Good Morning Everyone,
This is a bit of a long read, but please read to the end. This post includes supply list information and school year calendar information below.
I don't recall where I read this, but the words have stuck with me...
“It doesn’t matter what’s been written in your story so far. It’s how you fill up the remaining pages that counts.”
It's time for me to start working on that, but letting go is difficult. I am retiring from public education after more than 32 years, 24 of those I have spent in St. Joe. I want to thank each and every one of you for all you have done for me and our staff & school. The Lincoln Staff and PTO accomplished so many things in 5 years, here is a list of several...
Refreshed the landscape in the front of the school.
Accepted the National Blue Ribbon School Award
Added the kickball field in honor of Mr. Michael Wagner
Added new fencing around the playground and courtyard
Trimmed trees in the courtyard, added butterfly gardens and picnic tables so kids could eat lunch outside.
Refreshed the blacktop and painted activities on the surface
Painted the main floor
Put in a new stage floor and painted the stage area
Added a Social Emotional Learning room in the basement.
Lincoln School families remodeled the teacher's lounge!!!!!
There are so many other things, the trust, support and caring you have given to us is immeasurable. There is no way I would ever be able to express the immense gratitude I have. I came to St. Joe to be principal of Lincoln School in 1998, it is fitting that this is where that chapter ends. Best wishes to all of you, I hope our paths continue to cross.
New Contact Information
My SJPS email address will come to an end soon. My new email address is: craig1.hubble1@gmail.com
Lisa Knuth is ready to take over and I know she will be amazing. Her email is:
Lisa Knuth, lknuth@stjoebears.com
Also, I didn't take much of a break from work... I have taken a Part-Time Consultant job with NWEA. The schedule is flexible and I am excited to support a product I know and trust.
Grade Level Supply Lists for Fall 2022
You can access the lists here. Tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet allow you to choose the grade level. Please know that SJPS provides all necessary supplies. The lists on this spreadsheet are for you in case you wish to send your student with additional supplies.
CALENDAR 2022 -2023
You will get a better calendar, but I knew you would want these dates ASAP.
August 25 Upton Start-Up Day
August 29 9th Grade Orientation 6:30 p.m. - Building Tours/Social 7:30p.m. - High School
August 30 5:30-7:15 Y5/K BTSN/Orientation
August 31 Elementary Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:00 p.m. (1st-5th only)
September 5 Labor Day - No School
September 6 First Day of School Y5 - 12
September 12 Back to School Night - Middle School
September 13 Back to School Night - High School
September 19 Back to School Night - Elementary Grades 1st-5th only
October 5 Student Count Day
October 13 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences - Half-day Y5/K-5 Only
October 14 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences - Half-day Y5/K-5 Only
November 4 End of First Quarter - Secondary
November 10 Parent-Teacher conferences: Half-day Y5/K-12
November 11 Parent-Teacher conferences: Half-day Y5/K-12
November 18 Elementary Half-Day: Y5/K-5 End of 1st Trimester
November 23 Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 24 Thanksgiving - No School
November 25 Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 23 First Day of Winter Break
January 9 School Resumes
January 16 MLK Day - No School
January 25 Semester Exams MS/HS: Half-day for Students 6-12
January 26 Semester Exams: Half-day for Students 6-12
January 27 Semester Exams: Half-day for Students 6-12/End of 1st Semester - Secondary
February 8 Count Day
February 23 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences - Half-day Y5/K-5 Only
February 24 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences - Half-day Y5/K-5 Only
March 3 Elementary Half-Day: Y5/K-5 End of 2nd Trimester
March 17 No School - First Day of Spring Break
March 27 School Resumes
April 5 End of 3rd Quarter - Secondary
May 29 Memorial Day - No School Y5/K-12
June 5 End of 4th Quarter
June 7 Half-day for Students Y5/K-12 -- Secondary Exams
June 8 Half-day for Students Y5/K-12 -- Secondary Exams
June 9 Last Day of School - Half-day for Students Y5/K-12 -- Secondary Exams
June 9 End of 3rd Trimester Elementary/ End of 2nd Semester - Secondary
All Wednesdays are Late Start Days except for the following Wednesdays:
September 7 January 25
November 23 March 22
December 28 April 12