Welcome Back to School!
Our Lincoln School staff can hardly wait to welcome our new and returning students and their families to the 2021-22 school year. Whether you are returning to site-based instruction or attending virtually through SJVS, we are confident your child will learn and grow in a nurturing environment.
Throughout the summer, we have been busy learning together and preparing our school environment, keeping safety and social connectedness in mind. Keeping our students and staff members safe is a top priority for us all. We look forward to beginning another year together as partners in your child's educational journey.
All the best,
Craig Hubble
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Much of the information that follows is for Face-to-Face families. Even if you are staying home and learning through the virtual program, please take some time to read through the blog.
2021-2022
Attendance Times
8:20 a.m. Students May Exit Cars and Busses
8:23 a.m. First Bell Rings- Report to Entry Door
8:25 a.m. Students Enter Building
8:30 a.m. Tardy Bell Rings
3:50 p.m. Dismissal
Students enter at 9:25 a.m. on late start days
Half Days Dismissal is at 12:04 p.m.
Please note that our first late start is on September 15th.
Due to safety concerns, students may not be dropped off prior to 8:20 a.m. (9:20 a.m. on late start days). There will not be before school supervision for the time being. Students will not be gathering on the playground. This is similar to our procedures last year.
At this time, I am still working on Drop Off and Pick Up details. I believe the entrance to Coles Avenue off of Langley will not be accessible. I have some ideas for temporary re-routing and I will get that to you soon!
SJ Bears Mask Up!
Our Return to Learn Plan requires that all students, staff members, and visitors wear a mask while inside the school environment, regardless of vaccination status, at this time. Please keep in mind that all masks must cover the face from the the top of the nose to under the chin. Masks must be taken home and washed daily. Thank you for your cooperation.
First Week of School Transportation Plans
Please share your child’s after school plans for the first week of school with us by
clicking here and completing a brief form. This will help our staff make sure that your child gets to the right locations safely.
If plans change during and/or after the first week of school, please communicate changes with your child’s teacher and the school office. If your child will be riding a bus, please make sure you complete the Transportation Department Form linked below as well.
Thank you for your help!
Phase-In Plan for Young Fives & Kindergarten Students ONLY
We will have a phase-in schedule for our Young Fives & Kindergarten students during the first week of school. This approach will afford us the opportunity to practice routines and procedures in a smaller group and with more specificity. Additionally, it will provide the opportunity to offer additional support to our youngest students in their transition to school.
Transportation Arrangements for Dismissal
If your child is planning to ride the bus this year, please be sure that you complete the Transportation Ridership Survey as soon as possible. We will not have families complete the yellow ridership cards this year.
Bus Routes are posted on our Lincoln School page of the district's website.
You will need to determine the stop closest to your home for pick-up and drop-off for all students in Young Fives through 5th grade. If you have additional transportation needs, please contact Sara Petrosius, SJPS Transportation Director, at spetrosius@sjschools.org or 269-926-3900.
Your child’s safety is a top priority for us! Backpack bus tags will be distributed at both the Y5/K orientation and the Ice Cream Social events (if the above form was completed in advance). Thank you for your patience the first few days of school as our drivers work to welcome new riders, establish routines, and double check student names. Also, please note that routes tend to run a little longer the first few weeks of school.
Emergency Contact Information
Please take a moment to update and sign your child's emergency information form that was mailed to you in your Back to School packet. This should be sent to school the first day your child attends. Please note that address changes require a proof of residency. See Janet Trumbley in the school office if you have recently moved.
Attention Families New to Lincoln School:
All enrollment/registration materials need to be complete before the school year begins. If you still need to upload your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, physical, hearing/vision tests, or your proof of residency, please do so as soon as possible. Your child cannot attend school until the record is complete.
School Supplies
St. Joseph Public Schools will provide your child with all necessary materials for school. If you would like to provide additional supplies, we would suggest the items listed by grade level below.
St. Joseph Public Schools provides all necessary supplies. If you are wanting to purchase or donate additional items, following is a list of suggestions for each grade level.
Y5’s
Please Label:
___Backpack (non-rolling)
___Pair of headphones (no earbuds, please) to use with computers & listening center
___Plastic Pencil Box – PLEASE LABEL
___Leakproof water bottle with lid - PLEASE LABEL
Do NOT Label:
___1 pkg. Large Elmer's glue sticks
___1- 4 pack of black dry erase markers
___1 box of 24 Crayola crayons (please, no larger than 24 count due to limited space)
___(Last Name A - H) 1 roll of Bounty Paper towels and 1 box Kleenex
___(Last Name I - Q) 1 box gallon Ziploc bags and 1 box sandwich Ziploc bags
___(Last Name R - Z) 1 large package of napkins and 1 box quart Ziploc bags
KINDERGARTEN
Please Label:
___Full size Backpack (non-rolling)
___Pair of headphones (please no earbuds)
___Plastic pencil box- the $1 kind (no bags please)
___Water bottle (non-spill if possible)
Do NOT Label:
___1 pkg. Large glue sticks
___1 pkg. Yellow pencils (sharpened please)
___1- 4 pack of dry erase markers
___1 box of 24 Crayola crayons
___(Last Name A - H) 1 roll of Bounty Paper towels and 1 box Kleenex
___(Last Name I - Q) 1 box gallon Ziploc bags and 1 box sandwich Ziploc bags
___(Last Name R - Z) 1 large package of napkins and 1 box quart Ziploc bags
FIRST GRADE
___Earbuds or Headphones
___Water Bottle
___Gym Shoes
SECOND GRADE
Please label:
___Earbuds or Headphones in Ziploc bag
___Gym Shoes - storing at school is optional
___2 black dry erase markers
___1 heavy two pocket folder (needs to be able to stand up on desk)
___4 notebooks / large rule (Meijer usually has a sale.)
___4 sharpened pencils
___water bottle
Optional Class donations (do not label):
A large box of tissues (shared with class)
Paper Towel
Clorox Wipes
hand sanitizer
THIRD GRADE
___Pencil Box (not bag)
___2 Pkgs. of Sharpened Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga, yellow)
___1 Permanent Bound Composition Book (Wide-Ruled)
___1 Wide-Ruled Blue Spiral Notebook
___1 Pocket Folder - your choice of color/design
___1 – 12pk Colored Pencils
___1 – 8pk Broad Line Markers
___2 Packs of Expo Dry Erase markers
___1 pair of Earbuds OR Headphones
Optional Class donations (do not label):
A large box of tissues (shared with class)
Paper Towel
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
FOURTH GRADE
___Head-phones or earbuds-very important:) Please send in a ziplock baggie.
___Backpack (non-rolling)
___Box of Kleenex
___Clorox Wipes
___Colored Pencils
___#2 Sharpened Pencils (no designs)
___Lg. Glue Sticks
___Highlighter
___2 Permanent Bound Composition Books
___2 Pocket Folders w/fastener down middle
___1 Spiral Notebook
___Dry Erase Markers
FIFTH GRADE
___ Headphones
___Pencils
___Pens (Red and blue)
___Markers
___Clorox Wipes
___Dry Erase Markers - 4
___2 Boxes of Kleenex
___Backpack
___Pocket Pencil Sharpener
___Glue Stick
___Crayons
___Hand Sanitizer
___Colored Pencils
___2 Black Sharpies
___Pencil Box
___4 Spiral Notebooks
___Calculator
___Scissors
___ Highlighter
___8 Pocket Folders (one each: red, yellow, green, blue, orange, pink, purple and free choice)
Volunteers Welcome!
We are looking forward to welcome volunteers back into our learning environment this school year. You have been missed! In order to visit our classrooms, you must have a background check on file annually. If you anticipate joining us throughout out the school year, please complete the form linked
here and return it to our school office.
Please note that it may take up to 30 days to allow for approval prior to working with our students. Thank you!
Young Fives & Kindergarten Orientation is
Tuesday, August 31st!
We look forward to welcoming our youngest students and their families for Young Fives/Kindergarten Orientation on August 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at Lincoln School. This event was specially created for our youngest learners and their families in order to provide a combined Back to School Night & Ice Cream Social experience prior to the start of the school year. During this orientation event, you will have the opportunity to explore the building on a self-guided tour together, with informational programming beginning in the gym at 6:00 for adults. At this time, your child will experience their first classroom "carpet time" with their teacher, as well as a treat on the playground and bus exploration.
Ice Cream Social 2021
Our annual Ice Cream Social will take place on our school playground from 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1st. This event is designed for our 1st grade through 5th grade students and their families. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!New Family Meet & Greet
Prior to the start of the Ice Cream Social on September 1st, we will open our school doors at 5:00 p.m. to welcome all of our new 1st - 5th grade students and their families to tour the school and have your questions answered by our PTO Executive Board and our building leaders. We hope that you will join us!
Emergency Contact Information
Please take a moment to update and sign your child's emergency information form that was mailed to you in your Back to School packet. This should be sent to school the first day your child attends.
Please note that address changes require a proof of residency. See Janet Trumbley in the school office if you have recently moved.
National School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Breakfast
FREE Grab-n-go bagged breakfast will be offered daily in the cross halls from 8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. again this year. There is no need to sign up for breakfast in advance, we will be sure there is plenty for all.
Lunch
Student lunches are free again this year! We do ask that you sign up for your child's lunch choice in advance. Please click here to learn more about setting up your child's lunch online account.
Students will eat lunch with their cohort group in the lunchroom this year. We have established three lunch periods to ensure space and to create a more peaceful experience for our students. Every grade level will have their very own adult supervisor daily who will also travel with them to lunch recess!
While breakfast and lunch are FREE to ALL we still need your household to fill out and sign the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application (if applicable). Applications can be found online at www.lunchapp.com (a paper copy was also sent in your welcome back packet). This information is critical in determining the amount of money that our school receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs like Title I A, At-risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, etc. Thank you for your help with this.
If you have any questions please contact the Food Service Director, Demrhy
Youngquist at 926-3127 or by email dyoungquist@sjschools.org.Summer Learning Challenge 2021 Please have your child return his/her signed Summer Learning Challenge paperwork during the first week of school. We can hardly wait to recognize our amazing learners this year!
Contact Us!
We are here to partner with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our school office at 269-926-3700.
When calling school to report your child's absence, please press 1. Calls related to attendance are required prior to 8:30 a.m.
The school office is open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the school year. Please leave a message if calling after hours. You may also reach office staff via email:
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.
