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Family Updates
Lincoln School K-4 Newsletter
May 4, 2025
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Dear K-4 Families,
Happy May! Just before dismissal on Friday, we played “Celebrate” by Kool & the Gang over the PA in honor of the 3rd and 4th graders completing the Math MCAS. The students approached the assessment with focus and determination, and we are all very proud of their hard work!
Walk, Bike and Roll to School - Next Week!
We encourage all students to walk, bike, or roll to school each day next week. Volunteers will be out to help guide students safely to school, including once on school grounds. Students who take the bus to school will get dropped off at the end of Ballfield Road to take part in the week as well.
If you drive onto campus, please be mindful of some added traffic delays and additional pedestrians and bikers moving about.
Rollers: Please observe the new "Pedestrian Zone" areas. Walk your wheels on the bus loop sidewalk to keep everyone safe.
A Note from Assistant Superintendent, Torrance Lewis
The district is making tremendous progress with our K-8 Literacy Curriculum Review. As we continue to pilot three potential programs for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond, we are offering a Parent and Caregiver Informational Session on Thursday, May 15, from 6pm to 7pm in the Donaldson Auditorium at The Lincoln School. At the informational session, parents and caregivers will receive brief overviews of the three programs, as well as have the opportunity to view program materials and to fill out an input survey.
Personnel Updates
- On Friday we wished a fond farewell to Mrs. Peña, 1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Assistant. She and her family are relocating to North Carolina!
- Lincoln School has a track record of hiring highly sought-after Administrative Secretaries, as evidenced by another resignation in the front office. Lauren FitzPatrick's last day with us will be May 23rd when she will return to the corporate world. Please look for more details about the search process for a new Administrative Secretary!
The K-4 specialists team has updated our specialist's blog. Check it out to see what's happening in specials classes this month.
Wishing everyone a safe and fun school break!
Sincerely,
Sarah
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The week of May 5-9, the Lincoln School will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTO organizes ways to show gratitude to teachers and staff Monday through Friday. We have planned activities for the teachers on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Please encourage your students to write letters of thanks or draw pictures for their teachers throughout the week.
Families are welcome to participate in any or all of the activities, or celebrate in their own ways in addition to what is planned.
Monday
“We couldn't have PICKED better teachers & staff!”
Students can bring flowers or plants to any of their teachers or assistant teachers AND bring in hand written notes of thanks to your teacher. Each year they love receiving notes from students and families!
*flowers can be one single flower, a bunch, a plant, or made out of paper/drawn picture
(please remind students DO NOT PICK flowers from yards other than theirs)Wednesday
“Our teachers & staff are quite PASTAbly the very best!”
Please help thank our amazing Lincoln School teachers and staff by making one of your favorite food dishes, or pick something up from your favorite take-out spot. Sign up to bring items HERE
Grades Pre-K-2: Need 2 main dishes from each Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classroom
Grades 3 & 4: Need 2 salads from each 3rd and 4th grade classroom (green salads, pasta salads, vegetarian salads)
Grade 5: Need 3 dozen drinks from each class
Grades 6-8: Need 4 desserts from each grade
We would LOVE assistance with setup and clean up. In addition, if you'd like to contribute, but do not have time or ability, there is an option to contribute financially and the PTO will purchase items for you. Details are listed on the sign up!
Friday
“You’re one in a M$LLION”
Families may donate as many or few $5 gift cards as they feel comfortable. Gift cards can be from anywhere families would like to contribute from (grocery store, coffee, restaurants, ice cream, etc…). Teachers & staff may pick the gift card of their choice on Friday. This has always been a favorite, and we're excited to continue the tradition! Gift cards may be brought in any day through next week, and dropped in the box inside the main office, may be purchased online and emailed to Brianna Doo or emailed to Venmo Brianna to purchase gift cards for you (ptochair@lpto.org). Emailed gift cards will be printed and added to the display.
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An Invitation from MCC
The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee (MCC) is hosting two informal get-togethers to talk about the work of the group this year, give feedback, and share more about volunteer opportunities for next school year. Please join us!
They are:
Thursday, May 8, 7-830 PM at the Tack Room in Lincoln
Wednesday, June 4, 7-8:30 PM in Boston (location TBD)
The MCC helps create opportunities for Boston and Lincoln families and children to participate in activities and build relationships together, like the Wednesday scholars program and Lincoln Summer Camp. We welcome all no matter the time you have to give! If you can’t make it but would like to learn more, please visit our web site at lincolnmcc.org or contact Kristen Ferris (ferris.kristen@gmail.com) or Becky Bermont (beckybermont@gmail.com).
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An Invitation from SEPAC
Special Education Speaker Joel Ristuccia
May 13, 2025, 6PM, Learning Commons
Please join the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) for the spring speaker event featuring Joel Restuccia on May 13th at 6pm in the Learning Commons. Joel will lead us in a collaborative discussion on how social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties and/or trauma impact students' learning and how families can partner with the school to support their children.
Joel Ristuccia is the lead instructor for the Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity (LIFTS) and an adjunct instructor at Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education, as well as at Babson College and Regis College. He has a private practice focused on program design and supports for students with challenging behavior and social/emotional disabilities. Joel has served as staff and/or consultant to a number of Massachusetts school districts, and has conducted trainings in many locations across the US. Joel has a BA in Psychology from Yale University and M.Ed. from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
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Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 30th! The Wellness Team is looking for parent volunteers to help monitor stations. If you are able to help, please fill out this VOLUNTEER FORM We will be doing a lottery system this year for volunteers. If you have any questions please contact Danny Trask, 3-4 Wellness Specialist at dtrask@lincnet.org **You do need a CORI form (good for 3 years) on file with the Lincoln Public Schools if you plan on helping out - CORI forms can be filled out at the front office with Lauren Fitzpatrick during school hours. You will need to bring your license with you.
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Color Your School!
Donate Materials to the 4th Annual Great Create!
Grades K-5 are invited to gather on 5/18 to create a vibrant, rainbow-inspired sculpture for the Lincoln School Foundation's 4th Annual Great Create. Registration is now open.
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April 18, 2025
Dear Families of Rising Kindergarten Students,Happy Spring! I'm writing with a few updates on activities and registration.Registration for the 2025-2026 School YearPlease go to the Lincoln School K-4 Website or the LPS District Website to find the 2025-2026 registration link.Lincoln Preschool FamiliesA reminder that children who attend Lincoln Preschool are already registered with the Lincoln Public Schools and do not need to register again. We do, however, ask that Lincoln Preschool families complete the intent to enroll form to confirm that your child is coming in the fall!Kindergarten InformationThis year we are going to share a video about the Lincoln School and our kindergarten program. We will email the video directly to you and post it on our website!Kindergarten OrientationRising kindergartners and their parent(s)/caregiver(s) are invited to come to school on Thursday, June 5th during the school day for Kindergarten Orientation! The children will go to one of the kindergarten classrooms where current kindergarten students will be student leaders. This teacher will be your child’s orientation day teacher but will not necessarily be your child’s teacher in the fall. Please complete this Orientation Google Form Sign Up to select your first and second choice times to come for orientation: 8:30, 10:30 or 1:00. We will email confirmation to you!Sincerely,Sarah Collmer, K-4 Principal
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Click here to see the Breakfast Menu. Click here to see the Lunch Menu.
We are proudly serving the following local products: Pickles from Stretch's in Worcester, MA; Apples from Carlson Orchards in Harvard, MA; Hot Sauce from Craic Sauce in Lowell, MA; Green Leaf Lettuce from Little Leaf Lettuce in Devens, MA; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms in Madison, ME; Carrot Coins & Potatoes from the Joe Czajkowski Farm in Hadley, MA; Hamburger, Hot Dog & Sub rolls from Fantini Bakery in Haverhill, MA; Burgers & Ground Beef from Maine Family Farms and Broccoli from Harvesting Good in Maine. We are serving Curry Sauce from Flavor Temptations this month and we should have syrup from Slopeside Syrup in Vermont in house this month!
Menus are always subject to change and you will be notified if there are any entree changes. Menus can always be viewed HERE. This is the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings and view the menu in other languages.Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!
Kelly Haley, School Nutrition Director
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Lincoln Wait - Wait Until 8th in Lincoln MA
May 11-17, 2025
Monday: "Fort Night" at the Library -- kids come and build forts and read; also a week-long reading challenge
Tuesday: Meditation Walk with LLCT
Wednesday: All-ages popsicle party at Pierce House
Thursday: Stop by Codman Farm to pick up seeds, pots, plants and growing instructions
Click here for the Lincoln Wait website.
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RESOURCE LINKS - 2024-25 LPS Academic Year Calendar
- LPS Student & Family Handbook
- Application for Free and Reduced Price School Lunch
- MySchoolBucks Information for Parents
- MySchoolBucks Sign Up Information
- LPS Employment Opportunities
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.- Financial Assistance Application
- Financial Assistance Verification Form
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Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application (Determination required for some programs if sharing is authorized)
- Solicitud de comidas gratis y a precio reducido
The town also has financial support available as well.
All applications are confidential.
