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Friday, February 1, 2019

Canvas & Cookies RESCHEDULED for 2/12/19



CANVAS & COOKIES RESCHEDULED 

Tuesday Feb 12th, 6:00-7:30 pm

Please contact Kate Thompson–Jewell at katiedid159@gmail.com if you are unable to attend and would like to be reimbursed.

Calendar of Events

Friday, February 8 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
Thursday, February 21 – Special Projects Applications Due
Thursday, February 28th - School Dance—Two dances on one night! Earlier in the evening our K5 students and family enjoy music and dancing. Later that night, our Up-per students have an opportunity to dance the night away with friends!
Tuesday, March 5 – Consensus Decision Making Meeting for Special Projects – 6:00 PM Makerspace
Friday, March 8 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
March 18- Program Planning Team Meeting PPT
March 21, last day to turn in Milk Moola Caps
Friday, April 5 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
Monday, April 29th - Family Game Night—Another new event for our Lincoln students and families. Join us for a variety of games and events
Friday, May 3 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
May 20-PPT Program Planning Team Meeting in Media Center

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Reminder: No School

No School Tomorrow Friday, January 18 or Monday, January 21. Have a great weekend!

Milk Moola Update

The Kwik Trip corporation has decided to discontinue the Milk Moola program, so all milk caps and bag tops must be turned in BEFORE spring break in order for us to submit them for redemption.

See bulletin, below, for more information.


It’s Time to Start Planning for 2019 Special Projects!!!!!!!


Due to a very successful auction enough monies were raised to support the PPT budget as well as fund $25,000 worth of 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, grandparents, 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: Support of Media Center and Computer Lab Re-Visioning, Green Screen paint, the "Big Toy" playground equipment, STEM technology, Lincoln information sign,  new folding tables, classroom rugs, popcorn popper and 3D Laser Printer just to name a few.
Dates of 2019 Special Projects meetings -
Applications:  Thursday, February 21 – 4:00 PM
Consensus/Decision Making Meeting:  Tuesday, March 5 – 6:00 PM in Makerspace room.



Lincoln Memory Book

It is time to order your student’s Memory Book.  The book is being created by students and will be delivered in May.  The price is only $12.00 which has not changed in four years.  Order forms will be going home next week, but you can order online at www.book.hrimaging.com   

We will also have a link for you as parents to upload images of events outside of school that you would like considered for the memory book.  We cannot order extras so it is important that if you want a book you remember to order one.  They also make great displays at graduation parties showing all the events that happened over the years at Lincoln. 

Mayo Spartan Boys Basketball Game - Saturday, January 19



Lincoln K-8 night  at 7:30pm for the Mayo Spartan Boys Basketball game vs Red Wing! Students that wear their Lincoln K-8 spirit wear shirts will get in free with a paid adult chaperone at the Mayo Boys’ Basketball game.

Come see Lincoln alumni Josh Collins and Jake McCabe.  Both of these gentlemen have been doing a lot helping Lincoln students in classrooms this year! Our Spanish teacher, Mr. Madsen is also the varsity coach who will be coaching the Spartans to another victory on Saturday.

Project Community Connect - 2019

Project Community Connect will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at RCTC Field House. Sponsored by the Homeless Community Network of Olmsted County, everyone (including children) is invited to attend. Participants can learn more about local resources (MN sure Navigators, legal services, veteran services, employment assistance, housing, childcare) and access free services (free haircuts, free lunch, free HIV testing, free ID). Interpreters available. Free city bus to/from the event - just tell the driver that you are going to Project Community Connect. Check them out on Facebook for more information: Project Community Connect-Rochester.

Lincoln Parent Generosity

Absolutely moved by the generosity of another Lincoln parent!  Bill Riess graciously paid off all of the outstanding lunch accounts for the entire school last week! Nearly $900 to help folks start fresh here in 2019. 

Former Students Returns


Zoe Masterpole studied microbiology at University of Nebraska Lincoln. She received minors in biochemistry and international agriculture. While she was there she worked for the USDA- agricultural research service doing research on stable flies.

Then she volunteered in the Peace Corps in Togo where she worked on agricultural development. She did a lot of reforestation and food security work. 
She is now working on a master’s degree in development practice (economic development). Zoe presented to our uppers science classes last week and described her work and how her studies at Lincoln made her aware of the myriad careers associated with STEM.

HyVee Receipts (keep those receipts coming in…look what you have done so far)

Thank you all for turning in your HyVee receipts!  It is fun to see that box filling up each week.  We have a total of the value of the receipts as of today….$108,838.13, which means that Lincoln is guaranteed at least $400.00. We still have until June 8 to collect as many more as we can – hopefully we will be over 200,000 by them.   

Please keep any receipts you get, because every receipts helps.  This is a very easy fundraiser that will be spent on your children.  Thanks again for all you have done – we are halfway to our goal (last year we managed to collect a total of $77,000 in receipts)!

Outdoor Classroom Learning Area Donation from SCHEELS!!!!


Scheels generously donated $10,000 to our Outdoor Classroom Project this morning at anassembly! Our goal is to build a truly amazing hands-on Outdoor Learning Area with art, nature, music, science and a gathering classroom area this summer!

This amazing gift helps us get even closer to our goal as we are about half way there with previous fundraising efforts.

Scheels also shared they are willing to further help in this effort in doing a matching donation for further support! Please let Mr. Sonju know if you have interest in helping support this exciting opportunity for our school community:
jasonju@rochester.k12.mn.us or call 328-3540.



Lincoln Ski Club: Community Education

·        Who: 4-8 grade students
·        When: Friday nights January 4-February 8
·        Where: We leave right from the back parking lot of Lincoln after school (4pm) on a coach bus and ski at Welch Village until the mountain closes, returning to Lincoln by 10:00 pm.
Join Linnea Archer, Lincoln Uppers teacher, on the slopes of Welch Village. Whether you are a beginner or an expert skier, this social outing is super fun. Skiing can be a lifelong sport; the memories of our nights in the chalet and runs down hills with friends last forever.

Find out more about Lincoln’s Ski club by going to the Community Education website http://www.rochesterce.org/enrichment/youth/ski_club_2019 or talking to Linnea Archer liarcher@rochester.k12.mn.us.

Parents can chaperone and ski, or send your kids with Linnea and have a date night out!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Put your thinking caps on - Special Projects applications are here!



Due to a very successful auction enough monies were raised to support the PPT budget as well as fund $25,000 worth of 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, grandparents, 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: Support of Media Center and Computer Lab Re-Visioning, Green Screen paint, the "Big Toy" playground equipment, STEM technology, Lincoln information sign, popcorn popper and 3D Laser Printer just to name a few.
This is your opportunity to spend the money that you helped raise!  If you have an idea of something you'd like to see at Lincoln, please fill out an application here!  You have until February 21st to turn in your application.  And then join us for a very unique opportunity to vote for the projects that mean the most for you at our consensus meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2019!

Monday, December 17, 2018

Lincoln LEGO Robotics Team Victory!


Our Uppers LEGO Robotics team brought home three first place trophies last weekend, and will be advancing to the regional tournament in January. Two of the trophies will be in the office. 

Students from Lincoln that participate are Jackson Brandt, Hayden Mathern, Ian Kisiel, Martin Salib, Logan Bakken, Landon Thompson-Jewell, and Rahul Kollu (prior student).

Mel Dickie Day at Lincoln


Mr. Mel Dickie celebrated his 98th birthday with a school-wide assembly of his family, friends and the school that loves him! The assembly at Lincoln on Tuesday was to thank one of the most positive substitute teachers in the universe!

Are you missing clothing? Check Lincoln’s Lost and Found.

The Lincoln Lost and Found Bins are overflowing with lost items! Once the bins get this full, we donate the clothes to SAVERS.  

The deadline is THIS Friday, December 21st, to claim any of your missing clothes; otherwise, they will be donated to SAVERS for other kids to wear.

Thank you for your assistance!

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Calendar of Events

Friday, December 14 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym Drop off your HyVee Receipts
Generosity
Some people live life looking to take rather than give. Being generous is an important attribute to teach and model for our children. Giving can fuel the general happiness and wellbeing in not only the person that we help, but also in us when we give. Generosity demonstrates that we truly value others and are willing to reach out and meet their needs
Tuesday, December 18 – Uppers Winter Concert Drop of those HyVee receipts
            School performance at 2:00 PM
            Choir – 6:30 PM
            Beginning and advanced band at 7:00 PM
            Beginning and advanced orchestra at 7:30 PM
Friday, January 11 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym Drop off your HyVee Receipts
Tuesday, January 22nd - Canvas and Cookies—NEW to Lincoln . Tap into your inner artist and be creative. More details to come!
Sunday, January 27 5-8 pm—Bring your child(ren) to a place to climb to new heights, take safe risks, and burn off some extra energy in the winter! Parents can keep both feet on the ground, or join in!
January 28-Program Planning Team Meeting in Media Center (PPT)
Friday, February 8 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
Thursday, February 28th - School Dance—Two dances on one night! Earlier in the evening our K5 students and family enjoy music and dancing. Later that night, our Up-per students have an opportunity to dance the night away with friends!
Friday, March 8 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
March 18- Program Planning Team Meeting PPT
Friday, April 5 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
Monday, April 29th - Family Game Night—Another new event for our Lincoln students and families. Join us for a variety of games and events
Friday, May 3 - All Pro Dads meeting in Gym
May 20-PPT Program Planning Team Meeting in Media Center

Lincoln Honey Bee Project Receives Recognition

We are pleased to announce that the Lincoln K-8 Bee-Keepers have been selected to receive an Environmental Achievement Award! Olmsted County and Rochester Public Utilities would like to recognize Jason Howes, James Kulzer and Beth Napton for their significant contribution to environmental quality in Olmsted County.

December All Pro Dads

All Pro Dads Meeting in December

Topic:  Generosity

Friday, December 14 at 8:00 AM in the Gym

Some people live life looking to take rather than give. Being generous is an important attribute to teach and model for our children. Giving can fuel the general happiness and well-being in not only the person that we help, but also in us when we give. Generosity demonstrates that we truly value others and are willing to reach out and meet their needs.