Staff Appreciation Needs for January 28 and Conferences on February 18

Please call Nancy Peterson 507-884-9033 or

Email Nancy Peterson  darkbeaches17@gmail.com

STAFF APPRECIATION 2015 – 2016

THURSDAY JAN. 28TH

HUMMUS & VEGGIES        NAME            EMAIL                     PHONE

Hummus (2)

Hummus (2)

Hummus (2)

Pita Chips 2 Bags

Crackers 2 Boxes

Assorted Veggies

Assorted Veggies

Assorted Veggies

SET UP – In AM before Noon

TEAR DOWN AFTER 1 PM

TUESDAY FEB 18TH K-8 CONFERENCES

I need help baking these, please call if you can bake some.  Nancy Peterson 507/884-9033. Thanks

Chicken Pot Pies 6 – I will purchase these from Costco.

Bread 2 Loaves cut with butter

Bread 2 Loaves cut with butter

Salad – Bring Salad Dressing

Salad – Bring Salad Dressing

Fresh Fruit

Dessert

Dessert

SET UP at 3:00 PM

EAR DOWN – after 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY APRIL 13TH PIE DAY

Pie

Pie

Pie

Pie

Pie

Whipped Cream 2 Containers

SET UP – ANYTIME BEFORE NOON

TEAR DOWN- ANYTIME AFTER 1 PM

WEDNESDAY MAY 18TH  WALKING TACOS

1 Crock Pot of Taco Meat

1 Crock Pot of Beans

2 Packages of Chips

2 Packages of Chips

1 Head of Lettuce, Shredded

1 Head of Lettuce, Shredded

4 Tomatoes, Diced

4 Tomatoes, Diced

4 Tomatoes, Diced

1 Jar of Jalapeno’s

1 Jar of Salsa

1 Jar of Salsa

1 Jar of Salsa

1 Container of Sour Cream

2 Packages of Shredded Cheese

2 Packages of Shredded Cheese

2 Packages of Shredded Cheese

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP.  THIS COULDN’T BE DONE WITH YOUR ASSISTANCE.  THE TEACHERS REALLY APPRECIATE THIS. 

Lincoln Yearbook On Sale Now

The Lincoln yearbook, which is designed by uppers students in an elective course is now being created.  You should have received an order form last  week but ordering is also available online.

Order Online

            Ybpay.lifetouch.com

            Yearbook ID Code 1927716

The basic yearbook is still $13.00 which has not changed in the last couple of years because cost covers the yearbook and shipping.  There are A la Carte Option if you are interested.

New this year is the School Community image upload section.  As parents you attend many events at school that you photograph.  We now have a space for you to upload those images for consideration and possible inclusion in the yearbook.  We are looking at images that show kid’s faces, show more than one child and are focused.  If you attend a classroom party or play and have some great pictures, please submit them.

www.community.lifetouch.com

Community Image Upload Site Access Code: EDSXDZ

LAST CALL! SPECIAL PROJECTS APPLICATION DEADLINE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15!!!

Don't miss this opportunity to fund a Lincoln project!

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.

PPT Meeting – Monday January 11, 2016 in the media center STEM room

Please join the PPT this month to learn more about Project Lead the Way and InSciEdout.  James Kulzer and Kyle Casper will be presenting again this month.  James Kulzer is a master level teacher for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the building lead teacher on Launch the elementary PLTW program and teaches the middle school PLTW program.  Kyle Casper is a gold master teacher for InSciEdOut.

This month, James and Kyle will lead PLTW and InSciEdOut sample lessons.  They will also talk about the InSciEdOut zebra fish experience, the future of science at Lincoln and will answer questions from the group.  

We will also hear an update about the Special Projects process to disperse the auction proceeds, 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 on the 11th!

BINGO and Pizza Night

Thursday, January 14^th, 2016

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Pizza served at 5:30 and BINGO starts at 6:00

PIZZA AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY!!

All pizza orders must be placed in advance, please return your completed form with payment by Tuesday, January 12^th.  We cannot guarantee that there will be any “extra” pizza, so please plan ahead.  Pizza will be provided by Mr. Pizza.  You can order a whole pizza or by the slice.

1 Slice is $1.50

14” Large Pizza (8 slices) is $10

Beverages and cookies will be available for purchase that night.

Order forms with payment should be returned to your teacher or Amy in the office by Tuesday, the 12^th.  

Make checks payable to Lincoln PPT.

Pizza available through PRE-ORDER FORM WITH PAYMENT ONLY

Happy New Year from Mr. Sonju!

I wish everyone a very Happy New Year filled with fantastic opportunities and wonderful times.

We are looking forward to many exciting things at Lincoln for 2016.

-          The completion of the locker painting project is looking spectacular.  Thank you to all of the students, parents, grandparents and staff that contributed their talents to making this fun project happen. 
Special thanks to Kimsue for heading up this project.  This idea came from an Uppers’ student and it was fun to watch a great idea come to action to improve our school! 
-          We are finalizing plans for a Lincoln Anniversary Event to celebrate the 40^th year.  Details will be coming out in the near future for this spring “homecoming” event.
-          Students are learning a great deal and showing their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways.  We welcome parents to continue coming in to Lincoln to see the many great things happening every day!

Hoping 2016 will be an incredible year for you and your family!

Jim Sonju

REMINDER - SPECIAL PROJECTS DEADLINE APPROACHING! $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.

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.

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.

jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us

First Graders exploring with Zebra fish

All-Pro Dad's This Morning!

All-Pro Dads is Friday, December 18^th at 8:00am in the Gym.

Perkins South will again be providing the muffins and juice for the event.

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.

jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us

Christmas is right around the corner!

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

Scrip 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?  

Scrip 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?  

Scrip 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.

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.

Christmas is Coming and SCRIP is the perfect gift!!!

Christmas is around the corner and SCRIP is great for gift-giving!

What Is Scrip?  

Scrip 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. 

SCRIP is always available with Amy in the office or online at:
 

 https://www.glscrip.com/shop/Default.aspx

No RAP next week!

The RAP program will be off the following week, Nov. 23-27.

RAP resumes Monday, Nov. 30. and will run until Dec. 17^th.

Thank you for being so prompt with pickups this year. It is getting very dark and it allows us time to make sure everyone can get to the cars safely with supervision.

Also, as we head into the beginning of winter be aware that if school closes there will be no RAP and there are days where transportation will not run late buses due to weather concerns after school hours. I will make sure you are notified by Skyward Alert if this occurs and it will likely be announced on other media sources.

Happy November!

Study Island and Sumdog are up!

StudyIsland.com  is opening up for Grades 3 – 8.

Look out for a Super Hero challenge coming soon!

Sumdog.com is a fun place to learn, too. All students grades K-5 have already been entered into the system so far. We can enter more as needed.

All you have to do to sign in is enter your computer number as the username. lincoln.1 as the password and lincoln1 as the school name.

Need more information? Email Liz Koehler @ elkoehler@rochester.k12.mn.us

Super Students and Super Heroes!

We are looking at an exciting theme to encourage student effort and hard work with Study Island and IXl this year. 

We are looking for some unique and motivational super hero items for drawings for students.

Please let us know if you could donate or connect us with some motivational items for the kids.  Please send an email to Jim Sonju if you have any ideas or possibilities. jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us

Book Fair! Another chance before Christmas!

In case you missed the book fair this week, you can still order online!!!
Please help support the Lincoln library and classroom libraries by shopping at the online book fair. The online store is available until November 30th.
Bigger selection of books online and free shipping right to the school!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lincolnk8choiceschool
Get a start on some holiday shopping!

NOVEMBER PPT MEETING - tomorrow night, Monday, November 16, 7-8pm- Lincoln STEM classroom (near Media Center)

Just a reminder about the PPT meeting tomorrow night!

Please join the PPT this month to learn more about Project Lead the Way and InSciEdout.  James Kulzer and Kyle Casper will be presenting.  They are hoping to do a two part series, starting with Part 1 on November 16 and continuing with Part 2 in January (Monday, Jan. 11).

James Kulzer is a master level teacher for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the building lead teacher on Launch the elementary PLTW program and teaches the middle school PLTW program.  Kyle Casper is a gold master teacher for InSciEdout.

For November they will give an overview of each program:

    1. Address the PLTW modules that are being taught at Lincoln K-8.

    2. The use of iPads in these programs.

    3. Length of modules and extensions.

    4. Overview of InSciEdout modules K-8.

    5. Why the emphasis on Science?

We will also hear an update on the Lincoln Family Auction, the Special Projects process to disperse the auction proceeds, 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 and a Somali 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 on the 16th!

STEM Super Heroes In School!

More proof that Lincoln is the Greatest School in the Universe:

• Model cars designed and programmed by 13/14 year old students.
• Creations designed and printed on our new 3D printers by 11/12 year old students.
• Water filters designed and created to clean water taken from Silver Lake enough for zebrafish embryos to survive by 9/10 year old students.
• Imagination gone wild using Green Screen technology by 8/9 year old students.
• Computer coding by 7/8 year old students.

It is amazing what can happen when you give students the ability to learn.

Learning is their super powers! What is yours?

Healthy Eating

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Healthy eating is important for children. Research states that children who eat three meals daily are higher achievers in school and have a lower rate of absenteeism. At Lincoln we work hard to ensure students receive a healthy snack and lunch each day to support their developing brains. But, the healthy eating should not stop when money is tight. We want to help.

Lincoln works with Channel One Food Shelf and Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester to provide food to Lincoln families.

If you are interested, any Lincoln child and family are eligible to take home food each Thursday. A variety of food is available, including peanut butter, juice, bread, crackers, and fruit. Confidentiality is important. Bags and backpacks that are provided to transport the food will be unmarked. We ask that any backpacks that are borrowed to transport food be brought back to the office on Monday to be filled for the following Thursday.

If you are interested in receiving food through Channel One, or have questions or concerns, please email Amy Krahn at AMKRAHN@rochester.k12.mn.us or call Lincoln at (507) 328-3550. Your child will be bringing home food beginning on Tuesday November 24.

Sincerely,

Jim Sonju                     Stephanie Sirek                     Bridget Dean          

Principal                       Educator                               MN Reading Corps Literacy Tutor

Volunteers at Zumbro Lutheran          Channel One Rochester, MN          

NOVEMBER PPT MEETING - Monday, November 16, 7-8pm- Lincoln STEM classroom (near Media Center)

Please join the PPT this month to learn more about Project Lead the Way and InSciEdout.  James Kulzer and Kyle Casper will be presenting.  They are hoping to do a two part series, starting with Part 1 on November 16 and continuing with Part 2 in January (Monday, Jan. 11).

James Kulzer is a master level teacher for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the building lead teacher on Launch the elementary PLTW program and teaches the middle school PLTW program.  Kyle Casper is a gold master teacher for InSciEdout.

For November they will give an overview of each program:

    1. Address the PLTW modules that are being taught at Lincoln K-8.

    2. The use of iPads in these programs.

    3. Length of modules and extensions.

    4. Overview of InSciEdout modules K-8.

    5. Why the emphasis on Science?

We will also hear an update on the Lincoln Family Auction, the Special Projects process to disperse the auction proceeds, 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 and a Somali 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 on the 16th!

LINCOLN BOOK FAIR IS BACK !

Please help support the Lincoln library and classroom libraries by shopping at the book fair.
2 easy ways to shop- Come to the Lincoln stage during the following hours
Nov. 17th from 4-8 pm. Nov. 18th from 9-5pm. Nov.19th from 9-8pm. Nov. 20th from 9-5pm
OR shop online from 11-11-15 to 11-30-15. Bigger selection of books online and free shipping right to the school!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lincolnk8choiceschool
Get a start on some holiday shopping!

Information regarding RAP

Just an FYI for students and families in the RAP program:

This week RAP yearlong calendars were sent home with the oldest/only students who attend RAP. Please ask your student for it if you have not yet received yours.

Next week, RAP will be on Monday and Wednesday only. There is no RAP on Tuesday, Nov. 17^th  or Thursday, Nov. 19^th  due to student/teacher conferences.

The RAP program will then be off the following week, Nov. 23-27.

RAP resumes Monday, Nov. 30. and will run until Dec. 17^th.

Thank you for being so prompt with pickups this year. It is getting very dark and it allows us time to make sure everyone can get to the cars safely with supervision.

Also, as we head into the beginning of winter be aware that if school closes there will be no RAP and there are days where transportation will not run late buses due to weather concerns after school hours. I will make sure you are notified by Skyward Alert if this occurs and it will likely be announced on other media sources.

Happy November!

Andi Harmon

NOVEMBER PPT MEETING - Monday, November 16, 7:00-8:00pm, Lincoln STEM classroom (near Media Center)

Please join the PPT this month to learn more about Project Lead the Way and InSciEdout.  James Kulzer and Kyle Casper will be presenting.  They are hoping to do a two part series, starting with Part 1 on November 16th and continuing with Part 2 in January (Monday, January 11th).

James Kulzer is a master level teacher for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the building lead teacher on Launch the elementary PLTW program and teaches the middle school PLTW program.( https://www.pltw.org/our-programs)   Kyle Casper is a gold master teacher for InSciEdout and teaches the Middle school science program and InSciEd Out modules.( http://insciedout.org ). 

For November they will give an overview of each program:

    1. Address the PLTW modules that are being taught at Lincoln K-8.

    2. The use of iPads in these programs.

    3. Length of modules and extensions.

    4. Overview of InSciEdout modules K-8.

    5. Why the emphasis on Science?

We will also hear an update on the Lincoln Family Auction, the Special Projects process to disperse the auction proceeds, 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 and a Somali 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 on the 16th!