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Family Updates
Lincoln School K-4 Newsletter
May 9, 2025
Click here to view previous editions of the Family Updates Newsletter
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Dear K-4 Families,
It is time for the annual placement process in which our educators and administrators work together to create class lists for next year. We take into account many factors, including students’ strengths and needs in the academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains. We strive to create a balance of academic proficiencies, emotional maturity, behavioral dynamics, peer relationships, and services received. Creating classrooms where children are grouped appropriately for instruction and learning is our top priority.
School staff know current students well based on their time together and through ongoing collaboration with caregivers. Input from sending Preschools/Early Childhood Programs and the ESI Parent Questionnaire is used to place rising kindergarten students. We take great care and go through a thorough process to make thoughtful decisions about each student’s placement.
Families who wish to provide information to be considered by the placement team can complete this Class Placement Family Input Form. The form is not required, and your child’s placement will be carefully considered, regardless of whether or not you complete this form. However, if there is compelling information (including the two details below) from your family that should be considered for placement, please complete the form no later than May 23, 2025. Please be aware that the information in the form is not confidential and will be shared with the placement team.
Please complete the form if:
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You have twins or if your child has relatives in the same grade - please indicate if you would like them to be placed together or separately.
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You are considering withdrawing your child, or know that your child is not returning to the Lincoln School next year, please let us know by responding to the last question in this google form.
Requests for a specific teacher will not be accepted. You may indicate if an older sibling has already had a specific teacher and you wish for your child to have a different experience. Additionally, given the number of factors and complexity of forming the classes, it is not possible to honor requests for placement with specific friends. Finally, please be aware that, for all the reasons described, changes to placement are rarely, if ever, made.
We can’t make any guarantees to accommodate family input due to the number of students and factors that must be considered for the whole school. However, we will always work with you and your child through the transition into the new school year and beyond.
Class placements will be sent out via email in the second week of August.Sincerely,
Sarah
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The K-4 specialists team has updated our specialist's blog. Check it out to see what's happening in specials classes this month.
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From the Lincoln School Library
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Thank You from the Lincoln School Staff!
Thank you to the Lincoln School families for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special! It was wonderful to see so many pretty flowers, and the luncheon had so many delicious choices! Everyone was incredibly generous with the gift card donations. We will all be able to treat ourselves to coffee, ice cream, Amazon shopping and more. It's so nice to be appreciated - thank you!
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Make a Rainbow Sculpture for Lincoln School!
The Lincoln School Foundation has partnered with Beehive Arts to support children in creating a giant rainbow sculpture that will be hung in the school that day: Sunday, May 18th. Come from 1-3 so that your children can be a part of this lasting art experience!
In addition to the sculpture, we will have the fabulous step team performing, a raffle that includes 25+ items like a free birthday party at Gymnastics Academy of Boston, a personal LEGO party at the Lincoln Public Library, and a custom birthday cake from Debra's Natural Gourmet. We are excited for you to join!
Register here: https://www.lincolnschoolfoundation.org/greatcreate/register-1
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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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8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser – May 17th!
Support our amazing 8th graders and get your car sparkling clean! Join us for a car wash on Saturday, May 17th, 9am-3pm at Town Hall. All proceeds will help fund end-of-year activities and celebrations including the Washington, DC trip this June. You can sign up online in advance or simply drive up and pay on the day of the event—donations are welcome! Thank you for supporting our students!
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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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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 Directo
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Charles River Museum NextGenSTEM Fest
The inaugural NextGen STEMFest is a day-long community-focused STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) occurring on May 10th, 2025 at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, MA.
The festival hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and the event is suitable for all ages!
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Fun Games and "Fort" Nite at the Library
Monday, May 12 from 6-8pm
Celebrate Screen-Free Week at the library! Drop in anytime between 6:00–8:00 PM for a cozy evening of unplugged fun at the library! Families are invited to build blanket forts, play board games, and snuggle up with a good book. Pajamas are encouraged—bring your clean sheets or blankets to create your forts! We'll provide a variety of games, but you're welcome to bring your favorites, along with a stuffed animal and a flashlight for extra coziness! All ages are welcome. No registration required. This program is in partnership with LincolnWait.com
Families are also encouraged to participate in our Family Reading Adventure! For the week of 5/12 - 5/18, we invite families to read together every night—whether it's a picture book, chapter book, or anything that sparks imagination! Choose your favorite books, read them together, and track your progress with our simple challenge form. At the end of the week, families who complete the challenge will earn a small prize as a reward for their dedication to quality time and screen-free fun. Make reading a nightly tradition and celebrate the joy of stories! Pick up your Adventure Form or download here.
Saturday Math Fun with Christine!
Saturdays, May 31, June 7, and June 14 from 2:00 - 2:45pm
Come listen to a math book read-aloud with a related activity and try out some fun math games! Get ideas for math at home. No registration necessary. Intended for children ages 3-6 with a caregiver. This is part of a three series workshop - attend one, two, or all three sessions.
Christine Size is a Lincoln parent who has spent the past 25 years in elementary education as a fifth grade teacher, pre-K teacher, math coach, and math coordinator. She has Master's degrees in Learning & the Brain and Early Childhood Education. Christine loves doing fun math at home with her son and wants to share it with you!
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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.
