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.