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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

WANTED-gently used books

The library’s collection of prize books for LYNX readers is low.  We are accepting donations of gently used books, especially for K-2 students.  Thank you!  Janis, Jenny, and Dawn

Dont Forget! Bingo and Pizza Night this Thursday!

BINGO and Pizza Night---Thursday, January 18th, 2017
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Pizza served at 5:30 and BINGO starts at 6:00

PIZZA AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY!
All pizza orders must be placed and paid for in advance.  Order forms with payment should be returned to your teacher or Amy in the office by Tuesday, the 16th.  Make checks payable to Lincoln PPT.

Pizza will be provided by Mr. Pizza.  You can order a whole pizza or by the slice. 1 Slice is $2 or a 14” Large Pizza (6 slices) is $12


Beverages and cookies will be available for purchase that night.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

2018 Special Projects - START BRAINSTORMING NOW!

We had a very successful auction which allowed us to release $22,000 for special projects this year!
 
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: Smart Boards in the classrooms, the "Big Toy" playground equipment, STEM technology, Lincoln information sign, popcorn popper and 3D Laser Printer, just to name a few.
For more information about special projects and the consensus meeting, please visit this link for more details.
 
You helped raise the money, now please help decide how it gets spent! Come to the annual consensus meeting where we will be guided through the process of creating a proposal that funds items/experiences that will benefit the Lincoln community.
Special Projects applications are due Wednesday, February 14, 2018 by 3:00pm
The consensus meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:00pm at Lincoln.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Upcoming Lincoln Events

January 9             Spartan Night at Mayo High School 
January 12 -        All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM
January 18 –        Pizza Bingo
February 6-8       Spring Book Fair
            February 9          All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

BINGO and Pizza Night---Thursday, January 18th, 2017

5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Pizza served at 5:30 and BINGO starts at 6:00

PIZZA AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY!! (attached)
All pizza orders must be placed and paid for in advance.  Order forms with payment should be returned to your teacher or Amy in the office by Tuesday, the 16th.  Make checks payable to Lincoln PPT.

Pizza will be provided by Mr. Pizza.  You can order a whole pizza or by the slice. 1 Slice is $2 or a 14” Large Pizza (6 slices) is $12


Beverages and cookies will be available for purchase that night.

It’s Time to Start Planning for 2018 Special Projects!!!!!!!!

Due to a very successful auction enough monies were raised to support the PPT budget as well as fund $22,000 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.
Check in with Amy in the front office for your copy of the application for special projects

Are you onTwitter? So is Lincoln!


Twitter is a wonderful tool to help parents connect with the school.
Staff are increasing the number of Tweets to give you more opportunities to see the amazing learning happening at Lincoln.
Here are just a few Twitter accounts you might want to check out and follow

@lincolnk8school
@Lincolnk8PPT
@lincolnk8sonju          Jim Sonju
@sireksstars               Stephanie Sirek
@litlovinglady             Courtney Collins
@Classroom_Katie       Katie Kruger
@Lincolnk8gr1            Andi and Stephanie
@lincoln2nd                Ginelle Robertson and Kristi Beeman
@lincolnK8Graff          Carrie Graff
@lincolnk8howes        Jason Howes
@4thLincolnK8           Beth and Mickey
@Ruffin_II                  Will Ruffin II
@MrsO_k8                 Kim Olson
@mrwill_s                  Will Schulz
@LinneaArcher           Linnea Archer
@liz_elkoehler            Liz Koehler
@ArnesonDianne          Diane Arneson
@kaschafer1978          Katie Schafer
@proparatricia             Tricia Beighley
@kerigernandSLP       Keri Gernand
@SraFreund               Christina Freund
@uppers_science        Kyle Casper
@Lincolnk8math         Andy Roth
@Lisakinderteach       Lisa Robbins
@jenny_Bruenger        Media
@Vandik12                 Vandi King
 

Attention Incoming Freshmen to John Marshall High School (January 16th)


Important information for 8th grade registration for JM
This week JM counselors will be at the middle schools handing out JM registration materials.
  • Wednesday, January 10th – John Adams
  • Thursday, January 11th – Friedell and Lincoln
  • Friday, January 12th – Kellogg
Next Week is Rocket Night –
Class of 2022
JM families are invited to a special night!
8th Grade Rocket Night at John Marshall
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
6:30 pm – 8:00pm
Ilstrup Auditorium
John Marshall High School
(Please bring your course registration forms and your ideas for possible classes. It is a great time to ask questions and get answers.)
Visit with teachers, counselors, and administrators to find out about:
  • The registration process
  • Graduation requirements
  • Extra-curricular activities at John Marshall
  • Answers to your questions about high school

Attention Incoming Freshmen to Mayo High School (Monday, January 8)


Attention Incoming Freshmen to Mayo High School and Their Parents!  Spartan Night is coming up on Monday, January 8!  Please join us for the Orientation to course registration with a general session in the Auditorium from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by an opportunity to meet with representatives of clubs, organizations, electives and department chairs in the Cafeteria from 6:30-7:30 pm.    Meet Sparty, enjoy popcorn and pop and learn all about Mayo High School!  See you there!
 

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Upcoming Events at Lincoln

            December 15 -    All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM
            December 19-     Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert
            January 12 -       All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM 
   
January 18 –       Pizza Bingo 
February 6-8       Spring Book Fair
            February 9          App Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

It’s Time to Start Planning for 2018 Special Projects!!!!!!!!


Due to a very successful auction enough monies were raised to support the PPT budget as well as fund $22,000 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.

Date of 2018 Special Projects meeting will be announced in the next 2-3 weeks.
Applications will be available in January.

The Uppers Winter Concert


Tuesday, December 19th
Orchestras – 6:30,
Bands – 7:00
Choir – 7:30.

Spelling Bee

We will be having a spelling be for grades 6, 7, & 8 in January. The top two finishers will represent Lincoln at the Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 13th!   Contact Vandi King for more information vaking@rochester.k12.mn.us

Lincoln is Tweeting

Twitter is a wonderful tool to help parents connect with the school.
Staff are increasing the number of Tweets to give you more opportunities to see the amazing learning happening at Lincoln.
Here are just a few Twitter accounts you might want to check out and followJ

@lincolnk8school
@Lincolnk8PPT
@lincolnk8sonju          Jim Sonju
@sireksstars               Stephanie Sirek
@litlovinglady             Courtney Collins
@Classroom_Katie       Katie Kruger
@Lincolnk8gr1            Andi and Stephanie
@lincoln2nd                Ginelle Robertson and Kristi Beeman
@lincolnK8Graff          Carrie Graff
@lincolnk8howes        Jason Howes
@4thLincolnK8           Beth and Mickey
@Ruffin_II                  Will Ruffin II
@MrsO_k8                 Kim Olson
@mrwill_s                  Will Schulz
@LinneaArcher           Linnea Archer
@liz_elkoehler            Liz Koehler
@ArnesonDianne          Diane Arneson
@kaschafer1978          Katie Schafer
@proparatricia             Tricia Beighley
@kerigernandSLP       Keri Gernand
@SraFreund               Christina Freund
@uppers_science        Kyle Casper
@Lincolnk8math         Andy Roth
@Lisakinderteach       Lisa Robbins
@jenny_Bruenger        Media
@Vandik12                 Vandi King

Monday, December 4, 2017

Upcoming Lincoln Events

December 5-7Winter Book Fair 
 
            December 7th Bring a Grandparent/special person to lunch and book fair day

            December 15 -   All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

            January 12 -       All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

January 18 –      Pizza Bingo

February 6-8      Spring Book Fair

            February 9          All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

BOOK FAIR THIS WEEK!

Lincoln's Book Fair starts this week! Tuesday, December 5th through Thursday, December 7th each day open 9am to 4:30pm on the Lincoln Stage.
Thursday, December 7th is bring a grand person/special person to lunch day. Reminder that there will not be enough lunches available for each extra person, so please have the special person/grandparent bring their own lunch. Check in at the office and head to the gym for lunch. 
Want to buy from book fair but can't make it in? Shop the online fair which will be open until Friday, December 8th. Ships free to the school:
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/lincolnk8choiceschool1

Monday, November 20, 2017

PPT Meeting TONIGHT! All Parents are welcome and invited!

November PPT Meeting - Monday, November 20th at 7:00pm in the Media Center
Lincoln's Reading Specialist, Courtney Collins, will be joining us to talk about all things reading and help you make sense of those numbers and letters and answer your questions!
All parents are welcome!

Watch this short presentation on  PPT - https://spark.adobe.com/video/GO4lWx54ePpLc 
Takes a few minutes to load

Upcoming Lincoln Events

 November 20 -    Program Planning Team meeting in Media Center – every parent is a 
 part of PPT and can attend meetings

 December 5-7Winter Book Fair
             December 7th Bring a Grandparent/special person to lunch and book fair day
             December 15 -    All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

             January 12 -       All Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM 
 January 18 –       Pizza Bingo 
 February 6-8       Spring Book Fair
             February 9          App Pro Dads in the Gym 8:00 AM

Saturday, November 11, 2017

LYNX Volunteers Wanted


We need more help with the LYNX checkout time in the mornings, especially on C and E letter days when Mrs. B is not at Lincoln.  If you can commit to a regular weekday or letter day, we would greatly appreciate your help.  The volunteer work involves stamping reading log sheets, sorting books by color level, and assisting with circulation.  Please contact Janis Melvin if you are able to help.  jamelvin@rochester.k12.mn.us

Salvation Army Christmas Programs

Families in need of holiday assistance are encouraged to call the Salvation Army, starting Monday, Nov. 13. Approved applicants can participate in the Salvation Army’s Toy & Joy Shop on Dec. 20 or Dec. 21. At the Toy & Joy Shop parents can shop for new toys, books, and stocking stuffers for their infant, preschool and school-aged children at no cost to the family. Please note, there are eligibility requirements and families may only participate in one of the following programs (Salvation Army Toy & Joy Shop, Christmas Anonymous, St. Francis’ Angel Tree Program, the YMCA’s program, or the JSSVP Adopt A Family program). Registration is required by calling 507-288-3663.
Families who are interested in the Salvation Army’s Toy & Joy Shop may also be interested in the Salvation Army’s Children’s Shopping Trip. Open to students who are 8 or 9 years old, call the Salvation Army starting Monday, Nov. 13. Eligible students receive a gift certificate and shop, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, with a volunteer to purchase Christmas gifts for their family at ShopKo.  Registration is required by calling 507-288-3663.