T.A. Lowery Elementary School

JCS Communities: All JCS schools have been released from their SECURE or LOCKDOWN. WMS families will be picking their students up at Sam Micahels Park today. We ask that you follow your regular pickup practice, as not to overwhelm our schools or roads as law enforcement continue their work..

We wanted to take this time to inform the parents of T.A. Lowery about the following: We would like to share important information about head lice to help keep our school community healthy, informed, and prepared. Head lice are common among school-age children and can affect anyone, regardless of hygiene or home environment. They do not spread disease and are not considered a health hazard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):https://www.cdc.gov/lice American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):https://publications.aap.org HealthyChildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org What Are Head Lice? Head lice are very small insects that live on the scalp and feed on small amounts of blood. They are usually found behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. The most common symptom is itching, though symptoms may not appear for several weeks after infestation. How Head Lice Spread Headlicespread primarily through direct head-to-head contact. They cannot hop or fly. Sharing personal items such as hats, brushes, or pillows can sometimes contribute to the spread, though this is less common. School Attendance Both the CDC and the AAP advise that students do not need to be sent home early ifliceare found. Students may remain in school for the day, begin treatment at home, and return once treatment has started. “No-nit” policies—requiring all eggs to be removed before returning—are discouraged because they are not effective and may unnecessarily keep students out of school. What Parents Should Do - General Guidelines from the CDC Check your child’s hair regularly—especially behind the ears and at the base of the neck—for lice or nits (eggs). If you find live lice or nits close to the scalp, examine all household members every 2–3 days and treat anyone with evidence of active infestation. Begin treatment with an FDA-approved over-the-counter or prescription lice treatment and follow all instructions exactly. Some treatments require retreatment 7–9 days later, depending on the product used. After treatment, continue to comb out remaining lice and nits every 2–3 days for 2–3 weeks. Wash bedding, clothing, and towels used in the two days before treatment in hot water and dry on high heat. Items that cannot be washed may be sealed in a plastic bag for two weeks. Avoid unnecessary household cleaning—vacuuming floors and furniture is sufficient. Lice cannot survive long away from the scalp. Reducing Stigma The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes that head lice can be emotionally stressful for families, but are common and manageable. They are not a sign of uncleanliness, and children should not feel embarrassed or isolated. When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider If you have difficulty eliminating lice, if over-the-counter products seem ineffective, or if you have concerns about which treatment is best for your child, please contact your pediatrician for guidance. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school a supportive and healthy environment for all students. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse or administration team. Thank you, TALES Admin

TALES:Tomorrow’s the day!!!! Join us for our annual Spring Fling from 4-7pm! Admission is FREE! Dinner will be a slice of cheese pizza, chips, a drink (tea or lemonade), and a cookie for $6. If you’d like pepperoni, the cost is $7. Soda is available for $1/can. Wrist bands for games and the inflatable obstacle course will be $2. This includes the price for our Cake Walk. The classroom baskets will be in the library for our silent auction. You must be present to win. Cash or checks will be accepted. There will be raffles for some amazing prizes in the cafeteria! There are kids’ prizes, as well as adult prizes, so tell all your friends! Raffle prices are as follows: 50/50 5 tickets for $5 Regular Raffle 1 for $1 6 for $5 14 for $10 30 for $20 Special Raffle for Larger Prizes 1 for $1 This is a CASH only event! Check out some of our items for our Large Raffles!

TALES: Join us on Saturday for our annual Spring Fling from 4-7pm! Admission is FREE! Dinner will be a slice of cheese pizza, chips, a drink, and a cookie for $6. If you’d like pepperoni, the cost is $7. Wrist bands for games and the inflatable obstacle course will be $2. This includes the price for our Cake Walk. The classroom baskets will be in the library for our silent auction. Wednesday is the last day to donate! If you aren’t sure what your classroom’s theme is, please send a message. There will be raffles for some amazing prizes in the cafeteria! There are kids’ prizes, as well as adult prizes, so tell all your friends! Raffle prices are as follows: 50/50 5 tickets for $5 Regular Raffle 1 for $1 6 for $5 14 for $10 30 for $20 Special Raffle for Larger Prizes 1 for $1 This is a CASH only event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AB2BA3F85-63654751-ta#/ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AB2BA3F85-63122122-ta#/

JCS Families: Schools and offices are experiencing intermittent phone and internet outages. If you are unable to reach your students school please use the backup phone number found on our website: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers

Join us tonight @ 7pm on Zoom! We are putting our final touches on Spring Fling and would love to get some volunteers lined up for before, during, and after the event! 🩵💜 Meeting ID: 876 6080 4423 Password: TALES2025

We're CRAZY about reading here at T.A. Lowery!! To celebrate, we had crazy hair and hats!!

Today is the last day to order yearbooks! Go to www.strawbridge.net and enter code YB34657 to order. 💜🩵

Join us tomorrow, Monday, March 23rd for a Spirit Night at Roy Rogers. T.A.'s K-Kids will earn 25% of the event sales to help fund their events and outreach programs!

A huge thank you to the Cape family for their generous donation of shirts for our Life Program staff and stickers for all students, shining a light on Down Syndrome Awareness Day and inspiring a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. 💜🩵

We're incredibly proud of our mathletes!! Anir and Kate participated in Regional Math Field Day at Potomac State College and truly showcased their exceptional math skills! Anir Nafai took first place and will be heading to States in April, a remarkable achievement! Kate Pearson is our 2nd alternate and will prepare to advance if given the opportunity, demonstrating her determination and perseverance. Way to shine, Terriers!! 💜🩵

JCS Families,

Jefferson County Schools will operate on a modified Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) on Monday, March 16. All evening activities are canceled.

This decision was made after monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and consulting with the National Weather Service Charleston, WV, office this evening. Forecasted severe storms, including high winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, are creating too much uncertainty to plan for either an early or standard dismissal tomorrow afternoon. Keeping students at home helps us avoid putting them or our staff in harm's way.

What This Means for Your Student:

- Students will not report to school tomorrow and will complete their learning from home.
- K–5 students will find assignments and information posted in Rooms, as we did not send devices home for Canvas access.
- 6–12 students should follow the normal NTID process and connect with their teachers through their usual platforms.
- Teachers and staff will be available to support students from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm.

All LSIC meetings scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Math Field Day has been postponed to Wednesday, March 18.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.

JCS Families: We are currently experiencing phone and internet outages across the county due to a state system outage. If you need to contact your student's school, please use the backup phone number. Secondary phone numbers can be found on our website: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers

Join us tonight @ 7pm on Zoom! If you signed up to volunteer for our Shamrock Shindig on Thursday, you MUST attend this meeting. 💜🩵 Meeting ID: 876 6080 4423 Password: TALES2025

We started off Read Across America Week by dressing like our favorite Dr. Seuss characters!

Our terriers are WILD about reading!

JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3, due to weather.

We're excited for Read Across America Week!! ❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

Congratulations to Mrs. Poole for being named our Service Personnel of the Year! She is a dedicated and dependable professional whose commitment to service doesn’t go unnoticed. She enjoys playing math games with her kindergarteners and helping them with their crafts. She’s an active member of our Business Partners Committee and Service Personnel Staff Development Team. Her remarkable work ethic will be deeply missed when she retires after this school year, but we wish her all the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter! Thanks for all you do! 💜🩵

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs.Pearson!! Your dedication to making library an engaging and fun experience is truly inspiring! You go above and beyond to empower our students to become excited readers and even better people! From coaching our mathletes to helping lead our Relay for Life team, from Super STEAM Nights to helping our little learners choose just the perfect book... we are forever grateful! 💜🩵