THANKYOU!!!

Lincoln Auction

Thank you to everyone that donated, volunteered and attended our 2015 Lincoln Auction.  The auction was a HUGE success!  Exact numbers will be coming in the next few weeks as all final expenses come in.  Look for information about the Special Projects process in the coming months, and attend the meeting in the January/February timeframe to decide where any extra money raised will go.   

Please return any baskets etc. that you do not want.  We do have storage space to store these items. 

It’s not too early to think about Auction 2016!  We are always looking for volunteers, please contact this years auction chairs to volunteer, or with suggestions & ideas.

Donna Layton            (507) 254-5579                       calldgl@aol.com                   

Heidi Sonju               (651) 600-4279                       heidisonju@gmail.com        

Sara Mason                (507) 226-1723

Veterans Day Celebration

Attention Lincoln Parents, Grandparents, Family and Friends……

What: Veterans Day Program
When:  Tuesday November 10^th at 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Lincoln Gymnasium

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the event honoring our Nation’s Heroes!

Check out the Post Bulletin's Article on Lincoln's 40th!

The Post Bulletin has an article today featuring Lincoln and it's 40th year celebration!

Here's an excerpt:

...Lincoln's classrooms are desk free, and students, parents and staff are like a family, say the school-goers. A multi-age approach focuses on interaction among students of all ages.

"It's a choice school, the staff chooses to be here, the kids want to be here, the parents want to be here," said Linnea Archer, a middle school language arts teacher. "Everybody wants to be here, and boy, that sure makes a difference when you're educating kids."...


To view the entire article, please visit the Post Bulletin website, pick up today's paper, or copy and paste this link into your browser!

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/at-lincoln-school-everybody-wants-to-be-here/article_5f5401e3-ebf4-53d1-b25b-19e1930b2f97.html

Veteran's Day at Lincoln

Good Afternoon Lincoln Parents, Grandparents, Family and Friends……
As a reminder we will be having a  Veterans Day Program.
 

When:  Tuesday November 10^th at 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Lincoln Gymnasium

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the event honoring our Nation’s Heroes!
 

Please send in your pictures to decorate the hall.Veteran's Day Hallway of Heros (1).pdf 

If you have any questions, please contact the Lincoln Office.  328-3550

40 YEARS of the Best School in the Universe!

TOMORROW! AUCTION!

Doors open at 11:30am
Silent rooms begin closing at 12:30 and the last room closes at 1:35pm.
Heads or Tails at 1:40pm in the Gym.
Live auction excitement starts at 2:00pm in the Gym.
Child care available starting at 11:30, and kids activities are from 11.30-1.30.

Come hungry!
The Bake Sale will open at 11.30. Pie and Carrot Cake and numerous other goodies available.
Mr. Pizza South will have fresh pizza available 11.30-1.30 and The Lost Cajun will serve their homemade gumbo starting at 11.30. These restaurants are both owned by Lincoln Families, and both are donating proceeds TO LINCOLN. So enjoy great food, and support Lincoln in the process.

Volunteer Reminders:
1. Set up volunteers, meet in the gym right after school Friday
2. Bake sale items can be left in the office on Friday, or dropped off auction day after 9.00
3. Volunteers day of Auction: Please check in at volunteer registration upon arriving at the auction.

40^th Anniversary School Photo

Today at 1:30 all of the staff and students gathered outside in their new t-shirts donated by the PPT for a school picture.

 Last call on bake sale donations!!

Put your baking skills to work and help out our school. Donations can be dropped off in the staff lounge on Friday or Saturday morning in the bake sale room. No need to price but please label if it contains nuts, gluten free, etc.   Thank you!!! 

40 years and Still Going Strong!

Follow us Twitter  https://twitter.com/LincolnK8School

Counting down to the Auction….1 Day!

Each and every student will be getting a FREE 40^th anniversary T-Shirt this morning courtesy of the Lincoln PPT.  The Post Bulletin will be taking a picture of the entire student body on the new playground!. 

Shirts are RED – GREEN or BLUE and are free to students

Thank you Lincoln PPT for your generous donation to Lincoln Students

Keep sending in your Auction Donations!

Items delivered this week will be in the addendum available the day of the auction.
To be recognized for donating in the catalog PLEASE mark the items left with your name. There are donation receipts available in the office and on the stage for this purpose. If anyone has forgotten to do that, please email Donna Layton at calldgl@aol.com and she can add you to the donors list. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone that has contributed to your child’s classroom basket!  If you haven’t done so yet, gift cards would be a great addition at this point…  Amy in the office can sell you a script card, that we would be happy to put with their basket. 

 

Information on annual Auction bake sale!
When: Auction day 10/25/2014.
Time: 11:30 until sold out!
 Donations can be dropped off in the office on Friday 10/24 or before the auction on Saturday.
 Please package items in counts of 6 or 12. Decorative Halloween packaging makes for a sure sellout!
This is the perfect opportunity to make a last minute donation to the Lincoln Auction.
For questions contact Julie Wingert at (507) 421-9305, djnwingert@aol.com

TO ALL LINCOLN PARENTS, GUARDIANS, GRANDPARENTS

The following is a Staff Appreciation List.  This is for the staff for different events.  I really need your help.  IF you have any questions please contact me at  darkbeaches17@gmail.com  or 507/884-9033.  Again this is an appreciation for all the Wonderful staff at Lincoln.  Thanks.

When you sign up, please add your email and phone number, it is a big help.


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9a7oKrzQdc14LlIx5TT7IGY_J_ERbBDuacpr0TBtCI/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9a7oKrzQdc14LlIx5TT7IGY_J_ERbBDuacpr0TBtCI/edit?usp=sharing

THE AUCTION IS HERE TOMORROW!

In Case you Forgot----Lincoln Auction is This Saturday, October 24

Additional Volunteers needed:

We have a few spots remaining that need to be filled with volunteers!

There is an easel outside of the office with the remaining openings… They are in 45 min to 1 hour increments, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the auction.

Additionally, Sign-up Genius is showing that we are “full” for set-up, when actually we would love to have more volunteers.  Drop in between 4 & 6 and we will find a job for you.

Last call on bake sale donations!!
Put your baking skills to work and help out our school. Donations can be dropped off in the staff lounge on Friday or Saturday morning in the bake sale room. No need to price but please label if it contains nuts, gluten free, etc.   Thank you!!! 

TO ALL LINCOLN PARENTS, GUARDIANS, GRANDPARENTS

The following is a Staff Appreciation List.  This is for the staff for different events.  I really need your help.  IF you have any questions please contact me at  darkbeaches17@gmail.com  or 507/884-9033.  Again this is an appreciation for all the Wonderful staff at Lincoln.  Thanks. When you sign up, please add your email and phone number, it is a big help.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9a7oKrzQdc14LlIx5TT7IGY_J_ERbBDuacpr0TBtCI/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9a7oKrzQdc14LlIx5TT7IGY_J_ERbBDuacpr0TBtCI/edit?usp=sharing

AUCTION UPDATE!!!

We have some fantastic auction items!

Some of the highlighted items include :

Marcus Sherels 2 hour Sports experience

8^th row Wild Tickets, AND Club Level Wild Tickets

Trip for 2 couples to Edna Valley, Center of Effort Winery
 

Golfing trip to Maddens

Family trip to the North Shore

Family trip to Disney

Job Shadowing experiences with:
Randy Chapman @ Post Bulletin, 

Stephen Lehmkuhle UMR,

Superintendent Munoz at Rochester Public Schools, 

or Principal Jim Sonju

Favorites like: THE Legendary Staff dinner, 

Walleye fishing with our PE Teacher Mr. Will, 

Trout Fishing with Uppers Teacher Mr. Dornack, 

Butterfly garden makeover with former teacher and master gardener Jane Barton.

MUCH MORE!! See your catalog by clicking on this link..

http://lincoln.rochester.k12.mn.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3085211/File/Final%20Catalog.pdf

Additional Volunteers needed:

We have a few spots remaining that need to be filled with volunteers!

There is an easel outside of the office with the remaining openings… They are in 45 min to 1 hour increments, so you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the auction.

Additionally, Sign-up Genius is showing that we are “full” for set-up, when actually we would love to have more volunteers.  Drop in between 4 & 6 and we will find a job for you.

Lincoln Spirit Week- October 19-23

All students are encouraged to participate in school spirit week, leading up to the Auction.
 
Monday:  Favorite Character Day 
Tuesday:  Pajama Day
Wednesday:  Wacky Wednesday
Thursday:  Throwback Thursday
Friday:  School Spirit Day

Auction News

Hopefully,everyone had a great 4-day weekend!  With school closed a number of parents were on the stage each day “Poofing” auction items.  They could use a lot more help with these kinds of tasks.  Please click the sign up button below and volunteer your time for this week.  We really need volunteers this week and the day of the auction.  This a total school event and everyone is needed to make it a success.

Hold down the CTRL key and volunteer to help at the Auction

Lincoln Auction Volunteers “Sign Up”

Classroom Auction Baskets

We need your help supporting the classroom baskets.  Each room creates a basket with a theme which is auctioned off at the Lincoln Auction on Saturday, October 24.  Your support of these baskets is paramount to their success.  Please find your child’s classroom, do a little shopping this weekend and send in your contribution.  If every parents supplies one item to their child’s classroom basket, it will greatly help the auction.    The baskets will be “Poofed” (making the baskets look Fantastic) on Friday, October 23 and put on display Friday night.

Classroom                        Theme

Stephanie Sirek                           Ice Cream/Outdoor Fun

Lisa Robbins                               Board Games

Karmen Frana                             Crayola

Stephanie Koenig                        Legos

Andi Harmon                              Gift Cards

Kristi Beeman                             Fast Friendly Meals

Ginelle Robertson                        Tailgate

Carrie Graff                                Chocolate and Coffee

Jason Howes                               Outdoors/Fire

Mickey Laughland                        Garden

Beth Napton                               Legos

Will Ruffin                                   Sports

Kim Olson                                  Superheroes/Minions

Linnea Archer                             Everything Kitchen

Alyse Schroeder                          Rainy/Snowy Day Fun

Kyle Casper                                Stock Your Garage

Corey Dornack                            Camping/Fishing

OCTOBER PPT MEETING - Monday, October 19, 2015 - 7-8pm, Lincoln Media Center

Please join us as we hear from Lincoln Reading Specialist Katie Schafer.  Katie will speak about Lincoln's reading programs and encourages you to come and ask her questions about the programs.  We will also hear an update on the Lincoln Family Auction and other fun activities planned for the Lincoln community this year.  The Lincoln PPT is the parent, guardian and staff planning team at Lincoln, and all are automatically PPT members.  We will have a Spanish interpreter available for this meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact your PPT Co-Presidents, Cinnamon Marxen (cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com or 250-4527) or Giuseppe Accardo (giuseppePPT@gmail.com or 250-0968).  Hope to see you Monday!

THE AUCTION CATALOG IS HERE!

Mark your favorites and plan to make your bids next Saturday, October 24!
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG

Auction Reminder!

Lincoln Auction

Calling All Bakers!  Info. on Auction Bake Sale!
When: Auction day 10/24/2015
Time: 11:30 until sold out!
Donations can be dropped off in the office on Friday 10/24, at set-up Friday evening or starting at 9 am auction day.
Please package items in counts of 6 or 12. Decorative packaging makes for a sure sellout!

For questions contact Julie Wingert at (507) 421-9305, djnwingert@aol.com

Pumpkins Galore - Only $5 each for larger orange or white!!  $2 each for pie pumpkins- Choose & Cut Fraser Firs has generously donated pumpkins to the Lincoln Auction! No need to wait, they are available NOW!!
1- Make your selection from the abundance of pumpkins in the entry way at Lincoln
2- Make check payable to Lincoln PPT and give to Amy in the office
3- Enjoy!

Keep sending in your Auction Donations! To make the catalog, items need to be delivered to school by Friday. Items delivered after that will be in the addendum available the day of the auction.
To be recognized for donating in the catalog PLEASE mark the items left with your name. There are donation receipts available in the office and on the stage for this purpose. If anyone has forgotten to do that, please email Donna Layton at calldgl@aol.com and she can add you to the donors list. Thank you!

CLASSROOM BASKETS-- PLEASE consider donating an item to your child’s homeroom classroom basket theme! Homeroom teachers themes are listed below. If you need help or don't know what to donate, contact the teacher. The classroom baskets are on the live auction and the more items the better !! Ideally classroom basket donation items should all be delivered to school by Friday. Here is the complete list of classroom baskets:
Lisa Robbins – Fun and Board Games
Karmen Frana – Crayola
Stephane Sirek – Ice Cream & Outdoor Fun
Stephanie Koenig – Legos
Andi Harmon – Giftcards Galore!
Kristi Beeman – Fast, Friendly Meals
Ginelle Robertson – Tailgating
Carrie Graff – Chocolate/Coffee/Treats
Jason Howes – Outdoor fun / Fires
Mickey Laughland - Garden
Beth Napton – Legos
Kim Olson – Superheroes & Minions
Will Ruffin – Sports
Linnea Archer – Everything Kitchen
Alyse Schroeder– Rainy/Snowy Day Fun
Corey Dornack – Camping & Fishing
Kyle Casper – Stock Your Garage

If you can't be there on Auction Day- We do also understand that not every parent can be at the auction but there are many other ways you can support your school and the Auction:

• Donate cash to the Auction equal to what you would have spent or have spent in previous years
• Get a friend or relative to attend the auction
• Donate an item or service to the auction
• Donate to the classroom basket
• Give us a contact to someone that might donate
• Donate to Lincoln through GiveMn.org or donorchoose.org. 
• Buy SCRIP and get other family members to purchase SCRIP

…so many ways you can support your school and its unique programs! 

Upcoming Lincoln Events

We are off and running to a great school year! Here are a few reminders of some upcoming important Lincoln events: 

Friday October 8th marks our first All Pro Dad’s event! You still have time to RSVP and we would love to see you here! Please let Amy know if you can make it. Email her at: amkrahn@rochester.k12.mn.us or call the office at 328-3550.

Saturday October 24th- Lincoln Auction! Mark your calendars and plan to attend. It is shaping up to be an amazing event, and we would love to see all our families join us for the day! 

Uppers’ Conferences: October 20 and 22nd from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The conferences will be open style, first come first serve. All staff will be in the gym. 

K-5 Conference Nights are November 17th and 19th. As a reminder, you need to log into your Family Access account and sign up on-line for you conference. If you are having trouble with Family Access, please contact the school office. 

Enjoy the wonderful fall weather!

THE AUCTION FLYER IS HERE!!!

Here is a link to the actual flyer:

http://lincoln.rochester.k12.mn.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=10057915

     In order to get the public informed about the Lincoln Auction we have attached the “Auction Flyer”  Please print it out and put on your refrigerator and then hand it to your friends, neighbors and relatives.  Take a couple when you run errands and post on any community bulletin boards… ie grocery stores, drug stores, and especially at work if it is allowed.

   Thanks to all the parents for your help in supporting the students!

October Is Here!

October will be an amazing month for Lincoln K-8!!!!!!!!

The Lincoln Auction is such an incredible event to bring our community together as it takes everyone’s efforts to make it as successful as possible.

I’m greatly looking forward to seeing everyone there at the auction on Oct 24^th.

Huge thanks to all of those that have been working, giving, volunteering, planning, poofing baskets, seeking donations and more…

It’s never too late to make a difference by getting involved.

Thank you for making this such a vibrant learning community.  We can’t do it without you.  Much appreciation for the many ways people are getting involved and making a difference for our students!

Jim Sonju

Principal at the Greatest School in the Universe

Volunteer Sign up

Staff Appreciation

Lincoln wouldn't be "The Best School in the Universe" if we didn't have the best staff in the Universe!  Find a way to thank them by clicking on the link below.  There are many ways to help, either by sending non-perishables to the staff lounge before or after school (or with your student), delivering hot food for conferences, when the teachers may be at school from sun up to sun down (or longer!) or - the FREE way to contribute: help set up or clean up!  Every effort is appreciated, and makes our Lincoln community stronger!  Thank you!

Hold down the CTRL key and volunteer for Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation “Sign Up”

Lincoln K-8 Auction Volunteers

Hold down the CTRL key and volunteer to help at the Auction

Lincoln Auction Volunteers “Sign Up”

STEM snippet of the week

It is only the first month of school, yet there is learning everywhere at Lincoln!

*Kindergarten students were talking with a scientist from Mayo Clinic Research lab via Skype. They learned all about his job and were able to virtually visit the fish habitat where 20,000 fish live.

*Fifth graders were exploring the world of bubbles. Some of the bubbles were large enough to fit a person inside!

AUCTION!!!!!

DONATIONS NEEDED

The auction is fast approaching, please send your classroom basket contributions in ASAP.  The stage is also being transformed into our poofing area, so any other donations can now be sent and placed on the stage. Donation receipts for your tax records will be there and in the Lincoln office.

We are also looking for experiences to auction off in our Diamond Experience Room.  Last year Lincoln families were creative and shared a number of cool things including:

·        Lefse making demo.

·        Use of family kayaks for the afternoon

·        Cooking Samsosa’s (Middle East treat)

·        Monthly Gourmet ice cream

·        Custom Halloween Costume

·        Jam Making

·        Geocaching

·        Metal detecting

·        Nigerian Meat Pie

·        Holiday Rosettes

What you can contribute?

VOLUNTEERS:

Updated areas that need to be staffed, please go to sign up genius link above

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Graphics Designer?  We need help designing a flier to be used to advertise our auction to businesses, churches, etc.  Estimated time needed 2-3 hours in next 5 -7 days.

ATTEND:

Don’t forget to tell friends and family… Saturday Oct. 24 - Doors open at 11:30

  

Thank you for supporting of our #1 Lincoln Fundraiser!

Donna Layton            (507) 254-5579                      calldgl@aol.com                   

Heidi Sonju               (651) 600-4279                       heidisonju@gmail.com        

Sara Mason                (507) 226-1723                       ssmason21@mail.com

The New Playground is Taking Shape!

The new Lincoln Playground is almost done being built.  The cement and rubber will be poured next week and our kids will be ready to play by the end of the week!!

Did you know- The Lincoln school colors are in the playground design with green, red and blue representing the high school colors our students will eventually excel with in their future schooling.

The new playground will have 5 swings, a couple of wobble balls, slide and climbing areas!

A huge thank you to the following families for making the playground happen through their generous donations!

Sue Lindsay and family, Ron and Linda Fess Grandparents, Sarah and Jerome Sprecher, Anthony and Melanie Tschida, Ryan and Chelsea Fulton, William and Anna Sanchez, Gerald and Elizabeth Werven.