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November 26, 2025

November 26, 2025 Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates

Grade 7 Student Learning Spotlight

At a recent School Committee meeting, several grade 7 students shared their learning with the School Committee. Thank you to grade 7 teachers Ms. Yung and Ms. Price for supporting the kids during their presentation. Photo credit to School Committee member Susan Taylor. 

 

 

Lincoln Reps

 

In his role as wellness teacher, Mr. Trant has initiated a new before-school wellness program for students in grades 5-8 called Lincoln Reps. Students can find sign up sheets in the main office or in the gym lobby. See the picture for details.

 

Community Agreement

The objective of Lincoln Reps is to provide students a daily morning option that allows them to develop their functional strength. I think of functional strength as overall body strength that allows one to more fully engage in the various adventures of life. Research is clear that exercising and moving your body before school significantly improve academic performance. Body image, mood and self-confidence are also positively impacted.

 

Community Culture Lincoln Reps is a community of fifth through eighth grade students who are dedicated to improving their functional strength. We strive to make ourselves and each other better. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, to feel pride and dignity in their effort and growth.

 

We are Respectful, Kind, Supportive, and Encouraging!

 

Pride & Dignity We are committed to getting stronger and making each other better humans. We will respect each other, our school and the process.

 

We are Welcoming and Inclusive!

 

Importance of Form in Calisthenics Using proper form is essential when exercising. Students will be open to form corrections. The only reps that count are the ones that are done well!

We are committed to getting stronger by doing the exercise correctly!

 

Honesty & Integrity We will recognize student achievements and issue shirts when students cross key milestones. A spreadsheet will track our daily progress and students will work collaboratively with a partner to encourage and support each other. Students will enter their own results with their partners.

 

We are honest and will accurately record the correct results!

Upcoming Events

 

Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Trimester 1 Ends for Gr. 6-8

 

Thursday, Nov. 27-Friday Nov. 28 – No school in recognition of Thanksgiving recess

 

Monday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Dec. 5 – Basketball Tryouts (Reed Gym) & Last week of Bentley after-school programs for this semester

 

Wednesday, Dec. 3 - South Sudanese Guest Speaker for grade 7 students (families welcome, 8:45-10:00)

 

Thursday, Dec. 11 - Winter Concert featuring BCO classes, 2:15pm (families welcome)

 

Friday, Dec. 12 - Winter Concert featuring gr. 5 and 6 instrumentals, 1:00pm (families welcome)

  • Report cards (6-8) mailed home. 

  • Student Council-sponsored Winter Dance (gr. 6-8)

 

Tuesday, Dec. 23 - Full day of school

 

Wednesday, Dec. 24- Sunday, January 4, 2026 Winter Recess

Looking for information?


Our district’s website has a page specific for families with lots of resources. Check it out if you are looking for financial assistance information, temporary bus forms, and more.

Supporting Various Drives

In the coming weeks, we have various support drives happening that are led by members of our community. Our Student Council will be heading up a clothing drive to benefit Hanscom families impacted by the shutdown, and one of our own students was recently crowned Miss Massachusetts Pre-Teen and is heading up her own drive as part of her volunteer work. See below for details. 

 

Toy & Supply Drive

THE BOSTON HOUSE ~ HOPE & HEALING FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER

 

Today - Dec 7th

  • TOYS FOR ALL AGES

  • VIDEO GAMES

  • BOARD GAMES

  • SNACKS

  • CANNED/DRIED GOODS:

    • SOUPS

    • PASTA

    • CEREAL/OATMEAL

  • COFFEE PODS & TEA

  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT

  • CLEANING SUPPLIES

 

The Boston House serves as a home away from home for children with cancer who are receiving treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital. All donated items will go directly to the children and families The Boston House serves.

 

Arrange for a drop off or pickup of items or you can purchase directly from The Boston House's Amazon Wishlist [QR Code]

 

Contact juliawalkup@gmail.com or 213-447-4564 to arrange a pickup or schedule a drop-off in Lincoln, MA.

 

Still Life with Iris

Congratulations to the cast and crew (as well as our drama director Ms. Hall) on a wonderful fall play. I caught the Thursday night show, and they all did great, including having to navigate a curtain hiccough. See some pictures below from that night’s performance. 

 

SpongeBob the Musical - Auditions

Without any rest for the weary, our students in grades 5-8 got to audition last week for our spring musical, Spongebob the Musical. The performances will be in March. Congratulations to those students who auditioned. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in stage crew. Rehearsals started this week and will continue after this holiday recess up until the shows in March. 

Lincoln Cup and 4Cs Assembly

Last Friday we held a 4Cs assembly to recognize students across the school who have been showing our 4Cs Core Values. Students are nominated by staff and/or fellow students. Our next recognition will be in March. 

We also hosted our next Lincoln Cup Event that featured multiple heats of a relay race out on Centerfield. Runners were chosen across the grades and teams and all others stood out to cheer them on. Students then moved inside for some hula-hoop team competitions. A points update was also shared with the Bruins currently holding the overall lead. A great amount of support was shown by all for teammates and competitors alike – it was a great start to a Friday!

 

 

Grade 8 DC Trip Coffee Drive Thru Fundraiser

Dec. 8 Morning Drop Off

Come support the grade 8 class as they raise funds for their overnight trip to Washington, D.C. in May. Use the QR code on the flyer below to pre-order. The class thanks you in advance for your support!

 

The Lincoln School Class of 2026 Presents Coffee Drive Thru

 

In the morning drop-off line

Monday December 8th ~  7:30 - 8:30 AM

All proceeds benefit students attending the $8^{\text{th}}$ Grade annual Washington D.C. trip and graduation events!

Start your day with a cup of coffee and a Wilson's Farm Apple Cider Donut!

 

HOW IT WORKS

  • VISIT THE NIFTY QR CODE TO PREORDER AND AVOID THE MORNING RUSH

  • PULL UP TO THE MORNING DROP-OFF LINE TO ORDER

  • PICK UP YOUR COFFEE AND WILSON'S FARM APPLE CIDER DONUT AT THE PARKING LOT NEAR REED GYM!

PREORDER A COFFEE AND DONUT BUNDLE FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF!

To preorder for yourself or others, visit the QR code or Class Coffee Fundraiser

The Class of 2026 thanks you for your support!

Boston-Resident Grade 8 Families

We’re excited to invite your families to METCO’s Pathways & Job Fair 2025.

This event is designed especially for METCO students ages 14–18 and their families to explore a wide range of job, internship, and postsecondary opportunities. Students will meet directly with employers, organizations, and programs that are eager to connect with Boston youth.

At the fair, students and families will be able to:

  • Learn about after-school and summer jobs available to Boston high school students.

  • Explore internships that build experience and skills.

  • Discover postsecondary pathways, including workforce development, trade schools, gap year programs, study abroad, community colleges, and four-year universities.

  • Connect directly with organizations, complete sign-ups, and collect applications.

  • Take advantage of potential on-site interviews (where available).

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2025

Time: 5:00–8:00 PM

Location: Vine Street Community Center – 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to explore future possibilities, ask questions, and begin building meaningful connections.

 

National History Day Judges Needed

Judge Registration is Open for all Regional Contests and Showcases:  Judges are the backbone of the History Day program. No prior experience is required– just an interest in history and a willingness to learn from some incredible young people. Please hit up your networks, friends, and families and encourage them to register for one (or more!) of our 5 contest sites. It’s a great day, you’re fed well, and teachers can earn 10 PDPs. Register here: Mass History Day Org. 

 

 

It's Winter Concert Time! 

Featuring the Lincoln School Band, Chorus and Orchestra

 

 

 

On Thursday, December 11, The Band, Chorus and Orchestra, grades 6–8 will be performing their first concert of the season at 2:15.  Our musicians will be performing for an audience of their peers but any family members are also welcome to attend! 

 


Featuring the Fifth and Sixth Grade Instrumental Classes & Construction to Concert Class

 

 

 

On Friday, December 12 at 1:00pm our 5th and 6th Grade Instrumental Classes will be showcasing what they've learned in their Winter Concert for an audience of 3rd and 4th graders.  The community is also invited to attend! 

 

 

 

Free Online Learning Opportunity for 7th and 8th Graders

 

The VHS Collaborative (The VHS Collaborative) is a non-profit organization that offers content-rich high school level courses to students across the country and around the world. Through Virtual High School, Lincoln School is able to increase the course offerings available to our students. Virtual High School courses tend to be challenging, and are targeted toward students who are motivated and ready to take on this extra challenge. 

 

Lincoln School 7th and 8th graders may take a course in spring semester. VHS’s spring semester begins January 28, 2026. These high school level courses are generally rigorous and demand up to 5 hours of weekly work. Students complete their assignments on their own time, nights and weekends. VHS work is in addition to their regular Lincoln School course load. They do not replace courses offered by LPS teachers and students do not receive high school credit though the course is recorded on their transcript.

 

There will be an informational meeting for students interested in finding out more about this learning opportunity during Advisory on Friday, December 12th.

 

Contact Mark McDonough, our VHS site coordinator, with any questions.

 

mmcdonough@lincnet.org | 781.259.9408 ext. 3101