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Lowell Elementary School

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow!

November 2026

Posted Date: 11/03/26 (11:27 AM)
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Lowell Elementary - November

The brick facade of Lowell School features large windows and an arched entrance.

From the Desk of Ms. Griffitts

Dear Lowell Families,
Thank you to everyone for attending parent teacher conferences! We appreciate your partnership and the time you dedicate to support your child's success at school. Thanksgiving break is just around the corner. Please see below for upcoming dates and important information.

Feedback on Report Cards
Parents, if you had an opportunity to complete our new report card survey, please see below. 
A flyer titled 'Parents, We Want Your Feedback!' inviting parents to scan a QR code for a new report card survey.
STEM Night 
We hope to see all of you at our STEM Night on Thursday, November 19 from 5:00-6:30pm!
A flyer for Lowell Elementary STEM Night on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, from 5:00-6:30 pm, featuring illustrated children and science icons.
Dogs on School Grounds 
Please help us keep our school grounds clean and free of pets during school hours. Dogs should not be on school property during arrival, dismissal, or during during the day. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 
As always, thank you for your support. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Abbey Griffitts
Principal

Upcoming Events



A clean, black and white calendar page displaying November and December 2026 side-by-side.
 
November
3
No School

7
Lowell Garden Clean Up
10:00-11:30am

11
5th and 6th Grade Music Program 10:00am and 2:30pm

14 
Rake Up Boise 

19
STEM night 5:00-6:30pm

23-27
Autumn Break- No School

December
4
Band/Orchestra/Choir Performance -  2:30 PM

8 
PTSA Meeting 4:00 (3rd gr)

9
1st/2nd Holiday Program - 10:00am & 2:30pm

Dec 18 
Early Release - 1:45pm 

Dec 21–Jan 1 
Winter Break

Lowell PTSA Updates


H•I•G•H•L•I•G•H•T•S

11/7 Garden Clean Up 10-11:30am


11/11 PTSA Meeting 4-5pm




PTSA Website 
For all things PTSA, check our Website.
Lowell PTSA logo with text 'Your Lowell PTSA' and 'Leopards are Better Together' overlaid on a brick school building with blooming trees.
A FAQ graphic with blue speech bubbles and the text 'FAQ' in white.
 

Counselor's Corner



Big Brothers Big Sisters
We continue to work in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters to reinvigorate our mentoring program at Lowell Elementary School. Currently, we are working on recruiting mentors or "Bigs" for the 2026-2027 school year.
We are also very interested in recruiting students who may benefit from having a Big Brother or Big Sister to spend time with on a weekly basis at Lowell. Please contact Dave Sica, School Counselor, dave.sica@boiseschools.org 208.854.5487 for more information or go to the following link: Big Brothers Big Sisters- School-based program

After School Activities
Here are some links to some after-school activities/classes offered through the YMCA and Boise Parks & Rec. Both the YMCA and Parks & Rec have tons of really cool classes (traditional sports, hip-hop dancing, drama, swimming, pottery, bee-keeping, etc.)
Kristin Armstrong Youth Scholarship- up to $600 per child per year
Food Assistance
If you are seeking assistance with food due to loss of SNAP benefits, the following opportunities are available:
  • Find food pantries near you on Idaho Foodbank Assistance Locator
  • Find assistance with other needs on findhelpidaho.org
  • Access the Whittier or Taft Elementary Community School food pantries.
  • Please contact our on-call Social Worker, Cara Roberts, at cara.roberts@boiseschools.org or School Counselor, Dave Sica, dave.sica@boiseschools.org for possible additional resources.
If you want to help:
A flyer for the Lowell Elementary School 2026 Food Drive, running from November 4th to November 19th.
A flyer titled 'Most Needed Items' lists food donation suggestions based on the USDA MyPlate guidelines.
A flyer titled 'Holiday Resource List 2026' from Boise Schools, detailing November and December holiday assistance programs.
An informational flyer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho promoting one-to-one school-based mentoring.
An informational poster titled 'Looking for help? We make it easy to find' advertising the website findhelpidaho.org with icons for housing, food, transit, and health.
A schedule flyer for the 2026/2027 Resilient Parents Peer Support Groups at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise, ID.
 

Classifieds

Openings at Lowell!

We are currently looking for a part time Paraprofessional. Please spread the word and see the link below:
 

Substitutes Needed!

Substitutes...
We need you at Lowell!
We are looking for great substitute teachers! Please see the District link, and follow the application process from there. We are so grateful for parents who pick up sub jobs. They help ensure our kids don't miss anything and substitutes also get paid for their
time!

Community Resources

A promotional flyer for Young Rembrandts drawing classes for kids featuring a yellow puppy tangled in holiday lights.
A promotional flyer for "Girls on the Run," a youth empowerment after-school program for 3rd-5th graders, detailing season info, financial aid options, and a QR code to sign up.
A promotional flyer for the Fall Season 2026 Treasure Valley Youth Lacrosse League featuring two young players in action.
A promotional poster for Treasure Valley Family YMCA featuring a diverse group of smiling children and a staff member against a bright blue background.
A promotional poster for Treasure Valley Family YMCA featuring a diverse group of smiling children and staff against an orange background.
A promotional flyer for a free English class at the English Language Center, featuring contact info and a QR code.
A Cub Scouts promotional flyer featuring four photos of children enjoying outdoor activities, with the text '#ADVENTURE ON!' and meeting details.
A promotional flyer for Opera Idaho Youth Choruses featuring a conductor and a diverse group of young singers on stage.
Promotional flyer for Master Kim's Tae Kwon Do in Boise, ID, featuring children practicing martial arts and a Back-to-School Special offer.
A flyer for a beginning karate class at Cynthia Mann Elementary, offered by Boise Parks and Recreation.
A paper registration form for Boise Parks and Recreation TaeKwonDo classes, including fields for participant details, payment options, and a QR code.
 

Annual Information

FERPA


Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information 
The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to https://www.boiseschools.org/ferpa  Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.


 
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Contact information

Lowell Elementary
Abbey Griffitts - Principal
Kim Nixon - Administrative Assistant

Attendance

Health Office

Location: 1507 N 28th St, Boise, ID 83703