Lincoln School News for Sept. 17-21, 2018

Wednesday is Talk and Dress Like a Pirate Day!!! 

• Call today (269) 408-8444 to reserve your free spot at our MADDOG 5/1 mixer!  Join us on Friday, Sept. 21 from 10-11 AM for a free workout designed just for us and stay afterwards for a free shake from Nutrition Now and to connect with other Lincoln parents.  There will also be free childcare for children under 4.

• Volunteers needed!  Come help us with Laps for Lincoln collection days – click on this sign-up link for more information on dates and times  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FAFAF29A6FD0-laps

• This week our PTO organized and purchased more sports balls for our recess rack, but we could definitely use more!  The more of these we have on-hand, the more students get to enjoy them during recess! If you have any of these items or others that are appropriate for recess (jump ropes, chalk, etc.) that you would like to donate, we will have a collection bin at Back to School Night and at the school for the entire week.

• We’d like to invite you to join us in a fun, easy way to raise cash for our school through the Box Tops for Education™ program. All you have to do is look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products, clip and paste them to the sheet they brought home Friday, and send them in to school with your child.  Each Box Top is worth 10¢ for Lincoln. That adds up quickly to help us purchase things for our school and classrooms!

• Stop by our table at Back to School Night!  We will be able to answer any questions you have about PTO and getting involved.  We will also have samples of Bear Wear products. You can also check out our online Bear Wear store: https://cestores.orderpromos.com/Lincoln2018

Back to School Night 

Please join your child's teacher on September 17th for an overview of curriculum, procedures and routines that will set your child up for success this year. We greatly appreciate your partnership.

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

Elementary Back to School Night - PARENTS ONLY

5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th (in Media Center) and 5th

6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st

7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd (in Media Center)

*This is an adult only event as space is limited. Please consider carpooling.

This Week at Lincoln

Monday,Sept. 17 – D Day

Constitution Day!

Back to School Night

School Board at Central 6:00pm

Tuesday, Sept. 18 – E Day

Lincoln PTO Meeting at 11:45am

Wednesday, Sept. 19 – F Day

Late Start - One Hour Delay

Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day! 

Thursday, Sept. 20 – A Day

Friday, Sept. 21 – B Day

NWEA Ends

Assemblies for Laps for Lincoln in MC 3rd-5th at 2:40/Y5-2 at 3:10

COMING UP

Monday, September 24 - C Day

Tuesday, September 25 - D Day

Wednesday, September 26 - E Day

Late Start – One Hour Delay

CUB Lunch

Thursday, September 27 - F Day

Friday, September 28 - A Day

Monday, October 1 - B Day

Tuesday, October 2 - C Day

Wednesday, October 3 - D Day

Count Day

Thursday, October 4 – E Day

Friday, October 5 – F Day

Ordering of Bear Wear ends

LAPS for Lincoln at St. Joe High School - 5 to 8pm

Monday, October 8 - A Day

Board Meeting at Central – 6PM

Tuesday, October 9 – B Day

Lincoln Staff Blogs

Mrs. Schmidt  https://aschmidtyoungfives.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Bartz  https://hbartzkindergarten18-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Climer https://kclimer.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Mutschler https://rmutschlerkindergarten.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Jun https://jun18-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Fiesbeck https://Fiesbeck18-19.blogspot.com/

Ms. Borah https://borah2018-2019.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Harmening  https://harmening2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Laukus   https://laukus2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Ettinger   https://ettinger2018-2019.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Peek    https://peek2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Abbott   http://abbottsdreamteam.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Goniwiecha/Mrs. Fedewa https://goniwiecha2018-2019.blogspot.com/

Mr. Persenaire   https://persenaire4thgrade.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Briney-Kelm   https://bk18-19.blogspot.com/

Miss Rajewski   https://rajewski-18-19.blogspot.com/

Mr. Pfahler   https://pfahler1819.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Warsow   https://mrswarsowsartroom.blogspot.com/

SJ District Special Education   https://spedsjps.blogspot.com/

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.

Popcorn

Once a month, our PTO pops popcorn for the kids!  This Friday will be our first Popcorn Day this year.  Below are the ingredient labels in case there are any concerns about allergies.  If there is a reason for your child to NOT have popcorn, please let us know right away.

Lincoln School News for Sept. 10-14, 2018

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – MONDAY, SEPT. 10th

Lincoln School Picture day will be this Monday, Sept. 10th beginning at 8:30. Order forms were sent home with students this week and can be turned into the classroom teacher.  You may also order on-line at www.geskusphoto.com/fallorders.  
Use the School Web Code:  3718MEZIJWYWLR.  All students will get their picture taken whether they order pictures or not in order to make student ID cards for our students and for class composites.  Pictures can also be ordered after school pictures are taken as well.

Little Library
Please visit our new Little Library located outside of the school office!
Here's how it works: take a book, read it, return it for someone else to enjoy and get a new one (or keep it if you love it and are in need of more books at home). With permission from families, students can also bring books from their home libraries that they no longer read and place them in the little library for others to enjoy.

NEW SECURITY SYSTEM INFO

All SJPS buildings had security systems installed over the summer.  All visitors must ring our buzzer system during the school day in order to enter the building.  For ease during the end of the day pick up process, please try to refrain from picking up your student before 3:40 if possible.  Please review the pick up and drop off procedures outlined in the blog sent on September 4th.
Also, we ask that parents or other adults only enter the building through the main entrance. Staff will discourage visitors from entering through doors other than the main entrance. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Lincoln PTO News
Our next mixer will be on Friday Sept. 21 from 10-11 am at MADDOG 5/1 Revolutionary Fitness.  
Come join us for a free workout designed just for us and connect with other Lincoln parents.
Let’s start the year off right!  There will also be free childcare for children under 4.
Call (269) 408-8444 and register today!

We are still looking for Laps for Lincoln sponsors!  
If your family would like to sponsor or you know of a business that would,
please contact Catherine Kirshenbaum at lapsforlincoln@gmail.com.

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Ice Cream social!  
Keep checking our Facebook page and this blog for more volunteer opportunities and ways to
get involved.

Our Lincoln Elementary School Bear Wear is here!  Flyers will go home next week and we will have sample items at Back to School Night.  
You can also order anytime from the following link: https://cestores.orderpromos.com/Lincoln2018

Back to School Night 

Please join your child's teacher in his/her classroom on September 17th for an overview of curriculum, procedures and routines that will set your child up for success this year. We greatly appreciate your partnership.

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

Elementary Back to School Night - PARENTS ONLY

5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th and 5th

6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st

7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd

*This is an adult only event as space is limited. Please consider carpooling.

This Week at Lincoln School

Monday, Sept. 10 – E Day

-       NWEA Testing Begins 

-       Picture Day – Rooftop shot at 8:45am

Tuesday, Sept. 11 – F Day

-       Meet Mr. Lincoln Assembly in Media Center for Grades 3-5 - 2:00pm

Wednesday, Sept. 12 – A Day

Thursday, Sept. 13 – B Day

Friday, Sept. 14 – C Day

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COMING UP

Monday, Sept. 17 - Constitution Day! Back to School Night, School Board at Central 6:00pm

Tuesday, Sept. 18 - Lincoln PTO Meeting at 11:45am in the Media Center

Wednesday, Sept. 19 – Late Start & Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day!  

Friday, Sept. 21 - Popcorn Day, NWEA Ends and Assembly for Laps for Lincoln in Media Center 3rd-5th at 2:40/Y5-2 at 3:10

Wednesday, Sept. 26 - Late Start-1 Hour Delay and Good Deed Cub Lunch

Lincoln Staff Blogs

Mrs. Schmidt  https://aschmidtyoungfives.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Bartz  https://hbartzkindergarten18-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Climer https://kclimer.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Mutschler https://rmutschlerkindergarten.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Jun https://jun18-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Fiesbeck https://Fiesbeck18-19.blogspot.com/

Ms. Borah https://borah2018-2019.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Harmening  https://harmening2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Laukus   https://laukus2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Ettinger   https://ettinger2018-2019.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Peek    https://peek2018-19.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Abbott   http://abbottsdreamteam.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Goniwiecha/Mrs. Fedewa (still in development)

Mr. Persenaire   https://persenaire4thgrade.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Briney-Kelm   https://bk18-19.blogspot.com/

Miss Rajewski   https://rajewski-18-19.blogspot.com/

Mr. Pfahler   https://pfahler1819.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Warsow   https://mrswarsowsartroom.blogspot.com/

SJ District Special Education   https://spedsjps.blogspot.com/

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.

What Happens on Rainy Days?

On days when the weather is rainy, stormy or if the temperature is in single digits, kids are allowed to come into the building when they arrive.  They collect at either end of the hallway on the main floor and at 8:10am, they are allowed to go and stand or sit outside their classrooms in the hallway.  At 8:23am and at 8:25am, bells ring and students begin to get settled in their rooms.  

There are adults helping students on these (and all other) days so we ask that parents say their goodbyes at the entrance doors.  This helps all of us keep things organized and on track!  So far, it has been an awesome week!!!  Thank you all for following the drop off and pick up procedures, it is greatly appreciated.

Recesses are also indoors when it's rainy and students learned those routines and procedures today!

Back to School Night - Monday, September 17 and other mid-week information

Back to School Night

I will cover more detailed information in my blog on Sunday, but here are the times so you can get this important event on your calendar.

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

Elementary Back to School Night - PARENTS ONLY

5:15 - 6:00pm - Young 5, 4th and 5th

6:15 - 7:00pm - Kdg. and 1st

7:15 - 8:00pm - 2nd and 3rd

LINCOLN SCHOOL MATH CENTER 2018-19

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Math Center is a one-a-week Math program that promotes fluency and proficiency for students in grades 1-5.

Math Center depends on parent volunteers to make this program successful. Volunteers go into the classrooms and administer timed tests to students at their individual level.

You do not need to be a “whiz” at math.  Tests are administered, then checked with provided answer keys.

Classroom visits begin at 8:40 a.m. and continue until around 11:00 a.m.

Parent volunteers will have the opportunity to work their child’s classroom at some time during the morning.

Your participation in Math Center is much appreciated.

Volunteers must complete a volunteer consent form.  The form can be obtained in the school office or downloaded from the link below.  Please turn the form into the office or scan it and email it to jwhite@sjschools.org. This form must be approved by our business office before you can volunteer.

Link to volunteer form:

https://www.sjschools.org/images/District/BusinessOffice/Volunteer%20Consent%20Form%202018-19.pdf

If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity to work with many students and support Lincoln teachers, please contact me ASAP at sheilalynn@me.com.

Thanks much,

Sheila Schultz

Math Center Coordinator

MEDIA CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The media center is also in need of volunteers this year.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jo-Anne Gruchot at jgruchot@sjschools.org.  A volunteer form must also be completed in order to volunteer.  Only 1 form per person needs to be filled out.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – MONDAY, SEPT. 10th

Lincoln School Picture day will be this Monday, Sept. 10th beginning at 8:30. Order forms were sent home with students this week and can be turned into the classroom teacher.  You may also order on-line at www.geskusphoto.com/fallorders.  Use the School Web Code:  3718MEZIJWYWLR.  All students will get their picture taken whether they order pictures or not in order to make student ID cards for our students and for class composites.  Pictures can also be ordered after school pictures are taken as well.

NEW SECURITY SYSTEM INFO

All SJPS buildings had security systems installed over the summer.  All visitors must ring our buzzer system during the school day in order to enter the building.  For ease during the end of the day pick up process, please try to refrain from picking up your student before 3:40 if possible.  Please review the pick up and drop off procedures outlined in the blog sent on September 4th.

We're Ready at Lincoln School!

So, each week at the end of my blog, I will include links to each teacher's blog.  This way when I send out my message on Sunday PM, you will be able to see my information for the week and also click from that message for classroom news.  Each teacher will also include a link to their ItsLearning Page within their blog post.  Be patient with us as we begin this new venture, I know it will be a much easier way for us all to keep up!  Here is what I have so far, I know the list will grow as teachers become more familiar with Blogger.

Mrs. Schmidt  https://aschmidtyoungfives.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Bartz  https://hbartzkindergarten18-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Climer https://kclimer.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Mutschler (still in development)
Mrs. Jun https://jun18-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Fiesbeck https://Fiesbeck18-19.blogspot.com/
Ms. Borah https://borah2018-2019.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Harmening  https://harmening2018-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Laukus   https://laukus2018-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Ettinger   https://ettinger2018-2019.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Peek    https://peek2018-19.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Abbott   http://abbottsdreamteam.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Goniwiecha/Mrs. Fedewa (still in development)
Mr. Persenaire   https://persenaire4thgrade.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Briney-Kelm   https://bk18-19.blogspot.com/
Miss Rajewski   https://rajewski-18-19.blogspot.com/
Mr. Pfahler   https://pfahler1819.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Warsow   https://mrswarsowsartroom.blogspot.com/
SJ District Special Education   https://spedsjps.blogspot.com/