October 9, 2024

Dear Lowell Families,

Happy October! Here are some updates from the school:

• There will be no school for students this Friday, October 11^th. It is a teacher workday.
• Picture Day is coming! Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits on Tuesday, October 29. Families can preorder portraits here: 2024-25 Lowell Elementary Picture Day 10/29 (enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings). Print orders will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after picture day. Digital orders will be sent to you via email.

Here are some ongoing reminders:

• BELL TIMES:
  • M, Tu, Th, F – Doors open at 8:40, school starts 8:55, and school releases at 3:25.
  • Wed – Doors open at 8:40, school starts 8:55, and school releases at 2:10.
  • Please no early drop-offs or late pick-ups.
• TRANSPORTATION/PICK-UP CHANGES: Any day-of pick-up or transportation changes need to be communicated to the school office no later than 3:00 PM.
• BUS QUESTIONS/ISSUES: Any school bus/transportation related questions must be relayed to SPS Transportation. Please utilize the “Let’s Talk” option on the SPS-Transportation Website.
• VOLUNTEERS: We welcome classroom and school volunteers at Lowell. There is an online application process: LINK. If you have any questions, contact Lowell Levy Coordinator, Sara Jo Pietraszewski, at sjpietraszew@seattleschools.org

Consistent attendance makes a difference for our students and community and is correlated with higher levels of student achievement. Our schoolwide goal this year is 92% attendance and no more than two absences per month (per student). Research shows that missing more than 2 days per month (10%) can have a negative impact on a student’s academic performance. When students must be absent, we expect that you will call the office at 206-252-3020 or email Shelby at shehrenmeeng@seattleschools.org If there are any health-related concerns (or you are unsure about whether or not your child is well enough to attend), you can contact our school Nurse Teri Ginster at tdginster1@seattleschools.org

Thank you so much for your partnership helping get your students to school, ready for learning and fun each day. Lowell students are the best!

With gratitude for your partnership,

Ms. Chelsea Dziedzic (pronounced Jay-Jick), Lowell Principal

Ms. Antonia Gray, Lowell Assistant Principal