ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN PARENTS!
“PARENT OF K INFO DAY” SESSIONS SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7
A special Lincoln orientation session will be held for kindergarten parents during your child’s Kindergarten Mini Day session. Experienced Lincoln parents and Lincoln leaders will be present to pass on important information about how you and your family can make the most out of your Lincoln experience. Information will include how to make kindergarten a great year; tips for student success; orientation to Lincoln organizations, events, traditions and lingo; and a look ahead to what your child’s future at Lincoln will look like.
Look for the Sign up for your “PARENT OF K INFO DAY” session in your child’s kindergarten classroom during Meet the Teacher Day.
Friday, August 19, 2011
AUCTION NEWS!
Mark Your Calendar!
2011 Lincoln Auction
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Excitement is building for this year’s Lincoln Auction that will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011!
This year’s AUCTION will include the famous LIVE AUCTION, the always amazing SILENT AUCTION, and the much beloved BAKE SALE. The Live Auction will feature weekend getaways, birthday parties, wine tastings, tickets to pro ball games and more! The Silent Auction rooms will host a wide variety of baskets, along with gift certificates and magazines.
AUCTION HOURS: Doors will open at 11:30am; Silent Auction rooms will close from 12:30-1:30pm; and the Live Auction will begin at 2:00pm. We hope all Lincoln families and friends will attend this fun event!
FUN FOR THE FAMILY! We haven’t forgotten the kids! The game Heads or Tails will be back by popular demand on Auction day and all ages are welcome to play! Other activities will include face painting, hair braiding and coloring, temporary tattoos, and balloon animals. Child care for younger children and BINGO for the big kids will also be provided!
There are many opportunities for families to get involved in the Auction:
· Poofing - We will be poofing this year in late August - October. There will be more information to come on this opportunity. Contact Amy King if you would like to be involved in poofing! (amyizzybear@yahoo.com)
· Bake Sale – It’s not too early to start thinking about those tasty treats you could contribute to the Bake Sale. If you would like more information on the Bake Sale please contact Melissa Engelken (jefnmel@charter.net) or Jodi Kruse (jmkruse22@gmail.com).
· Promotion - If you are interested in helping promote the Auction, handing out/posting flyers or posters, please contact Robin Stearns (RStearns@Olmmed.org) or Julie Wingert (djnwingert@aol.com).
· Friends and Family Donation – If you have a donation for the Lincoln Auction, please
· Auction Day Volunteers – Look for the Auction table on Meet the Teacher Day, August
31st, to sign up for volunteering on Auction Day. You can also contact Nicci Watson
Auction 2011– Lincoln Family and Friends Donations Needed
The Lincoln Auction is a success because of you! Every year, we will highlight services and items donated by our Lincoln Families and Friends. Put your creative hats on and sign-up to donate at the Auction table during the Meet the Teacher Day Information Fair!
What can you donate? Some previous donations are listed to help spark your own creative ideas:
· Vacation Experiences: Use of time shares, cabins, vacation properties, or trips to water parks with hotel
· Unique Opportunities: Fishing excursions, cooking classes, wine tasting, dinner parties
· Party Planning: Birthday or other theme party, complete with party planning and party supplies and clean up
· Baked Goods: Decorated cakes or cupcakes, pie of the month
· Professional Services: Tax preparation, will preparation, carpentry, tutoring, haircuts, daycare, interior design, professional consulting
· Special Services: Gift wrapping, garden tilling, floral arranging
· Tickets and Gift Certificates: Vikings and TimberWolves tickets, Beer or Food of the Month Membership
· Business Donations: Donations of goods and services from Lincoln Family- and Friends-owned businesses
If you are interested in making a donation:
· Watch for the signup sheet at the Meet the Teacher Information Fair OR
· Contact Melissa Murphy at mmurphy1@charter.net; phone 358-5107 or Betsy Schroeder at betsyms@charter.net; phone 250-6137.
AUCTION SUPPLIES NEEDED!
We are getting ready for the start of another school year and also preparing for the Lincoln Auction! As in the past, there are some items that we need: wired ribbon, paper shred, and large baskets. Please feel free to return any baskets from items you won last year – we love to recycle! If you have any questions, please contact Amy King at amyizzybear@yahoo.com.
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.
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.
Monday, August 15, 2011
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:
Have a GREAT SUMMER!
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!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
School Supply List Available
The school supply list is available at this link: Supply list - Lincoln on page 21 and 22
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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!
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!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
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:
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.
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
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.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, June 13, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, June 10, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, June 3, 2011
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.
"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.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
PLEASE READ…Road Construction Begins Monday May 2
Construction on 12th Street (i.e., Beltline/HWY 14) will be starting on Monday, May 2. The 8th Avenue intersection with 12th 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 8th Avenue south of Lincoln School. Access will be provided for buses through the work area from 9 ½ Avenue to 8th Avenue.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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
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
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