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.

Spring Dance - May 13!

Click here for the Lincoln Spring Dance flyer.
Spring Dance - May 13, 2011
Dance times:
K-5 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Parent must attend)
Uppers 6/7/8 8:00 to 10:00 PM
Refreshments available for purchase.
Music by Med City Music DJ Tom Garrett.

2011-2012 Family Input Forms - Due Friday, May 6

Click HERE for the Family Input Form for 2011-2012. This form gives you the opportunity
to provide input about your child for next year’s class placement. It is not required that you fill out the form, but it is an opportunity for your input. Please return to school office by Friday May 6th.

Zip-Loc Bags Needed for Book Swap

With Spring just around the corner, the Lincoln K-8 Book Swap will be here before we know it! We are need of Zip-loc bags (gallon size or larger) to hold books. Zip-loc donations can be sent to your child’s classroom or dropped off in the book bin outside the office. We have ordered several additional books from Scholastic and continue to receive numerous book donations from generous Lincoln families! Thank you! We have almost 3,000 books leveled and labeled. Our goal is for students to each receive 6 books to read over the summer. The only “summer slide” Lincoln children will have this year is straight up!! Thanks again for your support!

No SACC at Lincoln 2011-12

Rochester Public Schools School Age Child Care recently conducted a survey regarding the possibility of SACC being open on site at Lincoln for next school year 2011-2012. The results have been complied. At this time SACC is unable to open a location on site at Lincoln. Thank you to the 22 families who did reply. We will continue to offer SACC at all other elementary buildings to Lincoln families. We will also continue to monitor the needs in the future. Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you.

Melissa Fredin
Rochester Public Schools Community Education
Youth Manager
http://www.rochesterce.org
Desk 507/328-4042
SACC Office 507/328-4040
Youth Office 507/328-4000
Fax 507/328-4015

MCA Hall Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to be hall monitors during the testing times.  Starting next week on Tues., April 19th and Wed., April 20th we need 4 volunteers each morning from 9:30-12:00 and 2 volunteers in the afternoon 12:45-3:00. 

The following two weeks of testing we will need 2 people in the morning each day of testing starting at 9:30 for about 2 hours.  These days are Tues 4/36, Wed 4/27, Thurs 4/28,  Tues 5/3, Wed. 5/4, Thurs. 5/5.  Please email jeffnmel5@gmail.com if you can help any of these times.  Volunteering during the MCA is an easy way to help out, bring a book, get comfortable and keep the halls quiet and calm so the students can do their best on the MCAs.

Lincoln Garage Sale – Items Needed

Spring cleaning? While you're cleaning out your closets, toy boxes and bookcases please set aside items that you can donate to our Annual Lincoln Garage Sale. This year's sale will be held on Saturday, May 21. You can start dropping off your donated items on the afternoon of Thursday, May 19.

MCA Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to be hall monitors during the testing times for MCA. Volunteering during the MCA is an easy way to help out. A hall monitor helps keep the halls quiet and calm so the students can do their best on the MCAs. Add bonus, it is also a great time to catch up on some reading! So bring a book and help Lincoln out at the same time! Starting next week on Tues., April 19th and Wed., April 20th we need 4 volunteers each morning from 9:30-12:00 and 2 volunteers in the afternoon 12:45-3:00. The following two weeks of testing we will need 2 people in the morning each day of testing starting at 9:30 for about 2 hours. These days are Tues 4/36, Wed 4/27, Thurs 4/28, Tues 5/3, Wed. 5/4, Thurs. 5/5. Please email jeffnmel5@gmail.com if you can help any of these times. Thanks!