Lincoln 5-8 Knights 

 

Upcoming Key Dates:

 

Friday, Dec. 12 - Report cards and progress reports (6-8) mailed home

• Student Council-sponsored Winter Dance (gr. 6-8), 6:00-8:30

Tuesday, Dec. 23 - Full day of school

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

Dressing for the Weather

 

As we clearly enter the winter season, we ask that families ensure their middle schoolers are dressed for the weather and temperatures. We want the kids to have a chance to be outside as often as we can, but we still have students showing up to school without jackets or hats and some even in shorts when the temperature has been in the low 20s. We want them to have unstructured time to play but want them safe as well. 

 

Students who do not want to go outside may sign up to use the library during recess on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 

Nurse Needed for D.C. Trip

 

We are in need of a nurse to attend our four-day, three-night overnight trip to D.C. with the 8th grade class. The trip will run Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29. The cost to attend would be covered by the district. If you are a nurse or know of one that may be able to help us out, please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you in advance.

SpongeBob the Musical - Crew Call

 

For grades 6, 7, & 8

MONDAY, December 15 during lunch. Ms. Hall will meet you in the Dining Commons.

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Prep Crew (space for everyone who wants to help)

Specific days will be scheduled after I have all the permission forms.

• Lighting prep – plan and program light cues

• Sound prep – learn sound board operation and microphone use, program cues

• Prop prep – identify necessary props, locate or make them

• Costume prep – work with actors to gather and check costumes, some sewing

*Prep Crew will begin as early as 1/13/26, depending on your role.

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Running Crew (limited number of spots – we may not be able to use everyone)

The following 12-15 people must be able to attend all mandatory rehearsals and all performances:

• Light board operator (1)

• Sound operators (3)

• Backstage/Prop crew (4-6, mostly props, very little moving scenery for this show)

• Costume running crew (2-3)

• Follow spot operators (2)

The following are needed at fewer rehearsals:

• Makeup (2-4)

• House Manager (1)

• Ushers (2-4)

 

Permission forms will be available at the meeting, and on Google Classroom.

Join the SpongeBob classroom with code: yuxwmaby

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser for Grade 8

 

Another fundraising effort the 8th graders are excited about is the upcoming gift wrap fundraiser. This will be in the Still Tarbell Room at the Lincoln Library on Sunday, December 21 from 1:30 to 4:30.

 

Winter Concerts

Thank you to all who were able to come out for our winter concerts this week. We tried a new during-the-day format and we were so glad to see the kids be able to perform for all their peers and families. The next concerts will be in conjunction with L-S in March during Music Appreciation Month and then again in May here at school. 

 

Winter Basketball Underway

The boys and girls basketball tryouts wrapped up last Friday and teams have been set. The schedule is available on the school’s athletics webpage and live updates are linked to it. Thank you to Coaches Jodie Conway and Jordan Day for heading up the two teams. 

 

Lincoln School Foundation (LSF)

Honor the Teachers & Staff Who Inspire, Support, and Teach Every Day!

Celebrate the educators and staff who have had an impact on your child or family. A HATS Award sends your honoree a personalized certificate and a fun-sized “Hat of Honor,” while your contribution helps fund future teacher grants.

Say thank you to the people who brighten your child’s school day, one HAT at a time!

The deadline to order a HATS Award is December 19th.

GIVE A HATS AWARD HERE

- The Lincoln School Foundation

 

Lincoln Library Programs

Pop-Up Art School: Felted Rainbow Patches
Friday, Dec 19 from 3:30 - 5:00
Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool. Pick from four rainbow designs. Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make this cool accessory. Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks! For ages 11+. Register here:  Felted Rainbow Patches

COMING IN JANUARY:

Read to a Retriever!
Thurs, January 8 at 4pm
Practice reading in a supportive environment with a certified therapy dog! Join Abigail, a six-year-old “Pets and People” certified therapy dog for a one-on-one 15 minute reading session. Abigail is friendly, calm, and non-judgmental, helping young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills. This program is intended for emerging or independent readers, ages 5 and up. Please register for only one 15-minute session. Any questions, email dleopold@minlib.net Register here: Read to a Retriever

Young Writers Workshop
Saturday, Jan 24 and Jan 31 from 1-3pm
This two-session workshop (Saturdays 1/24 and 1/31) for young authors will dive into the creative process and help your child find their own unique voice. Through journaling, writing prompts, mindfulness, movement, and visual art - children will explore their own natural creativity and use it to write an original story. Intended for children in grades 4-6. Participants are highly encouraged to attend both sessions. Workshops are taught by published author Erin Petti. Register here: Young Writers Workshop

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 Judges. 

 

Association for Middle Level Education

Parent Resource

 

The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has created a new Middle School.org specifically for families to help understand and embrace the nuanced middle years. So whether your middle schooler is the first you’ve had or the 2nd, or 3rd, etc, Middle School.org site has great resources to help you and your middle level child navigate these years productively. 

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.