Lowell School

Students from a Watertown School Place First in National Math Competition

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A packed room at Watertown High School erupted in cheers and applause when it was announced that Lowell Elementary School’s Continental Math League team finished in first place in the national competition during Monday’s School Committee meeting. The 27 fifth graders from Lowell took part in five meets through the course of the year, in which they tackle six questions that require “high-level mathematical skills, critical, intuitive and abstract thinking,” said fifth-grade teacher Debra Garabedian, who oversees the Math League at Lowell. Nationally, more than 400 schools and over 15,000 students participated in the competition. To qualify as a national winner, a school must have a perfect cumulative score of 180 points. This year, the Lowell was one of 13 schools to reach that mark and finish in first place.

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Lowell PTO Hosting Zumbathon, Silent Auction Fundraiser

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The Lowell School PTO presents the second annual Zumbathon, along with other activities that will raise money to benefit the school. The Zumbathon will be on Sunday, March 13, 2-4 p.m. at the Lowell Gym. There will also be a Bake Sale and a 50/50 raffle. Gift Basket Silent Auction with a number of really great themed baskets (coffee and tea with Starbucks and Teavana, lottery ticket baskets with each over $150 dollars in tickets, summer, movie night and more). Tickets purchased at the door, this is a family event so children are encouraged to attend.

Lowell School

Lowell School Hosting Fundraiser at The Chateau

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Enjoy a meal at The Chateau restaurant and help the Lowell School PTO. The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11:15 a.m. to close for dine in or take out. When you dine at Chateau Restaurant, 195 School St. in Waltham, give the waitperson your ticket when you pay the check (click here to get the ticket).

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Join the Lowell School PTO for a ZumbaThon Fundraiser

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The Lowell School PTO invites the public to join in a ZumbaThon on March 15. Zumbathon will be run by Lowell’s own Lindsay Jacobson, Amy Peca and Veronica Castillo. The event runs from 2-4 p.m. in the Lowell School Gym on Sunday, March 15. Both adults and children are welcome. The event cost $10 per person. Plus there will be a 50/50 raffle and bake sale.

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Lowell Students Enjoy Field Day at Victory Field

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Victory Field – both the football field and the track area – was filled with the sounds of joy and laughter on Thursday as hundreds of students from Lowell Elementary School enjoyed a Field Day. The entire student body made its way to the athletic facility that sits across the street from the school, said Principal Elizabeth Kaplan. Physical education teacher Eileen Donahue said the school has run field days in the past, but this year they brought it to Victory Field, usually the home to Watertown High School athletics. “(Recreation Director) Peter Centola was nice to let us use this,” Donahue said. “He wants the schools to use this facility and we want to take advantage of that.”

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These Watertown Math Students are Tops in the Nation!

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Members of the Lowell School’s Math League Team tested their skills and came out top in the nationwide competition. The Watertown elementary school has fourth- and fifth-graders who take part in the Continental Math League. Both grade levels enjoyed success this year, said Lowell teacher and Math League advisor Debra Garabedian, but the fifth graders rose to rarified air. “For the fifth grade, we are the top nationally, and the fourth grade won regionally, in New England,” Garabedian said. “Both grades levels won something this year, so that is a milestone we should be proud of.”