Message from Dr. Larkin:
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Lowry’s Behavior and Student Support teams regularly work with our students to teach and support students regarding bullying and bullying prevention. In the coming weeks, Mr. Derrick will begin teaching Second Step Bullying Prevention lessons to 3rd-5th graders. If you would like more information about Bullying Prevention, visit the DPS School Culture & Bullying Prevention page or take a look at the Our DPS Weekly email that was sent from DPS on October 17. You may find the following resources helpful, too.
StopBullying.gov: Definitions and prevention tools.
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: Activities and resources.
HealthyChildren.org: Parent guidance on bullying and online safety.
Children’s Hospital Colorado: Advice for handling cyberbullying.
Safe2Tell Colorado: Report bullying or safety concerns anonymously.
Important Dates:
October 27 & 28: Chook Dining for Dollars, 8th & Birch location only. Mention Lowry when you order in-person; enter code “Schools20” online at ChookChicken.com.
October 30: Halloween Parties and Parade (see below for more information, parade at 2:30 p.m.)
October 31: No School for Students
November 5 & 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
November 6: Walter’s 303 Dining for Dollars, Lowry location only (PTO Fundraiser). Mention Lowry when you order.
November 7: Picture Retake Day
November 10: Butter Braids Sales End. You can sell Butter Braids with your personalized online store link and/or by using the paper order form that went home. To set up your personalized online store, scan the QR code on the paper order form or visit Lowry’s store. Follow the directions to have your personalized store link emailed to you.
November 11-14: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Lowry! Students will be visiting the Book Fair with their classes, but families are invited to shop during the following times:
Tuesday, November 11: 3-5p.m.
Wednesday, November 12: 3-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 13: 11-4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 14: 2-4: p.m.
November 13:
Thanksgiving Lunch at school, during student lunch times. Parent/Guardian and sibling RSVP/payment information will be sent home soon.
PTO Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s meeting will be virtual. A meeting link will be sent directly from the PTO.
What’s Happening at Lowry:
We are looking forward to our Halloween parties and parade (Thursday, October 30)!
Please read the communication directly from your student’s teacher regarding costumes (wearing to school or changing into the costume during the day).
Costumes should not be gory, include a weapon, or have a mask that covers the face, as all of our students will be participating in the parade and we do not want to scare anyone!
The parade will take place at 2:30 p.m.; families are invited to watch the parade from the sidewalk on Maple Ave. Student pick-up will take place at the normal time and locations.
We are asking parents/guardians to help us play games at recess! We are purchasing a variety of indoor and outdoor recess activities (including Gaga Ball) and need your help in order to implement our new activities. If you are interested in helping, you will need to complete an interest form, which contains more information about the program and requirements.
There are a number of opportunities for our families to participate in local community events or organizations:
Meal Giveaway Drive-Thru Event for families on Monday, November 25, 12-4 p.m., Place Bridge Academy Parking Lot. Registration is required; scan the QR code on the flyer to register (English, Spanish, French, Arabic).
A Legal Information and City Resources Fair will offer families, especially those from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, the opportunity to learn more about their rights and access local support services. This event is on Tuesday, October 28. See the flyer for more information.
Would you like more trick-or-treating opportunities? East High School’s DECA Organization is hosting a Trick-or-Treat Street on Wednesday, October 29. George Washington High School’s DECA Organization is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 30.
History Colorado offers Winter, Spring, and Summer camps! The Winter Camp registration opens on Friday, October 31; we will send out a flyer on Friday. These camps typically fill up quickly, so be ready to register.
Grade Level Shout Out
Shout out to 5th grade students for working so hard on their beginning of the year literacy, math, and science district-wide interims! Students are focused and showing their knowledge through complex questions and short essay responses. These tests are not easy and take a lot of perseverance, we are so proud of our 5th grade students putting in their very best effort. Way to go, 5th graders!