WELCOME TO THE

LOWELL

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4th Grade

Kostner McClung  Winner with 34 wpm

Jarrett Brooks       Runner up with 20 wpm

3rd Grade

Anna Ross           Winner with 21 wpm

Ben Denly           Runner up with 16 wpm

Students at Lowell celebrated Kansas history in March.  This day began with a concert about "Kansas the 34th State" by musician Thad Beach.  Students were treated to songs written by Winfield students when Mr. Beach was the Artist in Residence in Winfield.  Mr. Beach entertained the students with facts about Kansas and Winfield with song and instruments.

After lunch, in the afternoon, students rotated through activities about Kansas.  K-State Extension presented an activity about Kansas natural products.  Students made play dough from wheat flour and soy ink from soy beans. Farm Bureau representative, Denise N. presented on "Kansas Pollinators."  Students learned about animals and insects that pollinate Kansas plants and crops.  Students made stick puppets of Kansas Pollinators. Mr. Gene McCauley presented "Skins and Tails."  Students got to see different types of animal and bird skins and feathers.  The Derby Square Dance gave a demonstration on Square Dancing.  Students and teachers got to participate in square dancing with the square dancers.

Mrs. Keller, Lowell's Art Teacher had an activity for students where they drew and colored sunflowers on plastic circles to make sun catchers.  Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Macias and Mrs. Thomas had students make a "healthy" snack from products found in Kansas.  Mrs. Thomas then read a book about natural snacks.

Students and staff agreed that everyone learned a great deal and had a lot of fun.  The next rotation day will be Recycling in May.

76 members of the Lowell family participated in Family Fun, Food and Fitness Night.  Activities included learning the Watermelon Crawl, practicing yoga poses with the Wi, looking at on-line nutrition and recipe sights and making your own healthy yogurt parfait snack.  A great time was had by all.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/index.html

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/mypyramidforkids.htm

http://www.kidsacookin.org/

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/Pages/Home.aspx

http://fueluptoplay60.com/

http://www.nourishinteractive.com
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org
http://www.foodchamps.org

We have new lunchroom rules that are based around the letters in the word S-M-I-L-E.  We encourage you to visit with your students about these expectations.

S TAY SEATED UNTIL EXCUSED.  EAT AND DRINK AT YOUR SEAT.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE KIND TO OTHERS AT ALL TIMES.

INSIDE VOICES MUST BE USED IN THE CAFETERIA.

LEAVE FOR RECESS ONLY WHEN EXCUSED.

EVERY DAY, CLEAN UP YOUR OWN LUNCH SPACE (TABLE AND FLOOR). TAKE TRAYS TO ASSIGNED PLACE.

Cowley First was on hand at Lowell today along with staff from Corner Bank to surprise Mr. Dusty Rhodes with an award.  Mr. Dusty was nominated by staff at Corner Bank and Lowell Elementary school for Outstanding Distinguished Older Worker Award.  Mr. Dusty received his honor in front of the staff and students of Lowell, as well as Dr. Campbell, Superintendent and Mrs. Julie Thompson, USD 465 Board Member.  Mr. Dusty will be traveling to Topeka on Tuesday to receive his "official" award.

Elementary Student Handbook 2010-2011

Kansas Parent Information Resource Center

USD 465 Health Information

Lowell sponsored a Turkey Drive for the students and staff of USD 465.  Staff from local schools contributed 28 turkeys for this drive.  Students from Lowell and Whittier also did a canned food drive.  Whittier students came to Lowell to deliver their canned goods and help sort items to get them ready for food baskets.

MRS. HOOVER'S KINDERGARTENERS PREPARE THANKSGIVING FEAST

Students took part in Red Ribbon Week by participating in daily themes such as, "Rock Out, Don't Do Drugs."  The week ended on Halloween with a costume parade around the block with students carrying anti-drug signs.

On October 9th Lowell staff and PTO hosted Hot Dog/Read Night.  Families were encouraged to come eat dinner before being entertained by each grade level performing a Reader's Theater.  The turn out was great and many family members joined their children in performing.