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Upcoming Events
  • Monday, 10/17 - First Progress Report
  • Monday, 10/17 - No After-School Programs
  • Friday, 10/28 - Wheel-a-bration Fundraiser
  • Friday, 10/28 - Grades 5 & 6 Halloween Dance (2:15 - 4:00 in the cafeteria)
  • Friday, 10/28 - Grades 7 & 8 Halloween Dance (6:30 - 8:30 in the cafeteria)
  • Monday, 10/31 - Book Fair Begins (Library)
  • Thursday, 11/3 - Fall Family Night
Happening at the Daley!
  • The Daley School will have NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS on Monday, October 17.
Spotlight of the Week

This week, 8th graders have been exploring the phenomenon of physical and chemical properties of substances. They had to identify the two substances in a mystery mixture by observing the characteristics of the interactions that occur when they mix pairs of known substances. Students wrote a conclusion in a form of a claim concerning the identity of the substances in the mixture and used several points of evidence involving comparison of experimental substances.
On Friday, grade 8 students were in the science lab discussing gases and air. In our previous lesson, students combined citric acid, sodium bicarbonate and water to create a gas and captured it. On Friday, their focus was to determine if air (gas) is matter. "Does air have mass and take up space?" In order to determine if air has mass, the class came up with the idea to measure the mass of a volleyball when it was flat. Then, inflate the ball and see if the mass increased. It did, and they confirmed that air has mass. 
Students then used syringes in a closed system to discover whether or not air took up space. By observing the compression and expansion of gases in the closed syringe system, they were able to determine that air does, in fact, take up space!
The Daley Cross Country Teams had an amazing race Thursday at Shedd Park and the coaches couldn’t be any prouder. Despite the inclement weather, the boys had 19 top 50 finishers while the girls had 14. The boys won first place overall with Maric N. winning with a first-place finish. Brandon I. and Nate R. shortly after in 5th and 6th place. Jake M. entered in the top ten for the first time this season. Other contributors were Max G., Matthew S. and Michael C. The girls competed really well with Skylar B. finishing in 9th, Charlie F., Grace S. and Mia C. came in right after that. Natalia A., Ava P. and Cindy S. also pushed through to help the team result in a third place overall finish. 

Congratulations to the 40 students who made it to the championship meet! Coach gave those students a paper with specific practice and event times, so please be on the lookout. 
Thank you to all Cross Country Students for all of your hard work and dedication this season. The coaches hope to see you next season!
Still have not registered for an after-school club? Click here to register today!

A reminder that our after-school program is free for our students.
The program will run from 2:10PM - 4PM Monday through Thursday for the duration of the school year.
(Homework Club from 2:10PM - 3:15PM.)
Note: transportation is not being provided this year. Students must be picked up or walk home if within walkable distance.
Kids Who Code
Have you ever wanted to program a robot? Then this after school club is for you! In this club, you will learn the basics of programming as you learn how to program your own mini-sphero. You will work independently and with friends to create an obstacle course, make a hole for a mini golf course that will be part of a larger group project, create a bowling game, and turn your sphero into your favorite hero or villain. Join us on Mondays!

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Mondays
Homework Club
Students will be able to work on their assignments and develop better study habits with the help of Daley Middle School teachers, paraprofessionals, and tutors.

2:10PM - 3:15PM
Mondays and Wednesdays- 5th/6th Grade
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7th/8th Grade
LGBTQ+ Allies Club
LGBTQ+ Allies is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and allied students to build community and organize around issues impacting them in school and communities. This after-school program will serve as a safe space for LGBTQ+ students for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Mondays and Wednesdays- 7th/8th Grade
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5th/6th Grade
Dance/Hip Hop Club
The instructor, Xavier Thomas is from Lowell and has a degree in entertainment and a minor in dance.  He will be teaching hip hop and contemporary dance to our students.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dance - Fundamentals, Ballet, Jazz, Choreography Club
The instructor, Carolyn Rocheleau is a dance teacher who has worked at the Sullivan in the past. She is a certified dance teacher and will offer more traditional classes teaching the basics of dance instruction.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Mondays
*starts Monday, October 17
Sports and Fitness Club
The Sports and Fitness Club will involve a wide range of athletic programming to help students work on their physical training and improve physical health and fitness. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports, including basketball and soccer.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Mondays - 7th/8th Grade Boys
Tuesdays - 7th/8th Grade Girls
Wednesdays - 5th/6th Grade Boys
Thursdays - 5th/6th Grade Girls
Environmental /Garden Club
In this club, students will gain knowledge of the effect human actions have on our environment. After school students will participate in activities such as building bird feeders and habitat houses, important insects, geology discovery, Earth week, community clean up as well as maintaining our school garden.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays
School Spirit Club
Students will have the opportunity to relive their middle-school memories while helping to compile the yearbook for the 2022-23 school year. Other programs focused around Daley Pride are also planned.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Weekday TBA
Chorus Club
Students will learn to sing in tune, do choreography, and build the confidence to perform in various settings.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Mondays and Wednesdays
Mock Trial Club
Through weekly sessions taught by legal mentors, students prepare and litigate a case -- engaging in legal writing and analysis, grappling with real constitutional issues, and developing persuasive legal arguments. Through the program, students will engage in topics such as law, justice, democracy, rights, and responsibilities. Student attorneys grow their confidence, perspective-taking, critical thinking, writing, civil discourse, and public speaking skills. The program is open for grades 6, 7, and 8 students only.

2:10PM - 4:00PM
Wednesdays
Our "Bee the Change Recognition" is for students and staff only.
Staff and students must use their LPS account/email to complete the form.  

Both staff and students can be recognized by staff and students.
First set of Recognitions will be announced on Friday, October 21st (tentatively at 1:45 pm)
Reminders from Ms. Candeloro
We are collecting Box Tops digitally! If you'd like to help our school, click here to download the app to start scanning your box tops today.
  • When you plan to dismiss your child, please send a note into school with your child the morning of the dismissal. The note should include the date, time and the name of the person who will be dismissing your child. 
  • Please call the office if your child will be absent. When your child returns to school, please send a note regarding the absence. If they have a medical appointment you can ask for a note from the doctor and send that to us.
  • Thinking of volunteering at the Daley? Whether it is chaperoning a field trip, helping with school events or helping out in the office we would love to have your help! Please fill out a CORI form and reach out to me to learn more. For a copy of the CORI form, click here.
  • Morning entrance by grade (see aerial image of school below):
  • Grade 5: second entrance at the bottom of exit driveway
  • Grade 6 and Grade 7: "garden" entrance at back of the building
  • Grade 8: first entrance at top of the exit driveway
**The street in front of the school (Fleming Street) is a one-way street from 7-9AM and from 2-3:30PM.**
Additional reminders:
  • Reminder to all parents: the front of the school is a student drop-off zone. That is where you may drop off your students if you wish. Do not drive your vehicle down the driveway.
  • All students are expected to use a school lock. Lock rental is $5 cash for the year. Students should not bring locks from home.
  • Gym uniforms: order forms can be sent in with your child and given to the homeroom teacher. Please remember to put your child's full name, grade, and homeroom # on the form. All uniforms are ADULT sizes.
Happening in Lowell!
Did you know that eating school breakfast can help students thrive academically? It’s true! That’s why at LPS, we’re always excited to serve our students healthy & delicious meals so they can kick off their day ready to learn.

As a reminder - breakfast and lunch is offered FREE to all students at all Lowell Public Schools. Menus can be found here: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/4374

Also, be sure to check out and "like" the LPS Food & Nutrition Facebook page to see some of the delicious and often locally-sourced options being served in our schools: https://www.facebook.com/lpsdfoodnutrition

Stay full and eat at school with a well balanced lunch too! #StayFullEatAtSchool
2022-2023 School Calendar
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