
ACRE Family Childcare (978) 937-5899
CTI: See above contact information
Girls Inc: (978) 458-6529, 220; Worthen St. in Lowell
Accept girls ages 5-14 years old
Accept Child Care Circuit vouchers, DCF vouchers, and private pay (income-based, sliding scale)
Call Pam Lerocque (Director of Finance & Administration) to check on openings
Boys and GIrls Club: (978) 458-4526; 657 Middlesex St in Lowell
School-age openings for after-school
Teens who are working with the Department of Children and Families can call BGC or DCF to see if they’re eligible
The Family Leadership Institute
Throughout the year, the FLI runs a variety of programs including: survival English classes, family college visits, mental health and financial literacy workshops, and more. For more information about the FLI visit: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5263.
Local Food Support
Click the link below for a list of local food pantries that are willing to help.
You can also reach out to Mrs. De La Luz, McAvinnue's Social Worker, for support navigating these and other options at adelaluz@lowell.k12.ma.us.
Community Vaccination Information
Please keep in mind that certain vaccinations are required for students to participate in learning at all Lowell Public Schools.
If you have any questions regarding vaccination requirements, please contact Nurse Danielle at the school. She will be glad to help you out and provide you with the information that you require or request.
McAvinnue's Family Read-A-Loud: " "How To Catch A Witch"
McAvinnue's School Website
Please visit our website at: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/mcavinnue
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