Lincoln School News for September 21-25, 2020

This Week at Lincoln School

9/21  Monday

Virtual Back to School Night (see information below)

9/22 Tuesday

NWEA Fall testing begins (K-5th grade)

9/23  Wednesday

Late start day! (9:45 student arrival)

Coming Up...

9/30   Late Start Day

Last call to turn in Summer Learning Challenge 2020 

signed sheets! We will be distributing medals soon. 

Way to go, Learning Champions!

NWEA Assessments

Our fall NWEA testing will begin this week for all kindergartners through fifth graders. Students will take two computer-based assessments: reading and math. We use the data collected to drive our instructional decisions based on your child's unique learning path. These assessment results will provide your learner and his/her teacher with a learning target (goal) for the spring. The testing window will be open for two weeks to ensure all students have ample time to complete both assessments. You will receive a report with your child's first trimester report card. 

SJPS Digital Handbook

Thank you for taking time with your child to review our digital handbook (linked below). We greatly appreciate your support! 

SJPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook

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Traffic

As we launch having 100% of the kids for 100% of the day, it will be extremely important to watch the kid and car traffic around Lincoln.  I am trying to figure a way to make a more defined walk-way on the service drive where Y5/K drop and pick up, but for now, please FOLLOW THE ROUTE of the cones, DO NOT drive elsewhere on the playground.  Also, be sure to drive slowly and watch for walkers.

Interested in Cub Scouts?

Sept. 24th 6:30-7:30 PM

First Congregation Church 2001 Niles Ave, St. Joseph, MI 

Want to make memories, build character, and develop friendships that will last a life time? All boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to come check out Cub Scout Pack 623 for their Fall Bike Rodeo!

Bring a bike, your parents, and come find out what Scouting is all about! Questions? Email cubscoutpack623@outlook.com

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SCHOOL PICTURE DAY - THURSDAY, SEPT. 24th

School pictures will be taken next Thursday, Sept. 24th.  We will begin pictures at 9:05 and will most likely be done by 11:15 so please try to make sure your child is in present in the morning.

All students will get their picture taken regardless of whether they purchase a picture packet or not.

Paper order forms were either sent home on Thursday, Sept. 17th or will be sent home on Monday, Sept. 20th.  You may also order pictures on-line with a credit card only through the following link:

https://prepay.geskusphoto.com/?A=3718

You will still be able to order pictures on-line after picture day.

Picture re-take day will be Friday, Oct. 23rd beginning at 9:25.

The virtual school is planning a picture day in October.  Details will be provided by the virtual school in the upcoming weeks.

Back to School Night 2020

For the safety of our students, staff, and families members, Back to School Night presentations will be sent virtually this year. Please look for this important information to be shared with you on Monday, September 21st. 

Be Sure to Read your Teacher Blogs

Y5 - Mrs. McElroy	https://macsyoungfives2020.blogspot.com/
K - Mrs. Bartz	https://bartzkblog2020.blogspot.com/
K - Mrs. Confer	https://conferk20.blogspot.com/
K- Mrs. Mutschler	https://mutschlerschool20-21.blogspot.com/
1 - Miss Reimers	reimers2020-2021.blogspot.com
1 - Mrs. Fiesbeck	fiesbeck20-21.blogspot.com
1 - Mrs. Jun	https://jun2020-21.blogspot.com/
2 - Mrs. Laukus	https://laukus20-21.blogspot.com/
2 - Mrs. Starks	starks2020-2021.blogspot.com
3 - Mrs. Ettinger	https://ettinger20202021.blogspot.com/
3 - Mrs. Peek	https://peek20202021.blogspot.com/
4 - Mr. Persenaire	https://persenaire4thgrade.blogspot.com/
4 - Mrs. Abbott	https://abbott2020.blogspot.com/
4 - Mrs. Goniwiecha	https://agoniwiecha.blogspot.com/
5 - Mrs. Briney-Kelm	https://bk20-21.blogspot.com
5 - Mrs. Schermerhorn	https://schermschool20-21.blogspot.com/

St. Joseph Public Schools Meals Program Update

BIG NEWS! Last week we learned that the USDA extended many waivers regarding the National School Lunch Program. One temporary waiver that was extended was that ALL students can receive FREE breakfast/lunch and St. Joseph Public Schools is going to participate in this waiver! This means that all students can get 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day at no charge! If you only order milk, the cost is still $.60

Please understand that this is a temporary program and we are not sure of the end date, so please continue to fill out Free/Reduced lunch applications. We are still asking parents/students to pre-order their meals through the www.sendmoneytoschool.com website. Meal Magic - Quick Instructional Video Only lunch meals can be pre-ordered and this will help our food service staff plan for your student. Any student that ate breakfast or lunch since 9/8/2020 has not and will not be charged for those meals. If you have any questions please contact me, Demrhy Youngquist at dyoungquist@sjschools.org. 

Technology Support Site for Students and Parents

Our media team has created a resource site for students and families to help them navigate district technology.

Click on the link below to access this resource:

SJPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook

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.