McAvinnue's "Lion's Roar" Community Newsletter

Week Of May 12th

Here is the latest edition of McAvinnue's "Lion's Roar" Community Newsletter for the week of May 12th.

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Please review the Smore newsletter when you have a free moment. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Main Office directly for any support that you may need. 

Early Release Day

There is a district-wide Early Release Day on Wednesday, May 14th. McAvinnue students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.

Students in Ms. Annie's PreK classes will not have school on this day. McAvinnue's After-School Program will also not occur on May 14th.

Please make the necessary arrangements to be available for your child on this day.

McAvinnue's Teacher Appreciation Days

MCAS Information

We have scheduled McAvinnue's MCAS dates for this school year. Please see the dates below for Grade 4. This will be the last week of MCAS testing for this school year.

Math

• Grade 4 Math - May 14th (Session 1); May 15th (Session 2)
• Grade 4 Math Make-Up Sessions - May 16th & 19th

It's important that ALL of our students attend on the days that their grade level is testing. Being rested, on time, and fully prepared is essential for students to "show what they know" and do their very best!

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your child's teacher for additional information.

McAvinnue's International Night

We are thrilled to invite you to McAvinnue’s Annual International Night on Thursday, May 22nd @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. This is a very special evening dedicated to celebrating the amazing cultures and traditions that make up our school community!

As part of the festivities, we are asking families to bring a favorite family dish that reflects their heritage, culture, or family traditions.

Here are a few important details:

• What to Bring: A dish that is meaningful to your family and represents your cultural background. It could be an appetizer, main dish, dessert, or snack — whatever you love to share!

• Serving Size: Please prepare a dish that can serve about 20–25 small portions, so many families have the chance to sample different foods.

• Labeling: If possible, please include a small label with the name of the dish, the country or culture it represents, and any important ingredients (to help those with allergies).

• Allergies: We kindly ask that you list common allergens (such as nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, etc.) if they are included.

• Drop-off Time: Please bring your dish to the gymnasium at 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Tables will be set up for you to display your dish.

• Optional: Feel free to bring a small flag, photo, or short description that tells a little about your dish or your family's story!

This evening is always one of the highlights of our school year — a time to connect, share traditions, and learn from one another. We can't wait to experience the delicious tastes and rich stories that each of you will bring to this beautiful night!

If you are planning to bring a dish, please RSVP by reaching out to Mrs. De La Luz at adelaluz@lowell.k12.ma.us or send back the bottom portion of the flyer that was sent home before Spring Break so we can plan accordingly.

Thank you for helping us make our International Night a meaningful and memorable event!