IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!

The auction is next week!

www.auctria.com/auction/LincolnSchoolAuction

The auction catalog is available online! Your family will get a printed copy sent home via backpack express after MEA.

BAKE SALE/FARMER’S MARKET! You can start bringing in items for the bake sale and farmers market (located in our marketplace) starting on Wednesday the 25^th. The team will be pricing the items, thank you for your generosity and time for providing these items!

REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME using the website. This will save you lots of time upon arrival! If you register ahead of time, all you will need to do is quickly check in and get your bidding number!

VOLUNTEER! We are still needing volunteers to monitor the silent auction rooms (short shifts!) and to help with item pick up.

CLASSROOM BASKETS, if you haven’t turned in items for classroom baskets – please do so ASAP!

THANK YOU! The amount of donations and generosity we have received has been overwhelming. We are truly lucky to be part of such an amazing school.

Doors open at 11. Bidding starts at 11:30. LIVE starts at 2 PM! See you on the 28th!

 

Veterans Day at Lincoln

Veterans Day Celebration

Please join us to celebrate Veterans’ Day at Lincoln K-8 on Tuesday November 7^th
at 10:00 am.

We look forward to honoring our Veterans!

Lincoln T-shirts

We are in the process of ordering Lincoln t-shirts for each student at Lincoln. (See attached)

Each student will be receiving a free Lincoln K-8  t-shirt in the near future.

We will be placing an order in the near future.

If parents would like to purchase additional Lincoln Lynx t-shirts please drop off payment to Amy in the office.

$10.00 per t-shirt.

Available in sizes

Youth Xtra S, S, M, L, XL

Adult S, M, L, XL

First PPT Meeting of the 2017-2018 school year!

Conferences This Week: Tuesday and Thursday

Conferences

K-8  Parent/Student Conferences

Tuesday October 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Thursday October 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Sign up on Skyward for your K-5 class time.   
Upper's students and parents, open conferences in the gym from 4:00 to 8:00 PM both evenings.

October is Auction Month!!!

Auction Website

www.auctria.com/auction/LincolnSchoolAuction  

We are still in need of volunteers! Please make sure to check out the VOLUNTEERING page on the website to see a list of openings, as well as the link to sign up genius. Sign up genius is the program we use for volunteers to sign up for our volunteering opportunities.

Donations!!!  Donations are being logged and the catalog will be available online soon! Printed version will be available closer to the auction date. Please bring your donations into the school (donation form and receipt available in the office) or contact the committee for a local pick up.

Social Media! The auction committee is utilizing the Facebook page “Lincoln K-8 School,” and the Twitter handle @LincolnK8PPT. We have posted auction items and donation ideas in both. Please check them out for updates! The auction itself is an EVENT Facebook page this year, please make sure you’re looking at the correct page and not the outdated page.

Are you creative? We need help with making new signage and new Live auction displays. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to the auction team LincolnSchoolAuction@gmail.com

Eat wings, raise funds for Lincoln on 10/9!

 

 

JOIN US - Monday, October 9th at Buffalo Wild Wings

We have your dinner plans covered.

Who needs an excuse to eat delicious Buffalo Wild Wings?  With sauces ranging from Teriyaki to BBQ to Blazin' your taste buds will thank you.  And if you need a place to watch the Vikings/Bears Monday Night Football game, this is the place for you!!!  If you're still not convinced, Buffalo Wild Wings will be donating 10% of your total bill to Lincoln.  

All you need to do is show the ticket (either printed or electronically) when you pay.  Eat in or take out included!!!  Then sit back and enjoy your night.  

Buffalo Wild Wings (4:00 - 10:00 PM)

3458 55th Street NW

Rochester, MN

(507) 536-0717

 

 

Help us help our teachers!

The PPT is excited to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year! We enjoyed seeing so many of you at Meet the Teacher and Parent Orientation Night. Also, welcome to our new families! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Due to changes in district policy, Lincoln teachers are no longer able to ask parents/guardians to assist with defraying the cost of various necessary classroom supplies that benefit all grades. Some examples of these supplies include: Clorox wipes, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, art supplies, incentives for students, supplies for InSciEdout lab and classroom projects, just to name a few. Therefore, the Lincoln PPT has taken over the responsibility to collect donations and raise funds to cover these costs. We need your help! Please consider making a voluntary donation of $25.00 per child to the Lincoln PPT to help cover the costs of these classroom supplies. Cash or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to “Lincoln PPT” and write “PPT Classroom Fundraiser” on the memo line. Donations can be dropped off or backpack expressed to the Lincoln office and put into the PPT school mailbox.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you for your attention to this, and thank you for your continued support of Lincoln students and staff.

Your PPT leadership team,
Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President, jmkruse22@gmail.com, 507-269-6344
Mindy Schroeder, PPT Co-President, mindyschroeder314@gmail.com, 507-358-8690
Karen Anderson: yoderanderson@yahoo.com
Sara Espy: sara.espy@gmail.com

AUCTION 2017! Lots of Information, NEW WEBSITE!!!

LINCOLN AUCTION 2017

This year’s auction is on Saturday, October 28^th. Doors open at 11, Live begins at 2!

WEBSITE

For the first time, we have a website! www.auctria.com/auction/LincolnSchoolAuctionPlease check out the site as it has a lot of valuable information! We are encouraging participants to register ahead of time (big time saver!) or you can register with a volunteer at the event.

DONATIONS

If you have any items, or connections to items/experiences to donate, please reach out to us! This year, you can also donate funds via the site posted above! With just a couple clicks, you can easily help to support our students and staff!

• Leave donations in the school office - Be sure to leave a donation form with your donation and grab a donation receipt if needed for tax purposes.
• All teachers have their classroom theme posted.
• Please keep in mind that we raise the funds not our kids.  Kids do not sell door to door… this is how we raise money to support all of the activities and events at Lincoln. 
• It takes the entire Lincoln community to make this a success – please Volunteer or Donate or Bid at the auction.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are needing volunteers to lead auction stations and have lots of other time slots open (for both Friday evening set-up and auction day). Volunteering does not mean you will miss the fun! Most opportunities are short time frames. Our auction committee is made up of stay at home parents and full-time working parents – we can find something you’d enjoy that will fit your busy schedule. Check out the website for more information.

IF ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT

LincolnSchoolAuction@gmail.com or the Contact Us page on the website. Make sure to follow PPT & the Auction Committee on Twitter! @LincolnK8PPT

Parent Orientation, Thursday September 21st

 Below you will find the schedule for parent orientation night on Thursday, September 21st.

5:30-5:55 Meet with K-5 teacher in their classroom

6:00-6:25 Meet with K-5 teacher in their classroom.

(If you have one child- please come to this session so that you can be here for the school meeting in the gym at 6:30.)

6:30-7:00 K-8 Parent Information Session This is very important to the entire school community to be learn about new opportunities from school opportunities, Auction, ViE, Special Events, etc…

7:00-8:00 Uppers’ Orientation Important session

PPT CLASSROOM FUNDRAISER - YOUR DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!

The PPT is excited to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year!  We enjoyed seeing so many of you at Meet the Teacher.  Also, welcome to our new families! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Due to changes in district policy Lincoln teachers are no longer able to ask parents/guardians to assist with defraying the cost of various necessary classroom supplies such as art supplies, incentives for students, supplies for InSciEdout lab and classroom projects, Clorox wipes, Kleenex and hand sanitizer just to name a few.

Therefore, the Lincoln PPT has taken over the responsibility to collect donations and raise funds to cover these costs.  We need your help!  Please consider making a voluntary donation of $25.00 per child to the Lincoln PPT to help cover the costs of these classroom supplies. 

Cash or checks are accepted.  Make checks payable to “Lincoln PPT” and write “PPT Classroom Fundraiser” on the memo line.  Donations can be dropped off or backpack expressed to the Lincoln office and put into the PPT school mailbox.

PPT Leadership will also be available at Parent Orientation night on Thursday, September 21 to collect donations and answer any questions you may have.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thank you for your attention to this important change to our school, and thank you for your continued support of Lincoln students and staff.

Your PPT leadership team,

Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President, jmkruse22@gmail.com, 507-269-6344

Mindy Schroeder, PPT Co-President, mindyschroeder314@gmail.com,

507-358-8690  

Karen Anderson:  yoderanderson@yahoo.com

Sara Espy: sara.espy@gmail.com

Lincoln K-8 Backpack Program

Lincoln K-8 School is teaming up with Channel One Food Bank and Zumbro Lutheran Church to offer a supply of child-friendly, nonperishable food to families free of charge.  Food backpacks are distributed discreetly once per week on Thursdays.  If you feel your child/children could benefit from this program, please contact Jenny Chonis, School Social Worker at 328-3554 or jechonis@rochester.k12.mn.us to sign up.  

Auction News!

The countdown is on! 40 days until the 2017 Lincoln Auction! This year’s auction is on Saturday, October 28^th. Doors open at 11, Live begins at 2! More details on the event itself are on our website!

WEBSITE:  For the first time, we have a website! www.auctria.com/auction/LincolnSchoolAuction

 
Please check out the site as it has a lot of valuable information! We are encouraging participants to register ahead of time (big time saver!) or you can register with a volunteer at the event. Remember, there is NO fee to attend the auction. We have set up the site to answer many of your questions – it’s definitely worth checking out!

From the Office

From the office:   Things you may be wondering about Lincoln…………

What time does school start?                           9:10 AM

What time does the first bell ring?                 9:05  AM

How early can I drop off my student:              Students may be dropped off or arrive at school NO EARLIER than 8:50 am.  If you have difficulty time making these times work, you can make arrangements for SACC..  
 

What do I do if my child is ill or going  to be gone? Call the Lincoln Attendance Line at 328-3551 and leave a message.  Please do this before 9:15 am.

**What do I do if my child’s end of day transportation changes:       Please call the office before 2:30 pm!

What time does school end?                             3:35 PM - all students need to be picked up by 3:45

How do I get ahold of the school nurse?       Call the main office:  Renee is available from 8:45-3:35

Main Office Number:  507-328-3550

Attendance Line: 507-328-3551

Schedule for parent orientation night on Thursday, September 21st.

5:30-5:55 Meet with K-5 teacher in their classroom

6:00-6:25 Meet with K-5 teacher in their classroom.

(If you have one child- please come to this session so that you can be here for the school meeting in the gym at 6:30.)

6:30-7:00 K-8 Parent Information Session This is very important to the entire school community to be learn about new opportunities from school opportunities, Auction, ViE, Special Events, etc…

7:00-8:00 Uppers’ Orientation Important session

Calling all Lincoln 1st-3rd graders!

Lego League is back for the Fall season.  This year's team challenge focuses on a very important topic, water conservation.

 https://firstinspiresst01.blob.core.windows.net/flljr/aqua-adventure-challenge-letter.pdf

 In past seasons, Lincoln students have been very successful and engaged in this fun and exciting activity.  NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

 Format for the activity

-Meet weekly, 1-1.5 hrs, to work on project (late Sept-Dec/Jan)

-At least TWO parents per team are required to register as coaches (NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED)

-As many parents as possible are welcome to participate; working alongside a kid who is not your own gets best results!

-Kids build a model on the theme above (with guidebooks and special kits once all teams/coaches are registered)

-Kids attend and present their work at a First Lego League Expo; these are typically held in Dec or Jan (there are posted dates for expos in the Twin Cities in Dec....I'm hoping Rochester dates open up for Jan, which are more convenient.

If you think your child might be interested, please contact me with:

Child's full name

Contact parent's full name(s)

Contact email address

Full mailing address

Phone number

 Each team (maximum 6 kids) will need TWO coaches. All coaches need to consent to background checks (slow and burdensome but really NECESSARY); please volunteer to coach...it's easy and fun!

For more information please contact

John and Lily Kisiel

507-208-0211

 

Donors Choose

We could use a parent or parents to help teachers set up a Donors Choose accounts for their classrooms.  This will allow teachers to request items for their classrooms from members in the community and also get matching funds from companies. 

Thank you Culligan

We would like to thank Culligan of Rochester for all their help and donation of a reverse osmosis system for our fish room.  During the remodeling our old system was removed and James Stein of Culligan went out of his way to make sure we had a reverse osmosis system up and running before our fish arrived.  If are interested looking into a RO system for your home or water softening I would encourage you to take your business there.  They are one of a couple of business partners that contribute to Lincoln.

Student Accidents

Here is the Notice to Parents in regards to student accidents that occur on district property.

Student Accident Notice and CHIP 2017

Lincoln is Tweeting

Twitter is a wonderful tool to help parents connect with the school.

Staff are increasing the number of Tweets to give you more opportunities to see the amazing learning happening at Lincoln.

Here are just a few Twitter accounts you might want to check out and followJ

@lincolnk8school

@Lincolnk8PPT

@lincolnk8sonju          Jim Sonju

@sireksstars               Stephanie Sirek

@litlovinglady             Courtney Collins

@Classroom_Katie       Katie Kruger

@Lincolnk8gr1            Andi and Stephanie

@lincoln2nd                Ginelle Robertson and Kristi Beeman

@lincolnK8Graff          Carrie Graff

@lincolnk8howes        Jason Howes

@4thLincolnK8           Beth and Mickey

@Ruffin_II                  Will Ruffin II

@MrsO_k8                 Kim Olson

@mrwill_s                  Will Schulz

@LinneaArcher           Linnea Archer

@liz_elkoehler            Liz Koehler

@ArnesonDianne          Diane Arneson

@kaschafer1978          Katie Schafer

@proparatricia             Tricia Beighley

@kerigernandSLP       Keri Gernand

@SraFreund               Christina Freund

@uppers_science        Kyle Casper

@Lincolnk8math         Andy Roth

@Lisakinderteach       Lisa Robbins

@jenny_Bruenger        Media

@Vandik12                 Vandi King

Lincoln Lincs 2017 (digital version)

Welcome back to the start of another school year!

The paper edition of the August Lincoln Lincs was mailed out last week.  It is the ONLY paper edition of the Lincs to be mailed each year.  It contains important back to school lists, Meet the Teacher information  (and what to bring on the 31st) and all the updates you need to start this 2017-2018 school year. Please look for it in the mail!

Here is a link to the .pdf version for those so inclined:

Lincoln Lincs August 2017

Only 10 more days! Can't wait to start off another great year!

Help Needed!

Hello all you awesome Lincoln Parents!

The Lincoln staff and teachers are moving back into the school after the long summer of construction.
They could use any and all help with the transition this Friday and Saturday (the 25th and 26th).

Unfortunately, children aren't allowed in the building yet, so adults only please.

Thank-you so much for any time you can give!
Hope everyone had a GREAT summer!

Last Events of the 2016/2017 School Year!

June 8th- Awards Ceremony and 8^th grade class ceremony 

June 9 – Teacher workday

October 28 – Lincoln Auction

Uppers Parents!

All uppers students must turn in their ipad, charging block and cord before the last day of school. Any items not returned will be charged to you. Thanks for understanding!

Summer Reading Book Swap

Thank you VERY much to those families who graciously donated Ziploc bags and books to the Lincoln Book Swap- or as one child called it “The Book Swamp.”  Indeed, several tables were ‘swamped’ with fun books for children to choose from.  Last week, a bag of books came to your house in a Ziploc bag.  The bags also contained a Summer Reading Log (attached), where the student will color in each clock to correspond with the amount of time they have read over the summer.  In future years, we hope to continue sending home books for summer reading.  Therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if you would send all the books back in the same Ziploc bag, at the end of the summer.  However, if you are in need of books or your child falls in love with them, you may keep them.  Thanks again for your generous donations!  The students were excited about their books.  

Ideas for Summer Reading 

Summer Reading Chart 

Lincoln Summer Reading Program 

Scrip for all the places you'll go this summer!

Attached in a list of SCRIP we have in the office for your purchase.  Please stop by the office and purchase SCRIP for the stores you will frequent this summer.  
Scrip for Summer! 

First Lego League

It is time to Register for Lincoln's Fall 2017 FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Click here to complete the registration form by June 15th.
Team's form in June and usually begin meeting in August/September.
Costs:

•     Fee will be collected August 15th and will be about $100 per child.
•     If money is a hardship for your family please don’t let that stop you from participating. Contact Cheryl Kliewer at 261-3699 to make other arrangements.
•     Teams meet 4-6 hours a week Sept. – Dec.
  For more information contact Cheryl Kliewer: 280-4107 or Cheryl@wiseraccoon.net

Summer Math Help

Don’t let your children’s math skills slip during the summer.  Join Ginny Amundson, Math Corps tutor at Lincoln, and another Math Corps tutor for math games at the Public Library.  All students entering grades 4-6 are welcome to attend – they may attend one session, a few sessions, or all of them.  For dates and room, see attached flyer.

Summer Math Flyer 

First grade PLANT SALE!! Tomorrow(May 31)

Wednesday after school

3:30-4:00 pm in the butterfly garden

If it’s not raining

Inside the stairway by grade 1 rooms if rain.

All plants $1-$3 dollars!

We have Marigolds for gardens and perennials.

 Hope to see you there!!!!

Lincoln's Fall 2017 FIRST LEGO

It is time to Register for Lincoln's Fall 2017 FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Click here to complete the registration form by June 15th.
Team's form in June and usually begin meeting in August/September.
Costs:

•    Fee will be collected August 15th and will be about $100 per child.
  •  If money is a hardship for your family please don’t let that stop you from participating. Contact Cheryl Kliewer at 261-3699 to make other arrangements.
•     Teams meet 4-6 hours a week Sept. – Dec.
  For more information contact Cheryl Kliewer: 280-4107 orCheryl@wiseraccoon.net

Important dates before school ends!

June 2 – Talent Show starting at 9:30 AM

June 2 –Project Family 1:30 to 3:20

Project Family: Several years ago, student government at the direction of Ally Schroeder the student gov. president began Project Family. One of the best things about Lincoln, they decided, was the family feeling, the sense of community, and they wanted more of it. So Project Family was created. It is a remarkable day everyone laughing, playing and caring for each other.  The entire school will be in cross grade groups. Kindergarten through 8 graders will go to mini classes together taught by all staff. 7-8 graders will pick up K-1 at their classrooms and meet the 2-6 grade kids at their first class. Big kids take care of their little buddies as they transition from class to class

June 8 – Awards Ceremony and 8^th grade class ceremony

October 28 – Lincoln Auction

Save the Date – Auction 2017 will be on Saturday, October 28

Mark your calendars – electronic and paper

Uppers Parents

Uppers students must turn in their iPads on May 31.  Please have them locate their iPad, charging cord and power block. 

From the Health Office

As a reminder with the school year winding down: 

“All student medication needs to be picked up from the Health Office by 10 AM on Friday, June 9^th. This includes all prescription medication (oral medication, Epi Pens, inhalers, etc.) and all over-the-counter medication. By not picking up your child’s medication by the time listed, you are giving consent for Rochester Public Schools to properly dispose of any remaining medication, including Epi pens and inhalers.”

Lincoln K-8 Volunteer Opportunities for 2017-2018 School Year

We are nearing the end of the school year and PPT is looking for people for a few committee and leadership roles.

  1.  PPT Secretary:  This is the last year for our current PPT Secretary and we are looking for someone to take on this role for the 2017-2018 school year.  This a 2-year commitment and can be longer if interested.  This is a position where most of the work is done during after school hours.  The secretary is required to attend PPT Leadership meetings as wells as PPT meetings, the meetings occur monthly September through May. They are also required to attend the yearly PPT budget meeting, PPT wrap-up meeting held in June and an Executive committee meeting held in December to determine the Special Projects amount to be released.

Contact Karen MacLaughlin (karenhome@charter.net) with questions.

2.  PPT President Elect:  This position requires a three year commitment.  The year you are President Elect is the year you shadow the current PPT Co-Presidents to learn the ins and outs of the positon.  The next two years you function in the role as one of the PPT Co-Presidents.  The role requires you to attend PPT L

eadership meetings as wells as PPT meetings, the meetings occur monthly September through May.  You are also required to attend the yearly PPT budget meeting, PPT wrap-up meeting held in June and an Executive committee meeting held in December to determine the Special Projects amount to be released.  You work closely with the rest of the executive committee, PPT committee chairs, principal and staff. 

If interested please contact: 

Cinnamon Marxen, PPT Co-President,cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com, 507-250-4527 or  Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President, jmkruse22@gmail.com,507-269-6344

3.  Social Committee is looking for new members to join their team.  This committee organizes the many family centered events at Lincoln.  Pizza Bingo, Saturday at the Movies, All Pro Dads, School Dance and School Carnival just to name a few. 

Contact Sandy Hughes (sandyfaber@yahoo.com) with questions.

4.  Auction Committee is looking for volunteers.  This can be a big or small commitment!  There are many opportunities both the day of the auction and days leading up to the auction. There are opportunities during school hours as well as many opportunities that can be done from home or during evening hours.

Contact Sara Mason (ssmason21@gmail.com), Jen Groettum (jen.groettum@gmail.com) or  Heidi Sonju (heidisonju@gmail.com)

PPT Executive Committee members are also available to answer questions.

Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President,jmkruse22@gmail.com, 507-269-6344

Cinnamon Marxen, PPT Co-President,cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com, 507=250-4527

Mindy Schroeder, PPT President Elect,mindyschroeder314@gmail.com,507-358-8690

Karen MacLaughlin: karenhome@charter.net   

Karen Anderson: yoderanderson@yahoo.com

TEACHER APPRECIATION!

Our Teachers and Staff here at Lincoln devote so much time and care into the teaching of our children.  Lets show them a little "end of year" appreciation and treat them to sundaes!

The link below will take you to a sign-up sheet to bring items in to school on May 30th/ 31st.

Signup for Sundae items

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY AND JUNE

May 20:  Lincoln Carnival – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

May 26:  K-3 Track and Field day Slattery Park

May 30:  Uppers Spring Concert.  The evening performances are: 

                 6:30 – Orchestra,  

                 7:00 – Band

                 7:30 – Choir

June 1: Kindergarten Spring Sing (6pm for parents)

June 2: Talent Show starting at 9:30 AM

June 2:  Project Family 1:30 to 3:20

                Project Family: Several years ago, student government at the direction of Ally Schroeder the student gov. president began Project Family. One of the best things about Lincoln, they decided, was the family feeling, the sense of community, and they wanted more of it. So Project Family was created. It is a remarkable day everyone laughing, playing and caring for each other.  The entire school will be in cross grade groups. Kindergarten through 8 graders will go to mini classes together taught by all staff. 7-8 graders will pick up K-1 at their classrooms and meet the 2-6 grade kids at their first class. Big kids take care of their little buddies as they transition from class to class

June 5 - 7:  Uppers Camping Trip
June 9:   Awards Ceremony and 8^th grade class ceremony

From the Health Office

As a reminder with the school year winding down: 

“All student medication needs to be picked up from the Health Office by 10 AM on Friday, June 9^th. This includes all prescription medication (oral medication, Epi Pens, inhalers, etc.) and all over-the-counter medication. By not picking up your child’s medication by the time listed, you are giving consent for Rochester Public Schools to properly dispose of any remaining medication, including Epi pens and inhalers.”

Reading Room Zip-Loc Bag Request:

The Reading Room is gearing up for Lincoln’s Summer Reading Program.  Once again, we will be distributing bags of books for our students over the summer.  To help us get ready, we are looking for any gently used Zip-Loc Bags that you might have at home and are willing to donate to our program! 

Thank you!