Thursday, August 24, 2017

Lincoln School News for August 24, 2017



We're getting closer! Thank you to everyone for all the warm welcomes, I know this is going to be an amazing year. Please take some time to read through the information below and to review last week's blog post about drop off and pick up and lining up on the first day. As always, if you have questions, feel free to email me at chubble@sjschools.org
The countdown has begun,
Craig Hubble

Click on this link to see the 2017-2018 Calendar

Ice Cream Social
Aug 29 - Ice Cream Social from 6:00-7:00pm
Our staff is excited to meet you at the Ice Cream Social! The event begins at 6:00pm. We will have grade level areas set up and ready for you on the playground this year. At the social, you should plan to turn in: 

-Week one transportation forms
-Emergency contact information forms - We will draw from this pile for a $50 Pizza Hut Gift Card!
-Free and Reduced Lunch Forms 
-PTO Volunteer Forms

Teachers will not accept any medication, medication forms or allergy / asthma action forms! Parents should drop those items off directly in the office and make contact with Janet Trumbley.
Ridership Forms (yellow cards) and lunch deposits should be dropped off at the tables for food service and transportation.

Tuesday, 9/5 - A Day - First Day of School!!!
Welcome back, Students! Remember that quick goodbyes are best. Let your children know that school is a great place by not lingering and feeding their potential fears.
Mrs. Jasiak will be visiting classes to quickly assess students needs.
I will visit 3rd-5th grade classes to read and to introduce myself.
Dismissal 3:48 p.m. Buses will be running late the first few days.

Wednesday, 9/6 - B Day
I will continue with classroom visits to Young 5s and K-2.

Thursday, 9/7 - C Day
Classrooms will practice fire drill procedures.

Friday, 9/8 - D Day

Tuesday, 9/12 Elementary Back to School Night
Please plan to attend - this evening communicates much of the information you will need for the year! The meetings are for parents only. Please come prepared to make your $5 per child donation for field trips for the year. Thank you!

5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th and 5th
6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st
7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd

Monday 9/18 - Constitution Day!

Tuesday 9/19 - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Wednesday 9/20 - Late Start - One Hour Delay

Thursday 9/21 - Boy Scout Sign-Up from 6:00-7:00pm

Friday 9/22 - School Pictures and Roof Top Shot

Tuesday 9/26 - Lincoln PTO Meeting at 7:00pm

Wednesday 9/27 - Late Start - One Hour Delay


Friday 9/29 - Popcorn Day and Laps for Lincoln

Class Lists
Class Lists will be posted on the front entrance windows by the end of the work day on Friday, August 25.

Bear Necessities - Reminders
In addition to classroom routines and procedures, it is important that the first week of school focus on school-wide expectations. Students will actively rehearse and model expectations for our hallway quiet zones, bathroom procedures (sign-out, "in use", no peeking, and picking up after self), and lunchroom. Here is our student rubric for discipline:

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Back to School Information for Fall 2017


This Blog post will be long... I apologize and promise that it won't be this long regularly. Please take some time between now and Ice Cream Social (August 29 from 6:00-7:00pm) to read and watch all the information.

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!  If you haven't seen the news, I want to share with you that St. Joseph Public Schools was ranked as one of the Top 10 Districts in West Michigan, coming in at #6!  For more information check out: 

Most of the sheets included in your mailing will be self-explanatory, but I do want to draw your attention to a few.
1)   The Application for Ridership only needs to be filled out if you are using bus transportation to and/or from school.  This form is not necessary for field trips.
2)   There is a white half sheet that indicates transportation instructions for your child.  We use this as our main source of information when directing children at the end of the day.  Please complete it and turn it in at Ice Cream Social or in the school office before the start of school.
3)   Our PTO provides many wonderful experiences for our students.  Please review the information they have included and find some time to volunteer!