More things happening this week

FIRE DRILLS
Teachers will be practicing fire drill and lockdown procedures with their classes beginning this week. Also, Lowell Fire Department typically performs fire drills with our students the first month of school.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
A reminder that uniforms must be purchased through Donnelly’s. We are aware some uniforms are on backorder. Please note we have some used uniforms for free if you are interested; these items are located in the cafeteria by the computer lab.

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS
Please review the parent/student handbook dress code policies. You can find this online at icslowell.com/parents.

Please takes special note on the sections outlining policies for boys hair; girls makeup and jewelry including:
Extreme (bright, distracting or unnatural) hair color and hairstyles are not
allowed.
Excessive hair gel and/or spiked hair which includes Mohawks are not allowed.
Sideburns or side length of hair may not exceed the top of the earlobe.
Boys' hair length in back is not to exceed the top of the collar and the front bangs cannot go below the eyes.
Ponytails, shaved lines and designs are not allowed.
Hair must be kept clean and neatly styled.
Please note that no boys may wear earrings. If a boy has pierced ears, they must wear Band-Aids on their ears or take them out during school hours.

SEEKING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
If you are interested in being a substitutes teacher this year, please email Miss Fiorino at [email protected]. Please include grade levels you are interested in teaching: early childhood (PK to gr. 2), intermediate (gr. 3-5) and/or junior high (gr. 6-8).

NWEA TESTING
NWEA testing begins Monday, Sept. 11th, and continues over the next 3 weeks. Students in grades K-1 will test in reading and math; grades 2-8 will test in reading, math and language arts.
Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast each morning. Teachers will let you know what day your child will be testing. Please ensure your child is on time for school as once a session has begun no one may enter the classroom.
Children will complete the tests in the computer lab or on Chromebooks in their classroom.
Grades K-1 will be using headphones during testing.
These are computerized tests that are completed in September and then done again in May as one way to assess academic growth. Some students do very well in these tests and others have trouble since they cannot go back and check their work once answer is submitted, etc.
We will share the results and growth at the end of the school year.

FAMILY ENVELOPES/SCHOOL FORMS
Please send in all completed forms sent home in the new school year family envelopes in August. Please sign and return CORI forms with a copy of a license if you plan to come into school and/or volunteer for activities. Please reach out to the office if you need additional forms. THANK YOU!

SPORTS SIGN UP IS NOW!!!
If you have a child in grades 4-8 and may be interested in playing volleyball or running in cross country, please register now on the following link: https://ecumenical-athletic-association.sportngin.com/...?