January 18, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs Beam calling with our weekly updates.
As a reminder, there will be no school for staff and students tomorrow, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, 3rd grade students will take the NC Check-in's for Reading and Math. Please encourage your students to do their best on these 9 week assessments.
Also on Thursday is our class and group picture day!!
Looking ahead, Tuesday January 27 we will have an Open PTO meeting at 3:00pm in the media center. Wednesday, January 28th is the 100th day of school. All staff and students are encouraged to have some fun and dress like they are 100 years old on that day.
I hope you all have a great afternoon - we look forward to seeing all of our LIONS back in the building on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, 4th grade students will take the NC Math Check-in. Please encourage your students to do their best on these 9 week assessments. Also on Tuesday night at 6:00pm, our first semester student News Team leaders will be recognized at the LCS Board of Education meeting along with two of our kindergarten students leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
On Wednesday of this week, 4 grade students will take the NC Reading Check-in. Again, please encourage your students to do their very best on these assessments.
Report cards go home with students on Thursday and our January All-Pro Dads meeting will be held on Friday at 7:15am. We hope to see you all there!
There will be no school for staff and students on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Parents, our lost and found collection will be donated on Friday! Feel free to come to the school during your child’s lunch time this week or in the afternoons from 3:00-3:30pm to see if you are missing anything!
I hope you all have a great afternoon - we look forward to seeing all of our LIONS back in the building tomorrow.
January 4, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families and happy new year!! This is your Principal Mrs Beam calling with our weekly updates.
Monday and Tuesday of this week are teacher workdays and there will be no school for students. We are excited to welcome our students back in the building on Wednesday January 7th and can’t wait to see their smiling faces after a long holiday break. We hope everyone had a blessed holiday spending time doing what you enjoy with the people you love.
On Thursday, our PTO is sponsoring a duty-free lunch for our teachers; if you would like to sign up to volunteer, please visit our school Facebook page or contact the front office.
Friday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to our very own Officer Schultz for the many hats he wears as our school resource officer.
Looking ahead, report cards will go home on Thursday January 15, our January All-Pro Dads meeting will be held on Friday, January 16, and there will be no school for staff and students on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
As we return to school, we encourage families to take a few simple steps to help reduce the spread of illness. Washing bookbags jackets, and lunch boxes, reminding children to wash their hands often, and practicing good hygiene can make a big difference. Please also remember that students should be fever-free and vomit-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy.
Have a great afternoon - we look forward to seeing all of our LIONS back in the building on Wednesday.
Good afternoon, this is your Principal Mrs Beam calling with our weekly updates.
On Monday is Run Run Rudolf Day! Wear your workout gear and antlers or your favorite reindeer shirt. Our first grade students will be going to Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center and The Greens Facility to sing Christmas carols to the residents there. Our second grade students will be going to the Atrium Health Hospital lobby to spread holiday cheer to visitors, staff, and patients.
Tuesday is Candy Cane Day so wear your red and white! PTO will be serving our students hot cocoa and cookies Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday is Merry & Bright so wear red and green or your favorite holiday outfit.
Thursday is Festive or mismatched sock day.
Friday is Ugly Christmas sweater day or your favorite holiday outfit. Friday will also be our last day of school before Christmas break. Students will return to school on Wednesday January 7th.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break and enjoy time with family. Everyone at S. Ray Lowder wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good afternoon, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with our weekly updates.
This week our PTO Christmas Shop will be open!! Students may bring money and will have an opportunity to shop for family members each day at their classrooms assigned time. There will be items available for purchase starting at $.50 up to $15. It may be a good idea to jot down who you want your student to buy for and an estimate of how much to spend on each. There will be PTO volunteers available to assist your student while shopping.
If you signed up to be a part of our Holiday Decorating Contest, this is just a reminder that the deadline to have your bush or tree decorated is this Friday December 12. The judging will take place the week of December 15. As a reminder this is a family event after school hours and you will need to provide the decorations. We still have a couple spots left so if you are interested please contact the front office.
Finally, please join us for our “Jingle Bell Hop” family Christmas music event on Thursday, December 11th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Students will be able to showcase their musical talents while playing and signing along to some of our favorite holiday hits.
Friday is our December All-Pro Dad event! Please join us at 7:15 in the media center for a light breakfast and time with family. Any important family member is welcome to attend so if dad can’t come please send mom, grandma, uncle, etc! Also, Friday is our staff duty-free Christmas lunch. If you would like to volunteer to cover the cafeteria please sign-up on our Facebook page or contact the front office.
Looking ahead, our last day of school is December 19. We will return from Christmas break on Wednesday January 7th.
I hope you all have a wonderful afternoon, we look forward to seeing everyone back in the building tomorrow!
November 30, 2025 4:00pm
Good afternoon, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with our weekly updates. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and were able to enjoy time with loved ones.
Middle-of-Year iReady testing opens this week. Please remind your child to take their time and do their very best. Our teachers use this data to guide instruction and support student learning.
On Wednesday, our kindergarten students will be going on a field trip to the Lincoln Cultural Center. Due to the timing of the trip, kindergarten lunches will begin at 10:45, and 1st-grade lunches will begin at 12:15.
On Thursday, our 1st-grade students will travel to the Lincoln Cultural Center. For both field trips, please make sure students wear appropriate shoes and bring a jacket.
Looking ahead, our PTO Christmas Shop will be open December 8th through 12th. Students may bring money and will have an opportunity each day to shop for family members. Our PTO is also sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest beginning tomorrow. Families have the opportunity to purchase a bush or tree in the front of the school to decorate for the holidays. If you are interested please contact the front office or see the form sent home with your student tomorrow.
Finally, please join us for our “Jingle Bell Hop” family Christmas music event on Thursday, December 11th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. A flyer will be sent home and attached with more details.
I hope you all have a wonderful afternoon, we look forward to seeing everyone back in the building tomorrow!
Lunch Changes this week:
Wednesday, Nov 19th, the lunch menu will be changed. We will be serving the following:
Chicken Sliders w/Mac & Cheese
Mini Corn Dogs
Mashed Potatoes
Carrot Sticks w/Ranch
PB&J's
Peach Crisp
Our Thanksgiving meal will be this Thursday, Nov 20th. Turkey and fixings or PB&J will be the only two choices that day.
Good afternoon, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with our weekly updates. I want to thank everyone that came out to All-Pro Dad’s on Friday morning. We had a wonderful turn out and hope to continue to grow this program. Our next All-Pro Dad event will be on December 12th at 7:15am.
On Monday we will kick off our annual can food drive for Christian Ministries. We encourage each classroom to collect 67 items by Thursday which is the 67th day of school. Students can also bring $1 or 1 can food on Friday to donate to Christian Ministries to wear their pajamas to school - on Friday only. The Classroom with the most items at the end of the week will receive a pizza party and the grade-level with the most items at the end of the week will receive extra recess. As a school, if we meet our goal of 1,000 items, Mrs. Davis and myself will dress up like turkeys for a day.
Wednesday is fall picture make-up day. If your child was not present on picture day, they will have their picture taken on Wednesday.
On Friday, our first graders will have a field trip to the Green Room and out to lunch. Please send your student in appropriate shoes and a light jacket. We will also have our Terrific Kids Ceremony on Friday. If your child was selected for the month of November they will bring home information for you to attend. Kindergarten and 2nd grade will begin at 1:00 while 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will begin at 1:45.
Lastly, if your child is missing a sweatshirt or jacket, please have them visit our lost and found. We have many items that have not yet been claimed.
Looking ahead, school will be closed Wednesday November 26, Thursday the 27th, and Friday the 28th for Thanksgiving break.
I hope you all have a wonderful afternoon, we look forward to seeing everyone back in the building tomorrow!
