Welcome to J. R. Lowell Elementary School
Family Teacher Organization

Our goals are to:

🧡 Promoting Family Involvement: The FTO encourages and facilitates parents' and guardians' active participation in their children's education and school activities. This builds a strong home-school connection that supports student learning and development.

💛 Supporting Teachers and Staff: The FTO assists teachers and staff through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and other supportive activities. This includes organizing events, helping with classroom needs, and showing appreciation for the staff’s hard work.

🧡 Enhancing the Student Experience: The FTO organizes and funds activities, programs, and events that enrich students' educational experiences. These include cultural events, field trips, educational workshops, and extracurricular activities.

💛 Building Community: The FTO fosters a sense of community among families, teachers, and students by organizing social events and activities. This creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected and supported.

Get Involved

Donate to FTO

Support field trips and school events

Donate via PayPal

All donations are gratefully accepted.

As a suggestion, $25 per child.

Volunteer at events

We’ll reach out when the time comes.

Not binding, you can always say no.

Lowell Merch Sale

Get your Lowell Swag right here - kids and adult sizes!

The store will be open for orders from Wednesday, November 5th, to Sunday, November 30th. Items will be available for pick-up at Lowell School around December 15th. You will receive a notice about this.

All funds raised from the sale of these items will support school-wide events, field trips, and the purchase of classroom supplies at the Lowell School.

If you have any questions, email lowellelementarypto@gmail.com

STORE LINK

Donate to Teachers' Lounge

As we gear up for another school year, we're excited to surprise our incredible teachers and staff with a fully stocked staff room. This room will be filled with snacks, drinks, and other treats, ensuring they're energized and smiling as they welcome our kids back.

Teachers' Lounge Amazon WishList

Let’s kick off the year by showing our staff just how much we appreciate them from day one! Your generosity and support are invaluable in helping us create a warm, welcoming start to the school year.

Events 2025 - 2026

Kindergarten Meet-up

Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10 am - 11.30 am

Light snacks provided

Lowell School Playground on George Street

Popsicles with the Principal

(& Brady)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5 - 6 pm

Lowell School Playground on George Street

Boo Hoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 8:25-9:00 AM, 123 Lowell Ave, Learning Commons

Kindergarten parent meet and greet on their first day. FTO will provide coffee and muffins.

Hosted by the Lowell School's FTO & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee & Student Support Staff

Movie Night

Friday, September 19, 2025

Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 24, 2025

Book Fair

Wednesday, November, 2025, 12 - Thursday, November 14, 2025

Winter Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025

Spring Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th

CultureFest

Explore a rich array of country exhibits with representation from different countries. Each table offers unique traditions, stories, and highlights of their cultures.

Date and time - TBD

Hosted by the Lowell School's FTO & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee