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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates February 27, 2026

Posted Date: 02/27/26 (02:31 PM)


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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates

February 27, 2026

 

Upcoming Events

February
Friday, Feb. 27 -
  • MCC-sponsored Family Night at Bentley v. Air Force Hockey Game, 7:00pm puck drop
Thursday, March 5 -
  • L-S Curriculum Night for incoming gr. 9 caregivers (not students), 7-8:30pm
Saturday, Mar. 7 -
  • MA History Day Northeast Regional Competition (Stoneham HS), 8:00-4:00
  • METCO Community Assembly, 2:00-4:00 (LPS Steppers performing)
  • Lincoln Lounge and Silent Auction, 7:00-10:00pm at the Pierce House
Wed, Mar. 11- Sat, Mar. 14:
  • Spring Musical Performances
Friday, Mar. 13 -
  • Trimester 2 Ends (gr. 6-8 only)
Sunday, Mar. 15 -
  • Hoops Without Borders 3v3 Middle School Basketball Tournament (Kroc Center, Boston)
  • Gr. 8 Trip Fundraiser Night at the Painted Burro, Waltham

Final Days: Lincoln Art Show

Lincoln Middle School Art @ the Town Library Gallery
Ends tomorrow, February 28, 2026
Select Artists from grades 5–8
(Art rotates through quarters so not all students are represented as they have not all had art yet this school year.)
Save the Dates:
Annual Music & Art Gala (MAG) May 18–29, 2026 @ the Lincoln School

Spring Musical Updates

Ms. Hall, our musical director, is looking for the loan of one or two black lights to use in one of the SpongeBob scenes.


Lincoln School Presents
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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
YOUTH EDITION

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.

And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton | Additional Music by Tom Kitt Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Wed., March 11 @ 3:00
Thurs.-Sat., March 12-14 @ 7:00

Lincoln School, 6 Ballfield Road

Tickets at the door from 30 minutes before showtime Adults $10, Students/Seniors/LPS Employees $5 Cash or check only – General admission/open seating

©2023 Viacom International Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Support Lincoln Student

DONATION DRIVE
Please help Jaida Fishbone (Lincoln 6th Grader) collect items for a community service project.
Collection Details
  • Dates: Items will be collected from 3/2 – 4/17/26
  • Drop-off: Please drop items in the labeled bin in the Main Office.
Needed Items Include:
  • Small Stuffed Animals: Up to 12"
  • Kindness Cards: Can be drawings or include phrases like "Thinking of You" or "We Care About You"
  • Children's Stationery: Notebooks, pens, pencils, paints, compasses, rulers, erasers, pencil cases
  • Hygiene Items: Shampoos, pads, shower gel, toothbrushes, toothpastes, deodorants, razors
  • Household Items: Towels, bedding, socks, underwear
  • Electronics: Used tablets or laptops for teaching children
Mission & Impact
All items will be shipped to children and adults in the Ukraine.
These donations will go to Spilka Poruch, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to children and adults in the Ukraine.

METCO Community Meeting

METCO's Community Assembly
Join us for a high-energy METCO Community Assembly and hear from students, alumni, and CEO Dr. Kandice Sumner as we share the vision for METCO’s next 60 years. Open to families, students, parents, alumni, partners, and the full METCO community. RSVP by hitting the button below.

Special appearance by LPS Veteran Steppers

Share your voice by completing the community survey on March 7th and be entered to win $500.

RCC Auditorium
.March 7, 2026 | 2–4 PM

See you there! #OneMETCO

Lincoln School Foundation’s Lincoln Lounge, March 7

The Lincoln School Foundation’s fundraising event, Lincoln Lounge, an evening of live jazz, wine tasting, professional photos, tarot readings, and spirited silent auction bidding will take place next Saturday, March 7, from 7-10 pm at the Pierce House. This special night brings our community together to raise critical funds for teacher-driven grants that bring new opportunities and enriching experiences for educators and students. Grab your tickets while they’re still available, space is limited!

The Silent Auction is LIVE NOW and will remain open until the end of Lincoln Lounge next Saturday. Families and community members can bid on dozens of exciting items, including a 3-night Vermont getaway, Boston Red Sox tickets, a private wine and painting night at Clark Gallery, a Colonial Theatre night out, and a pizza-making party at Codman Farm.


  • Thank you in advance for your support. The Lincoln School Foundation is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our schools by supporting our educators and strengthening innovative learning for every student.

Hoops Without Borders 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Middle School Co-Ed Basketball Tournament
Who: Lincoln and Hanscom Middle Schoolers, Grades 5–8
Where: The Kroc Center, 650 Dudley St, Boston, MA 02125
When: Sunday, March 15th, 2:30-5:30pm
Cost: Free! 
Sign-up: Sheet in Dining Commons
Travel: Need a ride? Request a Carpool by scanning the QR code on the poster by the Signup Sheet!

Attention Grade 8 Families

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has put together a dedicated webpage on their website with key information for current grade 8 students and their caregivers. Please check the link out to stay up to date on all the important dates and deadlines as your children transition soon into their high school years.

Grade 8 Spring Trip Fundraising: Trivia Night

Please join the Lincoln School 8th Grade Parents Committee for our 2nd Annual Community Trivia Night at Painted Burro in Waltham. Gather your crew (2–6 people), grab a cocktail, hit the nacho station, and settle in for a lively night of brain teasers, big laughs, and friendly competition. Adults from all grade levels — along with community members from Lincoln and Boston — are encouraged to attend.
We’re thrilled to have Lincoln’s own Dan Pereira emcee the evening's activities. 
This isn’t just any Sunday night - it’s your chance to show off your random knowledge, claim ultimate bragging rights, and support Lincoln’s 8th Grade Class for their Spring Trip to Washington DC at the same time.
Warm food. Great drinks. Smart friends. Friendly Heckling. Questionable answers.
What more could you ask for?


Register your team for Sunday Night Trivia
Event Details:
  • Date: Sunday, March 15
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: @Painted Burro, Waltham
  • Cost: $45 per person (includes apps, entry, & trivia)
Participation:
  • Teams of 2–6 persons welcome.
  • "Make your team and sign up!" via the provided QR code or here at this link.
Cause:
  • Ticket proceeds will support Lincoln’s 8th Grade Trip to DC.
Additional Information:
  • Nacho Station: 6–7 PM.
  • Additional food & beverages available for purchase.
  • Everyone is welcome – PTO Approved.
  • Babysitters available if requested.

Busy Building After School

Our building is very active afterschool these days. Here is all the programming our kids have had the option to participate in. The late bus picks students up at 4:30. In addition we tend to also have rehearsals for the upcoming musical and in season sports practices and games not to mention private music lessons via our Lincoln After School Music Program.

Mondays:
  • Money Club with Ms. Nam
  • Future Founders with Bentley students
  • Breakdancing with Jabba Fair
  • Step Team (every other week)

Tuesdays:
  • Animal Club with Ms. Blumberg
  • Speech and Debate Club with Ms. Nam
  • Breakdancing with Jabba Fair
  • SDGs for You and Me with Bentley students

Thursdays:
  • Boys and Girls Affinity Groups (1x/month)
  • Homework Club with Ms. Price and Mr. Blumer (by teacher recommendation only)
  • Young Historians (gr. 5) and National History Day (6-8) with Ms. Crehan and Mr. Peledge
  • 2+2=5 with Bentley students

Student Council and SAGA also meet during the day on Tuesdays.

Lincoln Summer Camp Sign Ups Opened Feb. 4

Lincoln Summer Camp Registration Info

This flyer provides registration details and session dates for the Lincoln Summer Camp 2026, organized by Lincoln Parks & Recreation.
Key Information
  • Registration Opens: February 4
  • Registration Website: LincolnRec.com
  • General Inquiry Website: LincolnSummerCamp.com
  • Contact Email: Laurie at Ldumont@lincnet.org
  • Phone: 781.259.0784
Camp Sessions
  • Session 1: July 6 – July 17
  • Session 2: July 20 – July 31
  • Session 3: August 3 – August 14
Camp Hours
  • Standard Camp Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Note: Trailblazer (Grades 6-8) hours vary based on field trips.
  • Early Risers (Extended Hours): 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Extended Day (Extended Hours): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Camp Groups
Group Name and Grade Levels
Pioneers Grades K – 1
Ramblers Grades 2 – 3
Pathfinders Grades 4 – 5
Trailblazers Grades 6 – 8

Ray Anthony Shepard Talk, Mar. 21

Ray is a gifted writer for young adults and a Lincoln resident who has prepared a talk especially for students. We welcome all families of all ages as we will plan to have activities for younger ones should they wish to come. We hope his talk will be of interest to parents and students and have planned for it to be held in Roxbury to make it easier for Boston families to attend and we will have a bus from Lincoln.

Register for the talk here.

Minuteman Tech Afterschool Enrichment Programming (Gr. 6&7)

Minuteman Tech offers afterschool exploratory programming for those interested in learning more about the trades. This is a great way to find out more about CTE and explore potential interests.

They currently have open enrollment for a free exploratory program happening in March and April. Priority is given to in-district students, but they are anticipating open spots for out-of-district students like ones in Lincoln.

2026 MINUTEMAN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Program Details
  • Cost: Offered at no cost
  • Eligibility: For 6th and 7th grade students
  • Priority Districts: Acton, Arlington, Bolton, Concord, Dover, Lexington, Lancaster, Needham, Stow
  • Transportation: Transportation to and from in-district public middle schools provided
Dates and Times
  • Thursday March 19th and 26th
  • Thursday April 2nd and 9th
  • Time: From 4:15–6:15 pm
Experience:
  • 11 Hands-on programs
  • Finding your Passion
  • Learning from Industry Professionals
  • State of the Art Facility and Equipment
  • 4 Afterschool sessions
Registration
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Minuteman Tech Summer Programs (Gr. 5-8)

Minuteman provides hands-on, enrichment programs around career technical education subjects for students entering grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Each one-week session is held either from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM or 11:30 AM-2:30 PM on the weeks of July 6th-10th, July 13th-17th, and July 20th-24th. Students may enroll in as many sessions as they would like. 

https://www.minuteman.org/students-and-parents/summer-programs

Email Dylan English at denglish@minuteman.org if you would like to connect about Minuteman's summer programming.

Lincoln SEPAC Looking for Volunteers

The Lincoln SEPAC is a group of parents and caregivers of students with special needs. We are a state-mandated group organized to liaise between students, their families, and school officials with regard to the district’s special education services.

In partnership with the district, the Lincoln SEPAC helps to foster understanding, respect, and inclusion of all students and families with special needs. We provide a supportive and educational network to empower families, share experiences, and provide the best services and programs for our children.

The Lincoln SEPAC holds monthly meetings and other educational and social events throughout the year. 

If you are interested in being on our mailing list, getting in touch with other parents and guardian to or participating in the SEPAC leadership team, please reach out to Katy Perkins (perkins.katy@gmail.com).n example of a sentence to begin a paragraph.

Green Team Composting Team Needs You!

Dear Lincoln School Composting Volunteers,

Thank you so much for your incredible support this school year! From September to December, we were fortunate to have twenty unique volunteers. Whether you joined us for one session or many, we truly appreciate your time. As we look ahead to the new year, we are in need of volunteers and would be delighted to see you again. 


Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you again for your invaluable support!
Most sincerely,

Association for Middle Level Education Parent Resource

The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has created a new website specifically for families to help understand and embrace the nuanced middle years. So whether your middle schooler is the first you’ve had or the 2nd, or 3rd, etc, this website has great resources to help you and your middle level child navigate these years productively. 


Looking for Information?

Our district’s website has a Family Resources page specific for families with lots of resources. Check it out if you are looking for financial assistance information, temporary bus forms, and more.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to contact us.

Lincoln School
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-9408

Administrators


  • Jay Peledge, 5-8 Principal
  • Alison Bryan, Interim METCO Director
  • Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator

Administrative Assistants

  • Carolyn Morrissey, Front Office (5-8)
  • Nanette LaRochelle, Administrative Assistant
  • Kerri Martinec, Student Services
  • TBD, Front Office (K-4)