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K-4 Family Updates February 6, 2026

Posted Date: 02/06/26 (04:22 PM)
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K-4 Family Updates Newsletter

February 6, 2026

A Message from the Principal





Dear K-4 Families,

A massive round of applause is in order for our incredible PTO! Last week’s Bingo Night was a tremendous success, bringing our community together for an evening of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

Thanks to your support and participation, the event raised a grand total of $3,600! These funds are already earmarked for enrichment programs, ensuring our students have access to unique learning opportunities, guest speakers, and extracurricular resources that truly enrich students' school experience.

We want to extend a special note of gratitude to Diana Jong and the crew of volunteers who oversaw the number calling, prizes, refreshments, and raffles—and, of course, everyone who came out to play!


Today we had a high-energy community meeting! Ms. O'Sullivan, Ms. Laughlin, and Ms. Curry helped us celebrate birthdays, the coin drive and kindness, and even surprised us with Super Bowl Trivia and an exciting new game - The Fox!

The Kindness Challenge was a week of noticing kind words and actions and writing them on a kindness heart. Some of the shoutouts were for waiting patiently, helping with clean up, showing integrity during a class game, sitting together, giving up a turn for a friend, and cheering on classmates for making the right choice. It is beautiful to see all of the hearts on the birch trees, and even more beautiful to see and feel the kindness in our community!

The 4th Grade Student Council Coin Drive has come to a close and we are making a donation of $414.48 to the World Wildlife Fund!

A silly fox danced across the stage as we learned about a new game called THE MASKED READER! Classes will receive a video of a Lincoln School staff member reading a book while wearing a Lincoln Fox mask! Classes will work to figure out Masked Reader is before the next Community Meeting!

If our Super Bowl trivia was correct, over 1 billion chicken wings will be eaten this weekend! Wishing all the football fans, wing enthusiasts, and half-time aficionados a fun weekend!

Sincerely,
Sarah
 

Guess the Staff Member

Ask your child if they remember which staff member a) loves to swim at Lake Winnipesaukee (Mrs. Moeller), b) read 85 books in 2025 (Mrs. Voghel), or c) has done yoga every day for the last 5 years (Ms. Carchia)!

K-4 Calendar & School Menus

Lincoln School K-4 Calendar with a fox logo and a calendar icon.
Click here to access and subscribe to the Lincoln K-4 Google Calendar!
 
FEBRUARY 2026
2/9 - Dr. Kandace Sumner, METCO President & CEO, visits LPS
2/9 - Bentley Afterschool: Creative Sparks (1st-3rd), 3:00-4:20
2/9 - Girls Affinity Group (Dr. Sumner guest)
2/9 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30
2/9 - Step Team Tryout, 3:00-4:00
2/10 - Teflon Yak Break Dance, 3:00-4:30
2/10 - Step Team Tryout, 3:00-4:00
2/10 - Bentley Afterschool: SDGs for You and Me, 3:00-4:20
2/12 - Bentley Afterschool: 2+2=5, 3:00-4:20
2/12 - 3rd Grade School Spotlight @ School Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm
2/15 & 16 - Maha Shivaratri (Hindu Holiday)
2/16 - Presidents' Day
2/16-2/20 - No School - February Break
2/17 - Lunar New Year (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese)
2/17-3/18 - Ramadan (Islamic)
2/18 - Ash Wednesday, Beginning of Lent (Christian)
2/21 - International Mother Language Day
2/23 - Beginning of Great Lent (Orthodox Christian)
2/23 - Bentley Afterschool: Creative Sparks (1st-3rd), 3:00-4:20
2/24 - Bentley Afterschool: SDGs for You and Me, 3:00-4:20
2/26 - Bentley Afterschool: 2+2=5, 3:00-4:20

3rd & 4th Grade MCAS
March 26 & 27 - ELA (English Language Arts)
May 7 & 8 - Math
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School Menus


Menus are always subject to change and you will be notified if there are any entree changes. The online menus are the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings, and view the menu in other languages.


 We have a few highlights from the February Lunch Menu
      * February 5: Chicken Stir Fry with local Mushrooms, Broccoli, Cabbage and Carrots
      * February 10: "Chipotle" Bowl with local ground beef from Maine Family Farms and fresh Pico in an edibowl bowl (Note: the bowls 'may contain' sesame - we have Tortilla Chips for those students)
      * February 12: Japanese Cherry Blossom Chicken
      * February 23: Red's Best Fish Sticks - from the Boston Fish Pier!
      * February 24: Cheeseburgers (or w/ no cheese) from Maine Family Farms
      .....and Homemade Pizza featuring crust from The Good Crust in Maine!
 

You're Invited to Community Meeting!

Next Meeting: March 20th

Learning Commons, 8:15-8:45

Please wait in the lobby until 8:10, sign-in, and be seated in the "Family and Friends" section.

2026 Community Meeting Dates
April 17 - May 15 - June 5

Local Products on the Menu!

We continue to feature products from the following local companies on our menus: Maine Family Farms - featuring Burgers, Ground Beef & Produce - including Harvesting Good Broccoli; Growing Gardens - featuring local produce from MA; The Good Crust - Featuring local stone ground wheat Scillian pizza shells and dinner rolls; Slopeside Syrup - featuring pure Vermont made maple syrup; Red's Best Seafood - featuring Fish from the Boston Fish Pier; and Craic Sauce - Featuring locally sourced Craft Hot Sauce.

School News

Does Your Hustle Match Your Game?

The Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee
and The First Parish in Lincoln welcome Boston and Lincoln resident students and
families and all concerned with today’s challenges to a special presentation!

Click here to see the flyer: Does Your Hustle Match Your Game?

Ray Anthony Shepard, an award-winning biographer and former history educator, will lead a discussion on navigating today’s complex social and political landscape. Transitioning from a career in textbooks to telling authentic Black stories, Shepard addresses the "social-political-racial justice recession" and offers strategies for students to prepare for future challenges.
His talk focuses on three essential pillars of literacy:
  • AI Literacy: Navigating a world driven by artificial intelligence.
  • Contextual Literacy: Understanding and persisting in an anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) environment.
  • Self-Literacy: Developing a strong sense of self-identity within this new era.
The session includes a Q&A segment, and quiet activities will be provided for young children
A flyer announces a presentation by author Ray Anthony Shepard titled 'Does Your Hustle Match Your Game?'
 
Lincoln School Foundation mission and grant updates. Students engage with technology and books in a library setting, fostering learning and engagement.

Lincoln School Foundation (LSF) Grants

Lincoln School Foundation funds grants like Tonies in the Lincoln School library.
Poster for 'Lincoln Lounge,' an adults-only event by Lincoln School Foundation, featuring wine tasting, a lounge band, tarot reading, silent auction, and photos.

Lincoln School Foundation presents Lincoln Lounge

Lincoln Lounge - Tickets on Sale Now!
The Lincoln School Foundation invites you to an elevated, adults only night out at the historic Pierce House on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 7–10 PM.

Tickets are available HERE!
 

Family Literacy Night

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!

 

LPS Step Team Tryouts!

LPS STEP Team Tryouts
All 3rd-8th grade students

Students who signed up to try out must attend both tryouts - February 9th & 10th, 3:00-4:00.

Please be aware that tryouts are closed to everyone not trying out, including siblings.
 
A green bin labeled 'Lincoln School Green Team' is filled with food scraps like apple cores and broccoli.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE GREEN TEAM

Sign up here: LINK 

Questions? View our TRAINING SLIDES or contact a member of our Green Team:

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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Community News

Annual Yard Sign Design Contest

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. 


 

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS AT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S ROOM



Science Challenge Fun
MON 2/9 AT 4:00 PM

Come join a high school science aficionado as you test your skills with two science challenges! Intended for children in grades 3-6. Registration required. Scan QR Code.

VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE PARTY
SAT 2/14 AT 10:30AM

Get your winter wiggles out! Groove to children's songs, oldies, and pop favorites. This family dance party is best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome. No registration necessary.


VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES 

Tues 2/17 at 10:30am - Puppet Playtime and Storytime 
Wed 2/18 at 11:00am - Hip Hop Xpression Dance Class
Wed 2/18 at 4:00pm - Mystery Room: Alien Escape
Thurs 2/19 at 4:00pm - GearTicks Robotics Demo
Fri 2/20 at 3:00PM - Lego Club 

For complete vacation week activity information and all programming, visit our website: https://lincolnpl.org/

Thank you to the Friends of the Lincoln Library for their programming support.
 

Contact Information

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Lincoln School

6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
ph: 781-259-9404

Administrators

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

Health Office

Kim Goldmacher, School Nurse
Alana McLaughlin, School Nurse Assistant

kgoldmacher@lincnet.org
Tel: 781-259-9407
Fax: 781-259-2705

Main Office

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

Student Services

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.
 
 
 
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