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THE LOWELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION underwrites innovative classroom educational programs that would otherwise not be possible using general budget funds. During the 2007-2008 school year, following a submission process by school staff, 23 different projects have been totally or partially underwritten by this generous foundation. Watch this page for changing articles on the exciting projects funded through LEF grants. To donate to this foundation or learn more about it, please go to http://www.lowelleducationfoundation.org/

Individual donations made to the Lowell Education Foundation will be matched through our Lowell Community Fund, from the bequest to our city left by resident Harold Englehardt.

Alto StudentsFocus for Learning is a program that uses sensory tools and alternative seating to help students attend and better focus at Alto Elementary School. The tools enable students to maintain their focus for lengthier periods of time which in turn increases their comprehension of the subject being taught.

 

While using the ‘T-stool’ that the student with the blue shirt is sitting on, or a ‘Wiggle-Seat,’ students are able to focus longer while completing lengthy independent work, which requires a lot of fine-motor skills. The ‘Whisper Phone’ in the picture helps students hear their own reading or writing which allows them to self-correct their errors. The green ‘Rocker’ and a ‘Vibrating Cord’ help students who need that particular sensory stimulation to release anxiety, alert their senses for learning, or a combination of the two.  These tools are made available to every student that is in need of them within the Alto Elementary School building. These sensory tools will enhance the learning experience for many children!
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Students Practicing CPR
Another project funded at Alto Elementary was a Get Heart Smart Day, held for all 4th and 5th graders In lieu of Valentine’s Day parties, Students spent the day learning ways to be and stay healthy. Patty Sellner, Community Wellness Coordinator demonstrated CPR techniques; high school students from Juston Miller’s health classes gave presentations on adverse effects of smoking, making healthy food choices and many other areas of healthy living. Sue Beute, a former Lowell math teacher, brought pentominoes to exercise and keep our brains healthy. A nutritionist from the Kent County Health Department talked about nutrition and healthy foods. For physical activity, a yoga instructor and a cardio salsa dance instructor from the YMCA came out and taught the students. Mr. Peterson from Spectrum Health made students aware of how the heart works. Students snacked on fresh fruits dipped in chocolate which in moderation can be beneficial. The day wrapped up with a visit from Maranda, from WOOD-TV, who brought along members of Priority Health’s Cycling Team. They talked about being healthy through exercise. Overall, it was an awesome experience for everyone involved.
At Lowell High School, a Spanish subscription to Yabla.com has become a great listening and reading activity for all levels of students taking Spanish.  This website plays a video, providing both the English and Spanish translations.  Spanish students in levels 1-4 are able to read along with the music videos in Spanish and English. This is a very effective teaching tool that the students enjoy, and we look forward to continued use of it next year.

 

One of the ways LAS Superintendent Pratt and the Board of Education President stay in touch with parents and the community is through a monthly column, "Sharing the Vision," in the Lowell Ledger, our community newspaper. Click here to read a current article: Sharing the Vision  

Vendors:  Please click on the link below for information on bids for fiber installation for Alto Elementary School.

Fiber Bid Information 

Infinite Campus:

A student management system, called Infinite Campus, is available for staff, student and middle school and high school parent use. This site uses technology to track student attendance, view classes, grades and progress, providing parents and teachers current information about students at Lowell Area Schools. To make this link secure, individual passwords are needed to access information.

Staff link to Infinite Campus:
https://ic.lowellschools.com/campus2007/Lowell.jsp

Parent Portal to Infinite Campus:
https://ic.lowellschools.com/campus2007/portal/Lowell.jsp

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Communication is a top priority at LAS. Parents and students can easily contact any staff member by email by using the staff member's first initial, last name @lowellschools.com.

 

Lowell Area Schools is a member of Character Counts and National Network of Partnerships Schools.