Monday Message

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Today Lidia DiIeso, a Cunniff teacher, began a five week principal internship at the Lowell. We are happy to have Lidia with us as she studies school leadership. You may see her with me directing traffic, or she may reach out to our parent community as she takes on some projects here.

Important PTO update!

We encourage ALL our Lowell families to participate in our 7 Wishes campaign both online and at our live event on March 8.

Join the auction fun at www.32auctions.com/lowell-7-wishes and support our school and together we can break all fundraising records for the Lowell.   Many items are well under $50.00 and with close to 150 items you are sure to find something that suits both your family budget and taste.  

*Over $13,000 value in auction items  

*Over the $7,000 has already been raised 

*Lots of incredible deals still

*Online bidding will end Wednesday 3/6 at 5:00 PM 

*Some of the items will have Final Bidding at the live event on March 8^th at Donohue’s, 7 PM.

*Ms. Kaplan will MC our Live Event at Donohue’s on Friday March 8^th for a fun evening filled with raffles, wheel of chance, and more. No admission and free appetizers.

100% of the money raised goes directly back into our school for our children. Help us fill these wishes and more!

MCAS Testing

MCAS is fast approaching. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System is a state-wide mandated test that 

• test all public school students in Massachusetts, including students with disabilities and English Language Learner students;

• measure performance based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework learning standards;

• report on the performance of individual students, schools, and districts.

Lowell Testing Schedule:
Grade 3
March 20th - ELA Session 1 - Reading 
March 21st - ELA Session 2 - Reading 
March 22nd - ELA Make up - Reading
Grade 4
March 19th - ELA Long Composition - Writing 
March 26th - ELA Session 1 - Reading 
March 27th - ELA Session 2 - Reading 
March 28th - ELA Make up - Reading & Writing

More information can be found on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/overview.html


Early Release Days
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (13th, 14th, and 15th) of next week will be half days for conferences. Dismissal will be at 12:15  pm and lunch will be served. 



Conferences
Conference appointment slips will be coming home this week. Conferences are occurring throughout next week.