Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members,
As winter continues, I would encourage you to grab some books and read with your children. Reading together fosters a strong bond between you and your child. You will enjoy great stories and build a foundation for language skills, cognitive development, and a lifelong love for learning. We will continue to work on these skills at school, but when they are reinforced at home, it helps. And when these skills grow, so will the love and joy of reading that we would love for you to experience with your child. This winter, I encourage you to make reading a cherished part of your routine.
We appreciate the partnership we have had with parents and caregivers this first semester. We look forward to a great second half of the school year. The kindness displayed by our students and community is always appreciated.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Philomena B. Goss
Elementary Principal
Pupils Excused Before Dismissal Procedure
We would appreciate, whenever possible, that appointments be made either before or after school hours. If parents need students to be excused prior to dismissal time, a note should be sent with their child in the morning. We ask that you refrain from calling the school for early pick-up whenever possible. Parents are asked to come to the elementary office window to sign your child out at the designated time. We must also have a note from you if you wish to have another person pick up your child. In the unusual circumstance that a change is needed, you must notify the office before 1:30 p.m. Changes during the day should only be made to accommodate emergencies as these changes can be confusing to children.
Parking-Pickup of Students
Parents who need to pick up their child during school hours are requested to park at the elementary lobby entrance on State Street. Please only park in designated parking spots. Please do not attempt to enter the Trinity Avenue school driveway at the beginning and dismissal of school. The bus fleet loads and unloads each day from 8:05-8:30 a.m. and 2:45-3:20 p.m. Traffic is prohibited from the Trinity Avenue parking lot during these times. Safety is always extremely important when students enter or leave school. Please exercise every precaution when driving on school grounds.
Pre-Kindergarten Program 2025-2026
We are pleased to continue to offer a Pre-Kindergarten program for all children in the district for the 2025-2026 school year. It is a wonderful opportunity for children and we are delighted with the program and all that it provides for our young students. Information about the Pre-K program follows.
Eligibility: Students who will turn 4 on or before December 1, 2025 are eligible to attend our Universal Pre-K program. Students who are five years of age on December 1, 2025 are eligible for Kindergarten.
Children who are three years old and will turn four by December 1, 2025 may attend the program but are not eligible for district bus transportation until they turn four years old. New York State law requires car seats and bus aides for children under the age of 4. All children are eligible for busing to/from Pre-Kindergarten upon turning 4 years old.
The Pre-K program follows the school calendar with classes being held Monday – Friday.
- Morning program 8:20 – 11:00 2 sections
- Afternoon program 12:20 – 3:00 2 sections
Morning or afternoon placement decisions may need to be made based on bus routes. Please understand teacher/session requests cannot be guaranteed.
Each Pre-K classroom is staffed by a NYS-certified teacher and a NYS-certified teaching assistant. The program is provided at no charge to all district residents. Out-of-district students will be accepted on a space-available basis at the district’s tuition rate. The district plans to have four sections of UPK available. Each classroom will accommodate 18 students, for a total of 72 students.
REGISTRATION: Beginning in February, registration for the Lowville UPK program will be ongoing by calling the elementary office for a registration packet at 315-376-9005. Please, no emails. Packets will be mailed home in mid-April. Please note – we cannot guarantee parent requests for specific teachers or sessions.
Family Reading Night
The elementary school Academic Intervention Service providers will be hosting a Family Reading Night on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All students in Pre-K – 5 and their families are invited to attend this event for a night of reading. More information will be sent home at a later date.
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