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Lowell's Thanksgiving Newsletter

November 2024 ๐Ÿฆƒ

Lowell's ThanksgivingNewsletterNovember 2024 ๐Ÿฆƒ

Early Release November 27, 2024 Early Release November 27, 2024

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PreK will be released at 11:50 from their typical door! PreK will be released at 11:50 from their typical door!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Greetings Lowell,


As we embark on the vibrant and bustling holiday season, I want to take a moment to pause and express my heartfelt gratitude for our exceptional school community. This time of year reminds us of the importance of thankfulness and reflection, and I am truly thankful for the wonderful individuals who comprise our school.


I am continually inspired by our dedicated teachers and staff, who tirelessly care for and nurture our students, helping them grow academically and personally. Their commitment and passion create an enriching environment that fosters learning and development.


To our remarkable students, thank you for coming to school every day ready to learn, grow, and be active, vibrant members of our community. Your eagerness and enthusiasm to embody our core values daily make our school a better place for everyone.


And to you, our supportive families, I extend my deepest gratitude. Thank you for placing your trust in us to nurture and educate your children. Your unwavering support and partnership are integral to our success.


As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you and your loved ones a holiday filled with joy, health, and cherished memories. May this Thanksgiving be a time of warmth, comfort, and gratitude for all the good in our lives.


This will be my last newsletter for November, and I look forward to reconnecting in December!


With gratitude,

Stacy & Tara

Top 10 Reasons I'm Thankful for Caregivers Top 10 Reasons I'm Thankful for Caregivers

Top 10 Reasons I'm Grateful for Parents & Caregivers This Thanksgiving Season

10. You read my newsletters (Most of the time)๐Ÿ˜‰

9. You are expert bakers ๐Ÿช

8. You get your forms in on time ๐Ÿ“

7. You go to FTO meetings ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿ’ป

6. You attend our shows, concerts & assemblies ๐ŸŽญ

5. You keep your children home when they are sick ๐Ÿ˜ท

4. You help keep our teacher's well and their needs met ๐Ÿ“š

3. You are so quick to volunteer ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

2. You get your children to school on time & ready to learn ๐Ÿ™Œ

1. You support your children to be the best they can be ๐Ÿ˜

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Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving.

Here's a template to get your class in the spirit

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Teaching Kids About Thanksgiving Teaching Kids About Thanksgiving

The Story of the First Thanksgiving
Check out this truly fascinating article chronicling the history of the Thanksgiving story, and how schools are now approaching this history differently.

Why we've changed how we teach students about the first Thanksgiving. Why we've changed how we teach students about the first Thanksgiving.

Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way

Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way

School Thanksgiving activities often mean dressing children in "Indian" headdresses and paper feathers as they sing " My Country 'Tis of Thee" or " Mr. Turkey." Some teachers might even ask their students to draw themselves as Native Americans from the past, complete with feather-adorned headbands and buckskin clothing.

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Eat, Drink, and be Merry Eat, Drink, and be Merry

Tips for Dishes Tips for Dishes

Responsible for preparing a dish (or 20?)
Take a look at these side dish recipes! You're sure to find one that works for you.

Courses for Kids Winter 2025 Courses for Kids Winter 2025

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Lowell Winter 2025 Courses For Kids -

Registration Deadline is 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd

Registration is open and will run until 10:00 AM on Monday, September 16th. Please use the catalog link below to view an electronic version of flier. Paper fliers will be distributed to students beginning next week.


Courses for the fall session include:


Thursdays 2:30-3:30 PM

8 Thursdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6 (no class on 2/20)

  • Artemis Yoga (grades K-2)

  • Little Veterinarianโ€™s School - Dogs (grades K-5)

  • Chess Wizards (grades 1-5)

  • Minecraft Coding and Design Studio (grades 2-5)

  • Crochet a Snowman - Amigurumi Style! (grades 2-5)



Fridays 2:30-3:30 PM

8 Fridays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14 (no class on 2/21 or 3/7)

  • Minecraft Explorerโ€™s Club (grades K-1)

  • Lego Challenges (grades K-2)

  • Buildwave | A Hands-On Building Game (grades K-5)

  • Karate (grades 1-5)

  • Acting Out! (grades 2-5)


Use the links below to see the full course catalog and to register online. Please note that there is a max capacity for each course and registration does not guarantee confirmed enrollment. Registration is open until Sunday, February 25th. A lottery will be held for spaces in any course that exceeds its maximum capacity prior to the deadline. Please view the catalog link below for more information.


Lowell CFK Winter 2025 Catalog

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lUGInBt-wFJeb96pJeuFBxSJTX8GWZW/view?usp=sharing


Lowell CFK Winter 2025 Online Registration Form

https://forms.gle/4FRB9c56zvKwgMUF9

Highlights Highlights

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Photos from our guest artist workshop last week. The fourth graders have loved learning about Nell Valle's art and creating their own character design. We will use these designs in our upcoming printmaking project. Nell will visited one more time this week on Tuesday.

Dr. Galdston visited Lowell and she brought her chickens. Dr. Galdston visited Lowell and she brought her chickens.

Kindergarten students will begin their next literacy Module "Once Upon a Farm". Kindergarten students will begin their next literacy Module "Once Upon a Farm".

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AP Tara Rufo & Mr. Connors Taught a Lesson to Grade 5 on The Power of Our Words. AP Tara Rufo & Mr. Connors Taught a Lesson to Grade 5 on The Power of Our Words.

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Our Teachers Host a Teacher's Friendsgiving! Our Teachers Host a Teacher's Friendsgiving!

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ART Newsletter ART Newsletter

Art Newsletter

Art Newsletter

Art Newsletter - Updates from Lowell Artists & Ms. Chroneos by Sofija Chroneos | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

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Contact Us Contact Us

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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: Tara Rufo

tara.rufo@watertown.k12.ma.us


Administrative Assistant: Kara Flynn

kara.flynn@watertown.k12.ma.us


Receptionist: Jim Swift

james.swift@watertown.k12.ma.us


Nurse: Kristen Thibodeau

kristen.thibodeau@watertown.k12.ma.us


Guidance Pre-K - 2: Melina Jacovides

melina.jacovides@watertown.k12.ma.us


Guidance 3-5: Brian Connors

brian.connors@watertown.k12.ma.us


School Psychologist: Kelley Starrett

kelley.cochrane@watertown.k12.ma.us


Special Education Team Chair: Greg Roberts

gregory.roberts@watertown.k12.ma.us


LEDP Site Coordinator: Adam Vachon

adam.vachon@watertown.k12.ma.us




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