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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates April 3, 2026

Posted Date: 04/03/26 (10:51 AM)


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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates

April 3, 2026

 

Upcoming Events

  • Apr. 1: Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Month of the Military Child
  • Apr. 1-9: Passover
  • Apr. 5: Easter
  • Apr. 6-10: MCAS Makeup Sessions as needed; Spring Afterschool Activities (faculty-led) begin
  • Apr. 6: Q4 Specials Begin (gr. 6-8 only)
  • Apr. 8: Spring Caregiver Conferences 
  • Apr. 11: MA State History Day Competition; PTO Parent Prom (see details below)
  • Apr. 14: Gr. 7 SOS Screening
  • Apr. 15: Purple Up Day for Month of the Military Child
  • Apr. 20-24: Spring Vacation (no school)
  • Apr. 27-29: Gr. 7 Overnight Trip
  • Apr. 27: Eid al-Adha
  • May 1: School Lunch Hero Day

Lincoln Swag Store Open -- Closes Tuesday the 7th

The Lincoln School Gear Store is open again! The store will be open from March 23-April 7. There are a few additions, including an Under Armor Hoodie and T-shirt with the Fox and Knight logo! 

Caregiver- Teacher Conferences, Apr. 8

Caregiver-teacher conferences continue this Wednesday from 1:35-4:00.

Teams have limited availability, but feel free to reach out to find a time to connect with a specific teacher or the whole team if you're not able to secure a time during one of these Wednesdays or if those times don't mesh with your availability.

Support 8th Grader's Project 351 Community Service Project

Clothing Drive from March 30-April 8, seeking lightly used or new clothing. Any unclaimed Lost and Found items will go toward this drive as well.

Support Lincoln Student by Apr. 17

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.

STEM Opportunity at L-S for gr. 4-5 students

STUDENTS INSPIRING SCIENCE (EmpowerSTEM)
Date and Time: April 10th, 2026 at 4:00PM-5:30PM EST
Grade Level: 4th–5th Grade
Topic: Exploring Chemistry Through Slime Making

What Students Will Learn
In this hands-on EmpowerSTEM session, students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts by creating their own slime. Through this activity, they will explore how different ingredients interact to form new substances, focusing on ideas like mixtures, reactions, and changes in materials. The lesson is designed to make science fun, engaging, and easy to understand.

Activities
  • Guided slime-making experiment
  • Discussion of how and why slime forms
  • Observing changes in texture and properties
  • Encouraging curiosity through questions and predictions

Goal of EmpowerSTEM Meetings
        Our EmpowerSTEM sessions aim to:
  • Spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
  • Build confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Provide hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications
  • Create an inclusive, supportive environment where all students feel encouraged to explore and ask questions

For Parents
We are excited to offer this opportunity for students to engage in interactive STEM learning. If your child is interested in participating, please complete this Google Form. This helps us plan materials and ensure a safe and organized experience for all students.

Alignment with Elementary School Principles    
  • Promoting experiential, hands-on learning
  • Encouraging collaboration and communication among students
  • Supporting curiosity-driven exploration

  • Reinforcing foundational scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way

MA State History Day, April 11

Five students from Lincoln School will be competing in the state level History Day competition on April 11. Wish them well or come to Winchester High School to support them in person. The top-2 qualifiers in each category adfvance to the National Competition in June in College Park, MD. Lincoln School has not yet had a national qualifier.

At the same venue will be the pilot program "Young Historians" project showcase where about ten of our grade 5 students will be showing off the projects they'be been working on all year.

This is a great way for kids to engage, have autonomy, and seek relevance in their work --- come check out what they've done!

METCO Advocacy Day, Apr. 13

On April 13, 2026, we will gather at the State House for METCO Advocacy Day. I am asking you wholeheartedly to be there and to bring your students with you.

I understand what it takes to step away from your daily responsibilities. I know some of you may feel the pressure of taking the day off, of leaving your buildings, of navigating logistics that are never simple. But I am reminded of my own METCO director, Mr. Carroll Blake of Lincoln Public Schools, who never missed an opportunity to show up, to advocate, and to make sure our voices were heard. He understood that moments like this are not interruptions to the work they are the work.

And right now, this moment matters deeply.
I want to be candid: the METCO budget is not 100% secure. There are colleagues who question whether this funding should continue. That is the reality we are facing.

And that is exactly why your voice is needed.
When you show up, it sends a message.
When students share their stories, it changes perspectives.
When we stand together, it protects the future of this program.

Advocacy Day is not just a field trip; it is a defining experience. It is where students see themselves reflected in power, where they begin to understand that they belong in the rooms where decisions are made, and where they learn that their voices can shape policy.

I know this because I lived it as a METCO student, as a METCO parent, and now as a State Representative fighting to ensure this program continues for generations to come.

So I ask you, with deep respect for all that you do:
Please show up.
Please bring your students.
Please stand with us in this moment.
Transportation will be provided, with buses departing from 11 Roxbury Street at 9:00 AM. I’m happy to talk to the School board or Superintendent .

This is about honoring the work you already do by bringing it into the State House.
This is about ensuring that METCO’s next 60 years are even stronger than its first.
And this is about showing our students together that their voices matter.

Thank you again for your leadership, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to our young people.

We need you in the room.

With gratitude, urgency, and shared purpose,
 
Christopher J. Worrell
State Representative
Representing the Great People of the 5th Suffolk District
(Dorchester and Roxbury)

Dining Updates

We currently have several positions open in both kitchens. If you know anyone interested in working in the kitchen, please send them this link HERE or have them contact Kelly Haley directly at khaley@lincnet.org.

We are very excited about a few new menu items this month!! The highlights are below!

Lunch Menu:
    * April 8 - Buffalo Chicken Pierogis from a local company in CT
   * April 9:  Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs and Jollaf Rice - We are excited to feature local boneless chicken from Maine Family Farms!
    * April 15: Sweet Cheese Pierogis from a local company in CT
   * April 28: Walking Tacos with local ground beef from Maine Family Farms
     .....and Homemade Pizza featuring crust from The Good Crust in Maine!

Local Products
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.

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. 

Green Team Needs You

Dear Lincoln School Composting Volunteers,

Thank you so much for your awesome support this school year! Since January, we have had six amazing volunteers helping out over multiple days. While this number is down from twenty unique volunteers from September-December, we still LhVE our volunteers and whether you joined us for one session or many, we truly appreciate YOU and your time. 

As we look ahead to the end year, we are in dire need of volunteers and would be delighted to see you again– or to have you help spread the word about this important work we are doing in our school with others who might also be interested in volunteering. 

If you'd like to spend time with your child as you volunteer, your child is welcome to join you at the compost table if they would like to pull up a chair and eat their lunch with you, don a pair of composting gloves, or use the coveted composting tongs! 


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

Most sincerely,
Gwen & Nicole

Support 8th Grader's Civic Action Project

Hi, my name is Marcelo and I am doing a Civics Action Project on the difference between Standards Based Grading and Letter Based Grading.  I would like to know how students and parents/guardians feel about this topic.  Would you please consider taking my survey? It should take about five minutes or less.  The survey is completely anonymous.  Thank you for your help!

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.

PTO Parent Prom, April 11

Save the Date for Parent Prom

Join the LPTO for Parent Prom, Saturday, April 11, from 8 - 11pm! Buy PROM Tickets Here
Would you like to help with this event? Sign up to volunteer for Prom Here.

Purple Up Day, April 15

Wear purple on April 15 to celebrate military kids! Purple has been chosen to represent all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans. It blends each branch’s colors: the Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and Coast Guard’s blues, the Army’s green, and the Marines’ red

Support K-4's Cereal Box Domino Event, Apr. 16

K-4 will be having the Cereal Box Domino event on Thursday, April 16 at 2:15pm in the Smith Gym.

Please feel free to donate empty cereal boxes before Thursday, April 16.

Lincoln SEPAC Speaker, Apr. 25

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.

What's Happening in Food Services

Happy Spring!

We’re excited to share a few updates from the Food Service Department:

New Menu Items in April:
We will be adding Cheese Pierogies and Buffalo Chicken Pierogies to the menu. The listed allergens are dairy, wheat, and soy. Please note that the dough also contains lupin beans. We will also be featuring oven roasted chicken thighs from Maine Family Farms and Jollof Rice. More product information is available  HERE .

Menus:
April menus will be posted  HERE by Tuesday, 3/31.

Now Hiring:
We currently have several cafeteria positions open at both campuses. These are school-year, benefited positions. If you know someone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply HERE or have them reach out to me with any questions.

Early Release Reminder:
Next Friday is an early release day. Both breakfast and lunch will be served, with one lunch option available.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you
Kelly Haley, SNS

Massachusetts Partnership for Youth PSA Contest, Due Apr. 10

2025-2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT PROJECT
The theme for this year's project is:

KIND PEOPLE ARE THE BEST KIND OF PEOPLE
  • Volunteer in your community
  • Make a donation to support a cause
  • Treat yourself with kindness and positive self-care
  • Leave a note of encouragement to someone
  • Do something nice for a neighbor or stranger
  • Email a teacher or mentor to thank them for their impact
  • Smile often - it’s contagious
  • Compliment yourself and others
  • Stay connected with family and friends
  • Leave a positive review for a local business you love
  • Send a small gift to show someone appreciation
We invite you to use the power of media to inspire kindness! Submit your Public Service Announcement Project (PSA) highlighting the impact of compassion, care and understanding towards others - and yourself. Together, through small, thoughtful gestures, we can build a more caring, connected world. Choose kindness because KIND PEOPLE ARE THE BEST KIND OF PEOPLE!

The PSA submission deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026. For additional information, please contact Wendy Leone at wendy@mpyinc.org.

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

Sudbury Flag Football Registration Open

This fall for the 17th year, Sudbury Flag Football League will be running an organized flag football
program in Sudbury.  This is a non-contact contact version of football where young players can
develop their passing, catching and defending skills.  

The SFFL Is for BOTH Boys & Girls. The games will be played by the Official National Flag Football rules.

Each player who is placed on a team will receive an NFL replica jersey with NFL team colors with
matching shorts and a flag belt and flags.

Registration for Sudbury Spring Flag Football League is open and we currently accepting applications for its 2026 Spring league for children who are currently grades K through 11.  

Games will be played on Sundays. There will be 8 regular season games plus play-off games. The
majority of games will be played on the field turf.

If you are interested in having your child join the League, visit our website to register
at www.sudburyflagfootball.com or email Sudburyflagfootballleague@gmail.com.
We have a limited number of spots available.

The first proposed date of the league is Sunday 4/12. The drop-dead date for registration is Friday 4/10.

Please do not wait till the last minute because once we hit capacity, we will NOT be able to add any new players. Unfortunately, last year we had to turn some players away.

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.

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
  • Marika Hamilton, Interim METCO Director
  • Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator

Administrative Assistants

  • Carolyn Morrissey, Front Office
  • Nanette LaRochelle, Administrative Assistant
  • Kerri Martinec, Student Services
  • Catalina Gonzalez, starting April 13