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Join Us for CMAA’s After School Program! 🌟📚

We’re thrilled to kick off our after school program on September 16th. We are accepting new students every month, but make sure you enroll your students before spots are filled! The first 19 students to register AND pay will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies! 🎒✏️

We will offer homework help, Khmer cultural classes taught by renowned master teachers, financial literacy classes, and other enriching activities for your children!

We also offer financial assistance for the program. We can’t wait to welcome your family and make this year unforgettable! 🌈🚀

For more information about our after school program contact Theresa Tha at: [email protected]

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/242354772956164

Our friends at the The Center for Hope and Healing Inc. are hosting a Back to School event at their location at 15 Hurd Street on Thursday August 29 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

They will be distributing school supplies such as folders, pencils, and notebooks; screening a Youth Mental Health Video to initiate an open dialogue for parents and youth, and offering community resources for attendees to access more information.

The Lowell Public Schools Transportation Department has added a live spreadsheet to its webpage that indicates in the AM or PM if a school bus (grades K-8) is running late and by how long. Check it out today: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5990

This Saturday, August 31 our friends at the LASA Foundation are holding a school supply giveaway while supplies last at the SAI Unity Center at 40 Old Ferry Road in Pawtucketville from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Child must be present to receive supplies.

The LPD Youth Services boxing program switches to school year hours tomorrow!

The boxing program is free for Lowell youth between the ages of 10 and 18. To register for boxing, please visit https://forms.gle/GK2Z9GAz97AVkGaSA. Questions? Please email [email protected].

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Friends of Tyler Park is presenting their Autumn Market In the Park on Sunday, September 8th from 11AM-2PM!🍎🌳

This fun filled day will be featuring Mill City Grows, lala books, Whisking The Night Away, and a TON more vendors!

This market will be held at Tyler Park, located at 748 Westford St. Lowell, MA.

Looking to apply for WIC but don't know how to get started? Then this one is for you 😉

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Guardianship Workshop, held in collaboration with the Center for Public Representation. The workshop will take place on Saturday, August 24th, from 10 AM to 12 PM at CMAA, located at 465 School Street, Lowell, MA.

This workshop is in a hybrid format, so you can choose to join us in person or virtually via Zoom! To join virtually, simply scan the QR code on the flier on the day of the event.

This workshop is designed to educate families on alternative ways to support individuals with disabilities in making decisions about their lives. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information contact Sengly Kong at [email protected] or call 978-454-6200

Join us tomorrow for Community Connections Back To School Event at Gage Park (Robinson Middle School). We will be there giving out Free Comic Books and backpacks with school supplies!

Enroll in our After School Program hosted by Y.E.S.
Your child awaits:
Field Trips
Arts & Craft
Cooking
Cultural Observances
Sports
STEAM Activities
and Tutoring all at no cost to you!

For more information and to register, scan the QR code or contact:

Justin Ford Youth Development Program Manager [email protected]
(978) 219-2104

Daniela Aranda Cross Youth Program Coordinator (Spanish speaker) [email protected]
(978) 710-8225

NILP wants you to know that the REquipment DME Reuse Program has an online inventory with over 250 gently used devices available free to residents of Massachusetts. Find the durable medical equipment and assistive technology you need. Donate what you are no longer using. Visit dmereuse.org

Here are some important upcoming dates. Please note that in addition to grades 1-12 starting on August 27, our Kindergarten students who are in CSA (separate Autism specific classrooms) also start on August 27.

Registration is now open!

https://greaterlowellymca.org/

Save the Dates STEM SHARKS 🦈

August 27: Grades 1 to 8, and CSA Kindergarten - First Day of School

August 30: No School - Labor Day Recess

September 2: No School - Labor Day

September 3: No School - State Primary Elections

September 4: Kindergarten - First Day of School

Bus passes for students in grades K-4 will be mailed out to families on Thursday August 22. Students in grades 5-8 DO NOT receive a physical bus pass. Their bus information can be found on the district's online Bus Lookup Tool, which will be updated and live on Friday August 23. All kinds of school transportation information - including the online form to make transportation changes and the Bus Lookup Tool can be found here: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3552

Important information regarding LRTA bus passes for Lowell High School students can be found in Mr. Fiato's newsletter, here: https://secure.smore.com/n/x3gj1-lowell-high-school?fbclid=IwY2xjawEvb-dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe4t8TAo6-IDIOjgEDgf2vkASoe5LKrZCRI6fEwxQiEK19KacI3QZd6bLg_aem_GrhKy9t5orukOlOASLRx_A

Save the date! The LPD’s 4th annual Youth Outreach Event will be on Wednesday, September 18th from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

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Class supply lists, 2024-2025

Every classroom could use help with donations of:
Tissues
Lysol cleaning spray
Hand sanitizer
Cleaning wipes
Pencils
Paper towels
Elementary Classrooms: Ziplock/plastic baggies

Nurses could use help with donations of:
Bandaids
Small cups for water
Ziplock/plastic baggies
Paper towels

Kindergarten:
Full size backpack
Tissues, cleaning wipes, and paper towels
Hand sanitizer
Dry erase markers
Keep at home: Glue sticks, Pencils, Crayons, Scissors

First Grade:
Backpack
Earphones/earbuds/headset
Clean, daily water bottle - NOT metal, please
Pencils (10+)
Small pencil sharpener with cover
Pencil top erasers (10+)
Small pouch/pencil box
Crayola crayons - box of 24 or 48
Washable markers
Dry erase markers (3+)
Dry eraser
Glue sticks (5+)
Child’s safety scissors
Highlighter
3 boxes of tissues
2 packs of Lysol/Clorox wipes
1 bottle of hand pump hand sanitizer

Second Grade:
Sturdy plastic homework/take home folder
Sharpened pencils
Erasers
Highlighter
Small pencil sharpener
Small pencil pouch/pencil box
Glue sticks
Scissors
Reusable water bottle, filled at home each day
Lowell laptop and charger

Third Grade:
Pencils (2 boxes)
Erasers (2 boxes)
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Crayons
Expo dry erase markers
4 folders (red, yellow, purple, black)
Lowell laptop and charger

Third Grade - Ms. Barr’s Class:
Pencils (2 boxes)
Erasers (2 boxes)
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Crayons
Expo dry erase markers
4 folders (blue, green, purple, black)
Home/School Folder (durable for frequent back and forth use)
Pencil box
Lowell laptop and charger

Fourth Grade:
Pencils
Dry erase markers
3 x 3 Post-It-Notes
Box of tissues
Clorox wipes
Pens
Erasers
Highlighters
Headphones
Lowell laptop and charger

Fifth Grade:
Box of pencils
Pencil sharpener
1 Folder
1 Notebook
1 two inch binder
Highlighters
Sticky notes
Headphones or earbuds
A lock for your locker (if wanted)
Lowell laptop and charger

Sixth Grade:
2 packs of 24 pencils and a pencil case
Backpack
Refillable water bottle
Snack (we have an early lunch, kids will have time in the afternoon to have a working snack)
One 12-pack of pencil top erasers
2 Clorox Wipes tubs
3 boxes of tissues
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Lowell laptop and charger

Seventh Grade:
Pencils
Lowell laptop and charger

Eighth Grade:
Lowell Chromebook
Chromebook Charger (can be ordered on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8Y2w584)
Pens (black or blue)
Pencils and erasers
Glue Sticks
Colored pencils
Three-subject notebook or 2 single subject notebooks (science and social studies provided)
Pocket Folders (at least 2)
Backpack
Highlighters (recommended)
2 Black Sharpies (recommended)
Basic Calculator with square route key √ (recommended)
Headphones with cord (recommended)
Lysol Wipes (for homeroom teacher)
Paper Towels (for homeroom teacher)
Tissues (for homeroom teacher)
Band-Aids (for homeroom teacher)

Attention LPS PreK and Kindergarten Families! Don't miss this fun celebration where we bid farewell to summer and plunge into school year fun!

Thursday August 22 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Boarding House Park at the end of John St. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9MXX6kpNWAoChnX8Sk41z6Hx3xQpI5OB7vdlveA-9UDN51w/viewform

The Lowell Public Schools' Family Resource Center will be open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from August 19 through September 4, which is the first day of Kindergarten. Additionally, the center will be open Saturday August 24 and Saturday August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to visit the FRC during these times for registration and any other urgent matters related to the process.

For information regarding registration, visit: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Domain/84

Calling all girls in grades K-8! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the sport, the Fall Introduction to Lacrosse Clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a fun and supportive environment. The clinic welcomes new and returning players to explore the exciting world of lacrosse, with no prior experience required.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 & Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Field Hockey Fields at Cawley Memorial Stadium
Registration Fee: NO FEE!

Participants will learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, including stick handling, passing, shooting, and basic game strategies. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to providing personalized instruction, ensuring that each player develops at their own pace while having fun.

For those without equipment, lacrosse sticks will be provided (please note this when signing up via the Google Form so LGL can plan accordingly). Be sure to bring a mouth guard and water bottle.

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM2y-VFjklTJkTLYF35QzDuoOr6iW-gyu1VH0BtVys72WefQ/viewform

Questions? Email [email protected]