This week marks the start of fall parent-teacher conferences. Your child's classroom teacher will be reaching out to you to schedule a time to meet within the next few weeks to discuss your child's progress. We have reserved two half-days for these meetings this month and next month, but we understand that being flexible with dates/times is essential in order to meet the needs of our families, therefore your appointment time may not be on the reserved 1/2 days.
LAPS FOR LINCOLN NEWS
Friday night’s Laps for Lincoln celebration was a huge success.
Thank you all for coming and for all of the fundraising you’ve
done these past two weeks. It is truly amazing the support
you’ve shown for our school and we appreciate it!
There will be a PTO meeting this Tuesday at 11:45
in the Media Center, all are welcome!
Don't Forget to Read Your Teachers' Blogs
Mrs. Schmidt https://aschmidtyoungfives.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Bartz https://hbartzkindergarten19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Confer https://conferkindergarten.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Mutschler https://rmutschlerkindergarten.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Jun and Mrs. Lorenz https://jun19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Fiesbeck https://fiesbeck19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Harmening harmening2019-20.blogspot.com
Mrs. Laukus https://laukus2018-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Starks starks2019-2020.blogspot.com
Mrs. Ettinger https://ettinger2019-2020.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Peek https://peek2019-20.blogspot.com/
Miss Reimers https://reimers2019-2020.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Abbott http://abbottsdreamteam.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Goniwiecha https://goniwiecha2018-2019.blogspot.com/
Mr. Persenaire https://persenaire5thgrade.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Briney-Kelm https://bk18-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Schermerhorn https://schermerhorn19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Sheldon http://mrssheldonspecialed.blogspot.com
Mr. Pfahler https://pfahler1819.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Warsow https://mrswarsowsartroom.blogspot.com/
SJ District Special Education https://spedsjps.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Bartz https://hbartzkindergarten19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Confer https://conferkindergarten.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Mutschler https://rmutschlerkindergarten.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Jun and Mrs. Lorenz https://jun19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Fiesbeck https://fiesbeck19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Harmening harmening2019-20.blogspot.com
Mrs. Laukus https://laukus2018-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Starks starks2019-2020.blogspot.com
Mrs. Ettinger https://ettinger2019-2020.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Peek https://peek2019-20.blogspot.com/
Miss Reimers https://reimers2019-2020.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Abbott http://abbottsdreamteam.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Goniwiecha https://goniwiecha2018-2019.blogspot.com/
Mr. Persenaire https://persenaire5thgrade.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Briney-Kelm https://bk18-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Schermerhorn https://schermerhorn19-20.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Sheldon http://mrssheldonspecialed.blogspot.com
Mr. Pfahler https://pfahler1819.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Warsow https://mrswarsowsartroom.blogspot.com/
SJ District Special Education https://spedsjps.blogspot.com/
Spelling Team
Each year Lincoln School has a spelling team made up of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Students practice at lunch time during the fall and early winter. In January, we have a spelling bee, in front of the school, to determine which three spellers (plus an alternate) will compete at the regional Cloverleaf spelling bee.
On Tuesday, October 8th, interested students are invited to come to the media center at lunch recess to get a list of words that will be on our qualifying test.
Then, on Tuesday, October 15th, there will be a spelling test based on this list. The top 12 spellers will be on the team, and then compete in the January school-wide bee.
The regional bee is usually in February, and our three top spellers (plus alternate) will continue to practice until the bee.
Mrs. Gruchot is the spelling team coach. If you or your students have any questions, you can call her at 926-3725, email at jgruchot@stjoebears.com, or stop into the Media Center!
Lory's Place & Changing Families Support
Lory’s Place Group is a grief support group that is offered for students have experienced the loss of a significant person or people in their lives. This group is co- facilitated with the school social worker and a staff member from Lory’s Place. The group meets once a month around the lunch hour. Should you and your child feel that this would be a beneficial support please click on the link and fill out the form: https://forms.gle/BcYLncrRByxX9N7M8 . If you wish to discuss this further or have questions please feel free to contact: Colette Jasiak (269-926-3657 or cjasiak@sjschools.org) for EP Clarke, and Lincoln grades 3-5; Brianne Van Hekken (269-926-3520 or bvanhekken@sjschools.org) for Brown, and Lincoln grades Y5s-2
Changing Families Group is a support group that is being offered for students who have experienced a change or transition in their family life. This might include the experience of divorce/separation, change in caregiver(s), or any impactful shift within the family. This group will focus on building coping skills and resiliency as well building a community with peers, which will provide an awareness that your student is not alone or the only student experiencing changes within the family. Should you and your child feel that this would be a beneficial support please click on the link and fill out the form: https://forms.gle/zQ1E93dg2o548wos9 . If you wish to discuss this further or have questions please feel free to contact: Colette Jasiak (269-926-3657 or cjasiak@sjschools.org) for EP Clarke, and Lincoln grades 3-5; Brianne Van Hekken (269-926-3520 or bvanhekken@sjschools.org) for Brown, and Lincoln grades Y5s-2
Halloween - Thursday, 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. Young 5/Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades will have Maker Stations in the morning. 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) outside. The parade will begin at 3:20pm and parents may check their kids out with the classroom teacher after the parade.
Join One World in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Lincoln Township Library on Thursday, Oct 10th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Children of all ages can join their families in spending time learning about Hispanic personalities who have influenced the world. There will be snacks, crafts, fun experiments, performances and much more! To learn more about One World, please visit: https://
We are in Need of Certified Life Guards!
The month of May always becomes incredibly busy. With state testing and NWEA testing, spring field trips and class activities, 3rd grade swimming/water safety instruction has become more and more difficult to schedule. For that reason, we have moved the program to October. We are in need of certified life guards to assist during the weeks of October 21st and 28th. SJPS will pay for fingerprinting that is necessary in order to work with students. If you are a certified life guard and could volunteer to help our program, we would greatly appreciate it. If you are interested, please contact Amanda Mortimore via email at amortimore@sjschools.org.
This Week at Lincoln School
Monday, October 7 - A Day
Tuesday, October 8 - B Day
ACCESS at 8:10am in Etttinger’s Room
11:45am PTO in the Media Center
Wednesday, October 9 - C Day
Late Start
Thursday, October 10 - D Day
Half Day (Dismiss at 12:06pm)
Friday, October 11 - E Day
Half Day (Dismiss at 12:06pm) Parent Teacher Conferences
Coming Up
Monday, October 14 - F Day - School Board at Central 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 15 - A Day - 9:15 – 11:15am Kindergarten to Dinges Farms, Lincoln CU Training 10:10-10:55am
Wednesday, October 16 - B Day - Late Start
Thursday, October 17 - C Day
Friday, October 18 - D Day
Monday, October 21 – E Day
Tuesday, October 22 – F Day – Release Bible Class 2:30-3:40
Wednesday, October 23 – A Day – Late Start
Thursday, October 24 – B Day – Lincoln Bear Credit Union Opens 8:00-8:30
Friday, October 25 – C Day – Picture Re-Takes + RoofTop Shot
Monday, October 28 – D Day
Tuesday, October 29 – E Day
Wednesday, October 30 – F Day, Cub Lunch and Late Start
Thursday, October 31 – A Day – Halloween – Y5-2nd Makers’ Day in the AM and Lincoln Bear Credit Union 8-8:30am
Friday, November 1 – B Day – Upper El Makers’ Day in the AM
Students and Their Families to Get Hands-On with STEM
KALAMAZOO – Helping children understand STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – concepts can be a challenge for parents. But, help is on the way for families in the Kalamazoo area and beyond through the first-ever STEM QUEST on Saturday, November 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township campus.
The daylong event, organized by the STEM division of the Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America, will give all youth in grades K-12 and their parents or caregivers opportunities to get hands-on experience with building and creating through this expansive discovery makerspace using creative technology, various electronics, underwater robotics, and more.
Jason Bishop, KVCC Professor of Chemistry, said KVCC is partnering with the MCC’s STEM division as a way to highlight the STEM opportunities available at the college. On a more personal level, he said he wanted to give back to Scouting for what he received during his time as both a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. The timing was right as he had just stepped back from his role as Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Advisor.
“We will have 30-plus vendors at the event that are going to each be demonstrating areas of the STEM field that they are specializing in,” Bishop said. “A lot of people know that STEM is important, but I don’t think they know how it connects to everything in their lives and how broad it is. It includes everything from welding and plumbing to electrical work to the medical field.
Cost of STEM QUEST is $10 per person. The KVCC Cafeteria will be open and participants can also bring a sack lunch or snacks and water if they would like.
To register, click on http://bit.ly/STEMQuestPublic.
Follow us on our Facebook page for opportunities to get involved and last minute updates. Click here to join the SJLincolnPTO closed FB group.https://www.facebook.com/SJLincolnPTO/
Community Corkboard
Looking for fall activities to enroll your child in?
Check out local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
It is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.
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