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Dear Lowell Families,

Happy April Vacation! I hope you enjoy the week off from school. When we return we'll be down to our last eight weeks of school. Student class placement will be at the top of our agenda. As always we invite you to give us feedback. If you have information that the classroom teacher may not be aware of, you may share via this form, no later than Monday, April 22nd. Please do not feel compelled to submit a form unless there is something beyond our knowledge you think will directly impact our work in creating a placement for your child. These forms will be shared with the teaching team as part of the placement determination process.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our wonderful school!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Stacy

If you are planning to move out of Watertown or the Lowell School District, please complete this form as soon as possible. This information helps us to accurately plan for the fall.

If your child was absent during any ELA MCAS sessions, they will do the test during the week after vacation.

All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking MCAS on the following dates. Please plan ahead to ensure that students are in school and ready.

Grades 3, 4 and 5 - MATH Test

• Tuesday, May 7th
• Thursday, May 9th

Grade 5 only - SCIENCE Test

• Tuesday, May 14th
• Thursday, May 16th

All test sessions begin at 8:40 am.

Please make sure your child is at school on time. Students who arrive late may not be able to participate in the test session with their class. They will take that test session on a make-up test day.

Technology is not allowed while doing the test, so please ask your children to not bring smartwatches.

A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast will positively impact your child’s test experience.

Encourage your child to take their time and do their best.

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 last week of April or the first week of May. This assessment will take place during Spanish class, and the assessment should last 30-40 minutes. The assessment is meant to evaluate students' proficiency in Spanish. 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.

Our students enjoyed an obstacle course during today's walkathon! It was fantastic to see them enjoying and having so much fun. Thanks to our P.E. teachers, Ms. Loguidice and Ms. Donahue, for carefully preparing everything! And thanks to our Specials teachers for supporting during the activity!

If you are a parent that has already used FundHub for a previous fundraiser, please Login and add your student(s) to the current fundraiser by clicking the green "Add to Event" button.

YardArt 2024:

YardArt is a uniquely Watertown event that celebrates creativity during the entire month of April! Everyone can participate, including families and individuals, by making art for their front yards, porches, or windows. For more information, go to https://www.mosesianarts.org/YardArt

Thanks so much. Let me know if you have any questions.

• Monday, April 15th - Friday, April 19th - No School - April Vacation

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

123 Lowell Ave.

Watertown, Ma 02472

Phone: 1-617-926-7770

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRLowellElementary

Website: https://watertownjrlowell.ss19.sharpschool.com/

Principal- Stacy Phelan

stacy.phelan@watertown.k12.ma.us

Assistant Principal- Benjamin Kraus

benjamin.krausfriedmann@watertown.k12.ma

Administrative Assistant- Kara Flynn

kara.flynn@watertown.k12.ma.us

Receptionist- Jim Swift

james.swift@watertown.k12.ma.us

Nurse- Kathy Taverna

katherine.taverna@watertown.k12.ma.us

Guidance Melina Jacovides k-2

melina.jacovides@watertown.k12.ma.us

Guidance Brian Connors 3-5

brian.connors@watertown.k12.ma.us

Special Education Team Chair- Greg Roberts, ext. 37171

gregory.roberts@watertown.k12.ma.us

LEDP Site Coordinator- Adam Vachon

adam.vachon@watertown.k12.ma.us