11/12/18

Hello Sullivan Families,

I hope you are well and had a nice Veterans Day. We have a busy week THIS WEEK at the Sullivan.

• All week we have our Scholastic Book Fair put on the the PTO.
• On Tuesday, 11/13 @ 6 PM in the library, our monthly PTO meeting will take place.
• On Thursday, 11/15 from 5:30-6 PM in the auditorium we have a parent presentation on middle schoolers and social media. The presentation is called Navigating the Cyber World. This presentation reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online. It explains the issues and possible consequences from cyber-bullying, sexting and revealing identifying information to strangers." There will be a student presentation of the same sometime during the month of December. Stay tuned….
• Also, on Thursday, 11/15 from 6-8 PM. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be taking place. All Sullivan parents are invited to attend.
• On Friday 11/16 our eighth graders will be going to their annual visit to Lowell High School during the school day. In addition, from 2:15-4:15 PM, sixth-graders only will have a sixth grade movie to enjoy. The movie is Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and is the evnet is put on by our PBIS Committee. Only sixth grade students with permission slips can attend. It should be a lot of fun.

Below are SOME IMPORTANT SULLIVAN DATES THIS WEEK AND BEYOND.

• Tuesday, 11/13-Friday 11/16 Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, 11/13 6:00 PM Sullivan PTO Meeting
• Thursday, 11/15 First Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
• Thursday, 11/15 5:30 PM Parent Cyber-bullying/Social Media Presentation (Navigating the Cyberworld) in auditorium
• Thursday, 11/15 6-8 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Friday, 11/16. Grade 8 Visit to Lowell High School
• Friday, 11/16 2:15-4:15 PM. Gr. 6 Movie Event in the Sullivan Auditorium: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Sixth graders will permission slips only.
• Saturday, 11/17 5 PM Sullivan Hockey Night (PTO) UML v. UCONN at the Tsongas Arena
• Wednesday, 11/21 Sullivan Student/Staff Volleyball game. (Students are going down!)
• Wednesday, 11/21 Early Release. ALL STUDENT DISMISSED AT 10:30 AM
• Thursday, 11/22 & 23. Thanksgiving Recess NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 11/27 School Picture Retakes
• Friday, 11/30 6-8 PM. Gr. 7 & 8 Dance

Thank you and have a great week.

Sincerely,

Ed Foster

11/4/18

Hello Sullivan Families,

I hope you are well and had a Happy Halloween. THIS PAST WEEK is a big week at the Sullivan. The 21st Century after school program began and was a smashing success. The kids are loving it! A special thanks to Ms. Dasilva and all those staff involved. It truly take a village. I know we have a lengthy waiting list. As spots open up your child will be notified. There will be two other sessions during the year as well. If you have any questions please email Ms Dasilva. Her email is listed in the staff directory on the website. In addition, we had our monthly Respect and Responsibility Assemblies where we recognized Sullivan students who have been practices these Sullivan principles daily over the last month. Nice work.

FOR THIS WEEK, a remindER that there is NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY 11/6.

A FEW OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES for your consideration:

• Parent/Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Thursday, 11/15 from 6-8 PM. All Sullivan parents are invited to attend. On the same evening for parents, from 5:30-6 PM in the Sullivan auditorium, we will be having speaker on Social Media and Middle School students. Social media can be a wonderful but scary and problematic thing for middle schoolers. In these presentations, the do’s and don’ts of social media will be reviewed. The presentation reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online. This presentation explains the issues and possible consequences.
• From the Sullivan PTO:
  • The Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser orders are due Wednesday, November 7th.
  • Ticket orders for Sullivan Night at the River Hawks Hockey game are due November 9th.
  • Please see the Sullivan PTO Facebook page if you are interested in UML Girls Basketball Tickets.

Finally, below are SOME IMPORTANT SULLIVAN DATES THIS WEEK AND BEYOND.

• Tuesday, 11/6 Election Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Thursday, 11/8 2:30 PM in the Sullivan Library. Sullivan School Council Meeting
• Monday, 11/12 Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 11/13-Friday 11/16 Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, 11/13 6:00 PM Sullivan PTO Meeting
• Thursday, 11/15 First Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
• Thursday, 11/15 5:30 PM Parent Cyber-bullying/Social Media Presentation in auditorium
• Thursday, 11/15 6-8 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Friday, 11/16 2:15-4:15 PM. Gr. 6 Movie Event in the Sullivan Auditorium
• Saturday, 11/17 5 PM Sullivan Hockey Night (PTO) UML v. UCONN at the Tsongas Arena
• Wednesday, 11/21 Early Release. ALL STUDENT DISMISSED AT 10:30 AM
• Thursday, 11/22 & 23. Thanksgiving Recess NO SCHOOL
• Friday, 11/30 6-8 PM. Gr. 7 & 8 Dance

Thank you and have a great week.

Sincerely,

Ed Foster

J.F. Sullivan M.S. Principal

10/28/18

Hello Sullivan Families,

One more win and the long nights and bleary eyed morning are over. GO SOX!

I hope you are well. Between the Sox, Noreasters and impending Halloween. Busy times afoot at the Sullivan and otherwise.

This PAST WEEK we had our Options-based DRILL as we continue to prepare ourselves for different types of emergencies. Students and staff did a wonderful job in cohort with the Lowell Police Department. Kudos to all involved.  

THIS WEEK is a big week at the Sullivan. The 21st Century after school program begins this week where we have several quality afterschool programs for kids! Our afterschool staff has been working hard on creating a fun and engaging program.  Students enrolled in the program received letters on Wednesday outlining their weekly schedule. Bus transportation is available only to students who currently receive bus transportation to and from school. If your child has decided not to participate in the program, please let Ms Dasilva know. Students who are not enrolled in the fall session have been placed on a waiting list. As spots open up your child will be notified. If you have any questions please email Ms Dasilva. Her email is listed in the staff directory on the website.

In addition, we will be having our monthly Respect and Responsibility Assemblies on Friday where we recognize Sullivan students who have been practices these Sullivan principles daily over the last month. It is always a good time.

A FEW OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES for your consideration. The month of November is jam packed with several events-activities. Among those are the following.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Thursday, 11/15 from 6-8 PM. All Sullivan parents are invited to attend. On the same evening for parents, from 5:30-6 PM in the Sullivan auditorium, we will be having speaker on Social Media and Middle School students. Social media can be a wonderful but scary and problematic thing for middle schoolers. In these presentations, the do’s and don'ts of social media will be reviewed. The presentation reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online. This presentation  explains the issues and possible consequences.
• Also, an early heads up during the month of November as we have a few grade level activities occuring: 11/16 Gr. 6 PBIS Movie 2:15-4:15. 11/30 Gr. 7 and 8 Dance 6-8 PM. More information will be forthcoming. Both events should be fun for all involved.

Below are SOME IMPORTANT SULLIVAN DATES THIS WEEK AND BEYOND.

• Sunday, 11/4 11:30 AM. Lowell High School Grade 8 Open House
• Tuesday, 11/6 Election Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Thursday, 11/8 2:30 PM in the Sullivan Library. Sullivan School Council Meeting
• Monday, 11/12 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 11/13-Friday 11/16 Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, 11/13 6:00 PM Sullivan PTO Meeting
• Thursday, 11/15 First Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
• Thursday, 11/15 5:30 PM Parent Cyberbullying/Social Media Presentation in auditorium
• Thursday, 11/15 6-8 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Friday, 11/16 2:15-4:15 PM. Gr. 6 Movie Event in the Sullivan Auditorium
• Saturday, 11/17 5 PM Sullivan Hockey Night (PTO) UML v. UCONN at the Tsongas Arena
• Wednesday, 11/21 Early Release. ALL STUDENT DISMISSED AT 10:30 AM
• Thursday, 11/22 and 23. Thanksgiving Recess NO SCHOOL
• Friday, 11/30 6-8 PM. Gr. 7 and 8 Dance

Thank you and have a spooktacular week!

Hello Sullivan Parents,

This morning, Monday 10/22/18, we had a successful Options-Based DRILL at the Sullivan. Nice job kids and staff!

At the Sullivan Middle School the safety of our students is always a top priority. One way we promote safety is by having a safety plan in place for addressing various emergencies. These emergencies include, but are not limited to fires, intruders, bomb threats, and medical emergencies. Although we would never want any of these emergencies to take place, the administration and staff review and practice simulated events at various times throughout the school year to insure that everyone is aware of our safety protocols. We update our safety plan each year, share it with the Assistant Superintendent’s Office and review it with the Lowell Police Department’s School Resource Officers. The Lowell Police and Fire Departments also visit school buildings to review floor plans, gain building key access and discuss communication tactics for emergencies. The City of Lowell has been very proactive with emergency school safety for many years.

TODAY, Monday, October 22nd @ 8:15 AM Sullivan, Sullivan students and staff practiced our Intruder on Campus procedures, aka “Options-Based DRILL.” If your child comes home talking about a lockdown or evacuation, please be aware it was a practice DRILL. Students and staff practiced safety procedures to prepare for a real-life emergency. They did a great job! In a real emergency, we would also send you an automated phone message, so please make sure we have your most updated phone number on record at school.

Again, the safety procedures outlined above are intended to make the Sullivan Middle School safe for all students, staff and families. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for reading this important message.

 

 

Hello Sullivan Families,

I hope you are well and not too tired from this recent Red Sox run into the World Series! It has been a great season and hoping it is even going to be better.

This PAST WEEK, Grade 8 visited the Greater Lowell Technical High School for their annual field trip to hear about their school. Some wonderful reports about their overall behavior and interest level were sent. Great job Grade 8! The Lowell School Committee recognized summer math excellence of three of our students: Jack Steen, Keller Tyler Whitton and Isabelle Fardin. It was a magical night as students received certificates of excellence.  Finally, several of our boys and girls participated with distinction in the Boys and Girls Cross Country Middle School Meet of Champions. Kudos to all who participated. It was a wonderful event. Run, Sullivan, Run!

THIS WEEK, we will have our Options-based DRILL on Monday as we continue to prepare ourselves for different types of emergencies. (See below for details.) Tuesday 10/23 as been deemed Red Sox Day at the Sullivan. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Red Sox garb as we do our part to support the local nine during their World Series run. GO SOX!

A few other important notes for your consideration:

• At the Sullivan Middle School the safety of our students is always a top priority.  One way we promote safety is by having a safety plan in place for addressing various emergencies and have practice drills accordingly with our students and staff. These emergencies/drills include, but are not limited to fires, dangerous persons, bomb threats, and medical emergencies. In the morning on Monday, October 22nd Sullivan students and staff will be practicing this year’s first  Intruder on campus procedures (Options-based drill). If your child comes home talking about a lockdown or evacuation, please be aware it was a practice DRILL.  We will have similar drills throughout the year. For this first drill, we will give all in the Sullivan Community prior knowledge. For future drills, we will not give prior notice. Each Options-based drill will be followed by a communication to the Sullivan Community from me.
• The next Citywide Family Council monthly meeting is Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 at the Little Theatre, LHS. Light dinner and childcare provided. Please RSVP with Family Resource Coordinator 978-674-2070.
• From our wonderful PTO: Boxtops are due October 26.  They can be in baggies, or glued or taped to collection pages.  Students can give them to their teachers or leave them at the front office.
• Looking for a 5K race to run after last week’s wildly successful Reilly/Sullivan 5K and Fun Run. The Wang Middle School is having their annual Wang Costume 5K for technology. This is a costume 5K for families and it was a ton of fun last year. People can sign up online or with the paper registration form (attached). It is $30 per person and all the proceeds go to Wang School to support student activities! There are prizes for the top male runners, top female runners, and best costumes. Kids, families, and dogs allowed! It is on Saturday, October 27th @ 10AM starting and ending at Owen & Ollie’s. People can also register at this link: https://www.active.com/dracut-ma/running/distance-running-races/wang-school-costume-5k-for-technology-2018?fbclid=IwAR1aSbvzvw72TjpG_VNnzHJn0WjhM4aawBbgdevQiSEfCNnrrCeLEta9—o There is also information about the 5K at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/951472548387728/

Below are some important Sullivan dates this upcoming week and beyond.

• Monday, 10/22. AM. Sullivan school-wide Options-based Drill.
• Tuesday, 10/23. Red Sox Day at the Sullivan. Wear your Red Sox clothes and colors.
• Sunday, 11/4 11:30 AM. Lowell High School’s Grade 8 Open House
• Tuesday, 11/6 Election Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Monday, 11/12 Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 11/13-Friday 11/16 Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, 11/13 6:00 PM Sullivan PTO Meeting
• Thursday, 11/15 First Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
• Thursday, 11/15 5:30 PM Parent Cyber-bullying/Social Media Presentation in auditorium
• Thursday, 11/15 6-8 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Saturday, 11/17 5 PM Sullivan Hockey Night (PTO) UML v. UCONN at the Tsongas Arena

Thank you and have a nice week.

 

Hello Sullivan Community,

Well today was a wild success. What a great time we had on our Reilly/Sullivan 5K and Fun Run this AM. The weather perfect, the runners fast and the cheerers loud. A special thanks goes out to the Sullivan and Reilly PTOs for putting on such a exhilarating event. It was perfect in all ways. Also special thanks and kudos goes out to all of those who participated and volunteered to help put it on…..parents….staff…..kids…..etc., etc. It truly takes a Village.

THIS PAST WEEK at the Sullivan, we had school resource officer Callahan and members of the Sullivan administration team visit each and every classroom discussing school safety and our See Something, Say Something initiative. The students were very well behaved, attentive and took the presentation seriously. Nice work.

THIS WEEK, on Tuesday, student MCAS score reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday. On Thursday, Grade 8 will be visiting the Greater Lowell Technical High School for their annual field trip to hear about their school. Also on Thursday, some of our students on the Boys and Girls Cross Country Team will participate in the Meet of Champions. Finally, on Friday is student pictures. Student picture information will be going home with students on Monday.

At the Sullivan Middle School the safety of our students is always a top priority.  One way we promote safety is by having a safety plan in place for addressing various emergencies and have practice drills accordingly with our students and staff.  These emergencies/drills include, but are not limited to fires, dangerous persons, bomb threats, and medical emergencies. In the morning on Monday, October 22nd Sullivan students and staff will be practicing this year’s first  Intruder on campus procedures (Options-based drill). If your child comes home talking about a lockdown or evacuation, please be aware it was a practice DRILL.  We will have similar drills throughout the year. For this first drill, we will give all in the Sullivan Community prior knowledge. For future drills, we will not give prior notice. Each Options-based drill will be followed by a communication to the Sullivan Community from me.

Below are some important Sullivan dates this upcoming week and beyond.

• Tuesday, 10/16 MCAS Student Reports go home with students
• Thursday, 10/18 Girls and Boys Cross Country Meet of Champions - Shedd Park.
• Friday, 10/19. Student Portrait/Picture Day.
• Monday, 10/22. AM. Sullivan school-wide Options-based Drill.
• Sunday, 11/4 11:30 AM. Lowell High School’s Grade 8 Open House
• Tuesday, 11/6 Election Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Monday, 11/12 Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, 11/13-Friday 11/16 Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, 11/13 6:00 PM Sullivan PTO Meeting
• Thursday, 11/15 First Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
• Thursday, 11/15 5:30 PM Parent Cyber-bullying/Social Media Presentation in auditorium
• Thursday, 11/15 6-8 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Saturday, 11/17 5 PM Sullivan Hockey Night (PTO) UML v. UCONN at the Tsongas Arena

Thank you and have a nice Sunday.

 

Hello Sullivan Community,

I hope you are well. Busy week this past week at the Sullivan.

THIS PAST WEEK, our Boys and Girls Cross Country Team continued to impress over a Shedd Park. Wonderful efforts all! We had our October Respect and Responsibility Assemblies when we recognized student efforts academically and behaviorally. Always a very positive day. Finally, at school committee we recognized three Sullivan students for their summer reading: Alison Dasilva, Betsy Hiff, and Nathan Olavarria. They were honored and received certificates in a ceremony for their honoring LPS summer reading participation. Way to go!!!

FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEK, representatives from the Lowell Police Department will be visiting Sullivan classrooms with Sullivan administration to discuss school safety and See Something, Say Something….The Sullivan PTO will be meeting on Tuesday 10/9 @ 6 PM in the library. All Sullivan parents are invited to attend….And finally, our Boys and Girls Cross Country will continue their efforts over a Shedd Park on Thursday afternoon. And finally, from our Sullivan PTO: It is not too late to sign up for the Reilly/Sullivan 5K & Fun Run.  You can register online by October 12th. THE BIG FUN RUN EVENT IS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th from 8:30-12 noon.

VERY IMPORTANT: The 21st Century After School Program registration forms and course descriptions were sent home this past Friday. Students who wish to be part of the program must return completed forms to Ms DaSilva by Friday, October 12th.  Transportation is available for students who are eligible. Students must sign up for at least 2 days per week and must stay for the entire duration of the program. Students may not sign up for the same course more than once per week and per session. Students will be placed on a first come first served basis.  The program will start Monday October 29th. Additional forms are available on the website.

Below are some important upcoming dates this week and beyond:

• Tuesday, 10/9 Sullivan PTO Meeting 6 PM, Sullivan School Library.
• Thursday, 10/11 4:30 PM-Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Sunday, 10/14 8:30 AM - 12 Noon. Reilly/Sullivan Fun Run
• Friday, 10/19. Student Portrait/Picture Day.

Thank you and have a nice evening.

 

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Hello Sullivan Parents,

I hope you are well and had a nice weekend. THIS PAST WEEK our Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Team did a great job once again and placed really well in their meet at Shedd Park. Great job kids! In addition, the MCAS scores came out. The results showed results we have some work to do. We will be using these scores as a starting point to guide our efforts to enhance and increase student learning this school year. This includes our NEW 6-day rotating schedule, WIN blocks, increase teacher collaborative planning time, etc., etc. Parents will be receiving their child’s MCAS scores shortly.

THIS WEEK, there will be an early release on Wednesday, 10/3. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:10 PM….In addition, our Boys and Girls Cross Country Team will have their third meet this Thursday (10/4), Run Sullivan Run!!!.... Our October Respect and Responsibility Assemblies will take place this week where we recognize student efforts academically and behaviorally…. And representatives from the Lowell Police Department will begin visiting Sullivan classrooms with Sullivan administration to discuss school safety and See Something, Say Something….A busy week indeed at the Sullivan this week.

From our Sullivan PTO: It is not too late to sign up for the Reilly/Sullivan 5K & Fun Run.  Paper registrations are due this Friday October 5th or you can register online by October 12th.

Finally….[Insert Trumpet Sound Here - DAH, DAH, DAH, DAAAAAH!]. We have a special announcement….Our very own grade 6 student, Madisyn Koza, won a Golden Ticket in Willy Wonka's Imaginormous Challenge.  She wrote a creative 100 word story idea that won her a trip to New York City and a visit to Dylan's Candy Bar over the summer. There were 33,000 entries for 5 winners in different categories. As part of her prize, she won a Roald Dahl Library for the school and teaching resources....valued at $500. Way to go Madisyn!!!!

Below are some important upcoming dates this week and beyond:

• Wednesday, 10/3 12:10 PM- EARLY RELEASE. ALL STUDENT DISMISSED AT 12:10 PM.
• Thursday, 10/4 4:30 PM-Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Thursday, 10/4 First Quarter Progress Reports.
• Monday, 10/8 Columbus Day NO SCHOOL.
• Tuesday, 10/9 Sullivan PTO Meeting 6 PM, Sullivan School Library.
• Thursday, 10/11 4:30 PM-Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Sunday, 10/14 8:30 AM - 12 Noon. Reilly/Sullivan Fun Run
• Friday, 10/19. Student Portrait/Picture Day.

 

 

Hello Sullivan Families,

We have a very busy week this past week as you all know. I appreciate greatly all those parents who were able to attend and participate in last week’s PTO meeting. At the meeting, school officials, district officials, and representatives from the Lowell Police Department discussed with parents the recent incident and school and district strategies/responses related to school safety including our “See Something/Say Something” initiative. Representatives from the Lowell Police Department and school officials will be visiting each classroom in the coming weeks to discuss with students school safety and the “See Something/Say Something” initiative. Please know the safety of our students is our NUMBER ONE priority.

This past week we had a very successful Open House where parents were able to visit their child’s(ren’s) teachers and administration. The building and classrooms looked great as teachers were able to review classroom expectations with attending parents. Also, the school administration was able to discuss in-depth with parents some pretty substantial Sullivan school initiatives this year including INCREASING “RIGOR & RELEVANCE” ACROSS THE BOARD. Most notably, they discussed the following:

• New master schedule: Six day rotating schedule allows for variability and Common Planning Time.
• Daily WIN (“What I Need”) blocks
  • Grade 6: Intervention-reading and math.
  • Grade 7 & 8: Focused instruction on needs; 30 days ELA, 30 days math (Algebra) for most.
• Professional development work in
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lucy Caulkins (ELA)
  • Eureka (Math)
  • FOSS kits (Science)
  • Generation Citizen - Gr. 8 (Social Studies)
• “Literacy rich” school environment.
• STEM Allied Art.

And CONTINUING TO IMPROVE SCHOOL CLIMATE with an(a)

• Establishment of a School Climate Committee aimed at realizing our Vision: “The Sullivan learning community is a welcoming inclusive, and respectful environment where students excel through active engagement and feel safe in taking risks. All community members create success through teamwork, consistent effort and maintaining positive attitudes.”
• Continued emphasis on PBIS: PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. At the Sullivan, we remind students to be safe, responsible, respectful and kind. Safety is our number one priority. “See something, say something” is emphasized on a daily basis. PBIS is the driving force that helps our staff and students stay on track and thrive in a positive learning environment.
• Focus on better engaging Sullivan families (enhancing website and communications, updating and keeping current parent information [emails, phone numbers], social events etc.)
• 21st Century Grant: After school & Summer programming for next THREE YEARS aimed at increasing student achievement, attendance and school climate. Components of the program include homework club, meals, transportation and an array of after school programs like STEM, dance, play/musical, sports, drama, coding, student government, etc., etc. ) BEGINS LATE OCTOBER.
• Renewed focus on attendance (“Attendance matters.”)
• Revitalization of school building and grounds.

From our wonderful PTO…

• The following are important items related to the exciting Reilly/Sullivan School FUN RUN on October 14 from 8:30 - 12 noon. If you want a free race t-shirt, you have to register via paper registration or online by Wednesday Sept 26.  
• Yankee Candle fundraiser forms are due Friday, Sept 28.

And please see attachment on my weekly email for the Citywide Family Council Kickoff invitation.

Below are some important upcoming dates this week and beyond:

• Thursday, 9/27 4:30 PM- Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Wednesday, 10/3 12:10 PM- EARLY RELEASE. ALL STUDENT DISMISSED AT 12:10 PM.
• Thursday, 10/4 4:30 PM-Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Thursday, 10/4 First Quarter Progress Reports.
• Monday, 10/8 Columbus Day NO SCHOOL.
• Tuesday, 10/9 Sullivan PTO Meeting 6 PM, Sullivan School Library.
• Thursday, 10/11 4:30 PM-Sullivan Boys and Girls Cross Country Meet. Shedd Park.
• Sunday, 10/14 8:30 AM - 12 Noon. Reilly/Sullivan Fun Run
• Friday, 10/19. Student Portrait/Picture Day.

Thank you.

Ed Foster

Hello Sullivan Parents,

I hope you are well. I am certain that you are as concerned as I am regarding last week’s firearm incident. Please know that the SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS IS OUR NUMBER ONE CONCERN AT ALL TIMES. We take violations of safety extremely seriously and we will continue to partner with the Lowell Police Department and district officials to ensure our continued safety at school.

I want to take this opportunity to inform you of what we will be doing this upcoming week and beyond in response to this incident:

• For the student involved, disciplinary measures have been enacted in accordance with the Lowell Public School’s Code of conduct and Massachusetts General Laws. We are following all of the district’s guidelines and protocols.
• In each homeroom on Monday there will be a discussion by homeroom teachers about the following: What we do to keep kids safe (Crisis plan, drills, SROs, locked facilities, etc.); The importance of “If you see something, Say something.” Informing students about the Lowell PD coming this week to talk to them about safety.
• We will have access to extra counseling support if needed in the school on Monday morning for students who may be anxious.
• Representatives from the Lowell Police Department will be coming to the Sullivan to talk directly to classes about safety.
• We will be continuing our emphasis with Sullivan School staff on school safety during this week’s professional development.
• The Lowell Police Deparment and school officials will be talking to Sullivan parents at our PTO meeting this week (9/18 @ 6 PM). All Sullivan parents are welcomed to attend.

I hope to see you at this week’s PTO Meeting on Tuesday, 9/18/18 @ 6:00 PM in the Sullivan Library.

Some other important Sullivan NOTES/DATES this week:

• Tuesday 9/18, 6-7 PM. Sullivan PTO Meeting, Sullivan Library
• Wednesday 9/19, 12:10 PM. Early Release. ALL SULLIVAN STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:10 PM.
• Thursday 9/20, 4:30 PM. Sullivan Girls and Boys Cross Country @ Shedd Park. FIRST MEET. Hope to see you there!
• Thursday, 9/20, 6-7:30 is our OPEN HOUSE. It is a NEW FORMAT. Please see attachment to email or the Sullivan School Website for details.

Thank you.