A group of Lincoln parents are trying to get School Age Child Care (SACC) back at Lincoln for the 2012-13 school year. If you are interested in before and/or after school care for your family (grades K-5) on-site at Lincoln, please contact one of the following individuals:
Donna Layton: calldgl@aol.com
Karen MacLaughlin: karenhome@charter.net or 358-1888
Cinnamon Marxen: cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com
You can also find more information at the SACC website at:
(Look for the Lincoln SACC Survey link on the left-side menu)
Lincoln SACC 2012-13
Interested in SACC at Lincoln? Contact information.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Parent or grandparent volunteers needed!
We are looking for math helpers from 12-1 each day to help students prepare for the math MCA tests. Please contact Kara Short at kmshort@charter.net if you are interested and available. Thank you!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
STUDENTS - Apply to attend the 10th International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics - Applications due TUESDAY
InSciEd Out invites Lincoln students grades 4-8 to apply to attend the 10th International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics in Madison, Wisconsin - June 22-23.
InSciEd Out will be sponsoring 16 students to attend this conferences. InSciEd Out will be paying for all expenses - lodging, food, conference registration, poster preparation fees, and will be providing transportation and adult chaperones. Students from Lincoln K-8, Kellogg and Franklin and the Century STEM Society have been invited to apply. Students selected will be required to create a poster for display at the meeting.
Students must apply to attend the meeting. The application is due NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 20, to Dr. Chris Pierret at pierret.christopher@mayo.edu. The application should be on one page, and should include the following information:
1. Student name, current grade, school
2. Abstract - In 200 words or less - tell us about your current work in science or science education.
3. Essay - In 200 words or less, describe how you have been personally affected by InSciEd Out’s efforts to improve science education.
The criteria/process for student selection for the Madison conference can be found HERE.
Background on the conference: http://www.zebrafishgenetics.org/
Students who attend the meeting will have the opportunity to attend workshop sessions (including two workshop sessions being presented by InSciEd Out); present their posters at conference poster session(s), discuss and build collaborations with meeting attendees in the InSciEd Out "Zebrafish in Education" room; and meet and mingle with scientists and educators from all over the world.
InSciEd Out will be sponsoring 16 students to attend this conferences. InSciEd Out will be paying for all expenses - lodging, food, conference registration, poster preparation fees, and will be providing transportation and adult chaperones. Students from Lincoln K-8, Kellogg and Franklin and the Century STEM Society have been invited to apply. Students selected will be required to create a poster for display at the meeting.
Students must apply to attend the meeting. The application is due NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 20, to Dr. Chris Pierret at pierret.christopher@mayo.edu. The application should be on one page, and should include the following information:
1. Student name, current grade, school
2. Abstract - In 200 words or less - tell us about your current work in science or science education.
3. Essay - In 200 words or less, describe how you have been personally affected by InSciEd Out’s efforts to improve science education.
The criteria/process for student selection for the Madison conference can be found HERE.
Background on the conference: http://www.zebrafishgenetics.org/
Students who attend the meeting will have the opportunity to attend workshop sessions (including two workshop sessions being presented by InSciEd Out); present their posters at conference poster session(s), discuss and build collaborations with meeting attendees in the InSciEd Out "Zebrafish in Education" room; and meet and mingle with scientists and educators from all over the world.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Rochester Public Schools Want Your Input at "World Cafes" and Core Planning Team
As the Rochester Public Schools begins strategic planning, the first important step in the process is engaging the community in a conversation about our future. The venue for this conversation will be a World Café at four different locations and times over the course of two days. We invite parents, students and community members to commit two hours on either March 14 or 15 to join in this conversation. The World Café is an opportunity to discover what we care about, to imagine the future and to create a commitment to our school community. We encourage everyone to participate. We need many voices to create one mission for our District.
World Cafes times and locations, you can RSVP by calling 328-4000:
• Wednesday, March 14, Mayo HS Cafeteria, 7-9 pm (Class Code: 9000.231)
• Thursday, March 15, Edison Board Room, 9:30-11:30 am (Class Code: 9000.232)
• Thursday, March 15, John Marshall HS Cafeteria, 4-6 pm (Class Code: 9000.233)
• Thursday, March 15, Century HS Cafeteria, 7-9 pm (Class Code: 9000.234)
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER ABOUT THE WORLD CAFES
The Second step in the process is the recruitment of the Core Planning Team. The Core Planning Team will be made up of 30 individuals that represent the diversity of our community. These individuals will reach consensus to create a long-term mission and plan for our district that will be presented to the Board. On March 5, we will begin seeking nominations for members of the Core Planning Team. Individuals can nominate themselves or others to the Team. Nominations and additional information will be available on the Rochester Public School website on March 5, 2012. www.rochester.k12.mn.us
World Cafes times and locations, you can RSVP by calling 328-4000:
• Wednesday, March 14, Mayo HS Cafeteria, 7-9 pm (Class Code: 9000.231)
• Thursday, March 15, Edison Board Room, 9:30-11:30 am (Class Code: 9000.232)
• Thursday, March 15, John Marshall HS Cafeteria, 4-6 pm (Class Code: 9000.233)
• Thursday, March 15, Century HS Cafeteria, 7-9 pm (Class Code: 9000.234)
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER ABOUT THE WORLD CAFES
The Second step in the process is the recruitment of the Core Planning Team. The Core Planning Team will be made up of 30 individuals that represent the diversity of our community. These individuals will reach consensus to create a long-term mission and plan for our district that will be presented to the Board. On March 5, we will begin seeking nominations for members of the Core Planning Team. Individuals can nominate themselves or others to the Team. Nominations and additional information will be available on the Rochester Public School website on March 5, 2012. www.rochester.k12.mn.us
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Parent Volunteers Needed for InSciEd Out Classroom Activity - March 27 and 28
The 4/5s will be working on a Water Treatment Module in late March. Parent/family volunteers are needed to help build the water filtration systems used in the module in the classrooms. Volunteers are needed on:
- Tuesday, March 27 in Mickey's room in the afternoon and
- Wednesday, March 28 in Mrs. O's room and Beth's room in the morning.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessements (MCAs) - 2012 Schedule
We are getting excited about the upcoming MCA tests for all students in grades three through eight.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MCA TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL GRADES
• The MCA Math test will be given to students in grades 3-8 on one day in March, one day in April, and one day in May.
• The MCA Reading test will be given to students in grades 3-8 on three consecutive days in April.
• The MCA Science test will be given to students in grades 5 and 8 on one day in May.
These tests give us a great deal of feedback on student learning at Lincoln and are considered high stakes testing as they have great implications on schools. The Lincoln community has long embraced looking outside the box and creating creative approaches for student learning that works very well for our students. It is imperative that our students continue to do well so we can continue to implement these innovative and unique experiences for our students. What can you do as a parent to help ensure student success?
• Encourage your son/daughter each day to do their very best on these tests.
• Review their status on the Study Island website.
• Work with them on Study Island and help them work through tougher concepts that they are having difficulties with.
• Ensure they get a good night's sleep the weeks of testing.
• Ensure that they are at school on the test days so they are able to take these tests.
• Encourage, affirm, and support students so they know they are ready for these tests as we have all worked hard to prepare them to do their very best!
SHOW YOUR KNOWLEDGE LIKE A CHAMPION!
CLICK HERE FOR THE MCA TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL GRADES
• The MCA Math test will be given to students in grades 3-8 on one day in March, one day in April, and one day in May.
• The MCA Reading test will be given to students in grades 3-8 on three consecutive days in April.
• The MCA Science test will be given to students in grades 5 and 8 on one day in May.
These tests give us a great deal of feedback on student learning at Lincoln and are considered high stakes testing as they have great implications on schools. The Lincoln community has long embraced looking outside the box and creating creative approaches for student learning that works very well for our students. It is imperative that our students continue to do well so we can continue to implement these innovative and unique experiences for our students. What can you do as a parent to help ensure student success?
• Encourage your son/daughter each day to do their very best on these tests.
• Review their status on the Study Island website.
• Work with them on Study Island and help them work through tougher concepts that they are having difficulties with.
• Ensure they get a good night's sleep the weeks of testing.
• Ensure that they are at school on the test days so they are able to take these tests.
• Encourage, affirm, and support students so they know they are ready for these tests as we have all worked hard to prepare them to do their very best!
SHOW YOUR KNOWLEDGE LIKE A CHAMPION!
Monday, March 12, 2012
PPT Minutes
PPT Minutes from the October, November and December 2011 meetings are now available.
PPT Minutes - December 2011
PPT Minutes - November 2011
PPT Minutes - October 2011
PPT Minutes - December 2011
PPT Minutes - November 2011
PPT Minutes - October 2011
Friday, March 9, 2012
Changes in SCRIP
Make a Difference for Your Children’s Classroom Today - Buy SCRIP!
We have a brand new system for letting you see how your SCRIP purchases make a difference for your child in their classrooms. When you purchase SCRIP, Amy will ask which classroom you would like your SCRIP earnings to go towards. We will keep track of the earning and award the classroom/team with the funding to buy the technology based on their needs. We will continually update students/families on how much your purchases have brought about for technology tools in the classroom! So be sure to buy your SCRIP and tell Amy which classroom you want those dollars to support!
Remember- a single $100 Kwik Trip gas card gives your classroom $9.00 toward those amazing tools for the classroom!
It is truly a wasted learning opportunity each time you purchase an item without SCRIP.
PLEASE make a difference and support your student’s classroom by buying SCRIP!
See the Links to Documents Section on the LincolnLincs for the full list of SCRIP Cards we carry in-stock at Lincoln and the percentage returned for each card.
We have a brand new system for letting you see how your SCRIP purchases make a difference for your child in their classrooms. When you purchase SCRIP, Amy will ask which classroom you would like your SCRIP earnings to go towards. We will keep track of the earning and award the classroom/team with the funding to buy the technology based on their needs. We will continually update students/families on how much your purchases have brought about for technology tools in the classroom! So be sure to buy your SCRIP and tell Amy which classroom you want those dollars to support!
Remember- a single $100 Kwik Trip gas card gives your classroom $9.00 toward those amazing tools for the classroom!
It is truly a wasted learning opportunity each time you purchase an item without SCRIP.
PLEASE make a difference and support your student’s classroom by buying SCRIP!
See the Links to Documents Section on the LincolnLincs for the full list of SCRIP Cards we carry in-stock at Lincoln and the percentage returned for each card.
Everyday Math Part 1 Parent Workshop
Please join us on Friday, March 16, from 12 noon - 1 pm at the Northrop Community Education Center, located at 201 8th St NW, Room 109 for an Everyday Math Part 1 Parent Workshop
Instructor: Carol Lucido is an elementary teacher with experience in grades 1, 4, and 6. Carol Lucido currently works in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction for Rochester Public Schools with elementary curriculum where she has done extensive training in the area of math. She also is an adjunct teacher for Augsburg College where she teachers a Math Methods course to students studying to become educators.Previously she has taught first, fourth, and sixth grade in the Rochester Schools.
The 1 hour workshop will provide parents with information on the following questions:
How can I better understand the Everyday Math curriculum?
How can I support my student in learning math?
What resources are available to help?
The presentation will also provide at least 3 games/activities to take home that day!
Come join the fun and learning!To register, please e-mail Juan Vasquez at juvasquez@rochester.k12.mn.us.
Please note that Ms. Lucido will also be presenting “Everyday Math Part 2” on April 20, 2012.
Instructor: Carol Lucido is an elementary teacher with experience in grades 1, 4, and 6. Carol Lucido currently works in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction for Rochester Public Schools with elementary curriculum where she has done extensive training in the area of math. She also is an adjunct teacher for Augsburg College where she teachers a Math Methods course to students studying to become educators.Previously she has taught first, fourth, and sixth grade in the Rochester Schools.
The 1 hour workshop will provide parents with information on the following questions:
How can I better understand the Everyday Math curriculum?
How can I support my student in learning math?
What resources are available to help?
The presentation will also provide at least 3 games/activities to take home that day!
Come join the fun and learning!To register, please e-mail Juan Vasquez at juvasquez@rochester.k12.mn.us.
Please note that Ms. Lucido will also be presenting “Everyday Math Part 2” on April 20, 2012.
Late Start Day - Monday, March 12
Monday March 12 will be a Late Start day for Staff Development. Classes will begin at 11:10 am. Students should not arrive at Lincoln before 10:50am.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Rocktown Tour - March 12-13
This year's edition of the Rocktown Tour will take place on March 12 and 13. 108 of Lincoln's Uppers qualified to participate in the Rocktown Tour by earning 50 blue ribbons on Study Island. These students will be visiting Gibbs, Gage, Franklin and Hoover elementary schools on March 13 to share encouraging messages and songs about rockin' the MCA tests.
Parents/families are invited to attend the Rocktown Tour assembly at Lincoln on March 12 at 2:15.
Parents/families are invited to attend the Rocktown Tour assembly at Lincoln on March 12 at 2:15.
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