Food Donations Needed for Lincoln Staff Appreciation Events - October 8 & 28 and November 14 & 19

We have several opportunities to show our Lincoln Staff how much we appreciate all that they do for our kids. (Please note that the Uppers Conference is an immediate need.) Please consider donating for the upcoming staff appreciation events:

October 8 - Uppers Conference (for 5 staff) (Please bring to the staff lounge by 3:15pm).  Items needed:

                  Appetizer

                  Dessert

October 28 - Auction Thank You - Because Our Staff is Spooktacular! (Please bring to the staff lounge by 8:15am or make arrangements with Erica Yahn).  Items needed:

                  Treats - Candy, baked goods and the like; Halloween theme suggested but not required.

                  Soda

November 14- K-5 Conferences (Please bring to the staff lounge by 3:15pm).  Items needed:
                   Soup
                   Salad
                   Bread/butter
                   Dessert
                   Soda

                   Water

November 19 - K-5 Conferences (Please bring to the staff lounge by 3:15pm).  Items needed:

                  Appetizer

                  Veggies and dip
                  Fruit

                  Dessert

General Items needed:
Paper plates
Disposable bowls
Disposable cups
Plastic utensils
Napkins

If you are able to donate any of these items, please contact Erica Yahn (206-0089) or ericayahn@gmail.com and let her know which items you plan to bring on which dates.

Please bring all items to the staff lounge and label "for staff appreciation".  Please have items pre-cut if necessary and ready to serve.  Thank you so much for volunteering and showing our incredible staff how much we appreciate them!

PPT Staff Appreciation Committee

Junior First Lego League - Registration is Open through October 11!

“Prepare. Respond. Recover.”
Lincoln 1st – 3rd graders can register on line HERE for the Jr FLL 2013 DISASTER BLASTER Challenge
In the 2013 DISASTER BLASTER℠ Challenge children will explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and more that we call natural disasters. Teams will learn how science, technology, engineering, and math impact our everyday lives while they get excited about future innovations. Teams will learn about simple machines as they build a model made of LEGO® elements with a motorized part and learn to present information through a Show Me Poster.
For more information:  http://www.jrfirstlegoleague.org/2013-disaster-blaster-challenge.html

Registration: September 26th – October 11th
Season: Late October – January 11/12 - Regional Tournament will either be January 11th or 12th.

Team Structure:

• Lincoln Jr.FLL is for 1st - 3rd graders
• Most teams meet over a 6-8 week period, once or twice a week
• Payment $25  - Jr. FLL registration fee to be paid after the teams are formed.

Lincoln Auction Update - Donations and Auction Day Volunteers Needed!

Auction Donations Needed!!! 

The Auction has really taken some major hits just in the past couple of days. A LARGE number of our staple silent and platinum room items just fell through at the last minute. We are suddenly VERY short on items.  If you know of any company who might donate, or a friend with a special skill or talent that they could offer, please contact them and ask.  They worst they can say is no!  

Also, PLEASE, PLEASE get the word out that we are suddenly SHORT on donations and encourage other families, grandparents - anyone to donate a basket or item. Even a small item will make a big difference this year.  

As always, thank you for supporting our students.

Contact Nicci Watson if you have any items to donate at onawat@aol.com.

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Auction Volunteers Needed for Auction Day, October 26.
Volunteers are needed for the following slots on Auction Day. Please consider fitting in some volunteer time around your auction bidding!
Contact Christina Darrington at chdarrington@gmail.com if you are able to do any of these shifts.

Room Monitors
11:15-12:15
12:00-12:40
12:00-12:50
12:10-1:00
12:15-1:20
1:00-2:45

Bake Sale
12:45-3:00

Bank
1:00-2:45
2:45-close

Child Care
2:00-end of live auction

Prize pick up
1:20-2:20
After live auction

Take down after live auction.

Give With Target Contest - Deadline Extended through September 30! Vote Today!

We made our goal of 500 votes this weekend and have raised $500.00. The contest was supposed to end on Saturday, September 21, but they still have about $300,000.00 more to give away so the contest has been extended to September 30, 2013. Please vote again this week and let’s see if we can make it to $600.00!
http://givewith.target.com
enter zipcode 55904
select next and click on Lincoln K-8 Choice School

We are still in first place in the city...let's keep it that way!

Volunteers Needed to Level Books

Hello Everyone! Our Reading Specialist (Katie Schafer) is looking for some help getting some books leveled according to the new Action 100 levels. It looks to be something that can be done at school or even at home. This information is from her... if you are able/willing to help even a little with this project, please contact Katie (KASCHAFER@rochester.k12.mn.us or 328-3547)

From Katie: We have a leveled library that our teachers use for their reading groups. It contains multiple copy sets (Ex. Six copies of Clifford Goes to School). These books were housed in the media center but are now in a very small room inside the reading room which is located between the Kindergarten classroom. The books are leveled using our old system and now need to be leveled using our colored system. SOOoooo, we need volunteers to take home or come to school and label books. I have goodies all ready to roll if you might be interested in this project.

Thank you so much for all you do to help make Lincoln Great!
Tammy Szewczynski
Lincoln VIE Co-Coordinator

PPT FALL KICKOFF MEETING THIS MONDAY - SEPT. 23 - 7-8PM

All Lincoln families and staff are invited to the PPT Fall Kickoff Meeting this Monday, September 23, from 7-8pm in the Lincoln Media Center. PPT is a great way for parents, guardians and staff to get more involved in the Lincoln community. All parents and staff are members of the Lincoln PPT. Come meet other members, get an update on the PPT classroom fundraiser, and learn how you can get more involved in the Lincoln auction and other important committees.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Parents - Help Our Students Be Healthy - Message from Mr. Will

Dear parents and guardians who represent the students that attend the greatest school in the universe -
Please help us reach our goal of having 100% of our students at a healthy level of fitness in all assessments. With your help, I am confident that we can smash our record of 93.8% of Lincoln students at a healthy level of fitness in ALL assessments. Yes, what we have already achieved is incredible, but I know that with your additional help outside of school, we can get EVERY student there!!!
CLICK HERE FOR THE HEALTHY LEVELS OF FITNESS FOR ALL GRADES
Please have non-marking gym shoes, and please have your Lincoln student wear clothing that is comfortable to participate in fast-paced physical activity on their PE days.

Please email me with any questions or concerns at wischulz@rochester.k12.mn.us.
It’s going to be a great year at Lincoln! Thank you for all you do for our students.
Sincerely,
Mr. Will

Please Help - Donations Needed for the Auction!

Donations are still GREATLY needed for this year’s auction. Please consider donating an item or items that we can bundle into a basket. Below are samples just to foster ideas. Feel free to use your own creativity. Donations can be dropped off at school anytime now through Oct 7th. Please include your name or company on the donation so we can recognize you in our catalog. If you have any questions, please contact Nicci Watson at onawat@aol.com.
We still need many volunteers for the day of the auction, Oct.26th . Please contact Christina Darrington at chdarrington@gmail.com if you are able to help 
 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS’ EDUCATION AT LINCOLN!

Basket Ideas - Be creative! The ideas are endless...

• Gardening: pots, tools, gloves, seeds, stakes, bulbs, plant food, gloves, how to books 
• Man Cave: cooler, poker chips, deck of cards, sport memorabilia, bottle opener, signs 
• Tailgate: small grill, grilling utensils, cooler, football platters, cups, anything with Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Vikings or Green Bay on it. 
• Hobby: scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarn, knitting or stitching supplies, gift cards to Michael’s 
• Home and Auto: Power tools, tool belt, work gloves, snake lamp, gift card to home Depot or Lowes, car wash, ice scrapper, emergency kits 
• Home Office: sticky notes, colorful paper, fun colorful desk supplies, flash drives, mouse pad, pens, highlighters, desk lamp 
• Teen Basket: Electronic games, ipod or itune gift cards, posters, books, trendy fashion items 
• Kitchen: kitchenware, cooking tools, platters, cheese trays 
• Foods: specialty teas, coffees, or chocolates. Gift cards to Z-zest, Trader Joes, Apollo Liquor Store Exercise: Yoga Mats, water bottles, small weights, workout videos
• Sports: equipment or gear, event tickets, water bottle, power snacks, gift cards 
• Babies and Toddlers: toys and games, books, blankets, carrying sling, diaper bag 
• Books: a collection of your favorite author. Example: Dr. Seuss Books 
• Hiker’s basket: bug spray, first aid kit, trail mix, sunscreen, gift card
• Cabelas Italian Basket: oversized bread, olive oils, Alfredo or red sauce, pasta maker, pasta, cheese grater, gourmet olives
• Summer fun: bubbles, slip and slide, sidewalk chalk, sand box, shovel and pail, beach towel, sunscreen 
• Kid’s crafts: stickers, color paper, pipe cleaners, glue sticks, markers, glitter, smock, paint 
• Movie Night: popcorn containers, microwave popcorn packages, movie rental or theater gift cards, candy, dvd’s 
• Ice Cream Sundae basket: hot fudge, carmel , cherries, sprinkles, small dishes, nuts 
• MAYO / CENTURY / JM baskets: spirit wear or items of any kind in school theme or colors.

Haunted Hallways October 24 - 26

The Rochester Public School Foundation (RPSF) is hosting the haunted Hallways again this year in a new location. Come Crawl the Halls at Golden Hill, 2220 3rd Ave SE.

Buy your discount tickets from Amy in the office.

• Advance tickets are $5 and available until October 15th. 
• Door tickets are $7. 

50% of net proceeds are distributed directly to participating schools and 50% go to RPSF for future distribution to schools.

There are three levels of scare.

• Hall of Fun for a non-frightening fun for the little ghouls
• Hall of Haunts for frightening fun for all ages - Lincoln Uppers are working on a room in the Hall of Haunts this year!
• Hall of Horrors that will torments and fill you with terror! 

HOURS:

• Hall of Fun hours are Oct. 24 and 25 6-9pm and Oct 26 10am – 9pm 
• Hall of Haunts and Horrors hours are Oct 24 6-9pm, Oct 25 6-11 pm and Oct 26 noon – 11 pm

Trick or Treating, music, and line entertainment as well as sale items will be available at Golden Hill as well.  Please come and support Lincoln by touring the Halls and voting for Lincoln’s room! Help us get the word out by inviting friends and liking us on Facebook. Visit http://www.rpsfevents.org/ for more information.

Reminder - Uppers Parent Orientation Night - Tuesday, September 17 6:00-8:00pm

Uppers Parent Orientation Night – September 17 6:00-8:00pm 

NOTE TO ALL UPPERS PARENTS IN GRADES 6,7 & 8 – It is very important that you make plans to attend this event so that you can meet all the new staff and hear details about the changes to existing classes and opportunities in the new classes being offered.
Parent Orientation Nights are for parents/guardians only – please leave students at home.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AGENDA FOR UPPERS PARENT ORIENTATION

Ice Cream Scoopers Needed!

This Friday, September 13, we will be celebrating our Summer Readers with an Ice Cream Sundae Party and we could use some help and supplies.  If you'd like to provide any ice cream, syrup, sprinkles, or your assistance scooping up the delicious treat from 2:30 - 3:30, please call or email Dani Nikolai.  She would LOVE to hear from you!!!  dani.nikolai@gmail.com or 254-3594

LINCOLN BOOK FAIR IS BACK!!

Please help support the Lincoln Library and the classroom libraries by shopping at the Book Fair this week!

• Sept 11th 9-4:30 
• Sept 12th 9-4:30 and then again from 6-8pm for K-5 parent orientation 
• Sept 13th from 9-4:30 

The Book Fair will be located on the Lincoln stage. 
All forms of payment accepted.
If you can't make the book fair you can shop online! Online shopping available until Sept. 25th, FREE shipping to the school, every purchase benefits the school!
 http://bookfairs/scholastic.com/homepage/lincolnchoice

Volunteers Needed

At Lincoln Choice School we value our parent, family, and community volunteers.  There are numerous needs throughout the school including classroom help.  If you'd be willing to help with any of the following needs, please contact Lincoln VIE Coordinators: lincolnschoolvie@gmail.com 

Also be sure to fill out the online volunteer form http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/page/3430

Book Fair – Help with set up, take down, sales, and/or assisting students in finding books.

Lunchroom Helper – From 12pm to 1pm daily help is needed in the lunchroom helping students as they eat and cleaning up afterward including wiping down the tables.  If you have an hour you can be at the school once a week, once every other week, once a month or periodically.

Lego League – Volunteer to be a coach - engineering or programming skills are a plus!

Media Center Helper – Assist in the media center by shelving books, checking books in and out and assisting Media Center Staff as needed. 

Lynx Reading Program – Help students record their lynx reading material.   Regular volunteers and substitutes.

Staff Appreciation – Bring in something for conference meals or monthly teacher treats.

Community Relations/Tours – Work to promote Lincoln to the public, organize school tours and meet the teacher event, facilitate application and lottery/waiting list process.

Social Committee – Help organize various special events throughout the school year.

Vision and Hearing Screening – November 14, 9:30-12pm and 12:30-3pm Assist with screening under the supervision of a nurse or get kids from classrooms.

Lincoln Parent Orientation Nights: September 12 for K-5 and September 17 for Uppers

Because we want to communicate all the exciting opportunities for K-5 and Uppers this school year, separate Parent Orientation Nights have been scheduled for K-5 and Uppers (6-8).

K-5 Parent Orientation Night – September 12 6:00-8:00pm
Uppers Parent Orientation Night – September 17 6:00-8:00pm 

Parent Orientation Nights are for parents/guardians only – please leave students at home.

NOTE TO ALL UPPERS PARENTS IN GRADES 6,7 & 8 – It is very important that you make plans to attend this event so that you can meet all the new staff and hear details about the changes to existing classes and opportunities in the new classes being offered.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AGENDA FOR UPPERS PARENT ORIENTATION

Parent/Family of K Info Day Power Point

CLICK HERE  for the Power Point from the Parent/Family of K Info Day Sessions from this week. Welcome Kindergarten Families!

It's the First Day of School News Digest - Welcome Back!

School starts tomorrow for grades 1-8: Tuesday, September 3 at 9:10am. 
Please leave home a few minutes early so that you have time to park. Do not double park and let your child cross the street. This is dangerous for any aged student. All students should cross at intersections. Please look at the parking signs before you park. There are no parking signs near each intersection so that motorists can see students when they cross the street.
We have a new security system installed, so if you come to school during the day you will have to enter through the front door.

Target Fundraiser
This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that's only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. We have a lot of classroom and technology needs with new classrooms, apps for ipads, wireless access points with all the wireless devices and smart phones. We would like to raise $1000.00 through this if possible. You can vote once a week, and you will need a Facebook account as far as I can tell to vote. Go to www.GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Lincoln K-8 Choice Elementary School once a week through September 21 or until Target has given away all $5 million. Vote, see rules and see the leader board from across the nation at www.GiveWith.Target.com.
Last week we had thirty parents login and vote. We made $50.00. If you would vote this week we could make even more. The activity goes until September 21 or until $5,000,000 is gone. So far 1.8 million has been voted on by schools.

Gifted Education Parent Informational Meeting September 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Riverside Elementary, 506 5th Ave. SE Parents who are interested in learning more about Elementary Gifted Services in Rochester Public Schools are invited to attend this informational meeting. Our elementary Gifted Services Specialists will be present to meet you and answer questions.

The Lincoln K-8 Choice School Directory
The Lincoln K-8 Choice School Directory will soon be made available on Skyward Family Access. All student families will automatically be included in the school directory unless they have chosen to opt out. To opt out, please complete and return the Online School Directory – Opt-Out Form (click here) and return the form to the school office. This form can also be found in your Family Access account under District Link or you can request a form from your school. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Krahn at the Main Office at {328-3550} or amkrahn@rochester.k12.mn.us

SCRIP Purchases
It is time to remind everyone that SCRIP cards are a great investment in Lincoln. This is a non-fund raiser fund raiser. You purchase SCRIP cards for local stores and spend them like cash. We get a percentage off the top and you get all of your investment in the form of a gift card that spends like cash. With advent of ipads in most classroom there will be a need to purchase apps for those devices. This money is spent on all grade levels for needs they have that are not covered regular sources. Please consider purchasing some SCRIP each week. Amy has a great supply of cards in the office.