Destination ImagiNation - Registration Due October 19

Are you up for the challenge . . . Join DI!

Destination ImagiNation is an international non-profit organization for kindergarten through college students that teaches life skills and expands imagination through team-based creative problem solving.

Teams are being organized now. Make sure to get your sign up sheet in to the office no later than October 19th. Sign up sheets are available in the Links to Documents.

For more information about DI go to www.destinationimagination.org or contact Elizabeth Glowac, Lincoln K-8 Choice School Destination Imagination Coordinator at calisabel@me.com or 280-6618

CLICK HERE FOR THE DI REGISTRATION FORM

“Meet and Greet” Open House With the Superintendent - October 5, 2011 6:30 - 8 pm

Meet and greet Rochester’s new Superintendent! Parents and community members are invited to join Rochester Public Schools Superintendent, Michael Muñoz, for an Open House on Wednesday, October 5, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Century High School Main Cafeteria. Coffee, lemonade, and cookies will be served. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Council of Parent-Teacher-Student Associations (RAC - PTSA).

NOTE to Lincoln parents: Mr. Munoz will also be Lincoln's special guest at the Lincoln PPT meeting on November 28 at 7:00pm.

Lincoln PPT Meeting - Monday, September 26 7:00pm

Please join us for the first PPT meeting of the year this Monday, September 26 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. PPT meetings are a great opportunity to hear what PPT is planning, a great way to meet fellow parents, and a place to share your opinions or issues related to making Lincoln a great place for students and families.

The PPT is made up of parents/guardians, staff representatives, and the principal. You will be glad to know that all parents/guardians are members of the PPT simply because your child attends Lincoln. This means that all parents/guardians, staff representatives, and the principal have voting rights in regard to PPT business. In order for our PPT to be successful, we need you! Hope to see you Monday at 7:00pm.

Parent/Guardian Orientation - Thursday, September 22 - TONIGHT 6:00pm!

On Thursday, Sept 22, we will be hosting Parent/Guardian Orientation at Lincoln. It will begin at 6:00 in the gym with a presentation done by Mr. Sonju. Following the presentation, there will be two sessions to attend your child’s classroom(s). Each teacher or team will have important information regarding the school year.

2011 Lincoln Auction

Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Excitement is building for this year’s Lincoln Auction on

Saturday, October 29, 2011!

This year’s AUCTION will include the famous LIVE AUCTION, the always amazing SILENT AUCTION, and the much beloved BAKE SALE.

The Live Auction will feature a hot air balloon ride, weekend getaways, birthday parties, wine tastings, tickets to pro ball games and more! The Silent Auction rooms will host a wide variety of baskets, along with gift certificates and magazines.

AUCTION HOURS: Doors will open at 11:30am; Silent Auction rooms will close from 12:30-1:30pm; and the Live Auction will begin at 2:00pm. We hope all Lincoln families and friends will attend this fun event!

FUN FOR THE FAMILY! We haven’t forgotten the kids! The game Heads or Tails will be back by popular demand on Auction Day and all ages are welcome to play! Other activities include face painting, hair braiding and coloring, temporary tattoos and balloon animals. Child care for younger children and BINGO for the big kids will also be provided!

Help Make This Our Best Auction Ever!

Auction 2011 – Lincoln Family and Friends Donations Needed

The Lincoln Auction is a success because of you! Every year we highlight services and items donated by our Lincoln Families and Friends. What can you donate? Some previous donations are listed to help spark your own creative ideas:

• Vacation Experiences: Use of time shares, cabins, vacation properties or trips to water parks with hotels
• Unique Opportunities: Fishing excursions, cooking classes, wine tasting, dinner parties
• Party Planning: Birthday or other theme party, complete with party planning, supplies and clean up
• Baked Goods: Decorated cakes or cupcakes, pie of the month
• Professional Services: Tax preparation, will preparation, carpentry, tutoring, haircuts, day care, kitchen design, architectural consulting
• Special Services: Gift wrapping, garden tilling, floral arranging
• Tickets and Gift Certificates: Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves tickets; Beer of the Month membership
• Business Donations: Donations of goods and services from Lincoln Family and Friends owned businesses

If you are interested in making a donation:
Contact Melissa Murphy at mfmurphy1@charter.net; phone 358-5107 or Betsy Schroeder at betsyms@charter.net; phone 250-6137.137.

Rochester Alpine Ski Team - Info Meeting October 13

The Rochester High School Alpine Ski Team is holding a Parent/Skier Informational Meeting on October 13th at 7 p.m. in the Mayo High School Cafeteria. The Alpine Ski team is open to Rochester students, grades 7 - 12. The Rochester High School Alpine Ski Team's sign-up is October 18, 2011. Information and forms are available in the high school activities’ offices. For more information visit: www.RHSSST.com or e-mail RHSSST@hotmail.com

Gifted Services Informational Meetings - September 27 and 28

Gifted Services Informational Meetings will be held at Gibbs Elementary on September 27, 2011 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and at Riverside Elementary on September 29, 2011 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The same information will be shared at both sessions. These meetings are open to any interested parents. Information will be shared about Gifted Services in Rochester Public Schools for students in grades 3-5.

VIE - Volunteers in Education - September News

We are looking forward to another great year! Over the next few weeks the Volunteers in Education (VIE) committee will be organizing and matching volunteers with areas where they are needed. Thank you to all of you who have turned in your VIE form! If you have not turned in your VIE form yet, please do.
We are still in need of volunteers in many areas! One current need is during the students' lunch time (12-1pm). This opportunity is great for anyone who has a free lunch hour! We need volunteers to help out in the cafeteria who will:

• Assist with supervising students in the lunch room
• Assist students with opening items in their lunches
• Assist/monitor the use of the microwaves

If you are able to help out with this volunteer opportunity, please contact Cinnamon Marxen at cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com. This is just one of the many great opportunities in VIE. Let us help match your interests and schedule so you can help the students at Lincoln by volunteering your time.
Thanks! Jodi Kruse ~ Kara Short ~ Cinnamon Marxen ~ Dani Nikolai

Temporary Transportation Requests

Transportation Services would like to clarify the use of Temporary Transportation Requests. These forms are to be used in the event of an emergency, i.e. out of town, family emergency etc. We do need a 24 hour notice for the request and keep in mind that not all requests will be honored as there has to be a bus stop in the area. We are getting many requests that don’t meet the criteria and will be denied.

Thanks,

Transportation Services

Parent of K Info Day Presentation

Kindergarten Parents:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PARENT OF K INFO DAY POWER POINT

Parents - Review Drop-Off, Pick-up and Parking Procedures

CLICK HERE FOR THE Drop-Off, Pick-up and Parking Procedures at Lincoln. 
Please review these documents so we can keep our Lincoln students safe!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus!!!

If you did not pick up a breakfast/lunch menu at Meet the Teacher yesterday, they are available here.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU

CLICK HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER UPPERS BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU