Lowell's Newsletter

April 11, 2025

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Greetings!

Wow, what a week! Our 3rd to 5th graders have been rocking their MCAS, and we’re super proud of them. To keep the energy up, our awesome teachers surprised the kids with a motivational music video. Shout-out to our talented Stacy Vachon for directing and editing—her efforts made it all come together beautifully. The students' reactions were priceless!

Huge thanks to Ms. Rufo for keeping the lunchroom fun and upbeat, especially with those musical Fridays. And for running a flawless MCAS testing week.

Brady, spread good vibes to all our students as he greeted them each morning and supported them throughout the school day.

Our Reading Coach, Joia Kirby, has once again out done herself by getting kids excited to read. She’s been lighting up students' excitement for Literacy Week, which starts Monday. The kids can't stop reading and building an impressive chain of links for every book they finish! We can't wait to see which Buddy teams have read the most.

We’ve got a lot to look forward to, especially our big Walkathon event coming up on Friday. Every step and penny counts! Please support our students and FTO!

Hope you all have a restful and happy weekend!

With Gratitude,

Stacy & Tara

Ms. Mathisen (Gr. 5) Adding Links

First Grade Enjoying the First Blooms of Spring!

First Grade Planting Snap Peas with Gardner Jackie!

Please Support Our Walkathon!

Recently I've received questions about the breakfast and lunch

program. Why does my child need to take all the components of the

meal if they only want one? Please read below for the answer.

Literacy Week is Here!

We Need Your Help Please Donate You're Used Books!

Literacy Week Events!

Watertown's Annual Family Formal!

Dear Watertown Families,

We are delighted to invite you to Watertown’s Annual Family Formal, a cherished community tradition and a wonderful opportunity to come together, connect, and celebrate our vibrant community spirit.

**Event Details:**

- **Date:** May 17th

- **Location:** Hosmer Elementary School

This year, Hosmer Elementary is excited to host this town-wide dance that promises an evening filled with fun, laughter, and lasting memories. It’s a perfect occasion for families to dress up, enjoy wonderful music, and strengthen the bonds that make Watertown such a special place to live.

**Registration Information:**

To ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably, **registration prior to the event is required**. Please use [this link](#) to sign up.

If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to reach out via email at watertownfamilyformal@gmail.com. We’re here to help and ensure you have a fantastic experience.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

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Dr. Daly's Equity Corner Newsletter

Equity Corner

Equity Corner - April 2025 by Susmita Ghosh | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

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Please Come Celebrate Diversity at WMS & WHS

The FTO Has Officially Kicked off the Walkathon!

STEM Night April 29th 5:30 to 8 pm at WMS

The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC) and the Watertown Public Schools are putting on a first-of-its-kind STEM Night celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in the Watertown Community!

STEM NIGHT is scheduled for April 29th from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Middle School. This is a drop-in community-wide event, with an eye toward our K-12 families. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about STEM offerings that lie ahead for students - Math & Science curriculum, WHS Robotics, Science Clubs, Technical Career Pathways, and more.

Highlights will also include student ambassadors & presentations, local life science companies, & an in-depth look at the New Watertown High School!

No School For PreK & Kindergarten on June 6th

This day is dedicated to Prek and K screening for incoming students.

MCAS DATES

Grade 3 - 5

Math MCAS May 6th & 8th Grades (3-5)

Science MCAS May 13th & 15th Fifth Grade ONLY

Event Information

Moving Up Ceremony for our Fifth Grade Students is Scheduled

When?

Monday, Jun 16, 2025, 01:00 PM

Where?

123 Lowell Avenue, Watertown, MA, USA

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Important Message From Extended Day

New student registration for the 2025-2026 K-5 Before School & PreK -5 Extended Day Programs opens on May 1st!

New student registration for the 2025-2026 K-5 Before School Program and PreK-5 Extended Day Program opens at 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. There will be a lottery for enrollment. Please click here to view Watertown Community Education's Smore Newsletter for full details including the registration process, lottery details, and links to the online registration forms. Direct Smore Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/ux7sb

If you have any questions regarding Watertown Community Education's Before School and/or Extended Day Programs, please contact Debi Cornelius at debora.cornelius@watertown.k12.ma.us and Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us or visit the Watertown Community Education webpage at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/communityed.

Thank you,

Debi

An Amazing Opportunities for Young Girls and Volunteers!

Watertown's Civic's Academy

Watertown residents are invited to apply for the City of Watertown’s inaugural Civics Academy – a 6-week course giving residents an inside look into how their local government works, with presentations and activities delivered directly by City staff! The applications close on March 21, 2025, and the program begins on May 8, 2025. Learn more about the schedule, application details, the program’s goals, and much more at: Watertown-ma.gov/civicsacademy