May 3, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with this week's updates. First off, I want to give a huge thank you to Coach Fox, our staff, and our PTO volunteers that helped create a well managed, yet amazing field day for our students!
Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time for us to recognize the incredible dedication, care, and hard work our teachers bring to our school each day. They go above and beyond to support, inspire, and guide our students, often wearing many hats to ensure every child feels valued and successful. We invite you to join us in celebrating our teachers this week with a kind note, a word of thanks, or a small gesture of appreciation. Your support helps remind them just how much they mean to our entire school community.
On Monday the elementary art show winners will be recognized at the Lincolnton Cultural Center at 5:30pm. Congratulations to all of our artists!
On Tuesday our 2nd graders are going on a field trip to the Green Room and lunch at Hardees. Please ensure your child is on their best behavior and represents our school well. If any 2nd grade students received a yellow summer camp invitation, please return that as soon as possible.
Thursday is PTO duty-free lunch for Teacher Appreciation week. If you would like to volunteer to help supervise lunches please call the office or sign-up on our Facebook page.
This is an important reminder that EOG testing for students in 3rd grade Reading and 5th grade Science will begin this Friday, May 8. Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest each night, be at school on time and prepared to do their very best. A good night’s sleep and a positive mindset can make a big difference! We ask that parents do not come to eat lunch with your student this Friday due to a shift in lunch schedules while we are testing.
Yearbooks are here!! You can order your 25-26 yearbook online by following this link or scanning the QR code on the flyer to order. We also have a paper order or you can stop in the office if you prefer to pay cash or check.
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow!
April 30, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with an update for tomorrow. We have a lot going on but it is going to be an amazing day at S. Ray Lowder!
We have our final All Pro Dads program of the school year beginning at 7:15am in the media center. Any adult is welcome to attend this event with your student. Doughnuts, coffee, and juice will be provided.
LHS Seniors are coming back at 9:15am to walk the halls where it all began. We are so proud of our Lowder Lion graduates and wish them the best of luck on their future endeavors.
We are very excited for Field Day this Friday May 1! Thank you to everyone who contributed to field day by sending in snacks and drinks - we now have plenty! Just a reminder, to keep the day running smoothly and safely, this will be a student-only event where we will not be able to accommodate parent attendance for field day or lunches. Our lunch schedule will be different and teachers will not be with their students during this time. We appreciate your understanding as this allows our staff to focus fully on supervising and enjoy this day with their students. Students need to wear athletic wear, tennis shoes, and bring a towel to sit on. PTO volunteers can sign-in the front office before reporting to their stations.
PRE-K PARENTS: Pre-K dismissal will look different tomorrow. Due to our parking lots being closed for field day all pre-k parents need to park in the parking lot across the street from the school and walk over to the awning to get your student(s) at 2:15.
Lastly on Friday, we will celebrate our amazing cafeteria staff for School Lunch Hero Day. We appreciate Ms Ginger, Ms Lisa, and Ms Kathy and the love they pour into our cafeteria each day!
April 26, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with a few updates.
Thank you to all of our families who attended our STEAM family night on Thursday. We had a wonderful turn-out and it was great to see students engaged in activities and taking ownership of their artwork.
Also, a huge thank you to the parents who completed the MRA survey that went out on Apptegy. This information will be used to guide our school throughout our Leader in Me journey next year.
On Tuesday this week we will have an open PTO meeting at 3:00pm in the media center. This is open to any parent that is interested in listening, sharing ideas, and planning ways to further support our students and staff at S. Ray Lowder.
We’re excited for our upcoming Field Day this Friday May 1! To keep the day running smoothly and safely, this will be a student-only event where we will not be able to accommodate parent attendance for field day or lunches. Our lunch schedule will be different this day and teachers will not be with their students during this time. We appreciate your understanding as this allows our staff to focus fully on supervising and enjoy this day with their students. More information regarding field day will be sent out soon. If you are a member of our PTO and willing to volunteer at a set station, please contact the front office.
LHS Seniors are coming back this Friday to walk the halls where it all began. We are so proud of our Lowder Lion graduates and wish them the best of luck on their future endeavors.
Also on Friday, we will celebrate our amazing cafeteria staff for School Lunch Hero Day. We appreciate Ms Ginger, Ms Lisa, and Ms Kathy and the love they pour into our cafeteria each day!
Yearbooks are here!! You can order your 25-26 yearbook online by following this link or scanning the QR code on the flyer to order. We will also send home a paper order form with all students tomorrow if you prefer to send in cash or check.
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
This is a reminder that EOG testing for students in grades 3–5 will begin on Friday, May 8. As we approach state testing, please encourage your child to get plenty of rest each night and come to school prepared to do their very best. A good night’s sleep and a positive mindset can make a big difference!
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow!
April 19, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with a few updates.
Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm, We will host our Pre-K families for our Pre-K to Kindergarten transition night with more about what to expect as your child starts kindergarten. We also have our Spring Title 1 Night on this day from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Our theme is STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math where you will have the opportunity to visit different stations with your student. See the flyer attached to the email and on our school Facebook page.
On Friday will be our April Terrific Kids Ceremony. If your student was selected as a Terrific Kid, you will receive information from your child's teacher. Our K-2 ceremony is at 1:00pm and our 3-5 ceremony is at 1:40pm.
Looking ahead.. We’re excited for our upcoming Field Day on Friday May 1st! To keep the day running smoothly and safely, this will be a student-only event where we will not be able to accommodate parent attendance. We appreciate your understanding as this allows our staff to focus fully on supervising and enjoy this day with their students. More information regarding field day will be sent out soon. If you are a member of our PTO and willing to volunteer at a set station, please contact the front office.
It is now time to pre-order your 25-26 yearbook online! You can follow this link or scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-order. This is online only. Once yearbooks arrive at the school we will send home a paper order form to accept cash or check.
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow!
UPDATED LINK (My apologies) - Please take a moment to complete this survey. We will use this data as we move into year 2 of a Leader in Me school. Your participation is truly valued! Thank you!
Families,
Please take a moment to complete this survey. We will use this data as we move into year 2 of a Leader in Me school. Your participation is truly valued! Thank you!
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with a few updates. I hope each of you had a restful and joyful spring break, filled with moments to recharge and spend time doing what you love with people that you love.
Tomorrow, Legislator Heather Rhyne will be visiting our school. I can’t wait for her to see some of the wonderful things that we are doing here at S. Ray Lowder!
Progress reports go home with students on Wednesday April 15th as well as a Leader in Me parent survey. Please check Apptegy on Wednesday for that survey link. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
On Thursday, April 16th, our PTO will host a duty-free lunch for our teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to give teachers a small break in their busy day. PTO has a sign-up sheet on our Facebook page or you can contact the front office if you are willing to serve.
On Friday, April 17th, We will have our April All Pro Dads gathering at 7:15am in the media center. Any adult can attend this even with your students and we would love to have you be a part of it.
Looking ahead: Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm, We will host our Pre-K families for our Pre-K to Kindergarten transition night with more about what to expect as your child starts kindergarten. We also have our Spring Title 1 Night on this day from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Our theme is STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math where you will have the opportunity to visit different stations with your student.
More important dates for the remainder of the year have been shared through Apptegy and our schools Facebook page. We hope everyone has a wonderful afternoon and we look forward to having our Lions back in the building tomorrow!
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with a few updates. As a reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow April 3rd through Friday April 10th for Easter Holiday and Spring Break. Our office will be open April 6th-8th from 8:00am-3:00pm if you happen to need anything over the break. We will welcome students back in the building on Monday April 13th.
On Thursday, April 16th, our PTO will host a duty-free lunch for our teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to give teachers a small break in their busy day. PTO has a sign-up sheet on our Facebook page or you can contact the front office if you are willing to serve.
On Friday, April 17th, We will have our April All Pro Dads gathering at 7:15am in the media center. Any adult can attend this even with your students and we would love to have you be a part of it.
On Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm, We will host our Pre-K families for our Pre-K to Kindergarten transition night with more about what to expect as your child starts kindergarten. We also have our Spring Title 1 Night on this day from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Our theme is STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math where you will have the opportunity to visit different stations with your student.
I will be sharing our important dates for the remainder of the year through Apptegy and our schools Facebook page soon. We hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing, spring break and look forward to seeing you back on Monday April 13th.
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with your weekly updates.
We are excited to share that our school raised over $2,500 during last week’s Penny War—what an amazing show of support from our families! Our 5th grade students came out on top and will celebrate with pizza on the playground tomorrow afternoon, while our 1st and 2nd grade students, who were close behind, will enjoy popsicles outside later this week. Thank you all for your generosity and for supporting our PTO as they work to purchase new picnic tables and sports equipment for our new outdoor space!
This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, and we are so grateful for the leadership, dedication, and care that Mrs. Davis brings to our school each day. Thank you for helping us celebrate and recognize all that she does for our students and staff!
Just a reminder, the deadline for Art to Remember orders for free shipping to the school is Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, we have an open PTO meeting for anyone interested at 3:00pm in the media center.
If any current 5th grader is interested in trying out for cheerleading at Lincolnton Middle School, there is a parent meeting on Wednesday April 1st at 5:00pm at Lincolnton Middle.
Just a friendly reminder that students should be outside and ready at their bus stop each morning before the scheduled pickup time. This helps keep routes running on schedule and ensures all students arrive to school safely and on time.
School will be closed for spring break starting on Friday April 3rd through Friday April 10th. Students will return to school on Monday April 13th.
Information on our 2025-2026 yearbook sales will go home after spring break.
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow for a short week before spring break!
1st Place - 2nd Grade
2nd Place - 5th Grade
3rd Place - 4th Grade
Tomorrow is the LAST day of our penny war! Remember, silver coins are negative points toward other grade-levels, pennies, cash, and Venmo are positive points toward your grade-level. Venmo cut off will be at 2:00pm on Friday.
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with your weekly updates.
On Monday, our 4th grade students will visit Lincolnton Middle School for Careers on Wheels. This trip gives our students the opportunity to explore different occupations that we have within our community.
On Tuesday, our 3rd grade students will go on their field trip to Hart Square. Students will be representing S. Ray Lowder and are expected to be on their best behavior. If you have any questions about this trip, please reach out to your child's teacher.
On Friday will be our March Terrific Kids Ceremony. If your student was selected as a Terrific Kid, you will receive information from your child's teacher. Our K-2 ceremony is at 1:00pm and our 3-5 ceremony is at 1:40pm.
Looking ahead, we have an open PTO meeting for anyone interested on March 31st at 3:00pm in the media center. Also, school will be closed for spring break starting on Friday April 3rd through Friday April 10th. Students will return to school on Monday April 13th.
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow!
March 15, 2026 4:00pm
Good afternoon families, this is your Principal Mrs. Beam calling with your weekly updates.
This week we are kicking off our Art to Remember Fundraiser! Your student will be bringing home a personalized flyer with their artwork and information on how to order personalized items. These items make great gifts for family or decoration for your own home.
Kindergarten registration is currently open for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a student who will be starting Kindergarten, please complete the online registration.
Our 5th grade students will visit Lincolnton Middle School on Friday for a tour of the campus. If your child did not return their permission slip on Friday, they must have it tomorrow in order to attend the trip.
Report cards will also be sent home with students on Friday, March 20. We encourage parents and guardians to review your child's progress, acknowledge their achievements, and discuss goals for the remainder of the school year. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference, please contact your child's teacher.
Looking ahead, on March 23rd our 4th graders will visit Lincolnton Middle School for Careers on Wheels and on March 24th our 3rd graders will visit Hart Square.
Just a reminder, our Lions Den playground and sports court project is still under construction. We kindly ask that no one be on the courts during the week or the weekends until construction is complete. We are excited about our new facility and want to ensure that the construction is not interrupted.
Thank you all for your continued support - we look forward to seeing our Lions back in the building tomorrow!