Chat With the Principal - Wednesday, November 2

Join Lincoln Principal Jim Sonju at this year’s first “Chat With the Principal” on Wednesday, November 2 at 8:00 AM in the Media Center. All Lincoln parents/guardians are invited to attend. Mr. Sonju will share the latest Lincoln news and take feedback and questions from parents. Children are welcome!

Family Night at Lincoln - November 3

The Diversity Council and Lincoln K-8 Choice school are hosting a Family Night at Lincoln on Thursday, November 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Don’t worry about dinner: Free Food Provided!

For Kids - Games, Prizes, Excitement, Fun!!!

• Magic Show with Bob Miller
• Rhythm Nation Dancers
• Story Players
• Face Painting

For Adults - “Get Smart” Mindset Training for Parents-- Learning to empower you and your kids by developing the mindset for success in anything you do!Note: We would like both parents to attend, but at least one parent or guardian must attend the training in order for the child to attend the magic show.
Space is Limited. Return the completed form to school by November 2.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM

LINCOLN AUCTION - OCT. 29TH

WHY THE AUCTION MATTERS

On October 29th, Lincoln will hold its 2011-12 Auction. The Auction is the primary fundraiser for Lincoln and has paid for much of the equipment and opportunities that make our school great. Our Auction has helped pay for SmartBoards, computers, the End of Year Picnic and Back to School Picnic, school dances and other social events, Science Fair, Destination Imagination, Uppers Electives, Snacks for MCA testing, and much, much more. The Auction enriches your child's school experience and eliminates the need for any of our children to have to sell gift wrap, pizza, . . . you name it!

What can you do to ensure the Auction is a success? Attend!! And bring your friends and family! The more people attending, the more Lincoln raises in funds and the more opportunities your child will enjoy at school. The doors open at 11:30 for the Silent Auction and the Live Auction begins at 2:00. We also have face painting, balloon art and tattoos for the kids. Child care for smaller children will be available during the Live Auction.

Please join us for this fun-filled event for adults and children alike. Have a good time and do something great for your school!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 AUCTION CATALOG!

Auction 2011 Bake Sale

FIRE UP THE OVEN…..IT’S BAKE SALE TIME!!

When: Auction Day, October 29th

Where: Staff lounge

Why: To support OUR Lincoln kids!!

This is a great way to make a last minute donation to the Auction. Donations accepted on Friday (Oct 28th) in the office or Saturday in the staff lounge. Please package items in dozen or half dozen amounts. Please note: decorative packaging makes for a sure sell out!!

Questions can be directed to Jodi Kruse- jmkruse22@gmail.com or Melissa Engelken- melissae.724@gmail.com

The Role of the Federal Government in Public Education - October 27 at Century High School

Come and hear the latest research on the controversial “No Child Left Behind” federal initiatives in public education. Expert Susan Heegaard, Vice President for Educational Achievement for the Bush Foundation, will appear at the Century High School Forum on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. Previously she has served as the Director of the MN Office of Higher Education and on the Washington D.C. staff of MN Senator Dave Durenberger.
Heegaard will look at the issues of increased accountability, rising expectations and changing demographics of our public schools. She will explore the opportunities and challenges of funding sources at the local, state and federal levels for Rochester schools.
This program is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters Rochester and the Rochester Area Council of the PTSA. For more information about how to join the League of Women Voters or about their upcoming events, please visit our website: http://www.lwvmn.org.

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FLYER

Get The Word Out About Lincoln - Community Relations

We would like all Lincoln parents to play a role in getting the word out about Lincoln. There are many educational choices available for families in Rochester, and we want to let as many families as possible know about the many exceptional offerings here at Lincoln. As a Lincoln parent, you are uniquely qualified to spread the word about Lincoln and our approach to educating our children. Your assistance would be deeply appreciated as we together promote Lincoln K-8 Choice School.

All the information for families interested in applying to Lincoln - tour dates, application forms and information on the application process - are on the Lincoln website, the LincolnLincs online newsletter, or at the Lincoln office. Interested parents can call the office to register for a tour.

If word of mouth just isn’t enough for you, then we have a place for you on the Community Relations committee! Community Relations is a PPT committee made up of parents and staff who are responsible for getting the word out to prospective families interested in attending Lincoln. If you love Lincoln and want others to know about it, this is the committee for you! Community Relations activities include:
• Coordinating Lincoln publicity, including posting flyers advertising Lincoln at preschools around town
• Assisting with the application and admission process for new students each year.
• Giving the tour presentation to prospective families
• Collecting information and submitting it to the Academic Scoreboard in the Post-Bulletin
• Welcoming families back to Lincoln by organizing the Meet the Teacher Day Information Fair in August.

Contact Cathy Nathan at natecate13@charter.net if you are interested in Community Relations.
Our next meeting is this Wednesday, November 2 at Noon in the Conference Room.
Thank you for choosing to send your child(ren) to Lincoln and for helping us to share our great educational experience with others.

PPT Meeting Agenda - October 24

PPT Meeting Agenda now available.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17q83732gN2dhMenE07e9MlZEpRDPaXOuxVLOl2El1s0/edit?hl=en_US

PPT Meeting - Monday, October 24

There will be a Program Planning Team meeting next Monday, October 24, at 7:00 pm in the Lincoln Media Center. Mr. Sonju will be there to speak about his trip to Ghana. These meetings are open to all parents and we welcome your participation in planning events and activities for the staff and students at Lincoln. Become involved!

Community Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee (CCIAC) - Members Sought

The Community Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee (CCIAC) is broadening its focus for 2011-2012. Instead of an in-depth focus of a single curricular area, the CCIAC will provide input to several current curriculum issues including the new English / Language Arts (Common Core) standards, the new Social Studies standards, and policy and procedure updates. This change will allow the committee to provide feedback and suggestions in multiple areas and directly to the curriculum committees and groups working on the changes. This change will also provide more sources of input and perspectives to the staff working on these curriculum projects.

The Committee is a state-mandated group that is ideally intended to be comprised of 2/3rd community members and 1/3rd staff members. The Committee is will be meeting on Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, and May 10 from 4:00-5:30. We are currently looking for additional community members willing to serve on this Committee. If you know of any community members that might be interested, please have them contact Dr. Jean Lubke (507-328-4301) jelubke@rochester.k12.mn.us

Are You Receiving the Weekly Parent E-Files?

If you are not getting the weekly Parent E-Files on Thursdays, send an email to Jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us and we will put you on our distribution list. We are getting a lot of bounce backs each week indicating wrong email address or mail box full.

Accepting Nominations for Teacher of the Year!

Everyone remembers a favorite teacher, someone who motivates and inspires students for a lifetime. Minnesotans have the opportunity again this fall to nominate that unique educator for 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Nominations open Oct. 3 and remain open through Nov. 15. Nominations can be submitted online. Anyone may nominate a teacher. Self-nominations are also accepted.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE NOMINATION FORM

Eligible nominees must:
• Teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree and a Minnesota teaching license.
• Have completed three years of teaching by the nomination deadline, and
• Intend to teach during the 2012-2013 school year.
The 2012 Teacher of the Year will be named at a ceremony May 5, 2012. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year also becomes Minnesota's candidate for National Teacher of the Year.

Lincoln Auction - Oct. 29th

You Don’t Want to Miss It!

The 2011 Auction is filled with amazing items, trips and one of a kind goods and services. Here’s just a small sample of what you will be able to bid on:

· Hot Air Balloon Ride

· 1 week stay at Wisconsin cabin

· 2 and 4 hour sailboat rides on Lake Pepin

· Private yoga lessons

And much, much more! You really don’t want to miss it! Doors open at 11:30. Stay tuned to hear more about what will be available at the Auction.