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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Happy Holidays!!!

 
               On behalf of the staff at Lincoln Choice School we want to wish you a happy and safe holidays.


The Question: What do you do when it is raining and the kid are at home over winter break?
               

                1.     Uppers parents should check Skyward for missing assignments.  Now 
                 would be a great time to get those done and ready to turn in when school   
                 resumes.

2.     Study Island is available online for students.  This program is a great review of material that has been taught and an outstanding MCA test preparation tool.

3.     IXL math is another resource that your children should take advantage of over the break.  Like Study Island, the content is tied to outcomes that will be the MCA tests.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Special Projects - $18,000 Available!!!!!

Do you have a great idea for something that would benefit the Lincoln students, but just need some money to make it happen? If so, Special Projects could be the way to make it happen. Following a very successful auction and funding of the PPT budget, there is $18,000 available for Special Projects.
What are Special Projects?
* Special Projects can be any project or item that will benefit the school. Special Projects can be submitted by parents, teachers or students of Lincoln.
* Special Projects are paid for by money that is raised from the annual Lincoln Auction after the PPT budget has been funded.
* Special projects funded in the past include: the Smart Boards in the classrooms, the "Big Toy" playground equipment, the Lincoln information sign, the  popcorn popper and 3D Laser Printer.


To apply for Special Projects funding, fill in the attached application and return to Jocelyn Martin (jrkm911@gmail.com) or give to Amy in the school office.   Applications must be received by Friday, January 15, 2016.   All received applications will be reviewed at a Consensus meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd starting at 6pm.  During the meeting, a funding proposal will be agreed on. All Lincoln parents, guardians and staff are welcome to attend the consensus meeting.

In The Works at Lincoln

We are always working on new ideas on how to improve opportunities for students at Lincoln.
Let us know if you have any interest or expertise in helping with the following areas to help support these ideas..

-Outdoor classroom- we are looking to create a new area for learning to the North of the building.

-Gaga Ball Pit- students have learned a new game in Phy Ed and students would like to plan and build a Gaga Ball Pit outside to play during recess.
  
      

-Super Hero theme for Study Island- is underway.  Please contact us if you have any Adult Super Hero costumes available to borrow for a few months or would like to contribute or help with these projects.

First Graders exploring with Zebra fish


All-Pro Dad's This Morning!

All-Pro Dads is Friday, December 18th at 8:00am in the Gym.
Perkins South will again be providing the muffins and juice for the event.

Friday, December 11, 2015

In the Works at Lincoln

We are always working on new ideas on how to improve opportunities for students at Lincoln.
Let us know if you have any interest or expertise in helping with the following areas to help support these ideas..
-         Outdoor classroom- we are looking to create a new area for learning to the North of the building.
-         Gaga Ball Pit- students have learned a new game in Phy Ed and students would like to plan and build a Gaga Ball Pit outside to play during recess.
-         Super Hero theme for Study Island is underway.  Please contact us if you have any Adult Super Hero costumes available to borrow for a few months.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Christmas is right around the corner!

 Here's a gift idea for everyone on your list!

cid:image004.png@01CFDE5B.CB936B20Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”.  When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, gas, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization to support technology and PLTW at Lincoln. .
How SCRIP generates revenue for you
The Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non‑profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers.  Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount.  Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value.  The discount ‑ from two to fifteen percent or more –  is Lincoln’s revenue.  Remember, If you purchase a 10.00 Kwik Trip card you get the full amount.  So spend 10.00 and get 10.00.  Use SCRIP to purchase thing you would usually purchase with cash or check. 
Attached is a listing of SCRIP cards we carry in the office and the Amount of the Rebate.  Print it out and put it on your refrigerator as a reminder
SCRIP is available in the office- List is attached
What Is Scrip?  
cid:image004.png@01CFDE5B.CB936B20Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”.  When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, gas, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization to support technology and PLTW at Lincoln. .
How scrip generates revenue for you
The Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non‑profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers.  Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount.  Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value.  The discount ‑ from two to fifteen percent or more –  is Lincoln’s revenue.  Remember, If you purchase a 10.00 Kwik Trip card you get the full amount.  So spend 10.00 and get 10.00.  Use SCRIP to purchase thing you would usually purchase with cash or check. 
Attached is a listing of SCRIP cards we carry in the office and the Amount of the Rebate.  Print it out and put it on your refrigerator as a reminder
SCRIP is available in the office- List is attached
What Is Scrip?  
cid:image004.png@01CFDE5B.CB936B20Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”.  When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, gas, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization to support technology and PLTW at Lincoln. .
How scrip generates revenue for you
The Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non‑profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers.  Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount.  Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value.  The discount ‑ from two to fifteen percent or more –  is Lincoln’s revenue.  Remember, If you purchase a 10.00 Kwik Trip card you get the full amount.  So spend 10.00 and get 10.00.  Use SCRIP to purchase thing you would usually purchase with cash or check. 
Attached is a listing of SCRIP cards we carry in the office and the Amount of the Rebate.  Print it out and put it on your refrigerator as a reminder
SCRIP is available in the office

Current STEM news:


     For the third year in a row Lincoln has been involved in the Hour of Code. This is the first step to introduce children to computer science. It is designed to let students (and teachers) learn that computer science is fun, easy, and accessible at all ages. Want more information? Check out http://code.org  
     Students are learning about STEM after school hours at Lincoln, too. This group of RAP students were asked to design a zoo cage with limited resources to withstand the weight of an ‘out of control elephant’. It’s great to see what the imagination can bring to learning.
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Friday, December 4, 2015

Please Consider Signing Up For Teacher and Staff Appreciation events in December and January!


Volunteer Signup Sheet  (click here)
 Please scroll down the form for December and January Events! :)

Our Teachers and Staff do so much every day for the students, please consider signing up for treats/ food for the following days:

December 21st (Tea and Little Snacks)
January 28th (Hummus and Veggies)



STEM information for the week:

Things are rolling right along at Lincoln this week.
Grade 4 has started the Project Lead the Way Collisions Unit. Students will be designing a car to safely transport an egg down a ramp.
Hopefully, all that they learn along the way will keep that egg mess-free!
Grade 6 has been designing Mousetrap cars in their STEM class.
We all enjoy watching these creative cars travel from the power of just one mousetrap down the middle of the hallway.
Not only are they looking for which car design travels the furthest but they will be calculating speed with the data they collect.
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