PLEASE READ…Road Construction Begins Monday May 2

Construction on 12^th Street (i.e., Beltline/HWY 14) will be starting on Monday, May 2. The 8^th Avenue intersection with 12^th Street will remain open and the traffic signal will remain operational for at least the first week of construction. We will keep you updated as to when that will change.

At some point all 12th Street traffic will be moved over to the south side of the roadway and there will be no access to 8^th Avenue south of Lincoln School. Access will be provided for buses through the work area from 9 ½ Avenue to 8^th Avenue.

PPT May 2011

Greetings!
It's hard to believe the end of the school year is here already! We had our last PPT meeting of the year on Monday, May 16th, and we had several things to celebrate.

First, congratulation to Jeanne Depman. This former Lincoln student and up-coming JM grad was the recipient of Lincoln's Ellen Hunt scholarship. Well deserved, Jeanne!

Lincoln volunteers Noel Taylor and Pat Lyniugh also received an honor. These devoted Lincoln volunteers won the REA human rights award. What wonderful role models they are for us and our children! Congratulations!

Lastly, congratulations to Karen MacLaughlin our new in-coming PPT secretary and to Donna Layton our new PPT president-elect. We are excited to have you both in PPT leadership positions.

That's all there is to report for now! Have a wonderful summer break, and we'll see you back at Lincoln -- the greatest school in the universe -- next fall!

Chris Harmon
PPT co-president

Lincoln's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Informational Meeting and Pre-Registration - May 17

Attached is information and the pre-registration form for Lincoln's First Lego League (FLL) 2011-2012 season. FLL is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids in 4th - 8th grade. Lincoln's teams are now being formed for the 2011-2012 season, to begin this September.

An informational meeting is May 17th 7-8 pm in the Lincoln Media Center. The deadline for pre- registration for this Fall is May 27th, 2011. The registration fee will be collected in August at “Meet the Teacher Day.”

Click here for the Lincoln First Lego League Registration Form.
Click here for the Lincoln First Lego League Informational Handout.

For more information contact Cheryl Kliewer: 280-4107 or Cheryl@wiseraccoon.net




Lincoln Student Artwork on Display at Mayo Clinic May 24-26

Congratulations to the following students who will have their art on display at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Art Show, located on the main floor of the Mayo Building May 24th-May 26th.
Isabella Sinha
Ella Napton
Lauren Carlson
Jordyn Koenig
Bella Schlotthauer

Lincoln Sprouts Head to Farmers Market - May 14 and May 28

Andi and Ginelle and all the 2nd/3rd grade Lincoln Sprouts have been busy planting, watering and tending the plants in their classroom. On Saturdays May 14 and May 28 they will head to the Rochester Farmers Market to sell their plants to the public. Come on out and support Lincoln by buying vegetable, herb and flower plants from the Sprouts.

Are You Receiving the Lincoln Parent E-Files?

We are aware that some parents are not getting the weekly E-files. If you know someone that is not getting E-files each Thursday, please have them send an email to jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us and we will check out the problem. Many of the problems are a result of this email going into a SPAM folder.

Spring Dance - May 13!

Click here for the Lincoln Spring Dance flyer.
Spring Dance - May 13, 2011
Dance times:
K-5 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Parent must attend)
Uppers 6/7/8 8:00 to 10:00 PM
Refreshments available for purchase.
Music by Med City Music DJ Tom Garrett.