Important Dates:
April 27 & 28: Chook Chicken Dining for Dollars, all day. Stop by Chook Chicken (8th and Birch location only) for a delicious meal! Chook is donating 20% back to Lowry, so be sure to mention Lowry when you order. Online order code: Schools20
May 1:
No School for Students (Professional Development Day for Staff).
Collaborative School Committee (CSC) applications due. Each public school in Colorado is required to have a Collaborative School Committee (CSC) that is made up of the principal, at least 1 staff member, 1 community member, and parents/guardians! The role of the CSC is to provide guidance to the principal on a variety of school-related topics, including the budget, staffing, and Unified Improvement Plan. Parents/guardians of all backgrounds and job experiences are welcome to join the CSC. Generally, the Lowry CSC meets 4-6 times a year; you can join virtually or in-person. Meetings typically last an hour; there is very little "outside work" to do for CSC. This is a wonderful way to get involved in your child's school. If you are interested in joining the CSC for next year, please complete the application by Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m.. We will hold an election the week of May 4. Application forms: English Amharic Arabic French Spanish .
May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week. Look for more information from the PTO about how you can share your love for our staff during this week!
May 8: Spring Happy Hour at Denver Beer Co. in Lowry, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Join the PTO for Happy Hour; the PTO will provide 2 drink tickets per person and buy appetizers for the group. Come hang out with friends and meet new families. Bonus–there’s a playground for the kids! RSVP here.
May 13: Kona Ice Dining for Dollars, after school on the blacktop.
May 15:
Volunteer Breakfast, 8:15-9:15 a.m. Join the PTO for a Volunteer Breakfast; this is in lieu of the May Coffee with the PTO. Volunteers will be invited, but all are invited to attend.
Star Wars Field Day, all day. (Rain date: May 22)
Schedule:
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades–8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades–12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Relay Races (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade)--2:30 to 2:55 p.m.
Parents/Guardians are invited to come watch their students during Field Day.
Students may wear Star Wars clothing but make sure it is able to get wet or dirty during the day. We will be having a school picnic on the field, so please pack a sack lunch for your child (sack lunches will be available through the lunchroom if needed). Please also bring a hat, tennis shoes, water, and apply sunscreen before school.
May 17: Pickleball With Lowry, 2-5 p.m. Join the PTO for their adults-only spring fundraiser at Mile Hi Pickleball. No need to have pickleball experience–a professional instructor will be available! Tickets are $30 per person before May 10 (the price goes up after that date!); food, non-alcoholic beverages, 3 hours of pickleball, professional instruction, and a tournament are included in your ticket price. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase and there will be buy-in drawing prizes that you can purchase. All proceeds will support 5th grade continuation and end-of-year activities for all students. Purchase tickets here. If you have not yet donated to the PTO’s Annual Giving Campaign, you can donate by 3 p.m. on April 30 and be entered to win 2 tickets to Pickleball! Donate a minimum of $5 to be entered into the drawing; you may donate online here or cash/check in the main office.
May 19: Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m. More information to follow.
May 20 & 21: Student Variety Show, during the school day. Grade levels and times will be shared soon.
May 22: Graduation Walk, 8:30 a.m. Lowry alumni who are graduating from high school in 2026 will come walk Lowry’s hallways in their graduation regalia!
May 25: No School for Students (Memorial Day).
May 27: HipPOPs Dining for Dollars, after school on the blacktop.
May 28:
5th Grade Continuation & Reception, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
ECE Continuations:
Ms. Wingard’s Class: 10-10:30 a.m. on the ECE Playground
Mr. Paul’s Class: 10:10-10:45 a.m., meet in the classroom, then move to the playground.
May 29: Last Day of School! Dismissal for all students at 11:30 a.m.
Kindergarten Continuation, time TBD.
“A Day at the Park”: The PTO will host a day at the park on the school field. You are welcome to join your students for lawn games, snacks, and kickball! A schedule will be sent in early May.
Message from Dr. Larkin:
We know that May will be here at the end of the week and the end of the year will be here before we know it! Our staff is still focused on student learning and instruction through the end of the year. There are a number of field trips planned, each of which supports student learning in some way; classroom teachers will send information about field trips and additional activities.
I am so proud of how hard our students work on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments over the past few weeks. Students worked diligently to show what they know on CMAS. We’re excited to see their growth and progress when we receive the data later this year.
What’s Happening at Lowry & DPS:
Lowry Elementary will be closed from May 30 until our staff returns on August 17. We will be getting a new air chiller over the summer; this chiller will help regulate the temperature inside the building more effectively. Our students will be nice and comfortable all year long!
Last week, we sent home information about applying to participate in Lowry’s Collaborative School Committee (CSC)--the application links are included in the Important Dates section above. The CSC works to provide feedback regarding important school decisions, such as the Unified Improvement Plan–which guides student learning, and budget issues. If you are interested in learning more about school operations and/or want to provide feedback on these areas, I encourage you to apply for CSC. Applications are due by Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m.
Are you interested in becoming a more involved member of the Lowry community? Positions as a Program Leader with Discovery Link's before and after school program is a great opportunity to join our team! To make further inquiries about pay, responsibilities, and hours, reach out to Caren Goldberg.
From DPS: The Read and Rise program is an engaging training designed to teach literacy skills to families who want to make reading a dynamic and fun experience for their children at home. We have been preparing for months, and we are finally ready to begin!
Why join Read and Rise? We know how much you care about your child’s success, and we believe every parent in our community has a unique and special contribution to make. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other local parents, discuss common interests, and build a supportive network.
Program Perks & Support:
Childcare: We provide childcare on-site so you can focus on the program.
Incentives: Participants will receive exciting giveaways, including gift cards, museum tickets, and "Parent Champion" bags!
Flexibility: If there are one or two sessions you cannot attend, you are still more than welcome to participate!
Event Details:
Location: Southeast Community Hub
Date & Time: May 5 from 1 to 3pm
Space is Limited! We currently have only 10 openings left in the program. We are looking to fill these final spots quickly and would love to have your family join us. Can we save a place for you? Please reply to this email or click here to sign up.
In partnership,
Dr. Annie Larkin