Cell Phone Usage

A reminder from the health office regarding cell phone use. If children need to phone home for any reason they are to still ask their teachers about using a school phone, either in the classroom or in the office. It is especially important for safety and attendance reasons, that if a child feels ill, they should report to the office for evaluation and help contacting parents. There have been times when students have left the building after making a cell phone call to a parent, and there have been concerns later, on the part of staff, not knowing where the student went. So, please, help keep the kids safe by continuing to abide by district policies regarding cell phone use in school.

Box Tops and Milk Caps and Labels, Oh My!

Ms. Ginelle's class is the November winner. They collected $70.11 for the Labels for Lincoln program and will be treated to a popcorn party to celebrate.

Keep collecting and bringing in your Labels for Education, Box Tops and Milk Caps. Put them in the collection bag in your classroom.

December winners will be announced in early January 2011.

Outstanding Educator Award to Lincoln Staff and InSciEd Out Partners

The Rochester Area Math and Science Partnership (RAMSP) has awarded its 2010 Outstanding Educator Award to InSciEd Out, which includes the ENTIRE Lincoln K-8 staff, Mayo Clinic scientists Dr. Stephen Ekker and Dr. Chris Pierret, Dr. Maggie Hoody of Winona State University - Rochester and Dr. Jean Leicester. The InSciEd Out team will be honored at a dinner and reception on December 14.

More on the award from the RAMSP website:  "The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes educators who demonstrate leadership and dedicated commitment to all students achieving world-class standards in math, science, and technology. Each recipient exemplifies RAMSP's aims of high student achievement; leadership & support for continuous improvement; collaboration among districts; business and higher education; and engagement of students in math, science, and technology. RAMSP is an organization dedicated to enhancing educational programs and promoting quality improvement in Partnership school districts. The organization is comprised of 13 area school districts, U of MN Rochester, RCTC and WSU, IBM, Mayo Clinic, and Workforce Development all working together to advance math, science, and technology in K-12 education."

Congratulations to all the hard-working innovators at Lincoln K-8, Mayo Clinic and Winona State
that have developed this outstanding science opportunity for our students!

WANTED: Book Donations for our Leveled Library

Did you know that your Barnes and Noble book purchase on Friday could be donated to our Leveled Library at Lincoln? We are looking for books that would be of interest to our K-3 students. Any books that are gently used from home that you no longer need would also be welcomed anytime throughout the school year! Our needs are plenty! Please bring any donations to Janis in the Media Center.
Thank you on behalf of our Lynx Leveled Library!!

Special Projects Consensus Meeting Update

The Special Projects Consensus meeting was held on December 6th. Thank you to everyone who participated - and especially to Fred Robinson (for guiding us through the process) and James Kulzer (for technical support). The agreed proposal is posted on the blog site (under links to documents, Special Projects Funding Proposal). Funds will be released December 15 for the funded projects. If you have any questions or would like more information on the proposal, please contact Mary Hansen (285-9047 or rmhansen2002@yahoo.com) or Julie Wingert (288-6293 or jdnwingert@aol.com) or the PPT presidents

We should see (or hear) about some of these newly funded projects starting in January!

This Friday - Lincoln Barnes and Noble Bookfair Fundraiser!

Our school will earn a percent of the net sales from any customer who mentions Lincoln or presents the Lincoln voucher at Barnes and Noble Rochester store locations on Dec. 10th from 2-6pm. We will also receive credit for folks who shop on-line between Dec.10-12th. Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support us and enter 10358182 at checkout.
If you would like to volunteer to help out, we will be at the downtown store location to handout coupons to use in the store. Please let me know if you would be available to staff the table for an hour or two that day. April Ekblad, ekblads4@yahoo.com

Project Fish Wish - Contribute to the Fish Tank!

The beautiful fish tank we received as a gift from Mayo Clinic is now located in the foyer in front of the office and right now it is filled only with "Fish Wishes".  On the tank are star post-it notes with items we need to get the tank up and running. If your family wishes to donate something to the cause please take a post-it off the tank and go to Fish and Pets to purchase your item. Greg (Manager at Fish and Pets) is in charge of our Project Fish Wish project and he can help you if needed. We are trying to have the tank up and running before the holidays and our goal is add the fish upon our return from Winter Break. All donations can be given to the office and our fish habitat team will help get things set up.

Thank you for all you do to support Lincoln science and for making our "Fish Wishes" come true!
The Fish Habitat Team