A post went up this weekend on the official school site describing more details about class lists and dropoff/pickup logistics for the first day. Class lists will be posted outside the office by 1pm Tuesday.
Don’t forget: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come meet other parents and hear from Dr. Stump over coffee on the first day. Come to the library after the start of school at 8:55am.
Many thanks to everyone who came out for the classroom rug cleaning this week! And to the Safeway on 15th for donating the Rug Doctor machines and supplies.
The work went quicker than we thought (perhaps because it was fueled by doughnuts), and we even got to gear up with this sweet Ghostbusters-style vacuum. The number of enthusiastic thank-yous we heard from teachers easily outnumbered the rugs that we cleaned.
Thank you, Union Church and Kakao Chocolate and Coffee, for your amazing library fund-raiser/book drive! Thanks to you and everyone you inspired, the event raised $2,700—well over our target goal of $2,000. We will be able to buy all the books on our library list and have money in reserve for future projects dedicated to the library.
A big, big THANK YOU to all of those who came out and either donated, gave their time to volunteer, or helped to set up the event!
A bunch of helpful parent information was recently posted on the official school web site. Quick takeaways:
Don’t miss the big Family “Back To School” Picnic! It’s at Lowell (1058 E Mercer), on Wednesday, Aug 30, from 5:30 to 7:00, with free food, drinks, and games. It’s a great time for children, parents, staff, and teachers to hang out and enjoy the last of summer. (Note the earlier start time! We’re kicking things off a little bit early so more teachers can make it.)
A big thank-you to everyone who helped with the PTA playfield cleanup today—and a huge shout-out to all the hard-working volunteers from Volunteer Park Church, Union Church Seattle, and Calvary the Hill, who poured much love and effort into some much-needed painting. Everyone in our Lowell family is grateful for the help, and we hope you can stay involved all year long!
Union Church is generously doing a book drive on behalf of Lowell. They are looking for volunteers from the Lowell community to represent the school at their booth.
Hello Lowell community! We are seeking volunteers for three events before school even starts!
On Sunday the 20th there is a work party to clean up the playground and field.
On Wednesday the 30th earlier in the day there is a work party to clean the area rugs that are in many classrooms.
On Wednesday the 30th later in the day there is the Back to School Picnic, and we need volunteers to help setup, cleanup, and if you are able, contribute food and drinks. If you might be able to organize this event, we are particularly eager to hear from you.
Lowell Elementary serves a student population that is 30% homeless, and more than 60% of students are low income. They could really use your help.
Stacey Krynsky and the folks at the Capitol Hill location of 1st Security Bank have been great friends to Lowell Elementary. They are at it again, helping with a School Supplies Drive called Stuff the Bus. They have already sweetened the pot with a $100 donation, and will match cash donations up to $500. Let’s take advantage of their generosity!
Drop off donations of cash, backpacks, notebooks, art supplies, etc, at their Capitol Hill location:
614 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
Jump Start is a FREE week-long experience Aug 21-25 for Kindergartners to learn about school. Children will become familiar with their new school building, staff, typical school day activities and practices. Their parents/guardians will be able to meet with the school principal and ask questions about school. Teachers start to build relationships with students and observe their skills and strengths.
Find out more, and how to enroll on the District Jump Start Info Page
