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Families, teachers, and staff are the backbone of our strong and supportive community at Lowell. Without this community, we could not organize and hold the wonderful events we enjoy throughout the school year or fund the programs that enrich our children’s educational experience.
Luckily, family involvement is a long tradition at our school and one of its greatest strengths. So, we encourage you to look for opportunities to volunteer and to share your experience and talents. Whether you can donate only your time (big or small), your money, your resources, or maybe a little of each, there is a place for you!
Upcoming Events
Tue, Jan 28Zoom link in confirmation emailJan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PSTZoom link in confirmation emailJoin us in person to connect with Lowell families! Kids welcome and pizza provided. RSVP at this link to receive a calendar event, reminder email and details for Zoom if attending virtually.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USARhode Montijo is the creator of Sí. ¡No! and Más. ¡Menos!, the first two books in his series set in Skeletown, a fun, imaginative world inspired by Día de los Muertos.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USARené Colato Laínez will discuss and read from his picture book DO I BELONG HERE? ¿ES ESTE MI LUGAR?. The author will discuss the experiences of newcomers in schools and affirm that yes! They do belong.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAThrough the exploration of cherished memories—and those we'd rather forget. Students will learn how to draw from personal experiences to bring fictional lives into sharp, memorable focus, captivating readers with characters that linger long after the story ends.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAWhat is a Long Shot? How about a Close-Up? Learn these comic terms and much more as we make a simple 6-panel comic from a prompt. I will be discussing my latest book (woooooot woooooot finally!), Surfside Girls, The Clue in the Reef.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAKim Dwinell is the author and illustrator of the Surfside Girls middle-grade graphic novel series (Top Shelf/IDW) and was a consultant on the Surfside Girls AppleTV+ live-action show based on her books. She has also contributed to a variety of comic anthologies.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USALearn how to create your own unique character! After a short talk about Three Bee Honey and the process of creating the book, Jon and Desi will help students illustrate a bug-style self-portrait and learn the elements of character design.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAJoin author Marie Chan for an interactive read aloud of her book, Mamie Takes a Stand. Students will have the opportunity to use fun costumes and props during story time and view artifacts and primary sources from this biography.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAJump into the emotions of children’s books illustrations! Learn hands on how illustrators use different colors, shapes, and facial expressions to portray a variety of emotions.
Fri, Jan 31Lowell AuditoriumJan 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLowell Auditorium, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USAThis fun writing workshop will inspire students to "read like a writer" and to keep a writing journal.
Fri, Feb 21Long BeachFeb 21, 2025, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AMLong Beach, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USABring those dear to you for a tasty donut in the Lowell Cafeteria before school, courtesy of the PTA. We love our Lowell Community!
Fri, Feb 28Long BeachFeb 28, 2025, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AMLong Beach, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803, USABring those dear to you for a tasty donut in the Lowell Cafeteria before school, courtesy of the PTA. We love our Lowell Community!
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Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.
- James Russell Lowell
Lowell Log
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Lowell Events Calendar
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PTA Jargon
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