Changes & Enhancements for Lincoln K-8 Powerpoint and MCA Prep Tips

On March 24, Mr. Sonju and Lincoln teachers presented information on changes & enhancements for Lincoln K-8 beginning next school year.  The powerpoint from the March 24 Parent Information Meeting can be found online - CLICK HERE FOR POWERPOINT. Please contact Mr. Sonju if you have any questions.

A reminder - MCAs are coming in just a couple of weeks!
Reading tests will be April 15th and 16th for entire building.
Math and Science will follow over the following weeks online by classroom.
Ways to prepare to excel on the test:
1) Study Island- try to master each standard in your grade level!
2) MCA Samplers from your teachers
3) Read!!!

Have a great Spring Break!

Monday, March 24 6:30pm - Parent Information Meeting - Changes & Enhancements for Lincoln K-8 and 7:00pm PPT Meeting

Please join us on March 24th at 6:30pm in the Gym as we share some of the exciting changes we are making for the 2014-15 school year. Some of the items we will share at the meeting:

• We will have three All-Day Kindergarten classes next year at Lincoln. We will share the locations of two newly built classrooms and share specifics about this additional programming for our students. 
•  We will have many Multi-age opportunities and experiences in grades K-8. The configurations of some of the classrooms will change to allow for more flexibility and additional opportunities for our students. We will share what these straight grade classes with Multi-Age experiences will look like in grades K-5. 
•  We will be continuing our pilot as a National Lead School in Project Lead the Way and will share some of the new modules in the program’s future.

And at 7:00, join us for the March PPT meeting to hear the latest news from PPT.

Request for Staff Appreciation - March 25

We are planning a staff appreciation on Tuesday, March 25th. Because we are all eager for Spring to arrive we are going with a Spring theme. Any kind of treat - sweat or savory is welcome.
If you are willing to make a donation please contact Erica Yahn at ericayahn@gmail.com or 206-0089. Please bring all items to the staff lounge by Tuesday morning labeled "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

Parent Information Meeting on Changes and Enhancements for Lincoln K-8 for 2014-15 - March 24

Please join us on March 24th at 6:30pm in the Gym (before the PPT meeting at 7:00pm) as we share some of the exciting changes we are making for the 2014-15 school year.
Some of the items we will share at the meeting:

• We will have three All-Day Kindergarten classes next year at Lincoln. We will share the locations of two newly built classrooms and share specifics about this additional programming for our students. 
•  We will have many Multi-age opportunities and experiences in grades K-8. The configurations of some of the classrooms will change to allow for more flexibility and additional opportunities for our students. We will share what these straight grade classes with Multi-Age experiences will look like in grades K-5. 
•  We will be continuing our pilot as a National Lead School in Project Lead the Way and will share some of the new modules in the program’s future.

All-Pro Dads/Grandpas- March 19 - 8:00-8:45 am

We have another great day planned for Dads to share in an activity with their kids on March 19th. We have just one  event left for the year after this one, so this would be a great time to come check it out.

Highlights for the upcoming event:

• The video will be a fantastic clip showing how kids can be powerful for siblings and family members.
• Mr. Munoz (Superintendent) will be in attendance and share a few thoughts. Great chance to show him the support of Lincoln community.
• Special Door prizes – MN Science Museum and IMAX, MN ZOO tickets, MN Timberwolves, Redbox movies, FREE BOOKS from the BOOK FAIR and more!!
• Perkins will be providing their delicious muffins and juice along with Caribou Coffee providing coffee as well!

Please call or email to RSVP for the event by March 17^th  so we can have enough muffins/juice/coffee. 
 jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us or amkrahn@rochester.k12.mn.us or call 328-3550.
The event will be from 8:00-8:45.
We look forward to seeing all the Dads/Grandpas here at Lincoln with their kids!

LINCOLN SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS BACK ! March 19, 20 and 21st

Help support the Lincoln Media Center and classroom libraries by shopping at the fair or by shopping online. Book Fair is held on the stage. Hours are:
March 19th 8am -5pm.
March 20th 9am -8pm.
March 21st 9am - 5pm
Can shop online from March 13-April 2 !! FREE shipping right to the school ! http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lincolnk8choiceschool

Lincoln Ellen Hunt Scholarship - Seeking Committee Members

The Lincoln Ellen Hunt Scholarship chairs are looking for two parents to join the scholarship committee. This volunteer opportunity is a one time, short term commitment that involves reviewing submitted scholarship applications and attending a meeting to rate and select a scholarship recipient. Committee members need not have any previous experience however, should be available to attend the selection meeting on the evening of May 6th. If there are any questions or if you are interested in this opportunity please contact Jodi Kruse at jmkruse22@gmail.com or Melissa Engelken at melissae.724@gmail.com.

Reminder - Lincoln Family Directory Available on Skyward

Parents - the Lincoln Family Directory is available online through Skyward.
To access:

1. Login to your Skyward Family Access Account.
2. On the Menu at the left side of the page, find the button at the very bottom called "Back to Prior Family Access" and click on that button.
3. On the new Menu that appears at the left side of the page, go all the way to the bottom of the menu and click on "Lincoln K8 School Directory".
4. This will open a PDF document.  You can download and save this PDF document to your computer.  

Spring Cleaning? Save those items for the Lincoln Garage Sale May 17!

Now is the time to plan for the Lincoln Garage Sale on Saturday, May 17^th.

More news to come but keep in mind items for the big event to help support our school as you do some spring cleaning!

Order Your Lincoln Yearbook - Online Ordering Available - Deadline End of March

The Lincoln K-8 Choice School yearbook can be ordered using forms available from your child's teacher or easy online ordering at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com.
Lincoln's yearbook ID code is 1927714 and the cost per yearbook is $13.00.
The order is going in on the last day of March and there will not be an opportunity to get a copy later.

This weekend - RCTC Physics Demo Shows!

RCTC Physics Demo Shows at the RCTC Hill Theatre
Saturday March 8 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday March 9 @ 2pm
Tickets are $6 at the door.
Bring a non-perishable food item for Channel One and receive $1.00 off admission.
Children under 5 may not wish to attend due to loud noises.

Note:  Lincoln parent Rod Milbrandt is one of the masterminds behind this EXPLOSIVE event! There will be many exciting and fun physics demonstrations including a bed of nails, Tesla coil, and vacuum cannon.
All funds raised benefit the RCTC Physics and Engineering Club.

All-Pro Dads - March 19 - 8:00-8:45 am at Lincoln

We have another great day planned for Dads to share in an activity with their kids on March 19th.We have just two events left for the year so this would be a great time to come check it out.
Highlights for the upcoming event

• The video will be a fantastic clip showing how kids can be powerful for siblings and family members.
• Mr. Munoz (Superintendent) will be in attendance and share a few thoughts. 
• Special Door prizes - MN ZOO tickets, Redbox movies, FREE BOOKS from the BOOK FAIR and more!! 
• Perkins will be providing their delicious muffins and juice along with Caribou Coffee providing coffee as well!

Please call or email to RSVP for the event. jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us or amkrahn@rochester.k12.mn.us or call 328-3550. The event will be from 8:00-8:45. We look forward to seeing all the Dads here at Lincoln with their kids! Jim Sonju

SEEKING K-3 LITERACY TUTORS for Lincoln Choice School

Lincoln K-8 Choice School has positions open for a K-3 Literacy Tutor for THIS CURRENT school year AND the 2014-15 school year. You Can Make A Difference! Learn more and apply by visiting www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org

• SEEKING K-3 LITERACY TUTOR at Lincoln Choice School for 2013-14 School Year
• $500 Biweekly Living Stipend 
• $5,550 Education Award 

• SEEKING K-3 LITERACY TUTOR at Lincoln Choice School for the 2014-15 School Year
• Approx. $500 Biweekly Living Stipend 
• Approx. $5,600 Education Award