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Family Updates
Lincoln School K-4 Newsletter
May 23, 2025
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Hello Lincoln K-4 Families!
Congratulations and thank you to the kindergarten students for hosting our Community Meeting last Friday. After watching a read aloud of "I am Me" by Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter Reynolds, the kindergarten classes led an echol song! They showed their identity posters and shared one thing about themselves and it was so fun to learn about each student! Thanks to the kindergarten teachers, Mrs. McDonagh, Mrs. Jaehnig and Ms. DeAmicis for preparing the students!
Congratulations and thank you to the students who presented the 4th Grade School Spotlight at the School Committee meeting last Thursday. They shared techniques they used to write poems and then shared an original poem. Next up, the 4th graders will be sharing their original graphic novels at their "Comic Con" event! Many thanks to Mr. Nickerson, Ms. O'Sullivan, Mr. Reed and Mrs. Torchia for promoting creativity and voice in student writing.
We are accepting donations of cereal through June 9th for our 2nd annual Cereal Drive. Last year we collected and donated 450 boxes of cereal to the Lincoln-Weston Food Pantry. Click here to watch the video of last years cereal box dominoes! looking for volunteers to help set up the Cereal Domino and help us transport the donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
We value your feedback and invite you to complete our Family Feedback Survey. Please note that the form has been updated and no longer collects email addresses. If you have already submitted a response, rest assured that we will review all feedback by grade level, and individual names will remain confidential. If you have more than one child attending Lincoln K-4, please complete a separate survey for each child. The survey will remain open through June 1st.
Here is a message from the Lincoln School Foundation following the wonderful Great Create event last weekend:
The Great Create 2025 was a huge success! We’re so grateful to so many for the support and partnership in making Color Our School such a meaningful experience. It was so much fun to watch the kids dive into the creative process yesterday and leave their mark on the school in such a lasting way. This was an amazing, inspirational art event, facilitated in partnership with Beehive Art, and meant to inspire our children and create a lasting piece for them to connect with in the school.
Thank you to Beehive Art for their creativity, hard work and vision on this project. Thank you to Sarah Collmer and the Lincoln School Administration for their support and flexibility in bringing this to life in the school. Thank you to the Step Team for performing and thank you to the Lincoln School Foundation board, the Art Educators, Middle School Volunteers, Community, parent and family volunteers. And thank you to our very generous sponsors and raffle donors! (Platinum Sponsors: Beehive ART, The Ogden Codman Trust, The Commons in Lincoln. Gold Sponsors: Corey Flint Photograph. Silver Sponsors: The Little General. Bronze Sponsors: Debra's Natural Gourmet, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation, Kirkland & Shaw).
And a huge thank you to all the children who brought their creative minds to each color panel! Check out the final installation that is displayed in the main hallway across from the library in the K-4 Smith building and the kids trying to find their art in the panels!
Mission accomplished.
See you next year!
Lincoln School Foundation
Hope you enjoyed the long weekend!
Sincerely,
Sarah
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HATS off to teachers! (AKA Honor a Teacher or Staff)
Are you looking for a special way to thank a teacher, staff, or support team member?Recognize them with a personalized HATS certificate (and mini hat) as a gesture of support and celebration of their work. In addition to honoring the dedicated school personnel, your gift funds LSF grants to enrich the learning experiences for every child in the Lincoln and Hanscom schools. Follow the instructions on the Lincoln School Foundation website and order by June 9th so that the honorees can receive their certificates before the last day of school.
Order here: www.lincolnschoolfoundation.org/hats
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PROTECTING YOUR CHILD FROM TICKS
Ticks are out in full force. This time of year, adult ticks are active and Nymph ticks have also hatched and pose a threat due to their tiny size.
Here are some important ways to protect your child (and yourself).
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Wear light colored clothing so ticks are more visible.
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Cover all exposed skin areas such as ankles, arms, and legs with clothing. Clothing can be treated with Permethrin Spray (good for 6 washings). Permethrin Spray is available through Amazon or Walmart.
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If skin areas are exposed, use a spray that contains DEET directly on skin.
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Ticks love to attach to skin areas in warmer parts of the body- ears, armpits, behind knees, groin area, and scalp. Be sure to do a TICK CHECK on the front and back of your child’s body every day they are active outdoors.
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Avoid walking/ playing/ hiking in heavily wooded or grassy areas. Hike in the middle of trails. Avoid leaf piles. TIcks thrive in shaded areas so it would make sense to put swing sets and other backyard play areas in sunny areas if possible.
The following websites have excellent information on ticks, prevention, and tick borne diseases:
https://www.mass.gov/tick-borne-diseases
Please contact me for any questions or concerns you may have about tick-borne diseases.
Kim Goldmacher, RN
Lincoln School Nurse
(781) 259-9407
Kgoldmacher@lincnet.org
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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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2nd Grade Concert
What: "Music is Everywhere!" by the 2nd grade students
What...should students wear? Anything they feel confident and comfortable in - and ok seeing the outfit in a picture later!
When: June 6th @ 2:15pm
Where: Donaldson Auditorium
Where... Do I park? You can park in the lot outside the Reed Gym entrance if you're able to find a spot! Anywhere you see a spot is fair game, leaving handicap spots open for those who require them.
Please come in through the "Connector" door near the Reed Gym. Look for the red and silver balloons! Sign in on the clipboard when you arrive
How (long)? The concert will be approximately 20 minutes.
How... Do I dismiss my student from the concert? You can sign your child out with their classroom teacher at the end of the show. I will give directions at the end of the concert to let you know how to locate your student's teacher in the auditorium. They will have a clipboard waiting for you. PLEASE do sign out if you are taking your child home directly after the show so we know they got home safe!
Let Mrs. Hoffman know of anything else you may need to know. [ehoffman@lincnet.org] Can't wait to see you there!
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Volunteer to Compost!
It's not too late to support the composting program at the Lincoln School! See the volunteer training information below and sign up here! A reminder that you need an up-to-date CORI on file. Come to the main office during school hours to complete the CORI form - it's good for 3 years.
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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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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.
