A Note from the Principal
Dear K-4 Families,
I hope that summer has offered you time for some recreation, relaxation and rejuvenation! It has been fun to see Lincoln School kids at Lincoln Summer Camp, summer baseball, and "around". Inspired by my son's 4th grade project on Bryce Canyon, my family went on an RV trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in Utah! It was an amazing trip and especially fun that we had a "free pass" through the America the Beautiful/Every Kid Outdoors program that is available to all 4th graders across the country. I hope your summer included some adventure, whether it was right here at home or away!
It has been busy on Ballfield Road with camp and the annual deep clean by our awesome facilities crew! Many teachers and administrators from across the district have been on campus for professional development and summer work, as well. The K-4 Summer Planning Team assembled to develop plans to continue our Responsive Classroom work and prepare for our work toward school wide goals around behavior and discipline and family and community engagement. I’m looking forward to sharing our goals in more detail as the year progresses! For now, please know that we always strive to support all students in their learning and growth, and to feel safe and happy in their class and school community.
Here are a few updates!
Personnel Updates
Welcome to the new Lincoln School K-4 and LPS faculty!
Anne Mostue - Spanish Teacher Grades 3-5
Monika Nixon - Administrative Assistant
Lyssa McGrath - Grade 2 Teacher
Karen Saxon - LASH Curriculum Specialist (LPS Literacy, Arts, Social-science and Humanities)
Welcome Back! We also have two teachers returning to the K-4!
Liz Eisenman, who started in LPS at the Lincoln School, was teaching 3rd grade at Hanscom and is returning as an EL Teacher at both Lincoln and Hanscom Schools.
Kim Katz, Special Education Teacher, is returning to the K-4 from the 5-8!
Here are the grade level teams for next year:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Jaehnig, Ms. DeAmicis, Mrs. McDonagh
1st Grade: Ms. Curry, Ms. Laughlin, Mrs. Stroup
2nd Grade: Ms. McGrath, Mrs. Nageotte, Ms. Webster
3rd Grade: Ms. Holdman, Mr. Kelly, Mrs. Staffin
4th Grade: Mr. Nickerson, Ms. O'Sullivan, Mr. Reed
Class Placement Update
You will receive an email with your child’s class placement tomorrow, August 16th. There were many considerations in the creation of the class lists and we believe they are balanced with regard to academic proficiencies, emotional maturity, behavioral dynamics, peer relationships, and services received.
This year, families will receive the name of their child’s teacher. We are not sending the full class list due to confidentiality requirements.
Kindergarten Visit Day 8/28 @ 1:00
There is a Visit Day for all kindergarten students and caregivers on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 1:00-2:00. Teachers will welcome you into the classrooms and provide more details about the kindergarten routines and program.
Grades 1-4 Meet & Greet 8/28 @ 2:00
Students entering grades 1-4 are invited to a “Meet and Greet” on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 2:00-3:00. This is an opportunity to come say hello to your child’s teacher, find their cubby/locker, visit their classroom, and see the specialist teachers before school starts.
K-4 New Family Gathering
Students and families who are new to the Lincoln School K-4 are invited to gather in the Lincoln School Learning Commons on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 3:00-4:00 for a chance to connect with each other and meet some Lincoln School experts!
School Supplies and Field Trips
The school provides school supplies and field trip fees for students.
Getting Ready for a New School Year
See below for an article from PBS with tips for helping families prepare their kids for a new school, and the advice is great for preparing for a new school year, as well. The beginning of the school year is a big change from the freedom and fun of summertime!
Lincoln School K-4 Website
Bookmark the school website to have easy access to school information, events and the Family Updates Newsletter which is emailed out bi-weekly and housed on the school website.
Reminder - Returning Student Annual Forms
Thank you to everyone who has already completed the annual returning student forms! If you haven't completed the online forms yet, please do so today so your children are ready for the first day of school. Look for an email in your inbox from "PowerSchool Enrollment" with a subject referencing "Returning Student Annual Forms."
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Sincerely,
Sarah
If your student needs financial assistance, please review these links.Applications are submitted by US Mail or In-person Drop-Off or by Confidential Fax: 781-259-9246. EMAIL is not confidential.
