May - A Very Busy Month at Lincoln - Read E-files and Lincoln Lincs!

We are approaching the end of the school year and a lot of activities are being planned. Please make sure you read each and every Parent E-File and check the Lincoln Lincs often so you area aware of each event. We have a lot of events and we REALLY need your help and support.

Volunteers Needed

Next year Rochester Public Schools will be utilizing a new leveling system for books. 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to level Lincoln's books under the new system.

If you are willing to help you can:  Let us know what date and time works for you from May 29 to the end of the school year to come in and level books in a classroom OR pick up a box of books and labels to work on from home, following the simple directions provided. 

If you would like a brief orientation on how to level books you can sign up to come in on May 30 at 9:15am or May 31 at 1pm to meet with Katie Schafer.

As we need to level books in every classroom we will need help from many people - Please consider volunteering!

Sign up by e-mailing dani.nikolai@gmail.com or calling Dani at 216-4124.

Thank you!

Lincoln's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Registration Through May 31 - Information Meeting May 29

May 31, 2013 is the deadline for registration for Lincoln's First Lego League (FLL) 2013-2014 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. The season runs September - December. We pair coaches since it is a big commitment for team members and coaches. The registration fee will be around $160 this year and it will be collected in Aug/Sept.

You can attend an Informational Meeting on Wednesday 5/29 at 7:00pm in the Media Center.
 Please feel free to call or e-mail me with questions about FLL:
Cheryl Kliewer at cheryl@wiseraccoon.net
Cathy Nathan at natecate13@charter.net

CLICK HERE FOR AN INFORMATION SHEET ON LINCOLN'S FIRST LEGO LEAGUE 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FLL ONLINE

UPDATE:  We also need at least two coaches for each team since it is a big commitment for team members and coaches. The registration fee will be around $160 this year and it will be collected in Aug/Sept.

Also look for registration information about Jr FLL at "Meet the Teacher Day." We will register kids in Jr. FLL and run the Jr. FLL program in fall 2013. Jr FLL is for kids in 1st - 3rd grade.

Butterfly Garden Volunteers Needed

In the not too distant future we will need to re-mulch the butterfly garden and the walking space between the raised bed gardens.  If you would like to help spread mulch, please let us know.  We are requesting between 10 and 15 yards so we have a lot to spread.  Again contact Jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us or jabarton@rochester.k12.mn.us if you would like to help.  We will be spreading the mulch the week after it arrives.  Not sure of the exact day due to changing weather conditions.

Volunteers Needed! Lincoln Rummage Sale!

The sale runs from 8:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, May 18, with a $2.00 "Bag Sale" at 1:00.

Volunteers Needed!!
Please sign up to help with the Lincoln Rummage Sale.  Volunteer jobs and times are listed below.  Please e-mail dani.nikolai@gmail.com or call Dani at 216-4124 and let us know what time/roll you could help with and include your name, e-mail and phone number.  Thank you for supporting Lincoln!
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Set-up	Friday	17-May	3:30pm	1
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Pricing	Friday	17-May	6:00pm	1
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During Event	Saturday	18-May	7:50-10am	1
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During Event	Saturday	18-May	10am-noon	1
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During Event	Saturday	18-May	noon-2pm	1
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Clean-up	Saturday	18-May	2:00pm	1
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PPT Meeting -- Monday, May 13 -- 7pm -- Lincoln Media Center

The next PPT meeting is this Monday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Media Center.  Tonight's topics include:  recent funding changes for Lincoln fieldtrips and classroom supplies, 2013-14 PPT Budget, and new officer elections.

The Lincoln PPT is a great place for Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to get more involved at Lincoln.  Hope to see you there!