ViE-- Volunteers in Education NEWS

Dear Lincoln Families- 

Welcome to the 2011-12 school year!  If you are new to Lincoln, we welcome you into the great Lincoln community.  One of the many things that makes Lincoln stand out is the family volunteer support system.   

Volunteers in Education, or ViE, links parents to the volunteer opportunities that we have available at Lincoln, and within the district, to support our children’s learning.  Some of those opportunities include:

·         helping a teacher in the classroom

·         leading after school activities

·         being a media helper

·         helping students with math and reading 

This year, we are also encouraging grandparents to be involved as volunteers as well as parents.  What a wonderful way to be a part of your child or grandchild’s education! 

The ViE coordinators will be at Meet the Teacher day in the gym to talk further with you about the opportunities available for volunteering at Lincoln.  We have an interest inventory that will be coming to your inbox via email to print and bring with you to Meet the Teacher day.  If you did not get this copy, one will be available for you to complete that day.  We ask that every parent fill this out if you think at any time during the year you will be volunteering at the school in any way.  (This includes field trips or take-home projects.)   

We look forward to seeing you at Meet the Teacher day! 

ViE Coordinators,

Kara Short

Jodi Kruse

Cinnamon Marxen

Dani Nikolai

SCRIP

So what is this SCRIP thing that everyone at Lincoln talks about?

SCRIP is a fundraising program designed to help schools raise money without the door to door sales of typical fundraisers.  SCRIP is a program in which you purchase gift cards at face value and you get to use the full face value of the gift card.  Lincoln gets a set amount of profit from each card purchased. 

How do I purchase SCRIP?  Stop in the Lincoln Main Office and see what we have to choose from.  We keep in stock over 50 different cards from some of the most popular stops in Rochester.  We accept cash and checks. Funds raised from SCRIP

NEWS from the School Nurse:

Emergency Health Plan:
If you received an Emergency Care Plan (ECP) in the mail; you are asked to see the nurse during the orientation/meet the teacher event. The ECP needs to be turned in, updated if needed and signed for the coming school year. Please allow time to accomplish this important task before the start of school so we can meet your child’s needs during the school day.

Should your child need any scheduled or as needed medication(s) during the school day, orientation/meet the teacher is an excellent time to bring them into the health office. Prescription medications need to have a medication authorization form signed by a medical care provider. These can be found in the health office, on the Rochester public schools web site or provided by your medical care provider.

Immunizations - Important Notice: No one will be allowed to start school until all immunizations are current. Registration materials for students who need shots will be taken to the Edison Building in August, and parents will need to go there with proof of immunizations before your child can be admitted to school.

NEWS FROM THE LUNCHROOM:

 All meals must be prepaid. A payment into your student’s lunch
account is necessary prior to the first day of school.

 You will have an opportunity to put funds in your child’s
lunch account at Meet the Teacher Day.

 The balance from your child’s lunch account last year will be carried
over into this school year – whether it was a positive or negative balance.

 Incoming Kindergarten families – your student will have one opportunity this
year to eat lunch at Lincoln. You may pay for that lunch during
Meet the Teacher Day.

 You can sign up online any time (even before Meet the Teacher Day!) at www.paypams.com to electronically deposit money into your child’s lunch account throughout the year. You will need your child’s student I.D. number or lunch account number. Please contact Student Nutrition Services at 328-4218 if you don’t know this information.

 If you feel you might be eligible for the free and reduced lunch program, please make sure you complete an application. Contact the Student Nutrition Services office at 328-4218 if you need an application.

Lincoln Communication - School Year Wrap-Up

Thank you for using the LincolnLincs this year. We will be using the feedback from the Parent Communication Survey to make it an even better source of information for Lincoln families this Fall.

Some updates for the summer:

• The blog will not be updated very much during the summer. Watch your U.S. mailboxes for a print edition of the LincolnLincs in mid-August and come back in August to the LincolnLincs online to view all the August LincolnLincs articles online.

• Watch your e-mail in-boxes this summer for the Lincoln Parent E-Files. As news happens, it will be sent out, not every week but as often as needed.

• If you know of someone that is not getting the Lincoln Parent E-Files, have them send an email to jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us and he will put them on the distribution list. We have had issues this year with our lists, SPAM and other things that have resulted in parents being deleted from our database.

• If you are leaving Lincoln and no longer need or want these e-files, send an email to jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us. and put REMOVE ME in the subject line.

Have a GREAT SUMMER!

School Supply List Available

The school supply list is available at this link:  Supply list - Lincoln on page 21 and 22

Labels for Lincoln

Labels for Education


It's time for kids to go back to school, and Labels for Education, Cub® Foods, Farm Fresh®, Shoppers® Stores and Shop 'n Save® Stores are committed to enhancing education and local schools.


To assist in collecting Labels for Education points, Cub Foods, will have great deals from September 11-23, 2011 (varies by store), on select Labels for Education participating products from Campbell, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, Dannon, Emerald and BIC products.

Once you have received your certificate, turn it into school!

BoxTops for Education


Box tops for education is offering double box tops on various products- watch for them! Our school goal is 1525.00 this year- we are already at 420.00. Remember to log into the Market place at http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/Default.aspx   to shop online and earn boxtops points from qualifying products! Some stores that participate are , but not limited to, Cabelas, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, Expedia, iTunes, Overstock.com, Snapfish, Target, Zoobooks to name a few.

Log into http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/bonus/Default.aspx  to learn where more bonus tops are being issued throughout the school year

Kemps, Milk Moola, Land o Lakes


Continue to collect these milk tops!

Running Start for School

PURPOSE: Provide school supplies to low-income students in Olmsted County.
The start of a new school year means buying school supplies, but for families with low-income it can be a challenge to provide the essential tools for their children to succeed in school. United Way of Olmsted County manages the Running Start for School initiative, which coordinates the collect and distribution of donated school supplies to students in need.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Last year, 2,532 students received school supplies. This year there are 6,874 students eligible to receive school supplies. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Attend Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Live in Olmsted County
• Eligible for free/reduced lunch

HOW TO REGISTER?
Call (507) 287-1958 between June 1 and August 12 to register.
Registration is available in English, Somali and Spanish.
Longfellow Elementary School students must call between June 1 and July 15 to register.

COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Organizations, groups, or businesses are invited to either hold their own school supply collection drives and/or serve as a donation collection site for customers, clients and the general public to drop off school supplies. For information about how to hold a drive, be a drop site or to see what groups are already participating, go to: www.uwolmsted.org/runningstart. All collected school supplies must be dropped off at the United Way building (903 West Center Street) August 10-12. The school supplies are sorted and distributed to students on August 23 and 24.

DISTRIBUTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Students in grades K-5 receive a backpack (if needed) and students in grades 6-12 receive a backpack or a binder (if needed). Additionally students receive pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, glue, pencil bag or box, highlighter, ruler, scissors, notebooks, folders, loose-leaf paper, and other items needed for individual grades. For a complete list of supplies we are collecting, go to: www.uwolmsted.org/runningstart.

VOLUNTEER: We need LOTS of help to sort and distribute school supplies August 8-24. Starting June 1 individuals may view volunteer opportunities under the Events section at: www.volunteersolutions.org/olmsted. Volunteers are also needed to help distribute school supplies to Longfellow Elementary School students on July 26.

CASH DONATIONS: Cash or check donations are accepted at United Way of Olmsted County (903 West Center Street, Suite 100 • Rochester MN 55902) and should be designated to Running Start for School. Donations are used to support the Running Start for School initiative.

SPONSORS: Running Start for School is a community initiative coordinated by United Way of Olmsted County in partnership with Rochester Public Schools and various business and community service organizations. Media partners include Cumulus Broadcasting (KYBA-FM Y105) and ABC 6 News (KAAL-TV).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact United Way of Olmsted County at (507) 287-2000 or runningstart@uwolmsted.org.

Student Artwork on Display at Edison Building

Congratulations to the following Lincoln students who have art work hanging at the Edison Administration Building:

• Middles: Damien, SonyaIntermediates:  Ellie M., Tristyn, Madison, Makenna, Octavio, Ronan, Sydney, Ryan G., Jackson, Megan, Elisabeth, Drew, Nick
• Uppers:  Ben G., Bennett, Jordyn, Jackson R., Mya, Sybastyn, Dakota
• Lexi S., Catie, Emeline, Lauren, Ella, Bella, Ella S

Midwest Regional Zebrafish Conference - Student Scientist Presentations

August 5, 2011 3:00-5:00pm
Marriott Ballroom, Downtown, Rochester, MN

Students are invited to participate in the K-16 student science poster session of the Midwest Regional Zebrafish Conference and Education Summit.
Projects presented in categories including K-8, 9-12 and 13-16 and will be considered for awards. Also, unique entries will be considered and mentored for publication in a special issue of the journal, Zebrafish.
You DO NOT have to be using zebrafish to participate in this conference.

The deadline to submit an outline of your presentation idea to be considered for participation is June 30, 2011.

Click HERE for the flyer with full information on presentation requirements and contact information.

SCRIP SUMMER SALES DATES!

Here are the dates that Amy will be in the office from 8-10 AM selling SCRIP:

June 13 – 15 (available 8:30-3:00) Kwik Trip cards will be available on Wednesday.
June 29 8-10am
July 13 8-10am
July 27 8-10am

Back in office full time August 15th.

VIE Wrap Up of 2010-2011 School Year

The 2010-2011 School year has ended with some amazing volunteer hours numbers! Many thanks to all of you who donated your time to Lincoln this year. VIE would like to recognize the following volunteers who have logged in well over a hundred hours:
Vicki Couch
Cheri Philpott
Elizabeth Glowac
Heidi Haroldson
Jodi Kruse
Melissa Murphy
Noel Taylor

The following volunteers came in at about a hundred hours logged:
Gerard Wimmer
Julie Salsman
Pat Lynaugh
April Ekblad
Juli Gifford
Cinnamon Marxen
Cathy Nathan

Plus there are about 20 people who have between 50-90 hours and about two dozen that have 25-50 hours logged! WOW! Lincoln is blessed to have so many incredible volunteers. Thanks for a great year.

Lincoln Parent Communication Survey 2011

Lincoln wants to ensure that we are effectively communicating with all parents/guardians. Lincoln is conducting an online survey through the end of the school year that will give you the opportunity to give feedback that will be used to improve Lincoln's communication methods. The survey is anonymous. Please click on this link to take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZT6W8TV

School Success Ideas for Parents - New LincolnLincs and Lincoln Website Feature!

The LincolnLincs has added a new feature called "School Success Ideas for Parents". Click on "School Success Ideas for Parents" at the top of the LincolnLincs page to access the information. Information is available in both English and Spanish. The links are also available on the front page of the Lincoln website.

"School Success Ideas for Parents" is developed by the nationally recognized Parent Institute and includes professional, research-based tips and ideas for school success on responsibility, respect, student motivation, reading, math, homework, study skills, routines, and discipline. This feature is provided by the Lincoln PPT and the Rochester Area PTSA Council.

PLEASE READ…Road Construction Begins Monday May 2

Construction on 12^th Street (i.e., Beltline/HWY 14) will be starting on Monday, May 2. The 8^th Avenue intersection with 12^th Street will remain open and the traffic signal will remain operational for at least the first week of construction. We will keep you updated as to when that will change.

At some point all 12th Street traffic will be moved over to the south side of the roadway and there will be no access to 8^th Avenue south of Lincoln School. Access will be provided for buses through the work area from 9 ½ Avenue to 8^th Avenue.

PPT May 2011

Greetings!
It's hard to believe the end of the school year is here already! We had our last PPT meeting of the year on Monday, May 16th, and we had several things to celebrate.

First, congratulation to Jeanne Depman. This former Lincoln student and up-coming JM grad was the recipient of Lincoln's Ellen Hunt scholarship. Well deserved, Jeanne!

Lincoln volunteers Noel Taylor and Pat Lyniugh also received an honor. These devoted Lincoln volunteers won the REA human rights award. What wonderful role models they are for us and our children! Congratulations!

Lastly, congratulations to Karen MacLaughlin our new in-coming PPT secretary and to Donna Layton our new PPT president-elect. We are excited to have you both in PPT leadership positions.

That's all there is to report for now! Have a wonderful summer break, and we'll see you back at Lincoln -- the greatest school in the universe -- next fall!

Chris Harmon
PPT co-president

Lincoln's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Informational Meeting and Pre-Registration - May 17

Attached is information and the pre-registration form for Lincoln's First Lego League (FLL) 2011-2012 season. FLL is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids in 4th - 8th grade. Lincoln's teams are now being formed for the 2011-2012 season, to begin this September.

An informational meeting is May 17th 7-8 pm in the Lincoln Media Center. The deadline for pre- registration for this Fall is May 27th, 2011. The registration fee will be collected in August at “Meet the Teacher Day.”

Click here for the Lincoln First Lego League Registration Form.
Click here for the Lincoln First Lego League Informational Handout.

For more information contact Cheryl Kliewer: 280-4107 or Cheryl@wiseraccoon.net




Lincoln Student Artwork on Display at Mayo Clinic May 24-26

Congratulations to the following students who will have their art on display at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Art Show, located on the main floor of the Mayo Building May 24th-May 26th.
Isabella Sinha
Ella Napton
Lauren Carlson
Jordyn Koenig
Bella Schlotthauer

Lincoln Sprouts Head to Farmers Market - May 14 and May 28

Andi and Ginelle and all the 2nd/3rd grade Lincoln Sprouts have been busy planting, watering and tending the plants in their classroom. On Saturdays May 14 and May 28 they will head to the Rochester Farmers Market to sell their plants to the public. Come on out and support Lincoln by buying vegetable, herb and flower plants from the Sprouts.

Are You Receiving the Lincoln Parent E-Files?

We are aware that some parents are not getting the weekly E-files. If you know someone that is not getting E-files each Thursday, please have them send an email to jakulzer@rochester.k12.mn.us and we will check out the problem. Many of the problems are a result of this email going into a SPAM folder.