Lincoln School News for May 16-20, 2022

 It was such a great day at the annual John Hall Elementary Track Meet. Our third - fifth graders worked hard and had a great time representing Lincoln School. A HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers that made this event so successful. We appreciate all of you!

 

Monday, May 16

9:30 - 10:30am Starks Planetarium

4 - 5:15pm Girls on the Run

Tuesday, May 17

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

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Wednesday, May 18

Late Start

9:30am – 1pm 5th Grade Make up Mstep day

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Thursday, May 19

8:15 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit Union

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Friday, May 20

Popcorn Day

8:30am – 12pm Y5 Vision and Hearing Screening

 

Monday, May 23

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

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 Downtown SJ Tour

 

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

5:30pm Elementary Performance (5th grade musical) Auditorium

 

Thursday, June 2

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)

6 – 8pm Board of Education Meeting Central 

 

Wednesday, June 8

NO Late Start

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

5 – 7pm Lincoln School Picnic

Lincoln Art Show - During the Picnic

Thursday, June 9

5th Grade Breakfast

12:09pm Dismiss

 

Friday, June 10

10:45 – 11:45am Awards Assembly

12:09pm Dismiss

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.

05/16/22 – BREAKFAST – NUTRIGRAIN BAR, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – CHICKEN NUGGETS, MUFFIN, CARROT STICKS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/17/22 – BREAKFAST – MUFFIN, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH  - FRENCH TOAST, SAUSAGE, HASH BROWN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/18/22 – BREAKFAST – CINNI MINIS, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – CHEESE QUESADILLA, CORN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/19/22 – BREAKFAST – APPLE BREAD, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – HAM & CHEESE SUB, BAKED CHIPS, CARROT STICKS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/20/22 – BREAKFAST – WG POPTART, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – PEPPERONI CHEESE BREAD, SALAD CUP, VEGGIE STICKS, 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.

A Few Mid-Week Things from Lincoln School

The John Hall Elementary Track Meet

The correct time for the track meet this Friday, is 11:30am until around 2:45pm at SJHS.  We have not been able to have the track meet in awhile so here is a description in case you are not familiar.

Third, fourth and fifth graders from all 3 elementary schools participate in the track meet.  The students stay in their classes and rotate through a series of stations that include a variety of track and field events.  Each class also has a relay team that consists of 4 boys and a team of 4 girls.  The relay races are the last events and all the rest of the students, staff and spectators cheer them on from the stands.  

It is a wonderful day outside and when the kids return to Lincoln we hand out popsicles to all the students.  This track meet has been in place for decades and is one of the many things that elementary students look forward to each year.

Dress Code

As the weather gets warmer, please remember that midriff shirts (those that do not cover the belly) are not allowed.  Also, please be aware of shorts and the length. Students who are not dressed appropriately will be asked to put on a Lincoln t-shirt for the day. Thank you for your cooperation.

News from the Lincoln Media Center 

What a fantastic year it has been in our school library! We are so proud of all of the reading the kids have done! We hope you have enjoyed the many books your child has brought home to read with you. As we begin to wrap up this school year and get ready for summer, we need your help. Please work with your student to locate any Lincoln library books at home and have him/her return them to our library. Students will be receiving overdue notices this week. These will have a picture of the cover of the book to help you look for it and will be printed on yellow paper. 

You can also check your student’s media center account.  Here’s a screencast to show you how to see what books are checked out to your student.

Thank you so much for your help! If you have any questions, please reach out to either Mrs. Bacolor or Mrs. Gruchot.

Mrs. Bacolor (cbacolor@sjschools.org)

Mrs. Gruchot (jgruchot@sjschools.org)

May PTO Minutes

 Lincoln School PTO May Meeting Minutes 

Date, Time and Location: May 10th, 2022, 1 p.m. in the Media Center 

Attendance: 

Craig Hubble, Lisa Knuth, Catherine Kirshenbaum, Sara Eaton, Brenda Bird, Dawn Riethmeier 

Treasurer’s Report: 

● Brenda and Tim are working on reconciling the Fund account while he’s transitioning the duties to Brenda prior to transitioning to Brenda. 

Correspondence and Requests for Funds : 

● Craig finalizing and placing the order for the pet waste receptacle along with signage around the receptacle. 

● Mrs. Sheldon requested new headphones for her classroom and the request was approved. 

Principal’s Report: 

● Lisa Knuth has been in multiple leadership roles throughout the district for the last 14 years. Lisa is excited to start her new role starting in June. 

● Craig’s last contract day is June 17th. 

Old Business: 

● Bear Den - Finalizing and placing the wording on the stairs to complete the full revamp of basement space - wonderful area for kids who need extra downtime 

● LincolnPalooZa - Talent show dress rehearsal 5/11 - Amanda Mendoza has been great helping lead this event. The “Lincoln on Broadway” Talent Show is scheduled for Thursday 5/12 with two performance shows 930am and 6pm. 

● P2 Art - Catherine is working with Anna Sieber - Andy Sawyer - Nathan Margoni - Beth Mandarino family - brainstorming more ideas on how to present to local artists and scheduling out the mural schedule throughout the next school year. 

● Pavilion - Craig is working on getting Mike King and Mike Pantalerria together to get an RFP drafted - asked for two different sizes for quotes 20X40 and 30X50. 

● HVAC - St Joe school board voted to move forward - engineer and supply company have been hired for an implementation date of August 2023. 

● Future Lincoln Projects - lockers may get done this summer - finalizing details. 

● Change in RFP cycle - Updated the RFP cycle to accommodate ordering of supplies, lining up contractors work, better timeframe accommodations, etc. Moving forward the school will start bids in September 2022 for work to be started in June 2023. 

New Business: 

● Budgeting for 22-23 - the PTO voted and approved an update in expense for future Teacher Appreciation budget item from $200 to $500 

● 5th grade farewell - scheduled for Thursday June 9th 

● End of Year Picnic - Food options for the picnic will be Hot Dog man and Mimi’s cupcakes - each Lincoln student will get a free meal and cupcake - 5-7pm June 8th 

● Laps for Lincoln - finalizing dates for October 2022. 

● Joint elementary school tailgate at home football game - Lincoln, Brown and EP Clarke’s PTOs will join together to bring each of our elementary schools together for a home football game this fall. Working on logistics and what we will provide per elementary school and as a whole. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. 

Next Meeting:

 TBD Minutes compiled by Sara Eaton 

Lincoln School News for May 9 - May 13, 2022

Thank you for everything you and your children did for us during appreciation week.  We certainly felt the love!

Elementary Track Meet Rescheduled for THIS Friday!

Due to the rain, the elementary track meet was rescheduled for this Friday, May 13th!  Due to the date change, we could use some additional volunteers.

This is an annual competition between the three district elementary schools and is always a highlight of the spring. 

This event is not well-suited for siblings to attend in a volunteer capacity, but spectators are always welcome!

PTO Planning for Fall

Next fall Lincoln, E.P. Clarke, and Brown Elementary are planning a joint tailgate before a home football game for all of the elementary school children & families.  If you’d like to be a part of the planning committee please email Catherine at catherinebkirshenbaum@gmail.com

The end of year 5th grade breakfast is fast approaching and we need a small committee of parents to make it special for our 5th graders.  If you’re interested in helping please email Catherine Kirshenbaum.

Please check out this month's edition of our 

SJPS Guidance Blog

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.

05/9/22 – BREAKFAST – CEREAL BAR, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – HOT DOG, BAKED CHIPS, CARROT STICKS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/10/22 – BREAKFAST – WG DONUT, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

LUNCH – MAC & CHEESE, BROCCOLI, MUFFIN, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/11/22 – BREAKFAST – CHOCOLATE CRESCENT, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – BREADED CHICKEN LEG, MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

                       

05/12/22 – BREAKFAST – CINNAMON BUN, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICH, SMILE POTATOES, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

05/13/22 – BREAKFAST – POPTART, FRUIT, 100% JUICE AND MILK

 LUNCH – TURKEY LUNCHABLE, CARROT STICKS, FRUIT SELECTION AND MILK

Coming Up          

Monday, May 9

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

5:45pm School Board Meeting at High School

 

Tuesday, May 10

Kindergarten goes to the Planetarium 9:45-10:30am

10am – 12pm 4th Grade M-Step Reading

1pm PTO in the Media Center

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

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Wednesday, May 11

Late Start

9:30 – 11am 5th Grade M-step Social Studies

10:30am – 12:30pm 4th Grade M-Step Math

11:15am – 12pm 5th Grade Author Visit - Sharon M. Draper

3rd Grade Water Safety at the YMCA

    12:40- Peek from Lincoln

    1:25 – Koenig from Lincoln

    1:55 -  Peek from YMCA

    2:15 -  Ettinger from Lincoln

    2:40 -  Koenig from YMCA

    3:30 -  Ettinger from YMCA

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Thursday, May 12

8:15 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit Union

9:30 – 10:30am Starks to Planetarium

10am – 12pm 4th Grade M-Step Make-ups

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

Talent Show 6:00pm in the Lincoln Gym

3rd Grade Water Safety at the YMCA

    12:40- Peek from Lincoln

    1:25 – Koenig from Lincoln

    1:55 -  Peek from YMCA

    2:15 -  Ettinger from Lincoln

    2:40 -  Koenig from YMCA

    3:30 -  Ettinger from YMCA

Friday, May 13

Elementary Track Meet 11:30-3:00 at SJHS

 

Monday, May 16

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Tuesday, May 17

9:45 – 10:30am Kdg. to Planetarium

9:30 – 10:30am 3rd Grade NWEA Math

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

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Wednesday, May 18

Late Start

9:30am – 1pm 5th Grade Make up Mstep day

9:45 – 10:45am 3rd Grade NWEA Math

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Thursday, May 19

8:15 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit Union

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

 

Friday, May 20

Popcorn Day

8:30am – 12pm Y5 Vision and Hearing Screening

8:30 – 11:30am 4th grade health @ Lincoln

 

Monday, May 23

4 – 5:15pm Girls on the Run

Tuesday, May 24

8:45am – 12:15pm 4th Grade to Kalamazoo Valley Museum

12 – 1pm Lory's Place Groups at Lunch

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

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

 

Wednesday, May 25

Late Start

9:30am – 12:30pm 5th grade health Lincoln

 

Thursday, May 26

8:15 – 8:30am Lincoln Bear Credit Union

 

Friday, May 27

8:45am – 12:45pm 2nd Grade SJ Walking Tour

 

Monday, May 30

No School

 

Tuesday, May 31

Kindergarten Kiwanis in AM

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

 

Wednesday, June 1

Late Start

1 – 3pm 3rd Grade Kiwanis Park

5th grade show at 2:30 - Lincoln and 5:30pm at HS

 

Thursday, June 2

2nd grade to Kiwanis - 11:00-1:00

 

Friday, June 3

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

9am – 12pm 4th Grade Sarett

 

Monday, June 6

9am – 3:30pm 3rd Grade Reading Camp

10am – 12pm 4th Grade at Kiwanis

6 – 8pm Board of Education Meeting Central Office

 

Tuesday, June 7

Roof Top Picture - Details to come

1st grade to Kiwanis in the AM

 

Wednesday, June 8

NO Late Start

11am – 12pm 5th Grade Kiwanis Park

5 – 7pm Lincoln School Picnic

 

Thursday, June 9

5th Grade Breakfast

12:09pmDismiss

 

Friday, June 10

Last Day of School for Students

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.