Dear Lincoln K-4 Families,

K-4 Back-to-School Night is next week! We are looking forward to seeing you next Thursday, September 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm. Here's our schedule:

6:00-6:30 - General Assembly, Learning Commons

• Brief Updates from Principal Collmer
• Lincoln Parent Teacher Organization (LPTO)
• Lincoln School Foundation (LSF)
• Lincoln METCO Parent Board(LMPB)
• METCO Coordinating Committee (MCC)
• Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)  

6:30-7:30

Classroom Presentations — Teachers give the same presentation two times starting at 6:30 and 7:00

Visit the specialist teachers in the Library:

• Art - Ms. Taryn Caira
• Music - Mrs. Elisabeth Hoffman
• STEM - Mrs. Karen Quigley
• Technology — Mr. Mark McDonough
• Wellness — Ms. Katie Love & Mr. Danny Trask

Math, Literacy, Multi-lingual Learner specialists will be circulating

Student Services faculty will be circulating

Mrs. Nanette LaRochelle, Administrative Assistant, will be in the Student Services office with CORI forms. This background check is good for three (3) years and required for all volunteers and field trip chaperones. CORI forms may be done during school hours, as well.

In the past, LEAP has offered childcare. However, they are not able to do so this year as their full effort is going into settling into their new routines and spaces in the Lincoln School.

Dismissal - Important Reminders

We receive between 10–25 dismissal changes each day. Ideally, we have your child's routine dismissal plan and changes are infrequent. We understand that there will be times when plans change in the middle of the day, but it makes for a much smoother process if you are able to provide changes at the start of the week or submit a "same day" change by noon. While you are planning for one or a few dismissals, we are planning for 250 students!

Thanks to the caregivers who are using the PikMyKid app to communicate your child's dismissal plans with us. While this hasn't been the smoothest rollout, we are sticking with it and plan to do a school-wide "re-set" in early October. If you are currently using PikMyKid, please continue to do so! If you haven't, please be sure your child's dismissal plan is communicated to the school through our Student Dismissal Plan google form.

I hope you have a terrific weekend!

Warmly,

Sarah

School Pictures Are Here!

Check your child's backpack if you ordered school pictures!  Digital sharing files (and no prints) have been e-mailed to the address provided. Re-takes are scheduled for November 6th.

Please contact Coffee Pond if you need customer support:

Lifeguards@coffeepond.com

508-907-6633 ext 0

Mailing Address:

Coffee Pond Photography

111 Speen Street, Suite 401

Framingham, MA 01701

LINCOLN SCHOOL STORE IS OPEN!

We are excited to announce that the Lincoln School Gear Online Store is now open! This year’s store features new items and fresh color options for you to show your school spirit.

You’ll notice that in addition to the classic Lincoln School logo, we now have some new design options to choose from — including our Fox (K-4) and Knight (5-8) graphics. These additions give you even more ways to represent our community with pride!

We hope you enjoy browsing the updated selection and finding something for everyone in the family.

If cost presents a challenge for your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we want every student to feel included and able to show their Lincoln School spirit.

Lincoln School Online Store

Thank you for your continued support of Lincoln School!

LINCOLN BREAKERS - Diversity Through Dance

After-school Activity for students in 3rd-8th Grade

What: Breakdancing lessons with Tay & Teflon YAK (Youth Acquiring Knowledge)

When:  Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14, every Monday & Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 pm

Where:  Movement Room by the Reed Gym

Who: 3rd-8th graders

How: Click here to register. Registration closes on October 9th.

Parent Group Support Requested

The Lincoln School Foundation, PTO, METCO Coordinating Committee and METCO Parent Board are looking for additional board members. Each organization does wonderful work supporting the students, staff, and families of our district, but “the many hands makes light work” approach is necessary to maintain their effectiveness. Please consider joining a board or even just giving some time at one of their events or causes. 

The LSF is particularly looking for anyone with marketing experience. 

Points of Contact:

METCO Parent Board Chair Kim Mack (mack.kim27@gmail.com) 

MCC Chair Kristen Ferris (ferris.kristen@gmail.com) 

LSF co-chairs Amy Travis (amy.travis@lincolnschoolfoundation.org) or Philana Gnatowski (philana.gnatowski@lincolnschoolfoundation.org) 

PTO co-chairs Brianna Doo (ptochair@lpto.org) and Alex Brook (alexandra.chomut@gmail.com) 

MCLEAN CAREGIVER WEBINARS

The Lincoln Public Schools partners with McLean Hospital through their school consultation program, giving LPS Caregivers of school-aged children access to their caregiver webinars. Information can be accessed here: https://healthcare.mgb.org/streaming/Live/McLean/McLean_SCS.html