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!

LINCOLN CARNIVAL - This Saturday, May 20, 10am to 1pm

The Lincoln PPT Social Committee invites you to join the Lincoln community for a day of FUN for the entire family, this Saturday, May 20, from 10am to 1pm.  Activities include bowling, limbo, a cake walk, ball toss, bean bags, duck pond, popcorn, cotton candy, a flamingo toss, plinko game, hula hoop, frog flinger, and spin the wheel.  Mr. Pizza will be selling pizza by the slice and beverages from 11am-1pm.