Lincoln Volunteers Needed

NEEDED!!! Lunchroom Volunteers!
There are still needs in the lunchroom. Currently the needs are:
Mondays, Tuesdays, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month and every other Friday.
The hours are 11:50am until 1pm.
If you are interested please contact the Lincoln VIE team at, lincolnk8vie@gmail.com.

Attention Lincoln Garden Volunteers! Please meet at the Butterfly Garden on Friday, November 2nd, after school to trim back the perennials and ready the garden for next spring! Plan on working from 4-5:30pm. Bring your own gloves and pruners.
Contact Jane Barton if you’re able to make it. jabarton@rochester.k12.mn.us

Century High School Athletics - Registration for 7th and 8th Students

7th and 8th grade Kellogg, Friedell and Lincoln students interested in Century High School athletics need to visit Century's website for registration information and forms.  
CLICK HERE FOR CENTURY WEBSITE
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION – 2012-13
(AT CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL in the ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES OFFICE) FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES:

• October 15 and 16 (7:30 am – 3:30 pm)
• GIRLS HOCKEY (7th/8th) and DANCELINE (8th) 

• November 5 (5:00pm – 6:00pm) 7th and 8th graders ONLY and 
• November 6 and 7 (7:30 am – 3:30 pm) 
• GYMNASTICS (7th/8th), GIRLS BASKETBALL (8th), WRESTLING (7th/8th), CO-ED ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY (7th/8th), BOYS SWIM/DIVE (7th/8th) and ALPINE SKI (7th/8th) 

If students choose to register AFTER November 7, students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to practice on the first day of practice/tryouts. If you participated in or tried out for a FALL Sport (this school year), you just need to pay your fee.
(CLICK HERE FOR THE Century Athletics Website - registrationfee information and practice dates).

WHY THE AUCTION MATTERS

 

 

On October 27th, Lincoln will hold its 2012-13 Auction. The Auction is the primary fundraiser for Lincoln and has paid for much of the equipment and opportunities that make our school great.  Our Auction has helped pay for SmartBoards, computers, the End of Year Picnic and Back to School Picnic, school dances and other social events, Science Fair, Destination Imagination, Legos League, Uppers Electives, Snacks for MCA testing, and much, much more.  The Auction enriches your child's school experience and eliminates the need for any of our children to have to sell gift wrap, pizza,  . . . you name it!

 

What can you do to ensure the Auction is a success?  Attend!!  And bring your friends and family! The more people attending, the more Lincoln raises in funds and the more opportunities your child will enjoy at school.  The doors open at 11:30 for the Silent Auction and the Live Auction begins at 2:00. We also have face painting, tattoos and hair styling/spraying for the kids. Child care for smaller children will be available during the Live Auction.

 

Please join us for this fun-filled event for adults and children alike.  Have a good time and do something great for your school!

Haunted Hallways - Mummify Principal Sonju - TOMORROW - Wednesday, October 24 - 7:30-8:00pm

Come and Mummify Principal Sonju "Mr. S" at Haunted Hallways outside the Hall of Fun on Wednesday, October 24 from 7:30-8:00pm in Mummy Mania: Principals on the Loose!
We trap 'em, you wrap 'em! See you outside the Hall of Fun! See www.rpsfevents.org for details.

The Countdown Has Begun - Lincoln Auction Saturday, October 27!

Watch the LincolnLincs for updates as we count down to the Auction, this Saturday, August 27!

Auction Volunteers Still Needed: 
Volunteers are still needed on 10/27 after the Live Auction (2:45 to close)!
Please contact Christina Darrington at chdarrington@gmail.com Thank you!

Mmm…IT’S BAKE SALE TIME! 
When: Auction Day, October 27th
Where: Staff lounge
This is a great way to make a last minute donation to the Auction!!
Donations accepted on Friday (Oct 26th) in the office or Saturday in the staff lounge.
Please package items in dozen or half dozen amounts.
Please note: decorative packaging makes for a sure sell out!!
Questions?
Please contact Jodi Kruse at jmkruse22@gmail.com
or Melissa Engelken at melissae.724@gmail.com

Get your Auction Catalog HERE!

Dress Up Days - This Week!

Dress like your favorite teacher day- Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Team day, wear sports clothing, no hats - Thursday, October 25, 2012 Crazy hair - Friday, October 26, 2012

The Auction Catalog is Here!

Paper copies of the Auction Catalog were sent home with students today.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THE AUCTION CATALOG

Start choosing your favorite items and planning your bid strategy for the Auction on October 27!

GET DONATIONS IN!

The fabulous Lincoln Auction is fast approaching! If you've been planning to donate, please do so now. We are working hard to get the catalog completed and we want to see your name and donation listed!

You may drop your donations off at the office with Amy or Ginger or bring it to the stage in the gym (remember to put your name on it!) We are so thankful for the amazing, creative and exciting items and services that have been donated so far. Join this fantastic group of family, friends and businesses that work to make Lincoln the Greatest School in the Universe!

The donation deadline is Wednesday, October 10th. Please get your donations in by that time or contact Melissa Murphy, 358-5107 (mfmurphy1@charter.net) or Nicci Watson, 254-7971 (onawat@aol.com).

Picking Up Students at Lincoln

Students at Lincoln have gone through Bus Safety this week to ensure that safety is always the goal. Speaking of bus safety- if coming to get your students, please be sure to pick up students in the pick-up line after school or park on nearby streets and come in to get students.
Loading right in the front of the building is for buses and handicap parking only.
Thank you for keeping the safety of all our students at the top priority.
CLICK HERE FOR PARKING AND PICKUP INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR PARKING AND PICKUP MAP

Guidelines for Students Attending High School Events

Parents of Students Attending High School Events - Please review the following guidelines with your child:
1. All middle school and elementary students attending the games must be accompanied by an adult
2. All high schools students must show student ID upon entry
3. No food or beverages are allowed to be brought into athletic events
4. No backpacks are allowed at athletic events
5. If students are not meeting behavioral expectations, they will be asked to leave the event

Please remember that when students are attending school sponsored events they must adhere to the Code of Student Conduct (Policy #506). If students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct they could be subject to in-school consequences regarding their actions.
Thank you, Rochester Public Schools

Volunteers Needed For Lincoln Auction - October 27

Volunteers are still needed for the following time slots:

• 11:15-12:05 room monitor 
• 12:00-12:40 room monitor 
• 12:10-1:10 room monitor 
• 1:20-2:20 prize pick up 
• 2:45-close prize pick up and bank 

Contact Christina Darringtion at chdarrington@gmail.com
Remember - this is Lincoln's biggest fundraiser - No door-to-door sales for your children, and the benefits to Lincoln from Auction proceeds are numerous!

COMING SOON - LINCOLN AUCTION OCT 27

The Lincoln Auction, our primary fundraiser for the school, is fast approaching! The success of this very important event depends on all of us. A successful Auction provides our kids with numerous educational opportunities AND removes the need for door to door fundraising.

What can you do? DONATE!! VOLUNTEER!! BID!!

Right now we need donations. Please consider what you, grandparents, siblings and friends may be able to donate. Here are a few ideas:

*Vacation Experiences: Use of time shares, cabins, vacation properties or trips to water parks with hotel.
*Tickets to professional and college sporting events, theaters or concerts.
*Unique Opportunities: Fishing excursions, cooking classes, wine tastings, dinner parties, Beer or Food of the Month memberships.
*Professional Services: Tax preparation, will preparation, carpentry, tutoring, haircuts, daycare, yoga classes, professional consulting and party planning.
*Business Donations: Donations of goods and services from Lincoln Family and Friend owned businesses.
*CASH DONATIONS: We will put cash donations toward large Auction items.
*Need an Idea? Let us know and we'll suggest one for you - you buy the items and we'll "poof" it into a beautiful basket.

If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Melissa Murphy at mfmurphy1@charter.net (358-5107) or Nicci Watson at onawat@aol.com (292-9090).

Haunted Hallways 10/24-10/27 - Discounted Wristbands Available

Complete details can be found on our website: www.rpsfevents.org
CLICK HERE FOR THE HAUNTED HALLWAYS FLYER
Crawl the halls in the Kahler Grand Hotel:
Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 from 6-9pm
Friday, October 26 from 6-10pm
Saturday, October 27 from Noon-10pm.

100% of the proceeds from the event go back to supporting Rochester schools!
Event highlights include fright levels for ALL ages!

• The Hall of Fun is not scary and for the youngest of ghouls! 
• Hall of Haunts is sure to SCARE but all ages are welcome! 
• Hall of Horrors will frighten even the bravest of guests....Enter at your own risk! Parental Discretion is advised! 

Haunted Hallways also features:

• October 24 7:30 to 8:00 - Mummify Mr. S in Mummy Mania!
• Trick-or-Treating through area businesses until 8pm each night with the price of admission
• Saturday Hollow Scream Party in the Plaza hosted by the CW with music (DJ from 4- 6 and band from 6-10), costume contest, fun food and spooky drinks, Jack-o-Lantern contest, fun activities such as Pumpkin Chucking and more in the Peace Plaza! 
• You won’t want to miss our exciting Hall of Fun Line Entertainment--find the schedule posted on rpsfevents.org in mid-October!

Remember to vote for your favorite room at the end of Haunted Hallways. The school who decorated the winning room from each hallway will win a trophy!

Haunted Hallways Discounted Wristbands $5 each
(See Amy in the Lincoln school office starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 15) 

• Each wristband allows one person to enter each of the 3 halls one time each and trick or treat at area businesses (bags provided). Wristbands cannot be shared with another person.
• One adult is free with each paid child in the Hall of Fun only. Every person entering the Hall of Haunts and Hall of Horrors needs a ticket.
• Volunteers do not need a wristband while volunteering (they will have a volunteer wristband); however, they will need to purchase one to go through all 3 halls.

We Want You Back - October 6 - Volunteers Needed - Registration Deadline September 28

On October 6, 2012, Rochester Public Schools and United Way of Olmsted County are holding the inaugural 'We Want You Back' Day. Teams of community volunteers and school district staff will go door-to-door to homes of high school students who have not returned to class, identifying why the student did not return to school, and assisting with their re-enrollment.  Community volunteers are also needed to make courtesy calls to students the week leading up to the event.  

We Want You Back – Phone Bank 
October 1-5 Shifts: 2-4 PM, 4-6 PM, 6-8 PM 
Volunteers are needed to make courtesy calls to students the week leading up to the event (October 1-5). Phone bank volunteers will receive on-site training and a phone script to assist them in making calls. This volunteer activity will take place at the Edison building (615 7th Street SW, Rochester). CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE PHONE BANK 

We Want You Back - Door to Door Walkers 
 Saturday, Oct 6 9AM – Noon PLUS 1 hour mandatory training (week of Oct 1-5) 
Teams of community volunteers and school district staff will go door-to-door to homes of high school students who have not returned to class, identifying why the student did not return to school, and assisting with their re-enrollment. We are looking for 10-30 more community members to serve as Door-to-Door Walkers . Registration deadline Sept 28.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO BE A DOOR-TO-DOOR WALKER

We Want You Back - Event Volunteers 
October 6 Shifts:  9AM to noon 
Help at John Marshall High School the morning of October 6th. We are looking for 3-5 event volunteers for the early morning shift and 5-10 event volunteers for the late morning shift.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVENT VOLUNTEER

Flu Shot Clinic at Lincoln - October 2 - Online Registration Deadline September 30

The flu shot clinic at Lincoln K-8 Choice School is on October 2 from 9:15 – 11:00 am. This clinic is available for all children who attend Lincoln. Parents must register your child(ren) online at least two days prior to the clinic date in order for it to be properly processed. Paper forms are available in the school office.

The flu mist will primarily be used. You may call the school nurse (328-3550, ask for Martha) with questions or concerns. By providing insurance information your insurance company can be billed for the shot. If you do not have insurance, the cost will be approximately $15.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE FLU CLINIC AND THE LINK TO REGISTER ONLINE

LOTS OF FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE SIGN UP TO HELP!!!

Volunteers Needed for Lincoln's Flu Shot ClinicOctober 2 from 9:15am-11am
We need 4 volunteers to work with district nurse and nursing students to facilitate this process.
Please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com to volunteer or call Dani at 216-4124

Volunteers Needed for Lincoln's Picture Day
October 3 from 9:15-12pm AND from 12:45-3:00pm
We need 2 volunteers for each shift to assist the photographers.
Please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com to volunteer

Volunteers Needed for Lynx Program in the Media Center
Ongoing, can you help out once a week, once every-other week or once a month?
Volunteers needed Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-9:45am.
Please e-mail Janis at jamelvin@rochester.k12.mn.us to volunteer or call Lincoln at 328-3550 and ask for Janis

Volunteers Needed to bring in food for the Uppers Conferences Oct 2 and Oct 4
We will need entree for about 7 people, dessert, drinks and plates/plastic silverware donated.
If you would like to help out with any of these donations please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com or call Dani at 216-4124

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING -- YOU REALLY ARE CHAMPIONS AND MAKE LINCOLN GREAT!!!!

ADVERTISE THE AUCTION

Help us advertise the Auction! Pick up a car window cling (or two) in the office. Simply clean a section of your back windshield and apply the cling to the outside of your window. No worries about removal, it will just peel off.

Also, please like Lincoln K-8 Choice School Auction 2012 on Facebook. As we get closer to the Auction date, we'll be posting more about items available to be bid on. The full catalog will be posted on Facebook and Lincoln Lincs two weeks prior to the Auction.

IMPORTANT: We are still looking for volunteers and donations. If you know anyone with a business in town or if you regularly frequent a business, please ask them if they could contribute to our Auction. Contributing businesses are acknowledged by name in our catalog - good advertising for a business!

GATEway Fall Social - October 25, 2012 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Are you wondering about Gifted Services in Rochester Public Schools? Join GATEway as we host an informational program presented by Jennifer Lawhead, Gifted Services Coordinator of Rochester Public Schools. Ms. Lawhead will discuss an overview of K-12 gifted services, identification processes, how to know your child might be gifted before formal identification, and what parents can do before formal services begin. From 6:30 to 7:00 PM, we will have a dessert potluck where families have the opportunity to meet each other and get acquainted. From 7:00 to 8:00 PM, the school-age children are invited to enjoy activities in a supervised room while the parents listen to our guest speaker. You do not need to be a GATEway member to attend. This event is co-sponsored with Rochester Community and Technical College Community and Youth Programs. For specific location and to RSVP for the event, please visit our website, www.rochestergateway.com.

Introducing April Knipfer, Lincoln's New MN Reading Corps Member

Hello! My name is April Knipfer. I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you! This school year I will be working one on one with students at Lincoln K-8 Choice School. I will provide daily 15-20 minute sessions of extra support to help students practice their reading skills so they can become proficient readers. I am not an employee of Lincoln, or of the Rochester School District. I am an AmeriCorps member and part of a program called Minnesota Reading Corps. Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader by the end of third grade. I will provide one on one reading interventions daily to those students whose reading scores indicate additional practice is needed. Testing, or benchmarking, will be done to determine which students I will work with throughout the year. Students’ progress will be monitored weekly while they are in the program. Students exit the Minnesota Reading Corps program when they are on target for four consecutive weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my supervisor, Katie Schafer. She is the reading specialist at Lincoln. Her contact information is: Katie Schafer 507-328-3561 kaschafer@rochester.k12.mn.us

I am so excited to help support readers at Lincoln this year!
Sincerely, April Knipfer, Literacy Tutor

Message from Mr Will/PE

Hello Lincoln Family!!!!!! I am so excited for another awesome year of students exceeding expectations in Physical Education! We are going to have another fun year of developing skills, improving fitness levels, and of course playing all of your favorite games and activities! We have some new recess, and PE equipment that I can’t wait to try out!

Please make sure your child has a pair of non-marking gym shoes on the days that they have PE. Your child will not be able to participate if they are wearing sandals, boots, crocs, or wheelies. Lincoln does not have a locker room to change into gym clothes, so if possible, please make sure that your child wears athletic apparel on days that they have Physical Education.

I would like to thank all parents/guardians, for your support over the years!!! Please feel free to contact me at any time at wischulz@rochester.k12.mn.us with any questions or concerns you may have! Sincerely, Will Schulz