Lincoln School News for May 31 - June 3, 2022

Dear 5th-grade Families,

Just a reminder: the 5th grade Ukulele Concert is June 1st at the High School Auditorium at 5:30 pm. You may start arriving at the auditorium as early as 5:10pm, but not earlier. Students will report to the front row of the auditorium to sit with their teacher until the show starts. Students are allowed to wear “Hawaiian or Beachy Clothing” to school for their day performance. Students are welcome to bring their personal ukulele to play at the show if they have one. 

The students can’t wait to show you all their hard work! 

Thank you, 

~ Music Teachers ~  

Coming Up at Lincoln School

Monday, May 30

No School

 

Tuesday, May 31

Kindergarten to Kiwanis in AM

3:50 – 4:50pm Checkmate Chess: Grades 1-2 Media Center

 

Wednesday, June 1

1 – 3pm 3rd Grade to Kiwanis Park

Late Start

5th - Performance time at Lincoln- 3:00

Performance time at HS - 5:30

 

Thursday, June 2

11:15 - 1:30 2nd grade to Kiwanis Park

 

Friday, June 3

9am – 12pm 4th Grade Sarett

8:45am – 1pm 3rd Grade to Potawatomi Zoo

 

Monday, June 6

9am – 3:30pm 3rd Grade Reading Camp

Lincoln Health Lessons (a.m. for 4th grade/p.m. for 5th grade)

9:30-12 1st Grade at Kiwanis

6 – 8pm Board of Education Meeting Central 

 

Tuesday, June 7

 

Wednesday, June 8

NO Late Start

12 – 3pm 5th Grade to Kiwanis Park Time

5 – 7pm Lincoln School Picnic

5 – 6:30pm Lincoln Art Show Opening

 

Thursday, June 9

9AM 5th Grade Breakfast

12:09pm Dismiss

 

Friday, June 10

10:45 – 11:45am Awards Assembly

5th Grade Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend

12:09pm Dismiss

Chromebook, charger and case collection begins!

Please send your child's Chrome book, the charger and the protective case/sleeve back to school.  Please leave your student's ID tag with the case so they can be sorted into next year's classes.  Teachers will collect the devices and keep them in the rooms for the remainder of the year.  Thank you!

The Annual Picnic is Back!

The Lincoln School Picnic is how we have wrapped up the year for decades!  Families bring their blankets, lawn chairs etc... and we spread out and visit while everyone eats and the kids play.  If you can help, please visit this link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF29A6FD0-endofyear1

COVID forced us to change our routine, but we are stepping back into some of our traditional practices.  The picnic is on Wednesday, June 8 on the playground from 5:00pm - 7:00pm with a Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game at 6:00pm!

We have had a potluck in the past and hope to return to that by next year, but for this year, we have a good alternative...

At Lincoln School, we would normally have a potluck, but just to be safe, this year we are trying something different.  Families can choose to bring their own dinner or purchase a meal from the Hot Dog Cart.  As explained in the next paragraph, Lincoln students will get a meal for free. If a family wants to buy additional hot dog meals, they will cost $6 each.

Every Lincoln Student who attends, will be able to receive a ticket good for a Hot Dog Cart meal that includes a hot dog, chips and a drink and a ticket for a Cupcake from Mimi's Cupcakes.  Families will be able to purchase additional tickets at $6/ea for a hot dog meal as well as .  

(In order for us to plan for enough food, please complete the sign-up below before 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 31)

https://forms.gle/YR8M5hVgGSV25eQp7

Summer Reading Program @ the Library! 

Be sure to check out our local library's summer reading opportunity, Ocean of Possibilities, by clicking here. 

Lincoln Township Library Summer Reading Calendar

Lincoln Bear Credit Union

The students had a great time at the end of year party for the Lincoln Bear Student CU Teller Team.

Leon Hahn was the May winner for Lincoln Bear Student CU.

Congratulations Leon!!! 

News from the Lunch Room

We would like to remind everyone that breakfast and lunch are FREE again this year to every St Joseph Public School student.   Please try to remember to preorder your student’s lunches when they are going to participate in lunch.  This helps speed up the morning lunch count process.  You will be allowed to order the Friday before the next week using www.sendmoneytoschool.com.  

Due to the supply chain issues we are having with our vendors and food outages we will be providing a one week menu on our website and Principal blogs on the Friday before the next week.   This will alleviate us having to make constant changes to a monthly menu and keep you better informed.

05/31/22 – BREAKFAST – CEREAL BAR, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – MINI CORN DOGS, COOKED CARROTS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

06/01/22 – BREAKFAST – WAFFLE, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – CHICKEN PATTY ON A BUN, SMILE POTATOES, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

06/02/22 – BREAKFAST – WG MUFFIN, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – FRENCH TOAST STICKS, SAUSAGE, HASH BROWN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

06/03/22 – BREAKFAST – APPLE BREAD, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – CHEESE PIZZA, CORN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

Classroom Blogs

Our Lincoln School classroom teachers have important information to share with our families.

Y5 - Mrs. Schmidt schmidtyoungfives2021-22.blogspot.com

K - Mrs. Bartz https://bartzkdg2021.blogspot.com/

K- Mrs. Mutschler https://mutschler2021.blogspot.com/

1 - Mrs. Mrs. Confer https://confer2122.blogspot.com/

1 - Mrs. Fiesbeck https://fiesbeck21-22.blogspot.com/

1 - Miss Reimers https://reimers21-22.blogspot.com/

2 - Ms. Harmening harmening2122.blogspot.com

2 - Mrs. Laukus laukus21-22.blogspot.com

2 - Mrs. Starks https://starks21-22.blogspot.com/

3 - Mrs. Ettinger https://ettinger2122.blogspot.com/

3 - Miss Koenig https://koenig2021.blogspot.com/

3 - Mrs. Peek https://peek2021-22.blogspot.com/

4 - Mrs. Abbott https://abbott21-22.blogspot.com/

4 - Mrs. Goniwiecha https://goniwiecha2021-2022.blogspot.com/

5 - Mrs. Briney-Kelm https://bk-2021-2022.blogspot.com/

5 - Ms. Griffith https://griffith2021.blogspot.com/

5 - Mrs. Schermerhorn https://schermschool21-22.blogspot.com/

For additional spring activities to enroll your child in, click on the 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.

Important Mid-Week Announcements 5.26.22

Chromebook, charger and case collection begins!

Please send your child's Chrome book, the charger and the protective case/sleeve back to school.  Please leave your student's ID tag with the case so they can be sorted into next year's classes.  Teachers will collect the devices and keep them in the rooms for the remainder of the year.  Thank you!

The Annual Picnic is Back!

The Lincoln School Picnic is how we have wrapped up the year for decades!  Families bring their blankets, lawn chairs etc... and we spread out and visit while everyone eats and the kids play.  If you can help, please visit this link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF29A6FD0-endofyear1

COVID forced us to change our routine, but we are stepping back into some of our traditional practices.  The picnic is on Wednesday, June 8 on the playground from 5:00pm - 7:00pm with a Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game at 6:00pm!

We have had a potluck in the past and hope to return to that by next year, but for this year, we have a good alternative...

At Lincoln School, we would normally have a potluck, but just to be safe, this year we are trying something different.  Families can choose to bring their own dinner or purchase a meal from the Hot Dog Cart.  As explained in the next paragraph, Lincoln students will get a meal for free. If a family wants to buy additional hot dog meals, they will cost $6 each.

Every Lincoln Student who attends, will be able to receive a ticket good for a Hot Dog Cart meal that includes a hot dog, chips and a drink and a ticket for a Cupcake from Mimi's Cupcakes.  Families will be able to purchase additional tickets at $6/ea for a hot dog meal as well as .  

(In order for us to plan for enough food, please complete the sign-up below before 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 31)

https://forms.gle/YR8M5hVgGSV25eQp7

Lincoln Wins the John Hall Elementary Track Meet

It was a beautiful day and a good time was had by all.  The focus of the event is good sportsmanship and doing your best, but it is also nice to win...

Lincoln Overall Score = 385

Clarke Overall Score = 292

Brown Overall Score = 248

A Message to Lincoln School Families

 Dear Lincoln School Families, 

Today we share our deepest sympathy and support for the students, staff, and families of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such a loss and our thoughts are with those left injured. 

We wish to send our families and community members a reminder that there are ways to seek help if you or your student is experiencing distress. Across our state, schools participate in the OK2Say program. Additionally, there are mental health resources designed to support a variety of  challenges experienced by individuals of all ages as well as information from the Centers for Disease Control for children dealing with school emergencies. 

For families seeking a way to talk with their children about yesterday’s events, you may find the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) website to be a helpful starting point. Non-specific safety conversations may be more appropriate for younger students and may begin with  presentations such as these found on the Johns Hopkins site for K-2 grade and 3-5 grade safety in schools.  There are also many resources available on the SJPS Guidance & SEL site.

Additionally, please keep the following in mind: 

• Check-in to see how your student is feeling and talk about any existing concerns. Children may not bring up their concerns/feelings intuitively and may need to be asked  directly. This will help them feel cared for and safe. 

• Give reassuring facts about their safety. It is important to review safety protocols and  remind them about what they can do and what the adults around them will do to keep  them safe. This will reduce anxiety or worry about their well-being. 

• Consider your student's age. Younger children should be given brief, simple  information or be allowed to share their feelings with drawings or playing instead of just  talking. 

• Limit exposure to media. Media can cause secondary trauma and exaggerate the  students' sense of safety. 

• Model healthy behavior. Students are watching how adults consume media and how  they take care of themselves. They also monitor if adults are honest about their feelings and if they are actively engaged in healthy coping strategies

• Maintain routines. Keeping a regular schedule is important and reestablishes a sense  of safety. 

Please be assured that school safety continues to be a priority. In addition to safety practices, our staff consistently strives to support our students’ emotional well-being. If you feel your student needs additional support, please contact us. 

Respectfully,

Craig Hubble

Lincoln School News for May 23-27, 2022

Dear 5th-grade Families,

Just a reminder: the 5th grade Ukulele Concert is June 1st at the High School Auditorium at 5:30 pm. You may start arriving at the auditorium as early as 5:10pm, but not earlier. Students will report to the front row of the auditorium to sit with their teacher until the show starts. Students are allowed to wear “Hawaiian or Beachy Clothing” to school for their day performance. Students are welcome to bring their personal ukulele to play at the show if they have one. 

The students can’t wait to show you all their hard work! 

Thank you, 

~ Music Teachers ~

Michael Wagner's Bear Den

Also known as "The Bear Den"

Before COVID, Lincoln PTO and a few staff worked to create a therapeutic space with a variety of equipment that would provide students with personalized sensory input.  The goal was to help children calm and focus themselves so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others.  With many delays due to the pandemic, the space is now utilized on a daily basis for sensory diet, work completion, daily start up strategies and rewards for meeting individual goals.  Michael Wagner's family has worked diligently since 2017 to bring awareness to mental health and Social Emotional Learning.  Our hope is that this room offers additional support for Lincoln students in these areas.

This is just one of the ways that PTO has supported our efforts to meet the needs of all children.  Check out the before and after pictures to see how we turned a dingy basement storage room into a fun and exciting space.

                

It's that time of year! Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Bacolor and I are beginning to get all of the books back on our shelves for the summer. We are so proud of all of the awesome reading the kids have done this year! We hope you have enjoyed all of the books your child has brought home to read with you  You can help us out by finding any Lincoln School library books at home and sending them in with your child! If you do not know what books are checked out to your child, you can ask your child's teacher for a print out, or talk with Mrs. Gruchot in the library. Thanks a bunch! 

News from the Lunch Room

We would like to remind everyone that breakfast and lunch are FREE again this year to every St Joseph Public School student.   Please try to remember to preorder your student’s lunches when they are going to participate in lunch.  This helps speed up the morning lunch count process.  You will be allowed to order the Friday before the next week using www.sendmoneytoschool.com.  

Due to the supply chain issues we are having with our vendors and food outages we will be providing a one week menu on our website and Principal blogs on the Friday before the next week.   This will alleviate us having to make constant changes to a monthly menu and keep you better informed.

05/23/22 – BREAKFAST – WG POPTART, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – HAMBURGER, TATER TOTS, CARROT STICKS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/24/22 – BREAKFAST – WG CINNAMON BUN, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH  - NACHOS, BEEF & CHEESE, REFRIED BEANS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/25/22 – BREAKFAST – CHOCOLATE CRESCENT, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – MINI PEPPERONI CALZONES, GREEN BEANS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/26/22 – BREAKFAST –  WG DONUT, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – TURKEY SUB, BAKED CHIPS, VEGGIE CUPS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/27/22 – BREAKFAST – NUTRIGRAIN BAR, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – CHEESE PIZZA, SALAD CUP, CORN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

Coming Up

Monday, May 23

 

Tuesday, May 24

8:45am – 12:15pm 4th Gr to Kal Valley Museum

12 – 1pm Lory's Place

3:50 – 4:50pm Checkmate Chess: Grades 1-2 Media Center

4 – 6pm Girls on the Run 5K Southwestern Michigan College

 

Wednesday, May 25

Late Start

 

Thursday, May 26

8:15 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit Union Outside the Gym

 

Friday, May 27

8:45am – 12:45pm 2nd Grade SJ Tour

1:00-3:00– First Grade field day in the courtyard.

 

Monday, May 30

No School

 

Tuesday, May 31

Kindergarten Kiwanis in AM

3:50 – 4:50pm Checkmate Chess: Grades 1-2 Media Center

 

Wednesday, June 1

1 – 3pm 3rd Grade Kiwanis Park

Late Start

5th - Performance time at Lincoln- 3:00

Performance time at HS - 5:30

 

Thursday, June 2

11:15 - 1:30 Kiwanis Park

 

Friday, June 3

Food Friday

9am – 12pm 4th Grade Sarett

8:45am – 1pm 3rd Grade to Potawatomi Zoo

 

Monday, June 6

9am – 3:30pm 3rd Grade Reading Camp

Lincoln Health Lessons (a.m. for 4th grade/p.m. for 5th grade)

9:30-12 1st Grade at Kiwanis

6 – 8pm Board of Education Meeting Central 

 

Tuesday, June 7

 

Wednesday, June 8

NO Late Start

11am – 12pm 5th Grade Kiwanis Park Time TBD

5 – 7pm Lincoln School Picnic

5 – 6:30pm Lincoln Art Show Opening

 

Thursday, June 9

5th Grade Breakfast

12:09pm Dismiss

Friday, June 10

10:45 – 11:45am Awards Assembly

12:09pm Dismiss

     

Classroom Blogs

Our Lincoln School classroom teachers have important information to share with our families.

Y5 - Mrs. Schmidt schmidtyoungfives2021-22.blogspot.com

K - Mrs. Bartz https://bartzkdg2021.blogspot.com/

K- Mrs. Mutschler https://mutschler2021.blogspot.com/

1 - Mrs. Mrs. Confer https://confer2122.blogspot.com/

1 - Mrs. Fiesbeck https://fiesbeck21-22.blogspot.com/

1 - Miss Reimers https://reimers21-22.blogspot.com/

2 - Ms. Harmening harmening2122.blogspot.com

2 - Mrs. Laukus laukus21-22.blogspot.com

2 - Mrs. Starks https://starks21-22.blogspot.com/

3 - Mrs. Ettinger https://ettinger2122.blogspot.com/

3 - Miss Koenig https://koenig2021.blogspot.com/

3 - Mrs. Peek https://peek2021-22.blogspot.com/

4 - Mrs. Abbott https://abbott21-22.blogspot.com/

4 - Mrs. Goniwiecha https://goniwiecha2021-2022.blogspot.com/

5 - Mrs. Briney-Kelm https://bk-2021-2022.blogspot.com/

5 - Ms. Griffith https://griffith2021.blogspot.com/

5 - Mrs. Schermerhorn https://schermschool21-22.blogspot.com/

For additional spring activities to enroll your child in, click on the 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.