College Preparation for Middle School Students – February 11 - 7:00pm, Kellogg Middle School

College Preparation for Middle School Students Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 7:00pm Kellogg Middle School Auditorium This presentation, sponsored by the Kellogg Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Guidance Counseling Departments, will focus on what middle school students and families should be doing to prepare for going on to college after high school. Other topics to be discussed include types of colleges, how to select a college, college admission testing and financial aid. This presentation is free and open to the community. It is specifically designed for middle school students, and parents of middle school students, who are interested in learning more about college.

Special Projects Applications Available - Due February 7, Consensus Meeting February 18

It's Special Projects time! Special Projects is what we call the process we use to determine how to spend the money raised at the Lincoln Auction that is above and beyond our PPT budget for the year.
This year, we have $10,436 that is just waiting for you to claim it! Yes, you! Parents, teachers, and students, all can submit a proposal. No project is too big or too small. We'd love to see a variety of projects submitted for consideration!
Examples of proposals funded in previous years include:

• Uppers books 
• Laptops 
• Cameras 
• Microphones 
• iPads 
• Playground/gym equipment 

CLICK HERE FOR A SPECIAL PROJECTS APPLICATION
Applications are due Friday, February 7th.
The applications will be posted for review by Tuesday, February 11th.
You helped raise the money, now please help decide how it gets spent! Come to the consensus meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, at 6:00 pm in the Lincoln Media Center where we will be guided through the process of creating a proposal that funds items/experiences that will benefit the Lincoln community.

CANCELLED - MONDAY'S PPT MEETING

Look for the rescheduled date soon! We will again invite Katie Schafer to talk about Lincoln's new reading program, Action 100.

Lincoln Spirit Wear - Time to Order!

Order forms available on the Lincoln website at http://www.lincolnk8.new.rschooltoday.com/page/2972.
Orders due by February 5.

GATEway Science Fair - Registration Open!

It is not too late to register your students in grades 3-6 for the GATEway Science Fair, which will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gonda Building of the Mayo Clinic. Entrants will present their projects to reviewers and enjoy a fun family presentation by the Science Museum of MN.

Registration deadline is January 30th and costs only $12, which includes a t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Registration is available through Community Education at www.rochester.thatscommunityed.com or 328-4000. Financial help for individual students may also be available in the form of student grants of up to $35 for students who may not otherwise have the funds for experiment and display materials.

Additionally, the fair is open to public viewing from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Parking is free in the Damon Ramp. Take the elevator to the Subway level to enter the Science Fair.

Parents - Feedback Needed on Next Year's District Calendar

The 2014-15 Rochester Public Schools District Calendar has a new look and the District is looking for your feedback. Go to the main page of the RPS Website under District News to see the calendar and leave your comments.
http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us

Parents of 8th Graders - High School Parent and Student Nights

Future Mayo High School Parents - Spartan Night January 13
Eighth grade students and parents are invited to Spartan Night on Monday, January 13th at Mayo High School. Clubs, organizations and electives will be gathered in the Cafeteria from 5:30 – 7:00. The orientation to course registration part of the evening will begin at 7:00 with a general session in the auditorium followed by shorter sessions with department chairs in the Cafeteria.

Future John Marshall High School Parents - Parent and Student Night January 13
8th Grade Parent and Student Night at John Marshall High School Monday, January 13, at 6:30 PM
Ilstrup Auditorium, John Marshall High School
Visit with teachers, counselors, and administrators to learn about:

• The registration process
• Graduation requirements
• Course offerings at JM
• Extra-Curricular Activities at JM
• Short overview of registration process with counselors, teachers and administration in Auditorium at 6:30 Questions for teachers and other staff in classrooms afterward 

Future Century High School Parents - Panther Night for Parents and Students - January 21
8th Grade Parent and Student Panther Night at Century High School Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00 PM Cafeteria and Auditorium Century High School
Visit with teachers, counselors, and administrators to find out about

• The registration process
• Graduation requirements
• Course offerings at Century
• Extra-Curricular Activities at Century
• Have your questions about high school answered
• Short overview of registration process with counselors, teachers and administration in Auditorium at 6:00 
• Questions for teachers and other staff in Cafeteria afterward

Kindergarten Lottery Postponed to Tuesday, January 7

Due to Monday's school closing, the Kindergarten Lottery is postponed to Tuesday, January 7.  Families selected in the lottery will be contacted by email and phone call on Tuesday.

Calling all Dads - All Pro Dads Coming to Lincoln January 15!

We are always looking for new ways to include family members at Lincoln. We are starting a new and exciting opportunity for dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast and a 45-minute program of fatherhood and family topics on January 15 at 8:00 AM. You’ll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best Dad you can be, and you’ll strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time.
It’s fun, and it’s FREE!
See you there... Please RSVP
amkrahn@rochester.k12.mn.us
Jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us
Perkins will be providing delicious muffins and juice for this event!

CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER ABOUT THIS EVENT