Message from Dr. Larkin:
As we move deeper into the winter months, I want to remind you about school delays, cancellations, and weather procedures at school.
Delays and cancellations will be communicated by the school district. You should receive an email, phone call, and/or text message from DPS.
You can also check a local news station, DPS social media, or the DPS website for updates.
DPS attempts to make a weather-related call by 5 a.m. If you are interested in learning about how DPS makes decisions about weather, visit the DPS Weather page.
If the weather is above 20° and the playground is safe, we will be outside for recess. If you need cold-weather gear for your child, reach out to Ms. Patricia.
During morning drop-off, students will remain outside until 8:10 a.m. unless the temperature is below 20° and there is active precipitation.
Next week, our Kindergarten-5th grade students will be participating in winter concerts (see Important Dates below for dates/times). Prior to the concerts, students will learn about the routines and behavioral expectations for the concert. We are asking parents to discuss these with your child(ren) and model them during the concert. Students will be asked to:
Stay in their seats during the concert until it is time for their class/grade-level to perform. This will allow everyone to see all performances without obstruction. Family members are asked to stay seated as well and make sure you do not block other viewers when you are recording those adorable performances! If you would like to stand to record, you can do so from behind the audience chairs.
Remain at “Level 0”. This means that students are not talking during and between performances.
Clap for all students.
Thank you for your cooperation and support to ensure the success of our winter concerts!
Important Dates:
December 9:
Gifted Education Info Session, 4:30-5:15 p.m. See below for more information.
PTO Spaghetti Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. See below for more information.
December 11: Bertha’s Baja Bistro Dining for Dollars (PTO Fundraiser). Mention Lowry Elementary and the PTO will receive 20% back from your order!
December 16: Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
December 17: Winter Concert (Kindergarten-2nd Grades), 1:45-3:00 p.m.--new starting time to accommodate a field trip!
December 18: Winter Concert (3rd-5th Grades), 1:30-3:00 p.m.
December 22-January 5: No School for Students
What’s Happening at Lowry:
Are you interested in learning about Lowry’s Gifted Education program? Join Ms. Mills and Dr. Larkin for an info session on Tuesday, December 9 (4:30-5:15 p.m.), then head to the Spaghetti Dinner! RSVP for the info session.
The PTO’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner is on Tuesday, December 9. The meal is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per family. All donations will fund new school signage! Donations will be accepted online and in-person on December 9. RSVP for dinner.
Our Student Leadership team is hosting a hygiene drive in support of The Gathering Place. You can donate unopened and unexpired items or donate money to the cause. The most needed items are soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair products for ethnic hair, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste (no toothbrushes), floss, chapstick, face and body wipes, wet wipes, face cleaners, hairbrushes, combs, fingernail clippers, disposable razors, and towels. They do not need menstrual products. If you would like to donate money to the drive, click here.
The sports equipment drive has been extended until Friday, December 11. If you have new or used sports equipment to donate, please bring it to the main office this week.
The Optimist Club of South Monaco–our partner for the Super Citizen Awards–is holding a Christmas Tree Sale through December 23. If you need a tree, please visit Villa Monaco Shopping Center, 2285 S. Monaco Parkway (NW corner of S. Monaco & E. Iliff) to support the organization. The majority of the tree sale proceeds support the Optimist Club’s youth and community programs.
Practice a New Language:
Variations of “Happy Holidays!”
Kalá Christoúgenna kai Evrós Yiós! — Greek
Frohe Festtage! — Swiss German
Gëzuar Festat! — Albanian
Heri za Sikukuu! — Swahili
Sretni Blagdani! — Croatian
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! — Welsh
In partnership,
Dr. Annie Larkin