Lowell Elementary PTA http://www.lowellpta.org Official Lowell Elementary PTA Website Sat, 19 May 2012 01:17:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Summer Reading 2012 http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/05/summer-reading-2012/ http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/05/summer-reading-2012/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 01:17:23 +0000 admin http://www.lowellpta.org/?p=82 Continue reading →]]> Congratulations! Your student has access to a wonderful world of interactive online books through www.raz-kids.com. Raz-Kids library contains hundreds of books spanning 27 levels of difficulty, covering a wide range of subjects. In addition to engaging kids at their reading level and in their area of interest, this award-winning student-centric site is available from any internet connection, at any time for the practice they need to become better, more confident readers. Students improve their reading skills as they listen to a book read for modeled fluency, then reading the book to themself or aloud for practice. Interactive quizzes are available at the end of each book to assess reading comprehension. Progress will be monitored and Awards given without the need for on-site testing.
The Raz-Kids.com SUMMER program will begin June 4, 2012 and run through August 20, 2012. Raz-Kids.com gives kids 24/7 Web access (YOU CAN PATRICPATE FROM HOME, ON THE GO, or anywhere there is internet access!
This is how the program works, your child:

  • Logs onto http://www.raz-kids.com/ (each registered student receives a log-in card).
  • Selects one of 15-25 books on his/her assigned reading level, (27 levels).
  • Listens to book read aloud, reads book aloud, then takes comprehension quiz.
  • Earns points to spend building their own planet on the built in RAZ ROCKET.
  • Automatically advances to next reading level upon completion.

*Further program details will be sent home to each registered student with their welcome packet.
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS! This is a NEW session, returning Raz-Kids Participants must register! Please fill our and return no later than June 1, 2012 Questions: Meaghan Hornof (630)-217-5731 e-mail: lowellrazkids@gmail.com

RAZ-KIDS Summer Registration Form

]]> http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/05/summer-reading-2012/feed/ 0 Trivia Night – 1/21/12 http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/trivia-night-12112/ http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/trivia-night-12112/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:54:14 +0000 admin http://www.lowellpta.org/?p=55 Continue reading →]]> Update – Preview The Program - Lowell Trivia Night 2012

Have you registered for the exciting Lowell Trivia Night? Join the most successful PTA Social and “FUN”draising Event! Trivia Night includes teams of 8-10 people participating in friendly competition by answering sets of Trivia Questions. It’s a fun, social time with Neighbors, Lowell Parents and Our Amazing Staff.  The table with the highest score at the end of the evening WINS PRIZES (and bragging rights)! The price below includes table reservations and game entry. Held in conjunction with the Silent Auction, these events are sure to make for an exciting and memorable evening!

DATE:  Saturday, January 21st, 2012
TIME:  6:00pm-10:00pm
PLACE: American Legion, Wheaton Post, 1N150 Gary Ave.
COST:  $15 per Person OR $120 for a Table of up to 10 Players
DETAILS:
MAKE THIS A FUN & MEMORABLE EVENING! Each team can choose a THEME if they would like. For example, dress as the Desperate Housewives or your Favorite Sports Team! Best dressed theme/table will receive a PRIZE! And, don’t forget your Snacks and Table Decorations! Be Creative!

PLEASE DONATE! Your team is invited to donate a basket/item for the silent auction. Please check yes, on the attached registration form , if you are planning to donate.

Drinks will be sold by the American Legion at a Cash Bar.

HURRY! Registration forms are due JANUARY 17, 2012!
Questions: Contact Suzanne MacDonald 630-462-3898 or Meaghan Hornof 630-217-5731

Trivia Night Registration Form

]]> http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/trivia-night-12112/feed/ 0 The Lowell Elementary PTA is proud to announce the addition of a new reading club… http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/the-lowell-elementary-pta-is-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-a-new-reading-club%e2%80%a6/ http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/the-lowell-elementary-pta-is-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-a-new-reading-club%e2%80%a6/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:05:01 +0000 admin http://www.lowellpta.org/?p=59 Continue reading →]]> Raz-Kids.com features a wide variety of interactive e-books and quizzes that have been designed to provide engaging reading and listening exercises for children. Students can listen to books read aloud, read with vocabulary and pronunciation support, and read without support. After listening and reading the book, students will take a quiz to earn points. These points can be redeemed to build a planet on RAZ Rocket.

The Raz-Kids.com program will begin January 23, 2012 and run through May 25, 2012. Students can read & listen to Raz-Kids books, take quizzes, and spend time on RAZ Rocket at home, or any place that has computers with Internet access—like the public library.

In addition, the Lowell Library Learning Center (LLC) will be made available to registered students during lunch/recess and/or after school on Thursdays as follows: (Volunteers needed for student assistance-see form below)

  • AM and PM Kindergarten (with adult): 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. or after school from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
  • Grades 3 & 5: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. or after school from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
  • Grades 1, 2 & 4: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. or after school from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

 

Here’s how the program works, your child:

  • Logs onto http://www.raz-kids.com/ (each registered student receives a log-in card).
  • Selects one of 15-25 books on his/her assigned reading level, (27 levels).
  • Listens to book read aloud, reads book aloud, then takes comprehension quiz.
  • Earns points to spend building their own planet on the built in RAZ ROCKET.
  • Automatically advances to next reading level upon completion.

*Further program details will be sent home to each registered student with their welcome packet.

Raz-Kids.com is funded and coordinated by the PTA.

We are able to give our kids this program only through our volunteer efforts. We are in need of volunteers to assist the students with the computers and quiz taking from 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. and after school from 3:25 – 4:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity to work with children at all grade levels. Please consider volunteering your time during a short and easy shift. You can even bring younger siblings along with you.

Please complete the form below and send it in your child’s folder to: “Raz-Kids – PTA”.

Questions: Heather Amwoza (630)-705-0605 & Meaghan Hornof (630)-217-5731 or e-mail: lowellrazkids@gmail.com

Raz Kids Info

]]> http://www.lowellpta.org/2012/01/the-lowell-elementary-pta-is-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-a-new-reading-club%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 Save The Date – Jamboree http://www.lowellpta.org/2011/12/save-the-date-jamboree/ http://www.lowellpta.org/2011/12/save-the-date-jamboree/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:35:33 +0000 admin http://www.lowellpta.org/?p=51 Save the Date!

The Annual Lowell Jamboree Fun Fair will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5 PM to 8 PM.

We need volunteers to help with Raffle, Food Court, and Decorations.

Contact the PTA if you can help!

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Join the PTA – Registration Form

]]> http://www.lowellpta.org/2011/09/join-the-lowell-pta/feed/ 0 2011-2012 Meeting Schedule http://www.lowellpta.org/2011/09/2011-2012-meeting-schedule/ http://www.lowellpta.org/2011/09/2011-2012-meeting-schedule/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:27:43 +0000 admin http://www.lowellpta.org/wordpress/?p=36 Continue reading →]]> The PTA calendar is set, and we hope you can join us to have a say in the many PTA programs that support all of our children. You’ll find out what’s happening at school, meet other Lowell parents, and vote on PTA issues. Childcare is provided. We look forward to seeing you!

PTA Meeting Schedule:

  • Friday, September 2, 9:30 am
  • Friday, October 21, 9:30 am
  • Friday, November 18, 9:30 am
  • December (No meeting)
  • Thursday, January 19, 7:00 pm (evening meeting)
  • Friday, February 10, 9:30 am
  • Friday, March 16, 9:30 am
  • Friday, April 20, 9:30 am
  • Friday, May 25 – Spring Luncheon Honoring Teachers and Volunteers – Noon
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