MCA and NWEA Testing Schedule for Spring

Please note the following schedule for testing at Lincoln. It is very important that you do not schedule vacations or doctor/dental appointments during this time. We will send out a schedule of the exact dates by grade, right after Spring Break:

April 23, 24, 25:                  MCA Reading

April 26:                             MCA Reading Make-ups

April 30, May 1 & 2:            MCA Math

May 3:                                 MCA Math Make-ups

May 7:                                  MCA Science – Grade 5

May 8:                                  MCA Science – Grade 8

May 9 & 10:                        Any remaining MCAs

May 14-17                           NWEA Reading

May 20-22                           NWEA Math

May 23 & 24                       NWEA Make-ups

VIE Coordinators Needed for 2013-2014

Looking for a great way to volunteer at Lincoln from home?  Consider being one of two new VIE coordinators for the 2013-2014 school year.  Amount of time needed is minimal and can be done from home! Contact one of the current VIE coordinators for more information: lincolnschoolvie@gmail.com

Cinnamon Marxen
Danielle Nikolai
Alex Morrissey
Tammy Szewczynski

***CANCELLED*** PPT Meeting - Monday March 18 - 7pm in the Media Center

*** CANCELLED *** The next PPT meeting is this Monday, March18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Media Center.  The Lincoln PPT is a great place for Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to get more involved at Lincoln.  Hope to see you there!

"Life Support" - Science Program at Century High School

This year the Century Elementary Program will be offering a new course entitled “Life Support”. This class is taught by the Advanced and Honors biology students and the Science Club of Century High School.
This course is offered for students in Grades 1-3 and 3-5.
Class Dates, Times and Grades:
Class I April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 and 8 (Wednesdays) 4:00 - 5:30 PM for Grades 1-3
Class II April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9 (Thursdays) 4:00 - 5:30 PM for Grades 3-5
Cost: $60.00 for the 5 week course
Register by March 20, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM

The program will explore the needs of organisms in order to maintain life. We will be looking at organisms ranging from protozoa to fungi to plants and animals. We might even include a few bacteria. We have many live animals and plants as we explore the systems needed for life to exist. Units include: 1. How do things get around in there? (Circulatory System)
2. Does everybody breathe? (Respiratory System)
3. What do they eat? (Digestive System)
4. How do they protect themselves (Integumentary System)
5. How do they move and where do they go? (Skeletal and Muscle systems)

VIE has a new email!

The new email is lincolnschoolvie@gmail.com

Final Special Projects Funding Proposal 2013

The Special Projects Consensus meeting was held on February 26.  Thanks to all the participants. Through the consensus process, the below funding proposal was agreed on.  Funds will be released after March 8 for these projects:

Project	Dollar amount	Amount of project funded
1.Gym Update	$4,940	Partially funded - Basketball hoops
2.iPads for Primary Team	$6,950	Partially funded $5,750 plus $1,200 for additional iPads
3.Class sets of skill/sport equipment  for gym	$2,275	Fully funded
TOTAL	$14,165

If you have any questions or would like further information on the funding proposal, please contact the PPT Co-Presidents.

Special Project Applications Available for Review - Consensus Meeting Tuesday, Feburary 26

Following a very successful auction and funding of the PPT budget, there is $14,165 available for Special Projects.
Three applications have been submitted for this year's Special Projects:
1. iPads - Cart for Lincoln (30 iPads + charging cart) - $13,000.
2. Gym Update (Basketball and Volleyball structure updates) - $13,000
3. iPads for Primary Team ( 25 iPads and charging cart) - $10,950

CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE iPADS - CART FOR LINCOLN APPLICATION

CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE GYM UPDATE and iPADS FOR PRIMARY TEAM APPLICATIONS

These three applications will be reviewed at a Consensus meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 5:30 in the Lincoln Media Center. During the meeting, a funding proposal will be agreed on. All Lincoln parents, guardians and staff are welcome to attend the consensus meeting. If you are planning to attend the consensus meeting, please read the applications prior to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Kindra Ramaker via email at ramaker_kindra@yahoo.com..

Lincoln Chess Club - Interest Survey

We are working on identifying student and adult supervisors for Chess Club, but need to know how many students might be interested before we proceed. We are thinking of running Lincoln Chess Club once a week as part of the Rochester After-School Program (RAP) on Mondays from 3:35 to 4:45 from March 3 through March 24.

The Lincoln Chess Club would be open to ALL Lincoln students, grades K-8. Students may join at any time, but students would ALSO have to sign up for the Rochester After-School Program (RAP) to participate in Chess Club on Mondays. If your student is already signed up for RAP, then they can attend Chess Club on Mondays during RAP. There is no charge for either Chess Club or RAP.

Supervision would be provided by Rochester After-School Program (RAP) Staff and chess will be taught by members of the Century High School Chess Team and Lincoln Uppers students.
A typical chess club meeting will include a group lesson, a fun chess activity, and a game or two between players who are matched to be at a similar experience level.

If you are interested in joining the Chess Club this year, please reply to natecate13@charter.net. We will send out registration forms for both Chess Club and RAP as soon as we know the numbers and have confirmed the staffing, so watch the LincolnLincs next week!

Picture Day Parent Volunteers Needed

Parent volunteers are needed for the upcoming Picture Day on February 28.
Interested volunteers can contact Alex Morrissey at childrenragift@yahoo.com.

PPT MEETING - Monday, February 11 - 7pm

The next PPT meeting is this Monday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Media Center. Meeting discussion:  What to expect when you have a 4/5 student at Lincoln, featuring parent Cathy Nathan.  The Lincoln PPT is a great place for Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to get more involved at Lincoln.

New Feature on the LincolnLincs - Follow by Email!

How can you get notified directly when new articles are posted on the LincolnLincs? Enter your email address in the “Follow by Email” box at the left of the LincolnLincs main page. You will receive a confirmation email – follow the directions to complete your subscription. Once you are subscribed, you will receive an email every day that contains all the new articles on the LincolnLincs that were posted that day.  If no new articles were posted that day, you will not get an email that day.  It's a great way to keep up with Lincoln news!

Special Projects - $14,165 Available to be Granted!

Do you have a great idea for something that would benefit the Lincoln students, but just need some money to make it happen? If so, Special Projects could be the way to make it happen. Following a very successful auction and funding of the PPT budget, there is $14,165 available for Special Projects.

What are Special Projects?
*Special Projects can be any project or item that will benefit the school
*Special Projects can be submitted by parents, teachers or students of Lincoln.
*Special Projects are paid for by money that is raised from the annual Lincoln Auction after the PPT budget has been funded.
*Special projects funded in the past include: the Smart Boards in the classrooms, the "big toy" playground equipment, the Lincoln information sign, the popcorn popper, baseball bats and gloves and many more.

To apply for Special Projects funding, fill in the application form and return to the office via paper copy, or to Kindra Ramaker via email at ramaker_kindra@yahoo.com.
Applications must be received by Monday February 14.

All received applications will be reviewed at a Consensus meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 5:30 in the Lincoln Media Center. During the meeting, a funding proposal will be agreed on. All Lincoln parents, guardians and staff are welcome to attend the consensus meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Kindra Ramaker via email at ramaker_kindra@yahoo.com..

CLICK HERE FOR THE SPECIAL PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM

Safety is Always our Top Priority for Students at Lincoln - How Can You Help?

 Here are a few reminders how you can help us keep our students safe at Lincoln.
• Sign in to the office when volunteering or coming into Lincoln. We will provide a volunteer badge or visitor sticker for you to wear as this will help everyone identify people that have access to Lincoln. All visitors must sign in to office.
• Visitors must use Door 1 when arriving at Lincoln. Please do not use side doors or ask for entry into other doors. Door 7 can be used before and after school for students arriving and for SACC drop/off and pick-up.
• When doing drive-up student pick up or drop off- please use the back parking lot as this provides the safest process for all students. Please do not try to pick up students in front of school before or after school as the busses need all the space and it makes for unsafe situations.

Thank you for your support and assistance in making the safest possible procedures happen at Lincoln for all our students.

Junior First Lego League Registration is Open - Deadline Friday February 1st

Are you ready to have fun and build simple machines with LEGO elements including motorized moving parts? Plus you will find a way to improve the quality of life for seniors by learning about the obstacles some people face as they get older? Check out this year's Junior First Lego League - "Super Seniors."

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S JUNIOR FLL CHALLENGE

Registration: deadline is February 1st
Season: February to March 22nd.
Payment $20 per person - You can turn in the payment check to (David Mead) and registration form to Amy Krahn in the office.
Team Structure
• Lincoln Children in K - 3rd grade and between the ages of 5 and 9 years old.
• Teams will have 4-6 children
• Teams meet over a 6-8 week period, once or twice a week.
• The coaches structure team meetings (meeting times and overall program length) in a way that works for them and their team.

Involvement: We need coaches. Jr FLL is easy to coach. No experience necessary. Lincoln will lend teams the Lego kits and building manuals. Let Cheryl Kliewer know if you are interested in coaching a team!

For more information Visit the Jr FLL Web Page http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/jr.fll
Ask Cheryl Kliewer questions at Cheryl@wiseraccoon.net or 261-3699.

The LincolnLincs Online Newsletter Needs New Leadership!

The leadership of the LincolnLincs Online Newsletter are going to be stepping down after this year. The LincolnLincs is operated entirely by Lincoln parents/guardians. In order for the LincolnLincs to continue operation, a new group of Lincoln parents/guardians are needed to join the LincolnLincs team. We need you!

What are the responsibilities?
1. Learn how to post articles on the LincolnLincs Online Newsletter.  No prior experience with programming is needed. Familiarity with html, blogs or websites might be helpful to enhance the newsletter design and functions. Training will be provided (the process is simple!)
2. Members of the Lincoln community will email articles to the LincolnLincs team (at your email or the lincolnlincs@gmail.com address).  You will post these articles on the LincolnLincs. 
3. Take the Lincoln Parent E-files each week and make sure that all the articles in the E-files are already posted or get posted to the LincolnLincs.
4. Give LincolnLincs access (username,password) and technical assistance to Lincoln PPT and other organizational leadership who are authorized to post their own articles on the LincolnLincs.

Parents/guardians can do all the work on the LincolnLincs at home, any time of the day or night.  If multiple team members are involved, assignments can be spread out.

In addition, members of the LincolnLincs team have been discussing developing a Lincoln K-8 Facebook page and Twitter feed.  This is another project that the new LincolnLincs team can consider taking on.

We welcome ANYONE to the LincolnLincs team who wants to improve parent/staff/school communication at Lincoln! Please email Cathy Nathan at natecate13@charter.net if you are interested.

For 8th Graders and their Families - High School Information Nights

All three Rochester high schools will be holding events for parents of current eighth grade students who will be attending one of the three public high schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Information at the events will include general high school information, high school graduation requirements, registration information, extra-curricular opportunities, and tips on making the transition to high school easier.

Mayo High School Spartan Night - Monday January 14, 2013: Parent and student information night, 5:30 p.m.

John Marshall High School Rocket Night - Monday January 14, 2013: Parent night, 6:30 p.m.

Century High School Panther Night - Monday February 4, 2013: Parent and student night and orientation, 6:00 pm.

EVENTS AT LINCOLN - Monday, January 14

It's a busy night at Lincoln K-8 - Hope to see you there!

BINGO/PIZZA NIGHT - 5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Gym for Pizza and Bingo

Uppers Information Night for 5th Grade Parents - 6:00pm in the Science Lab downstairs.
Uppers representatives will share the many aspects of our excellent Uppers Program and how to best prepare our students to succeed as we look to next year when they are Uppers students.
  
PPT MEETING - 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Media Center
Have you ever wondered what it what it would be like to be the parent of a Lincoln Upper? Come hear what it's like from a panel of experienced parents! The Lincoln PPT is a great place for Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to get more involved at Lincoln.

Uppers Information Night for 5th Grade Parents - January 14

Information night for the Uppers Program for 5th Grade Parents will be on January 14th at 6:00pm in the Science Lab downstairs. Uppers representatives will share the many aspects of our excellent Uppers Program and how to best prepare our students to succeed as we look to next year when they are Uppers students.

BINGO/PIZZA NIGHT - Monday, January 14

Join us on Monday, January 14th from 5:45-7:00 p.m. for Pizza and Bingo!
PIZZA AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY!
Advance notice of our order is required, so please return all forms with payment by Thursday, January 10th.
We cannot guarantee that there will be any "extra" pizza, so please plan ahead.
Beverages and desserts will be available for purchase that night.
We will be offering pizza by the slice for $2 or a whole pizza for $18.
New this year, we are offering a Gluten Free pizza option. You can purchase a whole Gluten Free 10" pizza for $18.
Please return order forms with payment to your teacher or Amy in the office by Thursday, January 10th.
Make checks payable to Lincoln PPT
Pizza available through PRE-ORDER FORM ONLY WITH PRE-PAYMENT.
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRE-ORDER FORM.

PPT MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 14

The next PPT meeting is this Monday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Media Center.

Have you ever wondered what it what it would be like to be the parent of a Lincoln Upper?

Come hear what it's like from a panel of experienced parents!

The Lincoln PPT is a great place for Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to get more involved at Lincoln.

Lincoln Students and Staff Published in Zebrafish Journal

Congratulations to everyone at Lincoln for being part of the most recent Zebrafish Special Edition Scientific Journal. There are several articles and multiple abstracts from students, staff, and our partner scientists that truly put Lincoln and InSciEd Out on the global scientific map. The front cover was created by our very own student and staff member.

All of the articles and abstracts can be found online here: http://online.liebertpub.com/toc/zeb/9/4 

This type of recognition and acceptance is absolutely groundbreaking for any school around the world. It is worth your time to read some of the articles as it gives some great perspective as to what Lincoln has done over the past few years in changing education and opportunities for students.

We have many more plans for our students and are seeking more world-leading science materials and technologies but are in need for funding to help make more opportunities happen. Contact Mr. Sonju if you have any ideas how to help move us forward. We are all about improving our school every day for our kids!

Garbage Can Lids Needed

We are in need of two plastic garbage can lids. They should be the 55 gallon type and be plastic and clean. We need to cut holes in them to accommodate some science probes.

Blooming this Spring!

Thank you to Liz Koehler, Jane Barton and Juli Gifford who took advantage of a one day, two hour bulb sale at Sargent’s North and acquired 300 bulbs for $10.00. The bulbs were planted this week in front of the school and in one of the raised beds. Should be a blooming Spring at Lincoln!

Lincoln Grant and Equipment News!

New Classroom Fish Habitats

• This summer Lincoln teachers and Mayo Clinic scientists wrote a proposal for new Portable Fish Habitat system. We were awarded the this system for use in classrooms and in the fish room. It will be monitored, maintained, and supervised by Intermediate students (4/5). Interested students will go through as series of trainings so that they will be able to monitor and operate this system.
• Mayo Clinic has also donated a fish habitat which we have placed in the Basement science room. This habitat will be for growing and studying freshwater fish found in Minnesota. We waiting for a few cabinets to be moved so that we can get this system in place and up and running, 

Other Grants - We have also been notified that we are going to receive two grants in January:

• Dianne Arneson and Aurora Kubach will receive a grant from The Rochester Public School Foundation for $2,500 to purchase iPads for their students.
• Jane Barton received $1500 to fix the greenhouse and to build a storage shed by the raised bed gardens. 

Thank you to the staff who worked on these grants and to our community partners for their support of Lincoln!

Skyward News - Skylert Test Message This Week and Uppers Parents Check Skyward

As you know, Rochester Public Schools is using Skylert as its district-wide emergency notification system. Skylert provides the district with the ability to quickly send mass communication via phone, SMS text message, and e-mail for such things as snow emergencies.

These are the instructions we are forwarding to parents to help them with the Skylert settings in Skyward Family Access. If you would like to modify your settings in Skylert, please follow these instructions:
• Log in to Skyward Family Access from the tab at the left of the Rochester Public Schools home page.
• Click on Skylert on the left navigation bar. Your Skylert settings will display.
• To make Skylert notification changes, click Edit on the right of the screen. Skylert settings are specific to each child in your family.
• Select the type of notification you would like to receive for each phone number you enter. For example, if you do not wish to receive Emergency notifications via telephone (for snow days, etc), de-select the check box for Emergencies.
• Do the same for emails and text message until you have your notifications specified as needed.

During the week of December 3-7, we will be running a test on Skylert to make sure that everything is running correctly.

Uppers Parents and Skyward:
Make sure you are checking Skyward a couple of times a week. This time of year it is very easy for students to get behind. Skyward will tell you the assignments that are missing, a description of the assignment, assign data and most importantly the due date.

Vision and Hearing Screening - December 4

Vision and hearing screenings will be provided for first and third graders; along with vision only for all 7th graders. Screening at Lincoln will take place on December 4th. Vision and hearing greatly affect learning. Rochester public school district strongly encourages all students to be screened. If you would like your student to be excluded, please contact the Health Office 328-3538 to complete an exclusion form, by November 30th.

Dad's Belgian Waffle Fundraiser at Lincoln - November 17

Dad's Belgian Waffle Fundraiser 
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM 
All you can eat - Belgian waffles with choice of toppings and sausages! 
Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee 
Nineteen waffle makers – little to no waiting.
$7 Adults $5 Kids 6 - 12 Years Old Kids 5 and Under Free  

Tickets can be purchased in the office, at conferences on Thursday, after school on Friday and at the door on Saturday. Get your tickets ahead of time and avoid the line...

We are still in need of volunteers... sign up in the office or contact Kara Short at kmshort@charter.net or call her at 252-8275 if you can help out? 
(Uppers students can also volunteer) 
Kitchen Workers 11:00 to12:00 ---3 
Table Workers 6:30 AM-9:00 AM---2 
Table Workers 9:00 am to 11:00----2 
Table Workers 11:00 to 12:00---3 
Servers 7:00am to 9:30 am---1 
Here is your chance to give something back to Lincoln if you were not able to attend the Auction…A lot of hands make the work go faster!

This event will support future purchases in technology –iPad and netbooks for classroom checkout – fish room and classroom supplies for InSciEd Out projects (fish modules, Gardening projects – vegetable and flower – greenhouse repairs).

Baby it’s Cold Outside - Please Dress in Outdoor Wear

It's that time of year again! The snow is starting to fall and the temperatures are dropping! Please be sure to send your student(s) to school with appropriate outdoor wear! We spend a fair amount of time outside during the school day, and most kids have transitions between buses, so it is so important that your student have warm clothing. Warm coats, gloves, hats, boots, and soon...snowpants! Believe it or not, we still have kids only wearing sweatshirts as coats! It is far too cold some days to be outside for as much as 20-25 minutes with only a sweatshirt to keep them warm! Please help us to help your student be safe and warm during these outside times!

Destination Imagination - Interested in Putting a Team Together?

Destination Imagination - A team event in which 4-7 members meet on a weekly basis with a parent coach in order to solve a long-term problem and several spontaneous ones. A regional event is held in Rochester in March at Willow Creek, and a state event is held in April at Armstrong High School in Plymouth, MN. Scripts, Props, Songs, etc., are all created and performed by students. Registration is in November, and the world event is held at the end of May or early June. The Regional event is open to 3rd thru 12th graders. The web address is: www.destinationimagination.org.

A parent volunteer is required for this event to take place. Please contact me if you are interested in putting a team together.
Vandi King
Gifted Education Teacher
vaking@rochester.k12.mn.us

THANK YOU!!

The 2012 Lincoln Auction and Bake Sale was a great success and it could not have happened without all of you. Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers, bakers, donors and bidders, the Auction grossed over $26,000. With that money, the Lincoln PPT will be able to provide exceptional opportunities for our children. We truly have a rare and wonderful community at Lincoln that gives freely of their time and money to better the educations of all our children.

It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s Auction. We are looking for someone to chair next year’s Auction with the fabulous and fun Lincoln parent Nicci Watson. If you are interested, please contact Nicci at onawat@aol.com. Other positions will also need to be filled next year and we would love to have you as part of the volunteer team. As the year progresses more information regarding volunteering will be circulated. Please consider giving your time to this very worthy project. Also, if you have Auction baskets left over from your winning bids, we’d love to recycle them for next year. You may simply drop baskets off at the office.

Finally, we had one basket that did not make it to its rightful owner and likely accidentally went home with someone else. Please check to see if you have the Go Pack Go basket among your baskets. If so, please contact the school so we can make arrangements to get it to the rightful winner.

Meet and Greet the School Board Candidates and Get Info on the Sales Tax Vote - This Thursday, November 1

Parents and community members are invited to meet and greet the candidates for the open Rochester School Board seats on Thursday, November 1, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Century High School Main Cafeteria. Candidates will be making statements at 7:00pm, with an open house format during the rest of the event. Information about the sales tax reauthorization vote will also be available from both Common Cents and RochesterCOST organizations.
Sponsored by the Rochester Area Council of Parent-Teacher-Student Associations (Area Council PTSA).

Lincoln Volunteers Needed

NEEDED!!! Lunchroom Volunteers!
There are still needs in the lunchroom. Currently the needs are:
Mondays, Tuesdays, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month and every other Friday.
The hours are 11:50am until 1pm.
If you are interested please contact the Lincoln VIE team at, lincolnk8vie@gmail.com.

Attention Lincoln Garden Volunteers! Please meet at the Butterfly Garden on Friday, November 2nd, after school to trim back the perennials and ready the garden for next spring! Plan on working from 4-5:30pm. Bring your own gloves and pruners.
Contact Jane Barton if you’re able to make it. jabarton@rochester.k12.mn.us

Century High School Athletics - Registration for 7th and 8th Students

7th and 8th grade Kellogg, Friedell and Lincoln students interested in Century High School athletics need to visit Century's website for registration information and forms.  
CLICK HERE FOR CENTURY WEBSITE
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION – 2012-13
(AT CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL in the ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES OFFICE) FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES:

• October 15 and 16 (7:30 am – 3:30 pm)
• GIRLS HOCKEY (7th/8th) and DANCELINE (8th) 

• November 5 (5:00pm – 6:00pm) 7th and 8th graders ONLY and 
• November 6 and 7 (7:30 am – 3:30 pm) 
• GYMNASTICS (7th/8th), GIRLS BASKETBALL (8th), WRESTLING (7th/8th), CO-ED ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY (7th/8th), BOYS SWIM/DIVE (7th/8th) and ALPINE SKI (7th/8th) 

If students choose to register AFTER November 7, students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to practice on the first day of practice/tryouts. If you participated in or tried out for a FALL Sport (this school year), you just need to pay your fee.
(CLICK HERE FOR THE Century Athletics Website - registrationfee information and practice dates).

WHY THE AUCTION MATTERS

 

 

On October 27th, Lincoln will hold its 2012-13 Auction. The Auction is the primary fundraiser for Lincoln and has paid for much of the equipment and opportunities that make our school great.  Our Auction has helped pay for SmartBoards, computers, the End of Year Picnic and Back to School Picnic, school dances and other social events, Science Fair, Destination Imagination, Legos League, Uppers Electives, Snacks for MCA testing, and much, much more.  The Auction enriches your child's school experience and eliminates the need for any of our children to have to sell gift wrap, pizza,  . . . you name it!

 

What can you do to ensure the Auction is a success?  Attend!!  And bring your friends and family! The more people attending, the more Lincoln raises in funds and the more opportunities your child will enjoy at school.  The doors open at 11:30 for the Silent Auction and the Live Auction begins at 2:00. We also have face painting, tattoos and hair styling/spraying for the kids. Child care for smaller children will be available during the Live Auction.

 

Please join us for this fun-filled event for adults and children alike.  Have a good time and do something great for your school!

Haunted Hallways - Mummify Principal Sonju - TOMORROW - Wednesday, October 24 - 7:30-8:00pm

Come and Mummify Principal Sonju "Mr. S" at Haunted Hallways outside the Hall of Fun on Wednesday, October 24 from 7:30-8:00pm in Mummy Mania: Principals on the Loose!
We trap 'em, you wrap 'em! See you outside the Hall of Fun! See www.rpsfevents.org for details.

The Countdown Has Begun - Lincoln Auction Saturday, October 27!

Watch the LincolnLincs for updates as we count down to the Auction, this Saturday, August 27!

Auction Volunteers Still Needed: 
Volunteers are still needed on 10/27 after the Live Auction (2:45 to close)!
Please contact Christina Darrington at chdarrington@gmail.com Thank you!

Mmm…IT’S BAKE SALE TIME! 
When: Auction Day, October 27th
Where: Staff lounge
This is a great way to make a last minute donation to the Auction!!
Donations accepted on Friday (Oct 26th) in the office or Saturday in the staff lounge.
Please package items in dozen or half dozen amounts.
Please note: decorative packaging makes for a sure sell out!!
Questions?
Please contact Jodi Kruse at jmkruse22@gmail.com
or Melissa Engelken at melissae.724@gmail.com

Get your Auction Catalog HERE!

Dress Up Days - This Week!

Dress like your favorite teacher day- Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Team day, wear sports clothing, no hats - Thursday, October 25, 2012 Crazy hair - Friday, October 26, 2012

The Auction Catalog is Here!

Paper copies of the Auction Catalog were sent home with students today.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THE AUCTION CATALOG

Start choosing your favorite items and planning your bid strategy for the Auction on October 27!

GET DONATIONS IN!

The fabulous Lincoln Auction is fast approaching! If you've been planning to donate, please do so now. We are working hard to get the catalog completed and we want to see your name and donation listed!

You may drop your donations off at the office with Amy or Ginger or bring it to the stage in the gym (remember to put your name on it!) We are so thankful for the amazing, creative and exciting items and services that have been donated so far. Join this fantastic group of family, friends and businesses that work to make Lincoln the Greatest School in the Universe!

The donation deadline is Wednesday, October 10th. Please get your donations in by that time or contact Melissa Murphy, 358-5107 (mfmurphy1@charter.net) or Nicci Watson, 254-7971 (onawat@aol.com).

Picking Up Students at Lincoln

Students at Lincoln have gone through Bus Safety this week to ensure that safety is always the goal. Speaking of bus safety- if coming to get your students, please be sure to pick up students in the pick-up line after school or park on nearby streets and come in to get students.
Loading right in the front of the building is for buses and handicap parking only.
Thank you for keeping the safety of all our students at the top priority.
CLICK HERE FOR PARKING AND PICKUP INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR PARKING AND PICKUP MAP

Guidelines for Students Attending High School Events

Parents of Students Attending High School Events - Please review the following guidelines with your child:
1. All middle school and elementary students attending the games must be accompanied by an adult
2. All high schools students must show student ID upon entry
3. No food or beverages are allowed to be brought into athletic events
4. No backpacks are allowed at athletic events
5. If students are not meeting behavioral expectations, they will be asked to leave the event

Please remember that when students are attending school sponsored events they must adhere to the Code of Student Conduct (Policy #506). If students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct they could be subject to in-school consequences regarding their actions.
Thank you, Rochester Public Schools

Volunteers Needed For Lincoln Auction - October 27

Volunteers are still needed for the following time slots:

• 11:15-12:05 room monitor 
• 12:00-12:40 room monitor 
• 12:10-1:10 room monitor 
• 1:20-2:20 prize pick up 
• 2:45-close prize pick up and bank 

Contact Christina Darringtion at chdarrington@gmail.com
Remember - this is Lincoln's biggest fundraiser - No door-to-door sales for your children, and the benefits to Lincoln from Auction proceeds are numerous!

COMING SOON - LINCOLN AUCTION OCT 27

The Lincoln Auction, our primary fundraiser for the school, is fast approaching! The success of this very important event depends on all of us. A successful Auction provides our kids with numerous educational opportunities AND removes the need for door to door fundraising.

What can you do? DONATE!! VOLUNTEER!! BID!!

Right now we need donations. Please consider what you, grandparents, siblings and friends may be able to donate. Here are a few ideas:

*Vacation Experiences: Use of time shares, cabins, vacation properties or trips to water parks with hotel.
*Tickets to professional and college sporting events, theaters or concerts.
*Unique Opportunities: Fishing excursions, cooking classes, wine tastings, dinner parties, Beer or Food of the Month memberships.
*Professional Services: Tax preparation, will preparation, carpentry, tutoring, haircuts, daycare, yoga classes, professional consulting and party planning.
*Business Donations: Donations of goods and services from Lincoln Family and Friend owned businesses.
*CASH DONATIONS: We will put cash donations toward large Auction items.
*Need an Idea? Let us know and we'll suggest one for you - you buy the items and we'll "poof" it into a beautiful basket.

If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Melissa Murphy at mfmurphy1@charter.net (358-5107) or Nicci Watson at onawat@aol.com (292-9090).

Haunted Hallways 10/24-10/27 - Discounted Wristbands Available

Complete details can be found on our website: www.rpsfevents.org
CLICK HERE FOR THE HAUNTED HALLWAYS FLYER
Crawl the halls in the Kahler Grand Hotel:
Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 from 6-9pm
Friday, October 26 from 6-10pm
Saturday, October 27 from Noon-10pm.

100% of the proceeds from the event go back to supporting Rochester schools!
Event highlights include fright levels for ALL ages!

• The Hall of Fun is not scary and for the youngest of ghouls! 
• Hall of Haunts is sure to SCARE but all ages are welcome! 
• Hall of Horrors will frighten even the bravest of guests....Enter at your own risk! Parental Discretion is advised! 

Haunted Hallways also features:

• October 24 7:30 to 8:00 - Mummify Mr. S in Mummy Mania!
• Trick-or-Treating through area businesses until 8pm each night with the price of admission
• Saturday Hollow Scream Party in the Plaza hosted by the CW with music (DJ from 4- 6 and band from 6-10), costume contest, fun food and spooky drinks, Jack-o-Lantern contest, fun activities such as Pumpkin Chucking and more in the Peace Plaza! 
• You won’t want to miss our exciting Hall of Fun Line Entertainment--find the schedule posted on rpsfevents.org in mid-October!

Remember to vote for your favorite room at the end of Haunted Hallways. The school who decorated the winning room from each hallway will win a trophy!

Haunted Hallways Discounted Wristbands $5 each
(See Amy in the Lincoln school office starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 15) 

• Each wristband allows one person to enter each of the 3 halls one time each and trick or treat at area businesses (bags provided). Wristbands cannot be shared with another person.
• One adult is free with each paid child in the Hall of Fun only. Every person entering the Hall of Haunts and Hall of Horrors needs a ticket.
• Volunteers do not need a wristband while volunteering (they will have a volunteer wristband); however, they will need to purchase one to go through all 3 halls.

We Want You Back - October 6 - Volunteers Needed - Registration Deadline September 28

On October 6, 2012, Rochester Public Schools and United Way of Olmsted County are holding the inaugural 'We Want You Back' Day. Teams of community volunteers and school district staff will go door-to-door to homes of high school students who have not returned to class, identifying why the student did not return to school, and assisting with their re-enrollment.  Community volunteers are also needed to make courtesy calls to students the week leading up to the event.  

We Want You Back – Phone Bank 
October 1-5 Shifts: 2-4 PM, 4-6 PM, 6-8 PM 
Volunteers are needed to make courtesy calls to students the week leading up to the event (October 1-5). Phone bank volunteers will receive on-site training and a phone script to assist them in making calls. This volunteer activity will take place at the Edison building (615 7th Street SW, Rochester). CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE PHONE BANK 

We Want You Back - Door to Door Walkers 
 Saturday, Oct 6 9AM – Noon PLUS 1 hour mandatory training (week of Oct 1-5) 
Teams of community volunteers and school district staff will go door-to-door to homes of high school students who have not returned to class, identifying why the student did not return to school, and assisting with their re-enrollment. We are looking for 10-30 more community members to serve as Door-to-Door Walkers . Registration deadline Sept 28.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO BE A DOOR-TO-DOOR WALKER

We Want You Back - Event Volunteers 
October 6 Shifts:  9AM to noon 
Help at John Marshall High School the morning of October 6th. We are looking for 3-5 event volunteers for the early morning shift and 5-10 event volunteers for the late morning shift.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVENT VOLUNTEER

Flu Shot Clinic at Lincoln - October 2 - Online Registration Deadline September 30

The flu shot clinic at Lincoln K-8 Choice School is on October 2 from 9:15 – 11:00 am. This clinic is available for all children who attend Lincoln. Parents must register your child(ren) online at least two days prior to the clinic date in order for it to be properly processed. Paper forms are available in the school office.

The flu mist will primarily be used. You may call the school nurse (328-3550, ask for Martha) with questions or concerns. By providing insurance information your insurance company can be billed for the shot. If you do not have insurance, the cost will be approximately $15.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE FLU CLINIC AND THE LINK TO REGISTER ONLINE

LOTS OF FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE SIGN UP TO HELP!!!

Volunteers Needed for Lincoln's Flu Shot ClinicOctober 2 from 9:15am-11am
We need 4 volunteers to work with district nurse and nursing students to facilitate this process.
Please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com to volunteer or call Dani at 216-4124

Volunteers Needed for Lincoln's Picture Day
October 3 from 9:15-12pm AND from 12:45-3:00pm
We need 2 volunteers for each shift to assist the photographers.
Please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com to volunteer

Volunteers Needed for Lynx Program in the Media Center
Ongoing, can you help out once a week, once every-other week or once a month?
Volunteers needed Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-9:45am.
Please e-mail Janis at jamelvin@rochester.k12.mn.us to volunteer or call Lincoln at 328-3550 and ask for Janis

Volunteers Needed to bring in food for the Uppers Conferences Oct 2 and Oct 4
We will need entree for about 7 people, dessert, drinks and plates/plastic silverware donated.
If you would like to help out with any of these donations please e-mail lincolnk8vie@gmail.com or call Dani at 216-4124

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING -- YOU REALLY ARE CHAMPIONS AND MAKE LINCOLN GREAT!!!!

ADVERTISE THE AUCTION

Help us advertise the Auction! Pick up a car window cling (or two) in the office. Simply clean a section of your back windshield and apply the cling to the outside of your window. No worries about removal, it will just peel off.

Also, please like Lincoln K-8 Choice School Auction 2012 on Facebook. As we get closer to the Auction date, we'll be posting more about items available to be bid on. The full catalog will be posted on Facebook and Lincoln Lincs two weeks prior to the Auction.

IMPORTANT: We are still looking for volunteers and donations. If you know anyone with a business in town or if you regularly frequent a business, please ask them if they could contribute to our Auction. Contributing businesses are acknowledged by name in our catalog - good advertising for a business!

GATEway Fall Social - October 25, 2012 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Are you wondering about Gifted Services in Rochester Public Schools? Join GATEway as we host an informational program presented by Jennifer Lawhead, Gifted Services Coordinator of Rochester Public Schools. Ms. Lawhead will discuss an overview of K-12 gifted services, identification processes, how to know your child might be gifted before formal identification, and what parents can do before formal services begin. From 6:30 to 7:00 PM, we will have a dessert potluck where families have the opportunity to meet each other and get acquainted. From 7:00 to 8:00 PM, the school-age children are invited to enjoy activities in a supervised room while the parents listen to our guest speaker. You do not need to be a GATEway member to attend. This event is co-sponsored with Rochester Community and Technical College Community and Youth Programs. For specific location and to RSVP for the event, please visit our website, www.rochestergateway.com.

Introducing April Knipfer, Lincoln's New MN Reading Corps Member

Hello! My name is April Knipfer. I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you! This school year I will be working one on one with students at Lincoln K-8 Choice School. I will provide daily 15-20 minute sessions of extra support to help students practice their reading skills so they can become proficient readers. I am not an employee of Lincoln, or of the Rochester School District. I am an AmeriCorps member and part of a program called Minnesota Reading Corps. Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader by the end of third grade. I will provide one on one reading interventions daily to those students whose reading scores indicate additional practice is needed. Testing, or benchmarking, will be done to determine which students I will work with throughout the year. Students’ progress will be monitored weekly while they are in the program. Students exit the Minnesota Reading Corps program when they are on target for four consecutive weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my supervisor, Katie Schafer. She is the reading specialist at Lincoln. Her contact information is: Katie Schafer 507-328-3561 kaschafer@rochester.k12.mn.us

I am so excited to help support readers at Lincoln this year!
Sincerely, April Knipfer, Literacy Tutor

Message from Mr Will/PE

Hello Lincoln Family!!!!!! I am so excited for another awesome year of students exceeding expectations in Physical Education! We are going to have another fun year of developing skills, improving fitness levels, and of course playing all of your favorite games and activities! We have some new recess, and PE equipment that I can’t wait to try out!

Please make sure your child has a pair of non-marking gym shoes on the days that they have PE. Your child will not be able to participate if they are wearing sandals, boots, crocs, or wheelies. Lincoln does not have a locker room to change into gym clothes, so if possible, please make sure that your child wears athletic apparel on days that they have Physical Education.

I would like to thank all parents/guardians, for your support over the years!!! Please feel free to contact me at any time at wischulz@rochester.k12.mn.us with any questions or concerns you may have! Sincerely, Will Schulz

REMINDER- TIME TO RETURN SUMMER READING BOOKS

Hope your child enjoyed reading the books from the Zip-Loc bag over the summer months. For your convenience, these books have been marked with a Lincoln Summer Reading label. We have been collecting these books in your child’s classroom and the media center. If you have additional gently used books you would like to donate to this program, there is a blue drop box located outside the office during the school year. Thanks for making reading a priority at home!

PPT Meeting -InSciEd Out Power Point

On September 17, Dr. Chris Pierret gave a presentation on the InSciEd Out program at the Lincoln PPT meeting. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION

Parent Orientation Night - September 13

All parents/guardians are invited to attend Parent Orientation Night on Thursday, September 13 from 6:00 pm-8:00pm. The program will start in the gym, and then parents/guardians will go to their child(ren)'s classroom(s) for presentations by the teachers. We ask that you leave your Lincoln students and other children at home. This orientation is designed for parents/guardians only. This is a one of a kind opportunity to get information about what your child will be learning and experiencing at Lincoln this year. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

PPT Meeting and InSciEd Out Presentation - – September 17

Join us for our first PPT Meeting of the year on Monday, September 17 beginning at 7:00 in the Media Center.

We will begin with a half-hour of PPT business, and at 7:30 Dr. Chris Pierret will give a presentation about InSciEd Out, the innovative science curriculum program pioneered at Lincoln in partnership with the Mayo Clinic and Winona State University. Find out the opportunities that InSciEd Out brings to Lincoln students at every grade, the status of the program this year and future developments. This is an excellent opportunity to hear about this very important and unique program that has brought so many benefits to Lincoln students and staff.
Hope to see you there!

Lincoln Dress Code Policy

Please refer to the dress code poster regarding policies for appropriate dress at Lincoln. Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes if their clothing does not meet dress code policy. CLICK HERE FOR THE DRESS CODE POSTER

Urgent Public Health Notice from Olmsted County Public Health Services About Pertussis

Olmsted County is currently experiencing an epidemic of Pertussis (Whooping Cough). More than 170 cases have been reported since April 2012, which is 8 times higher than all of 2011 cases.

Everyone needs to be aware of the following recommendations:

• Anyone experiencing a persistent cough lasting more than 7 days should contact their health care provider to be tested for pertussis. 
• All children need to be vaccinated for pertussis starting at 2 months of age with 4 to 5 doses by kindergarten age. 
• A pertussis booster (Tdap vaccine) can be given to those 10 years of age or older in epidemic areas. 
• All adults are recommended to have current pertussis booster (Tdap vaccine), especially those who interact with children, (parents, grandparents, day care providers, teachers, support staff, transportation providers, paraprofessionals, coaches, etc). 
• Women who are greater than 20 weeks pregnant or who are receiving postpartum care need to have a current pertussis booster (Tdap vaccine).

If you fit into any of these groups recommended for vaccine please check with your medical provider to see that you are fully immunized. Anyone who is uninsured or underinsured and needs a vaccination, call Olmsted County Immunization Desk at 507-328-7500 if you have questions.For more information go to the Minnesota Department of Health website at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/pertussis/pfacts.pdf

Project Lead the Way - Parents Needed to Cut Shapes

Project Lead the Way is the new technology curriculum being use with the uppers this year. It is an introduction to engineering class. PLTW engages students in activities-, projects-, and problem-based learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences. Students create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science.

Since this is a new program, I find that I am in need of some help with materials. One of the projects students do is to use one inch cubes and circles to create shapes and then draw them identifying hidden lines. We need a large number of one inch blocks, triangles and semi-circles for students to work with. We can supply the lumber but need any parents with table saw to cut them. We will bag and label them. Let me know if you are interested…need by the end of September.

Contact James Kulzer at jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us

Labels for Lincoln

We are gearing up for another great year of earning Free Money for Lincoln!

Box Tops 4 Education
Our school goal for Box Tops this year is $1850.00. In order to achieve this, each family will need to send in 75 box tops. Wow you say that is a lot. It is, but with the bonus Box Tops, Double Box Tops on select items this time of year and the Bonus Tops from Cub Foods that go on periodically through out the school year ( usually 25 Bonus Box Tops) when you buy 10 or more Box Top items they add up quickly. In one shopping trip you have earned at least 35 Box Tops!! Check the Box Tops local offers at http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/bonus/LocalOffers.aspx

KEMPS NICKELS for SCHOOLS IS ENDING!
Please send in all of your Kemps milk caps and Proof of Purchase by October 20, 2012. All Kemps items will be sent in at this time. I will be removing the bin for Kemps at this time. Thanks for your help.

Milk Moola and Dough for Donuts
Our school goal this year is $500.00. Caps should be rinsed clean and dry before sending them to school. Please do the same with the Milk Moola bag tops.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION
For those of you that did not vote int he gymnasium at the back to school Meet the Teacher day, please send me an email voting for your teacher of choice to have the chance of using 15,000 labels for education points to help out their classroom. What a great way to get extra supplies needed to make for a Champion year!
Send votes to Kate Thompson-Jewell at katiedid159@gmail.com.

Lastly, if you have a few extra hours and want to help out with sorting and counting box tops, labels for education, and Milk Moola, register with ViE and send me a note, every bit helps. 

Parent/Family of K Info Day Presentation

Parents/family members of Lincoln kindergarteners had the opportunity to attend a presentation during their Kindergarten Mini Days on September 4 or 5.
CLICK HERE FOR THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FROM PARENT/FAMILY OF K INFO DAY

First Day of School Reminder

School starts on Tuesday, September 4 for grades 1-8. 
Kindergarten starts on Thursday, September 6.
School starts at 9:10 am.
Students may be dropped off or arrive at school no earlier than 8:50 am (unless they are enrolled in morning School Aged Child Care/SACC).
School ends at 3:35pm - all students need to be picked up by 3:45 if they are not riding the bus or are enrolled in SACC.

Lincoln Back to School News

It's Back to School Time at Lincoln!
Reminder - Meet the Teacher Day/Information Fair
Thursday, August 30, 2012 –2:00 pm-4:00pm
Back to School Picnic 4:00-6:00pm

Every family should have received a copy of the August LincolnLincs in the mail.  The LincolnLincs has detailed information about Meet the Teacher/Information Fair, Back to School Picnic and other important information for the school year.

CLICK HERE FOR A PDF VERSION OF THE AUGUST LINCOLN LINCS

CLICK HERE FOR THE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

The LincolnLincs is the newsletter for Lincoln K-8 Choice School. For the rest of the year the LincolnLincs is an online-only newsletter. Watch this space for all the Lincoln news, all in one place.

One way to start the year right is to get involved with one of Lincoln's active parent/family organizations, like the Lincoln Program Planning Team (PPT), Volunteers in Education (ViE) and the Lincoln Auction. Watch this online newsletter for information on leadership and volunteer opportunities, and upcoming meetings and events, and visit the organizational booths at the Information Fair for more information.

We'll see you soon!

ViE Volunteers in Education Interest Inventory Form

The ViE form must be filled out each year prior to volunteering in the school. One form should be completed for each volunteer. Please turn the form in to lincolnk8vie@gmail.com, the VIE table at the Meet the Teacher Information fair or to the school office.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ViE Form

Whether you can help once a week or once a year, we welcome you! Lincoln’s success comes from parent (&grandparent) involvement and support! The ViE coordinators will be at Meet the Teacher Day Information Fair tomorrow in the gym to talk further with you about the opportunities available for volunteering at Lincoln.

SACC is Back at Lincoln!

SACC will be available before and after school at Lincoln for the 2012-2013 school year.
If you are interested in signing your student(s) up for SACC, contact the SACC office at Northrop. The main SACC Office is located at Northrop Education Center and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 201 8th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: (507) 328-4040
More information on SACC can be found on the SACC website - CLICK HERE

Annual Notification of Pesticide and Herbicide Application Schedule and Asbestos Notification

The 2012-13 Pesticide and Herbicide Application Schedule and Asbestos Notification documents can be found on the LincolnLincs in the Links to Documents Section. 

Looking Ahead to the Fall...

Now that we have sent our 8th graders off to their high school adventures, it's time to look ahead to the 2012-2013 school year. We would like to welcome all kindergarteners and new students and their families to Lincoln K-8 Choice School, and look forward to seeing our returning students and their families as well.

The LincolnLincs is the newsletter for Lincoln K-8 Choice School. In August, you will be receiving a special edition of the LincolnLincs in the mail.

For the rest of the year the LincolnLincs is an online newsletter. Beginning in August, watch this space (www.lincolnlincs.blogspot.com) for back to school information on Meet the Teacher Day, Information Fair, Back to School Picnic, documents and forms, and important beginning of the year dates and information.

One way to start the year right is to get involved with one of Lincoln's active parent/family organizations, like the Lincoln Program Planning Team (PPT), Volunteers in Education (ViE) and the Lincoln Auction. Watch this online newsletter for information on leadership and volunteer opportunities, and upcoming meetings and events, and visit the organizational booths at the Information Fair for more information.

Have a wonderful summer and see you in August!

Reminder - Meet the Teacher/Information Fair 

Thursday, August 30, 2012 –2:00 pm-4:00pm 

Back to School Picnic to Follow

PPT Minutes - March, April and May, 2012

PPT Minutes from March, April and May, 2012, are now available.

March, 2012 PPT Minutes
April, 2012 PPT Minutes
May, 2012 PPT Minutes

PPT elects officers for 2012-13 school year

The Lincoln PPT held officer nominations/elections at the May meeting.  The officers are:

Co-presidents:  Joscelyn Martin and Donna Layton
President-elect:  Jodi Kruse
Treasurer:  Kevin Morrissey
Secretary:  Karen MacLaughlin

GARAGE SALE - June 2

We need your gently used clothing, books, toys, electronics, household goods, sporting goods, craft supplies, furniture and outdoor gear for the Lincoln Garage Sale. Today - Friday, June 1 - we will have Uppers Students available to help you unload your car, starting at 3:30.

We also need your help. We will be setting up for the rummage sale on Friday afternoon, starting at 3:30. We need help sorting, organizing and displaying the donations. We also need help pricing the items, starting at about 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, we need people to run the checkout and help bag purchases.

If you can help, please sign up at the Volunteer Desk in the Lincoln Office, or contact Ginger Kerr by email at gikerr@rochester.k12.mn.us with the time(s) that you can help. Even 1 hour of your time would be a great help.

We will also have plants for sale from the Lincoln Little Sprouts (Andi & Ginelle's 2nd & 3rd Grade Gardeners), so if you missed them at the Farmer's Market, now is your chance to get plants raised by our own students! There are flowers, herbs, tomatoes and peppers. Great plants at great prices!

The sale runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. We will have a $2.00 "Bag Sale" at 1:00.

Lincoln - an exemplary school of the state!

Lincoln is rated 18th in FR (Focus Rating) and 28TH in MMR (Multiple Measure Rating) out of 800+ schools in the state! This achievement doesn’t happen by accident and is a direct result of the outstanding efforts of our students, staff, parents and volunteers! We are all very proud of the recent article in Post Bulletin but what does it mean? Basically, it means we are making learning happen for all students through all of our efforts and closing those learning gaps for students.

The state has a new accountability system and rating system of schools. What is the new accountability system?
MMR = Multiple Measurement Rating

• Focused on closing the achievement gap and promoting high growth for all students 
• Built around multiple measurements 
• Directly addresses the achievement gap 
•  Provides support for locally-developed school improvement plans 
• MMR is a simple average of state percentiles in available domains 
• Percentiles done within school classification (i.e. elementary, middle, high school, other school
• For example, some schools (elementary) don’t have graduation data 
• MDE does an additional calculation which is essentially unnecessary (multiply by 25) 

 FR = Focus Rating

• A secondary rating, highlighting the achievement gap 
• Combines AGR and AYP 
• Proficiency for “gap groups” only 
• Average of these state percentiles, just like MMR 

Thank you for making it happen!!! We are all so proud of our amazing school and always trying to make it even better!
Jim Sonju

Uppers' Parents - Check Skyward for Missing Work

Camping trips and end of the year activities make it difficult to get “Missing” or “Not Handed In” work turned in before the end of the year. PLEASE check Skyward WITH your son or daughter THIS WEEK and look at their current grades and missing work. Students need a plan to get their missing work in before the school year ends. Teachers are available to help, but responsibility is still with the student.

End of Year Picnic Lunch at Slattery Park - June 7

PPT will be providing popsicles for the end of the year party at Slattery Park. They have done this the last few years as well. Your son or daughter will need to bring their own beverage with a sack lunch on Thursday, June 7, 2012.