Lincoln School News for Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017

Halloween is Tuesday, October 31.
All kids can dress up. Be mindful of costumes and especially those that require make-up. We are asking that kids are dressed up all day so simple is best. Children may want to go without the make-up or the bulky parts of their costumes for school. Parties will be at various times and will be scheduled by classroom teachers. All parents are welcome to attend the parade which (weather permitting) will be outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.

Exciting News
Our very generous St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation recently approved a grant that will allow our elementary students time with an award winning children's author. In December, we will welcome Patricia Polacco to our schools. 

In addition, the foundation awarded grants that will enable us to purchase large sets of books for classroom libraries, as well as offer a select number of students the opportunity to participate in a summer book study/field trip experience. 

We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our Foundation!

This Week at Lincoln School

Monday, Oct. 30 – D Day

Tuesday, Oct. 31 – E Day

Halloween Parade at 3:20

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – F Day

Late Start (1-Hour Delay)

Thursday, Nov. 2 – A Day

Friday, Nov. 3 – B Day

End of 1^st Trimester

Half Day, Dismiss at 12:05pm

COMING UP

Wednesday, Nov. 8 –  Grades 1-5 to Wizard of Oz

Thursday, Nov. 9 – Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05, Title I Parent Meetings at 8:45 and 5:30

Friday, Nov. 10 – Blue Ribbon Celebration Assembly, Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05

Monday, Nov. 13 – Mrs. G’s class to Calling All Colors 9:10, School Brd Mtg at Lincoln 6:00pm

Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Lincoln PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay)

Thursday, Nov. 16 – Thanksgiving Luncheon

Tuesday, Nov. 21 – 2^nd gr. program at 6:00pm and Dairy Queen Day

Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Half-day, Dismissal at 12:05pm

Thursday, Nov. 23 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, Nov. 24 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, Nov. 29 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay) and Cub Lunch at 11:45 

Friday, Dec. 1 – 3^rd grade Curious Kids in Art Rm 9:00-12:00

Lincoln School News for Oct. 23-27, 2017

Announcements

The weather is cooling down and students should start to wear pants (not shorts) to school.  A good rule of thumb is, if the predicted temp is 65 degrees or warmer, then shorts are probably fine.  Any cooler and you should opt for pants.  Students still go outside unless the temps are in single digits (including windchill).

Halloween is just around the corner! Tuesday, October 31.
All kids can dress up. Be mindful of costumes and especially those that require make-up. We are asking that kids are dressed up all day so simple is best. Children may want to go without the make-up or the bulky parts of their costumes for school. Parties will be at various times and will be scheduled by classroom teachers. All parents are welcome to attend the parade which will be (weather permitting) will be outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.

STUDENT SUPPORT GROUPS 

Two student support groups are starting soon.  Staff from Lory's Place will be here to facilitate a grief support group for students.  Mrs. Jasiak will lead "Banana Splits" - a support group for students whose parents are separated or divorced.  If you would like your child to participate in either of these groups, please contact Mrs. Jasiak at cjasiak@sjschools.org by Wednesday, November 1st. 

On Nov. 8, the 1st through 5th graders will be able to go to the High School Auditorium to watch a shortened performance of this year's musical, "The Wizard of Oz."  Classes will travel to and from the high school by bus in the morning before lunch.  If for any reason, you would not want your child to attend this performance, please write a note or send an email to me at chubble@sjschools.org

This Week at Lincoln School

Monday, Oct. 23 – E Day

Tuesday, Oct. 24 – F Day

PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Oct. 25 – A Day

Late Start (1-Hour Delay)

Thursday, Oct. 26 – B Day

Mrs. Alsbro’s Class to Calling All Colors 9:10am

Friday, Oct. 27 – C Day

Popcorn Day

COMING UP

Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween, Parade at 3:20pm

Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay)

Friday, Nov. 3 – End of 1^st Trimester, Half Day, Dismiss at 12:05pm

Thursday, Nov. 9 – Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05, Title I Parent Meetings at 8:45 and 5:30

Friday, Nov. 10 - Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05

Monday, Nov. 13 – Mrs. Goniwiecha’s class to Calling All Colors 9:10 and School Board Meeting at Lincoln 6:00pm

Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Lincoln PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay)

Thursday, Nov. 16 – Thanksgiving Luncheon

Lincoln School News for Oct. 16-20, 2017

Announcements

Halloween is just around the corner! Tuesday, October 31.
All kids can dress up. Be mindful of costumes and especially those that require make-up. We are asking that kids are dressed up all day so simple is best. Children may want to go without the make-up or the bulky parts of their costumes for school. Parties will be at various times and will be scheduled by classroom teachers. All parents are welcome to attend the parade which will be (weather permitting) will be outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.


Attendance Notifications
This week attendance letters will be sent to any child who has missed school or been tardy 10% of our days or more (3 days). These letters are a reminder that your child's attendance is important. If your child misses school due to an illness for which he/she is seen by a doctor, please ask the doctor for a note to excuse the absence for the day. This will ensure the time away due to illness does not count against your child. Thank you!


October is Fire Prevention & Safety Month
This is a good time of year to review your at-home emergency procedures, including planned escape routes and meeting places. Please take a few minutes to check your smoke alarm batteries, too. Families needing smoke alarms are encouraged to contact the fire department. A little planning and preparation can make all the difference in saving your family from disaster.


Coat Collection
The Women's Service League is collecting gently used and new coats in the school foyer. Donated items will be distributed throughout the areas to help those in need stay warm this winter.



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This Week at Lincoln School
Monday, Oct. 16 –F Day

Tuesday, Oct. 17 – A Day
Kindergarten to Dinges Farm 12:40 – end of day

Wednesday, Oct. 18 – B Day
Late Start (One-Hour Delay)

Thursday, Oct. 19 – C Day
Mrs. Goniwiecha’s Class to Calling All Colors at 9:20am

Friday, Oct. 20 – D Day

COMING UP
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – PTO at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Late Start (1-Hour Delay)
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Mrs. Alsbro’s Class to Calling All Colors 9:10am
Friday, Oct. 27 – Popcorn Day
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween
Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay)
Friday, Nov. 3 – End of 1st Trimester, Half Day, Dismiss at 12:05pm
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05, Title I Parent Meetings at 8:45 and 5:30
Friday, Nov. 10 - Parent Teacher Conf. Half Day Dismiss at 12:05

Lincoln News for Oct. 9-13, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS
After School Play
I would like to encourage families to keep students off the playground and east lawn (behind media center) after school. We have had a couple instances where children have stayed to play and should have gone home. The only way for us to be sure kids are on their way to their expected destination is to have the areas clear. Thank you for you cooperation.

Halloween is just around the corner! Tuesday, October 31.
All kids can dress up. Be mindful of costumes and especially those that require make-up. We are asking that kids are dressed up all day so simple is best. Children may want to go without the make-up or the bulky parts of their costumes for school. Parties will be at various times and will be scheduled by classroom teachers. All parents are welcome to attend the parade which will be (weather permitting) will be outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.

THIS WEEK AT LINCOLN SCHOOL
Monday, Oct. 9 – A Day - School Board Meeting at Central 6:00pm

Tuesday, Oct. 10 – B Day - The St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is hosting a Friendraiser at Silver Beach Pizza from 4:00-9:00pm, 10% of all proceeds will go to help with SJPS activities

Wednesday, Oct. 11 – C Day - Late Start - One Hour Delay

Thursday, Oct. 12 – D Day - 1/2 Day Dismiss at 12:05pm - PT Conferences Begin

Friday, Oct. 13 – E Day - 1/2 Day Dismiss at 12:05pm

COMING UP
Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Kindergarten to Dinges Farm 12:40 – end of day
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Late Start (One-Hour Delay)
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – PTO at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Late Start (1-Hour Delay)
Friday, Oct. 27 – Popcorn Day
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween
Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Late Start (1-Hour Delay)
Friday, Nov. 3 - Half Day - Dismiss at 12:05pm - End of 1st Trimester

Lincoln School News for Oct. 2-6, 2017

Announcements
On top of the amazing news that Lincoln received this week when we were named a National Blue Ribbon School, the good news just kept coming!!!

Laps for Lincoln 

Our total as of this blog post, is $21,324.62 in money raised for Lincoln!

Special Thanks to:

Mallory Getty for all the hours of organization, you truly were behind all the success!

Catherine Kirshenbaum - Sponsorship Chair

Kim Poole - Technology Booth Volunteer and all-around helpful person 

Amanda Grossman - Prize coordinator 

Maria Jordan - Cash Collection Volunteer Coordinator

Dave Wolf - who came in while recovering from surgery to teach us how to use the high school's very fancy equipment

Joe Jones - grounds person extraordinaire! 

Volunteers like Shelley Hill, Dawn Reithmeier, our PTO prez and VP Amy Biggins and Jen Fedewa and more that I'm missing - who helped every day they could despite running other PTO programs or being room moms or substitute teachers and who doubled their value by recruiting their kids, husbands, and even in-laws. 

Thank you to everyone on and off the list. Please enjoy the beautiful pictures and videos that we have already gathered on the PTO Facebook @SJLincolnPTO. 

Go Lincoln!

Halloween is just around the corner!  Tuesday, October 31.

All kids can dress up.  Be mindful of costumes and especially those that require make-up.  We are asking that kids are dressed up all day so simple is best.  Children may want to go without the make-up or the bulky parts of their costumes for school.  Parties will be at various times and will be scheduled by classroom teachers.  All parents are welcome to attend the parade which will be (weather permitting) will be outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.

If you are interested in helping with Wells Field/St. Joe Baseball Association:

This Week at Lincoln School
Monday, Oct. 2 – B Day

Tuesday, Oct. 3 – C Day

Wednesday, Oct. 4 – D Day
Count Day
Late Start-One Hour Delay

Thursday, Oct. 5 – E Day
Walk or Ride Your Bike to School Day - Watch for additional information for drop off students

Friday, Oct. 6 – F Day

COMING UP
Monday, Oct. 9 – School Board Meeting at Central 6:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Late Start - One Hour Delay
Thursday, Oct. 12 – 1/2 Day 12:05, PT Conferences Begin
Friday, Oct. 13 - 1/2 Day 12:05, PT Conferences
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Late Start (One-Hour Delay)
Tuesday, Oct. 24 – PTO at 7:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 25 – Late Start (1-Hour Delay)
Friday, Oct. 27 – Popcorn Day
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween