Lincoln School News for Jan. 29 - Feb. 2, 2018

Announcements

Mega Movie Day is Tomorrow
I've heard a rumor that the paparazzi may show up, so students are welcome to dress like "stars"
Kids are invited to bring a pillow to sit or lay on (no blankets please)
PTO will be serving a popcorn bar with popcorn generously donated from Celebration! Cinema in Benton Harbor, regular M&M’s candies and mini marshmallows
Students are welcome to bring their water bottles or a special drink with them to the movie as long as it is a clear liquid (protecting the carpet)

LexiaCore5

We continue to celebrate our focus on literacy throughout the day, in every classroom throughout the school. Our staff and students have recently been introduced to an amazing program, Lexia Reading Core5, which promises to be a robust solution for focused independent practice. We look forward to bringing you more information about its features and uses as we learn more about it. Click here to see some of its capabilities. 

Media Center News

Please click here to see all of the exciting happenings in our elementary media centers!

Community Corkboard

Looking for after school activities for your child?  

Our Community Corkboard is your source for information about

all kinds of activities.

Click here to go to corkboard now. 

Attention 5th Grade Parents: Band, Orchestra & Choir Open House

For Parents of incoming 6th graders Monday, Feb. 5th & Tuesday, Feb. 6th 7:00 PM -

Upton Orchestra Room

Upton Music Program Open House and Info Letter

This Week at Lincoln School

Monday, Jan. 29 – B Day

MEGA MOVIE DAY!!!

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – C Day

5^th grade to HS for Band/Orch/Choir Concert 1:15-2:15

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – D Day

5^th grade Instrument and Choir try outs 9:00-11:30

January Good Deed Cub Lunch

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Thursday, Feb. 1 – E Day

Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am

1^st grade program at 6:00pm

9:10 – 11:20am - Mrs. Fedewa to Calling All Colors

Friday, Feb. 2 – F Day

COMING UP

Monday, February 5, A Day, 5^th grade Band/Orch/Choir Parent Meeting at Upton 7:00pm and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, February 6, B Day, LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school, 5^th grade Band/Orch/Choir Parent Meeting at Upton 7:00pm and PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, February  7, C Day, Late Start, Count Day and LincolnPaLooZa at 6:00pm

Thursday, February 8, D Day, Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am, Ms. Donohue’s Class to the Planetarium at 1:30 and Group Yearbook Pictures

Friday, February 9, E Day, 5^th grade to Sarett, Harmening & Fiesbeck to Planetarium 1:30-2:45 and Popcorn Day

Monday, February 12, F Day

Tuesday, February 13, A Day, 8:10 – 8:20am Access and 11:45am – 12:35pm Science Olympiad Mtg. in Mrs. Peek's Room

Wednesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day Parties Scheduled by teacher, B Day and Late Start

Thursday, February 15, C Day, 8 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit and 1:30 – 2:45pm 2nd Grade to Planetarium

Friday, February 16, D Day, Lincoln Family Movie Night - Doors open at 6:00, Movie at 6:15pm

Lincoln School News for Jan. 22 - 26, 2018

Announcements

Lincoln School is proud to partner with other St. Joseph Public Schools
as we participate in this week’s Great Kindness Challenge
Join in the fun by doing the GKC Home Edition.
Kindness Week Activities
Monday:  Dress Like a Rock Star 
Tuesday: Wear Crazy Socks
Wednesday: Dress in favorite sports team
Thursday: Wear Beach attire
Friday: Pajama day!

Food Service Part-Time Positions Available

3 Hour Permanent Position at the High School

On Call sub position for all buildings

If interested please contact Demrhy Youngquist at 269-926-3127 or dyoungquist@sjschools.org

First Lego Robotics (FLL)

Would your child like to program a robot to accomplish missions?  We are having a beginning programming session of robotics for any student in 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th grade that has not been in First Lego Robotics before.  Whether you have been in JrFLL or not you are welcome to come learn how to program a robot!

We are limited to 15 spots.

Please go here to register: https://goo.gl/forms/XrN0T5t11hmVh7oH2

We will meet in the Media Center from 4 – 5:30 pm on Thursdays in February and March unless there is a half day or no school.

If you have questions please contact Ms. Harmening at kharmening@sjschools.org.

Lexia Core 5 Comes to Lincoln School!

We are excited to announce that Lexia Core 5 is being implemented

at our school.  This program offers a comprehensive platform

for practicing key reading skills in a self-leveling and engaging way

for students.   Lexia promises to be a key component of our ongoing

focus on reading - especially helping our students grow individually

toward their goals.  A few students got to try it out last week at our

school and they report really liking it.  Teachers will start their training

this week and it will be in every classroom before long.  
We can’t wait to get started!

Community Corkboard

Looking for after school activities for your child?  
Our Community Corkboard is your source for information about all kinds of

happenings around town.   Take me to the Community Corkboard now.  

This Week at Lincoln School

Mon., Jan. 22 – C Day

The Great Kindness Challenge GKC Begins (Dress Like a Rock Star)

School Board Meeting at Central 6:00pm 

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – D Day

GKC – Wear Crazy Socks

Mrs. Peek’s class to Calling All Colors 9:10am

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Band/Orchestra/Choir to visit Lincoln 5^th graders during music class

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – E Day

GKC – Dress in Favorite Sports Team

Thursday, Jan. 25 – F Day

GKC–Beach Attire

Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Friday, Jan. 26 – A Day

GKC–Pajama Day

Half Day

COMING UP

Monday, Jan. 29 – MEGA MOVIE DAY!!! and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Jan. 30 – 5^th grade to HS for Band/Orch/Choir Concert 1:15-2:15 and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – 5^th grade Instrument and Choir try outs 9:00-11:30, Good Deed January Cub Lunch and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Thursday, Feb. 1 – Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am and 1^st grade program at 6:00

Monday, Feb. 5 –5^th grade Band/Orch/Choir Parent Meeting at Upton 7:00pm and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Feb. 6 – LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school, 5^th grade Band/Orch/Choir Parent Meeting at Upton 7:00pm and PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Late Start, Count Day, LincolnPaLooZa at 6:00

Thursday, Feb. 8 - Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am, Ms. Donohue’s Class to the Planetarium at 1:30 and Group Yearbook Pictures

Friday, Feb. 9 – 5^th grade to Sarett and Popcorn Day

Lincoln School News for January 15-19, 2018

Announcements

Did you Lose a Jewelry Charm at Lincoln?  A Boy Scout found a charm at Lincoln School at an evening meeting.  If you think it might be yours, please contact Marylin Bishop at m.bishop407@yahoo.com with a description.

Midyear NWEA Testing

In effort to monitor student growth and progress, all K-5 students will take the midyear NWEA reading and math tests beginning this week. Our testing window will be from January 22nd-February 1st. Teachers will use the data to design small group enrichment and intervention lessons for their students. 

Kindness Week

The Great Kindness Challenge, celebrated January 22nd- 26th, provides us the opportunity to focus on spreading kindness to those around us.  We are looking forward to a week "bursting with kindness".  Please note that all of the activities below in the upcoming dates are optional, students are not required to participate. 

Last Call for Girls on the Run Registration - Girls must be in 3^rd-5^th Grade

• Girls must be able to commit to 2 days a week from 4-5:30pm. Either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
• Practice begins the week of Feb. 26^th. The race is on May 17^th at the Berrien County Youth Fair Grounds
• Want more information? You may email Mrs. Ettinger at aettinger@sjschools.org
• I want to sign my daughter up! Click here: www.gotrswmi.org/our-programs

Winter Weather & Outdoor Play

Whenever possible we're outside for recess. Please be sure your child is prepared to make the most of playtime with friends by sending snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves/mittens to school each day.

Annual Gym & Swim

Once a year, the high school opens up its field house and swimming pool for elementary families to come and enjoy.  This is NOT a drop off activity, it is a time for the whole family to come and play frisbee, basketball, soccer, swim etc...  The date is Friday, January 19 and the time is from 6:00-8:00pm.

Weather Delays & Cancellations

In the event of inclement weather, notifications about school closures or delays will be sent via School Messenger and will be posted with local media outlets. Please be sure we have your most current contact information on file in the school office. All evening events are canceled if school is closed for the day.

Two hour delays are similar to late start days, except everything runs two hours late and there are no supervised activities for students before school.

Check out Community Activities on the Community Corkboard

The Community Corkboard is your source to learn what activities are occurring around town that your child may want to be a part of. Check it out!

This Week at Lincoln School

Monday, Jan. 15 – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Jan. 16 – E Day

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Wednesday, Jan. 17 – F Day

Late Start

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Thursday, Jan. 18 – A Day

Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30

Mrs. Ettinger/Fedewa class to Calling All Colors 9:30am

LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Friday, Jan. 19 – B Day

Elementary Gym & Swim at SJHS from 6:00-8:00pm

COMING UP

Monday, Jan. 22 – The Great Kindness Challenge GKC Begins (Dress Like a Rock Star), School Brd Mtg at Central 6:00pm and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Jan. 23 – (GKC – Wear Crazy Socks), Mrs. Peek’s class to Calling All Colors 9:10am and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Wednesday, Jan. 24 – (GKC – Dress in Favorite Sports Team)

Thursday, Jan. 25 –(GKC–Beach Attire), Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Friday, Jan. 26 –(GKC–Pajama Day),Half Day and 3^rd gr. to Sarett 9-11:30

Monday, Jan. 29 – MEGA MOVIE DAY!!! and LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Jan. 30 - LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Monthly Good Deed Cub Lunch

Thursday, Feb. 1 – Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am and 1^st grade program at 6:00pm

Friday, Feb. 2 – Lincoln Family Movie Night Doors Open at 6:00 and Movie at 6:30pm

Monday, Feb. 5 – LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school

Tuesday, Feb. 6 – LincolnPaLooZa Rehearsal after school and PTO at 7:00pm

Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Late Start, Count Day and LincolnPaLooZa 2:15 and 6:00pm

Thursday, Feb. 8 - Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am, Ms. Donohue’s Class to the Planetarium at 1:30 and Group Yearbook Pictures

Friday, Feb. 9 – 5^th grade to Sarett and Popcorn Day

Please note:  The SJ Foundation Wall Calendar shows March 2nd as a half-day, but both Thursday and Friday, March 1st and 2nd are half-days.  You can make this addition to your calendar.  Half-days at Lincoln dismiss at 12:05pm.