K-4 Family Updates Newsletter |
Dear K-4 Families,
We have more wintery weather coming our way so it's a good time to share some information about recess!
Like many schools, we use the Child Care Weather Watch chart (see below) to determine when the temperatures and conditions require us to hold recess indoors. Recess is outdoors when the conditions are green or yellow, and indoors for red. Believe me, we want kids to get outside for fresh air, movement and fun so we do everything we can to keep recess outside!
Outdoor recess can be tons of fun, and in the snowy and cold weather it is important to be prepared! We have Snow Specific Recess Rules (see below) to ensure children can enjoy their time outside. There is a lot of winter gear and the potential for lost items so it's very helpful if layers, hats, mittens, boots and coats are labeled!
As you know, morning arrival is a very busy time on campus, especially in the "south lot" where we have staff parking, K-4 car drop off, and preschool drop off. Preschool caregivers are required to walk their children to the door, and children of employees who work at Lincoln School park and walk. We ask all other vehicles to stay in the "live drop-off" lane. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Required Gear (Bundle Up!) - Jacket: Must be zipped up.
- Snow Pants: Required for playing in the snow.
- Accessories: Hat and Gloves/Mittens are mandatory.
Safety Expectations - Approved Activities: You may build (forts), play snow tag, or make snow angels.
- Limited Gear: If you are not bundled up, you must stay on plowed walkways.
- Strict Prohibitions: Do not throw snow, play in puddles, or play on icy areas.
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General Guidelines - As a rule, all students go outside if the conditions are "green" or "yellow" according to the Child Weather Watch.
- All students are required to wear a winter coat, a hat or headband, and gloves/mittens outside.
- Winter clothing should be labeled, and students should be able to dress and undress independently.
Standard Snow Rules When there is snow on the ground or it is snowing, students: - Can play on the playground area.
- May use "open" playground equipment (some may be closed if icy).
- Can play with playground equipment on the sidewalk.
- Must stay on plowed walkways if they are not fully bundled up.
"Extra Privileges" (Full Bundle Up Required) To play and build directly in the snow, students must have a jacket (zipped up), snow pants, a hat or headband, gloves/mittens, and boots. These students can: - Play and build in the snow within recess boundaries.
- Build items like snowmen or snow forts.
- Make snow angels.
- Play snow tag.
- Roll around in the snow (provided they are not piling on top of each other).
Prohibited Activities (Do NOT) At no time can a student: - Throw snow or snowballs.
- Play in puddles.
- Play on icy areas or slide on ice.
- Take another student’s hat.
- Pull on a student’s scarf.
- Push others down in the snow.
- Put snow down someone’s clothing.
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K-4 Calendar & School Menus |
Click here to access and subscribe to the Lincoln K-4 Google Calendar! JANUARY 2026 1/30 - PTO Bingo Night 5:30-7:30pm
FEBRUARY 2026 2/2 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30 2/3 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30 2/4 - Report cards will be mailed out 2/5 - Boys Affinity Group, 3:00-4:30 2/6 - MSLA Bookmark submissions due 2/6 - METCO Coordinating Committee (MCC) Standing Meeting, 9:00-10:00 2/9 - Dr. Kandace Sumner, METCO President & CEO, visits LPS 2/9 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30 2/10 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30 2/12 - 3rd Grade School Spotlight @ School Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 2/16-2/20 - No School - February Break |
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Lincoln School April 14, 2026 - 6:00-7:00 pm.
Mark your calendars! K-4 Family Literacy Night is April 14th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Join us for a night of literacy fun including making bookmarks and character trading cards, playing games, a book swap, and reading, too!
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Ends on January 31st
Showing our CARES values to animals around the world. Donations will go to the World Wildlife Fund.
- Bring in as many coins as you can
- We also accept cash
- Collection buckets will be out during all lunches.
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LPS STEP Team Tryouts All 3rd-8th grade students
Step 1: Sign Up January 26-29 (must sign up before the deadline - NO EXCEPTIONS) Step 2: Attend both tryouts - February 9th & 10th, 3:00-4:00
Please be aware that tryouts are closed to everyone not trying out, including siblings. |
Lincoln School Learning Commons January 30, 2026 5:30-7:30
Thank you to everyone who has already donated prizes! Drop off donations at the main office or reach out to diana.jong@gmail.com to coordinate.
In lieu of prize donations, you can donate your valuable time! Please review this SignUpGenius. Just giving a few hours makes a huge impact, as this is one of the PTO’s biggest fundraisers! Also reach out to Diana with any questions.
Boston resident students and their caregivers: If you’d like to sign up for MCC’s Stay and Play at the school between the end of school and the start of Bingo night, please sign-up herePTO is looking for volunteers to take over for Bingo night 2027 - if you are interested, please contact ptochair@lpto.org. |
All Lincoln School students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in the MSLA (MA School Library Association) 2026 Bookmark Contest.
There are 5 age divisions and wonderful prizes including bookstore gift certificates, professionally printed bookmarks, an awesome bookmark enlargement, and a lovely award ceremony. Last year a Lincoln School student won their age division, and we'd LOVE to have another winner this year!
Submission Details
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Teachers: - Gwen Blumberg (gblumber@lincnet.org)
- Nicole McDonagh (mcdonaghn@lincnet.org)
Parents: - Candace Pearson (candace.blodgett@gmail.com)
- Lauren Wirth (laurenwirth4@gmail.com)
Community Member: - Emily Haslett (emhaslett@gmail.com)
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Join us for a fun, hands-on event where girls in grades K-1 can explore the many ways Girl Scouts builds confidence, curiosity, and leadership. Participants will engage in activities that highlight STEM, outdoor adventure, life skills, and entrepreneurship, all while trying new things, learning by doing, and discovering what sparks their interests. Caregivers will also have the opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouts, connect with local volunteers and staff, and see how Girl Scouting supports girls as they grow into confident leaders in their communities and beyond. Sunday, January 25 at 1-3 PM Camp Cedar Hill Great Hall 265 Beaver Street Waltham, MA RSVP
LINKS TO FLYERS IN ENGLISH & SPANISH:
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Start the new year with some creativity by participating in our annual Yard Sign Design Contest! The contest, entering its tenth year, kicks off today!
This year's theme is: NO IDLING.
The 2026 Contest Guidelines are available on the Encouragement page of our website. This contest is open to grades 2-8 and multilingual signs are highly encouraged!
All submissions are due by: Monday, February 23, 2026.
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Young Writers Workshop Saturday, Jan 24 and Jan 31 from 1-3pm This two-session workshop (Saturdays 1/24 and 1/31) for young authors will dive into the creative process and help your child find their own unique voice. Through journaling, writing prompts, mindfulness, movement, and visual art - children will explore their own natural creativity and use it to write an original story. Intended for children in grades 4-6. Participants are highly encouraged to attend both sessions. Workshops are taught by published author Erin Petti. Register here: https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-writers-workshop-7/ |
6 Ballfield Road Lincoln, MA 01773 ph: 781-259-9404 |
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Sarah Collmer, K-4 Principal scollmer@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 2300
Alison Bryan, Interim METCO Director abryan@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 1146
Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator asears@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 1139 |
Kim Goldmacher, School Nurse Alana McLaughlin, School Nurse Assistant
kgoldmacher@lincnet.org Tel: 781-259-9407 Fax: 781-259-2705 |
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Nanette LaRochelle, K-4 nlarochelle@lincnet.org / 781-259-9404
Carolyn Morrissey, 5-8 cmorrissey@lincnet.org / 781-259-9408
Monika Nixon, K-8 mnixon@lincnet.org / 781-259-2704 |
Kerri Martinec Student Services Administrative Assistant kmartinec@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 2203 |
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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. The town also has financial support available as well.
All applications are confidential. |
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