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Lowell Newsletter April 2025

We are proud of our pride of Lowell Lions!

Lowell NewsletterApril 2025We are proud of our pride of Lowell Lions!

From Principal Franzone From Principal Franzone

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Dear Lowell Families,


We look forward to welcoming you to conferences this Thursday and Friday! In addition to your scheduled time with your classroom teacher, you are invited to visit teachers in the following places:


  • Mr Burkel (Music) and Mr. Matt (Art) will be in the art room for most, though not all, of the scheduled conference hours. Stop in and say hi!
  • Mr. Koco (PE) and Mr. Viner (PE) will be working to set up the movement equipment in the gym. You're welcome to stop by and check it out!
  • Mrs. Johnson (Library) will be in the library and would love to meet Lions and their families.
  • Mrs. Martin (School Psychologist) and Ms. Trudell (Social Worker) will be in the office. They have full days planned, so if they are not available, we can schedule a time for you to connect!
  • Ms. Franzone (Principal) will be in the office or at the welcome table. I'd love to say hi!
  • Looking for someone else? Ask at the welcome table or in the office and we'll see if we can make that connection!

Important Dates Important Dates

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April 04: End of Quarter 3

April 07: Beginning of Quarter 4

April 07: Early dismissal at 10:35am

April 09: Doughnation Night at Ian's Pizza, 5pm-9pm

April 10: Elementary School Conferences (Evening)

April 11: No School - Conferences

April 17: Parent Empowerment Meeting at Goodman, 5:30pm

April 17: Incoming 6th Grade Welcome Night at O'Keeffe, 6:00pm

May 02: No School - Staff Only Day

May 17: Lowell Carnival, 10am-2pm

May 26: No School - Memorial Day

April 9: Doughnation Night April 9: Doughnation Night

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April 17: Parent Empowerment Meeting April 17: Parent Empowerment Meeting

If you missed the last Parent Empowerment meeting, you have the opportunity to attend the next meeting! We will be playing family Bingo with raffle prizes.

  • Date: April 17, 2025
  • Location: Goodman Community Center Evjue Room, 214 Waubesa Street
  • Time: 5:30pm-7:15pm
  • Food and beverages will be provided
  • Free childcare provided by MSCR Staff


RSVP to Shanta or Cristina by April 10. If you have any questions or need transportation for you and your family, please contact us.

  • Shanta: snhood@madison.k12.wi.us, 608-204-6601

  • Cristina: cbravo@madison.k12.wi.us, 608-204-6635

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April 17: Incoming 6th Grade Welcome Night April 17: Incoming 6th Grade Welcome Night

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Summer School Update Summer School Update

This year, Lowell was given only 35 student slots for Summer School. School staff prioritized invited students based on factors including a) academic data; b) academic engagement; c) behavior; and d) language learning. Families whose students have been invited to summer school have already been notified. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Franzone.

Class Placement for the 2025-26 School Year Class Placement for the 2025-26 School Year

In the coming weeks, our teachers will be making plans about class placement for next year. This is always a complex process and involves a multitude of factors. If you would like to provide some input to this process, please fill out this form by Friday, April 18th: Lowell Class Placement. Please note, we are not able to take requests for specific teachers. Classroom assignments will not be finalized or announced until mid-August.

June 10: Fifth Grade Celebration June 10: Fifth Grade Celebration

Save the Date!

The Fifth Grade Celebration will be on Tuesday, June 10, at 8:30am in the Lowell Gym.

After the celebration, families are welcome to gather and enjoy some doughnuts at Circle Park!

Greater Dane Anthology Project Greater Dane Anthology Project

The Greater Dane Anthology Project is a writing and cartooning contest for grades 3-8. Additionally, MMSD is publishing our own anthology this year. We have some winners from Lowell!


* MMSD Winners* to be published in MMSD Anthology:

Felix Ryan - 5th - Persuasive Writing

Henri Schroerlucke - 3rd - Poetry

Kai Slocum - 3rd - Poetry

Juni Skiff - 5th - Creative Writing

Mak Kirchgasler - 3rd - Art


**Greater Dane Winner** to be published in the Greater Dane Anthology and invited to an event:

Felix Ryan - 5th - Persuasive Writing

Volunteers needed for the Spring Carnival! Volunteers needed for the Spring Carnival!

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The 2025 Spring Carnival will be Saturday, May 17, 10am - 2pm!


To volunteer, sign up here: bit.ly/2025LowellCarnival,

or contact Kate Burkart-Paulson katebp@gmail.com,

or text 608-334-1031!

Entering the Building during the School Day Entering the Building during the School Day

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School doors are locked and intercom systems are used throughout the school district to help ensure the safety of our students during the school day. When visiting Lowell, please follow the steps below:

  • Come to the main entrance on Maple Avenue and press the buzzer to the left of the door.

  • Office staff will ask for your name and the reason for your visit. Please state your name, your student’s name (if applicable), and your purpose for being at the school.

  • After entering the building, proceed directly to the Main Office and check in using Visitor Aware.

  • Though we recognize many of you, we still need everyone to follow these procedures, every time they visit Lowell.


More information about Visitor Aware:

  • Visitor Aware FAQ may be found here.

  • If you have not previously registered in the office, you may pre-register here.


Thank you for following our safety procedures!

Lowell Community Organization Lowell Community Organization

The LCO (Lowell Community Organization) is a group of parents, teachers and caregivers whose mission is to make Lowell Elementary a fun and welcoming place for every family.


Connect with us!

Search “Lowell Elementary Community” on Facebook.

Email board.lco@gmail.com or text 206-719-7020 to join the LCO email list.


2024-25 LCO Board:

Claire Ambrowiak, Kate Burkart-Paulson, Ray Cruz, Roxy Etta, Ginger Francis, Lizzy French, Kerry McGrath, Sarah Murray, Abby Siegel

How to Report an Absence How to Report an Absence

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Entering an absence request is quick and easy, and can be done using your desktop computer or the Parent Portal app on your mobile device. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

  2. Select More from the Navigation area.

  3. Select Absence Requests.

  4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

  5. Submit your request.


For a quick look at what steps to take, check out our quick guide graphic. For more detailed instructions, visit this Absence Request Guide.


(You may also continue to request absences by calling the Lowell attendance line at 608-204-6602.)

Bus Information Bus Information

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Lowell bus routes can be found here.


To learn which bus stop your child will be picked up and dropped off at:

  1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
  2. Click "More" on the left sidebar
  3. Click "Transportation"


Get the FirstView transportation app!

FirstView provides location data via GPS tracking, and sends notification alerts when a student’s bus is getting close. It can be used to track all of the students in a household/associated with a caregiver account. It’s the easiest and fastest way to get answers to questions like, “When will the bus show up?” and “How can I see when my child will be picked up or dropped off?”

More information can be found here.

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Read the Family Letter!
This letter includes a lot of helpful information for the 2024-25 school year.
Lowell Calendar of Events
Learn more about MMSD's Behavior Plan here.

Helpful Links Helpful Links

Madison East Area Resources: Food, Housing, Mental Health, Utilities, Internet

2024-25 School Year Calendars

MMSD Enrollment

MMSD Family Newsletters

Lowell Elementary School
https://lowell.madison.k12.wi.us/
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