We're almost there!!! Thank you to everyone who attended the Ice Cream Social, I enjoyed meeting so many Lincoln Families. I promise the blog posts will get shorter :-)
Reminder that students should arrive in plenty of time to enter the building at 8:25am. For a more informative schedule, please review the blog post from August 15 with Back to School Information.
The following are excerpts from an article by: Karin A. Bilich, Ilisa Cohen, and the editors of Parents magazine
What You Can Do Before School
Preparing your child for school before his first day can greatly reduce any separation anxiety your child may feel when you leave.
Don't minimize the importance of easing your fears as well as your child's. If you feel guilty or worried about leaving her at school, your child will probably sense that. The more calm and assured you are, the more confident your child will be.
Tips for Tear-Free Goodbyes
Saying goodbye on that first day can be the hardest moment for parents and children. Here are five tips on how to ease the separation anxiety.
Reintroduce the teacher to your child. Allow them to form an initial relationship. Make it clear that you trust the teacher and are at ease with her watching your child.
When it's time to go, make sure to say good-bye to your child. Never sneak out. As tempting as it may be, leaving without saying good-bye to your child risks her trust in you.
Once you say good-bye, leave promptly. A long farewell scene might only serve to reinforce a child's sense that school is a bad place.
Don't linger. The longer you stay, the harder it is. Let your child know that you'll be there to pick her up, and say "See you later!" once she's gotten involved in an activity.
Create your own ritual. One of the moms in Shanon Powers's class, in Kansas City, Missouri, says goodbye to her son the same way every day: She kisses him on the lips and gives him a butterfly kiss (her eyelashes on his cheek), and then they rub noses and hug. When the embrace is over, he knows it's time for her to go to work.
Leave the lovey at home: Get a T-shirt made with a picture of her Woofie or Teddy at zazzle.com.
Lunch-box love notes are a great way to let your child know you're thinking of her while she's at school.
Time will tell: His own digital watch will make him feel like a big boy, and he can look at it every so often to remind himself that you'll be picking him up soon!
Source: The American Medical Association - Copyright © 2008 Meredith Corporation. Originally published in American Baby, the August 2003 issue of Parents magazine and the September 2007 issue of Parents magazine.
Severe Allergies
We have severe nut allergies in both of our 4th grade classrooms. Please watch for important information regarding snacks to come home the first week of school.
We have severe nut allergies in both of our 4th grade classrooms. Please watch for important information regarding snacks to come home the first week of school.
Lego League
Wednesday, September 6 - B Day
Thursday, September 7 - C Day
Friday, September 8 - D Day
Tuesday, Sept. 12 - Elementary Back to School Night - PARENTS ONLY
5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th and 5th
6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st
7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd
Friday, Sept. 15 - Laps for Lincoln Assembly in the PM
Monday, Sept. 18 - Constitution Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Late Start (1 hr. delay) Supervision available if you need to drop at regular time.
Thursday, Sept. 21 - Boy Scout Sign-Up from 6:00-7:00pm at Lincoln School
Friday, Sept. 22 - Lincoln School Picture Day
Calling all returning 4th and 5th grade Lego League Members!
It is time to commit to the team!
Space is limited to 16 members who are committed to professional cooperation.
We will meet on Wednesdays in the media center during late starts and from 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Pay to play fee of $35 is due at the first meeting during the parent meeting. Checks payable to SJPS.
First Build Session: Wednesday Sept. 13th, Media Center 4 pm parent meeting at 5:15 pm
First Project Session: Wednesday Sept 20th, Media Center 8:15 am – 9:15 am
Last Build Session: Wednesday Nov 8th
Competition Day: Sat. November 11th, Location and time TBD
Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/Mge3UhV4NDlCq3Jl2
This Week at Lincoln School
Tuesday, September 5 - A Day
Wednesday, September 6 - B Day
Thursday, September 7 - C Day
Friday, September 8 - D Day
Coming Up
Monday, Sept. 11 - NWEA Testing Begins
Tuesday, Sept. 12 - Elementary Back to School Night - PARENTS ONLY
5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th and 5th
6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st
7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd
Friday, Sept. 15 - Laps for Lincoln Assembly in the PM
Monday, Sept. 18 - Constitution Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Late Start (1 hr. delay) Supervision available if you need to drop at regular time.
Thursday, Sept. 21 - Boy Scout Sign-Up from 6:00-7:00pm at Lincoln School
Friday, Sept. 22 - Lincoln School Picture Day
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