Lowry Spotlight Singers Celebrate Westchase Anniversary

What an honor it was for our Leopard Spotlight Singers to participate in Westchase’s 20th Anniversary Party. Under the direction of Mrs. Leikensohn and Mrs. Naylor, the fourth and fifth graders performed several amazing songs in front of a fantastic crowd on stage in West Park Village.

This show was great practice for our Winter Concert, Surfin’ Santa, at Sickles High School on Dec. 7. All are invited to attend to enjoy great music and support your fellow Leopards!

The Fifth Grade Committee is making great progress planning its field trip and the end-of- year banquet. They’ve held carwashes to raise funds and the Spirit Cup fundraiser is now under way. All fifth grade parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. Please check your child’s planner for the next date.

We held our first Ice Cream Scoop Night in September. Congratulations to Mrs. McGovern’s fourth grade class for the having the most participation. We thank Carvel Ice Cream on Sheldon Road for donating over $120 to Lowry, and our principal, Mrs. Spagnoulo, assistant principal, Mrs. Kepa, and teachers for participating!

Please remember the next Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue is Dec. 8.

Lowry’s recycling program is in full swing. Kudos to the students for participating! One student takes a wagon around her neighborhood with her mom to pick up additional aluminum cans and another student took 15 bags of cans to recycle with her dad on their first load. Please keep sending in aluminum only. Cans may be brought into the office or car line.

On Veterans Day, Lowry proudly dedicated a U.S. flag honoring the parents of one of our little Leopards. Both are serving overseas.

Our “Give Thanks for Reading” night was a huge hit with the students. Around 350 students and parents attended, including some of our fifth grade Pilgrims. It was fun to hear what the students had learned about their Pilgrim and why others were thankful for reading.

Ever wonder which popcorn pops fastest or which bubble gum flavor lasts the longest? Just ask some of our students working on their science fair projects!

We especially thank all who came out for the Great American Teach In. We had over 100 participants sharing their hobbies and careers and having a great impact on our students.

We wish all of our families, teachers, faculty and staff a peaceful holiday season!

By Elaine Ragan PTA Corresponding Secretary

Lowry Conference Night is Oct. 6

Lowry’s theme this year is “Ride the Wave to Success!”

The Lowry Leopards are already working hard and have shown great spirit during the first events of the year. The Back to School Teacher Luncheon was a huge success thanks to Lynn Simmons. Parents are also looking forward to seeing their child’s first school pictures of the year.

We would like to thank all the Lowry grandparents for coming and reading to their grandchildren’s classes.

Lowry showed that we will never forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, by all wearing yellow and tying yellow ribbons throughout the school. We also posted a large American flag with the names of the victims in our front office.

Lowry has just ended its first fundraiser of the year.  We had an amazing turnout for our Spaghetti Dinner/General PTA meeting.

Mark your calendars for Lowry’s upcoming events. We will have two used uniform sales on Sept. 21 and Oct. 5 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. Also remember our Oct. 6 Conference Night, which is a great way to find out how your child is progressing.

By Pandora Ray, PTA Corresponding Secretary