K-4 Family Updates Newsletter
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Dear K-4 Families,
A big thank you to the PTO for funding our Kindergarten Enrichment with the Discovery Museum! Students dove into hands-on science using soap bubbles to study shapes and colors. By testing common assumptions—such as whether all bubbles are round, clear, or easily popped—students built essential observation and comparison skills through experimentation. They also had a lot of fun!
Our math curriculum pilot is officially underway! Kindergarten through Grade 3 classes launched the Amplify math pilot this week, showing immediate excitement and high engagement. The Amplify Desmos math curriculum has problem-based learning and partner work. There is a high emphasis on students sharing their reasoning and strategies. 4th Grade will start their pilot unit next week.
Mrs. B celebrated the upcoming centennial of Winnie-the-Pooh with 3rd grade library classes by reading Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick. With the official 100th anniversary of the original publication approaching on October 14, students enjoyed learning about the real-life bear behind the beloved story—whose original stuffed animal friends are still on display at the New York Public Library!
There is no school on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. To honor the day, consider exploring the Framework for Essential Understandings about American Indians from Native Knowledge 360°, an educational initiative from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. It highlights the rich cultural diversity and history of Native peoples from Indigenous perspectives.
Sincerely,
Sarah
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OCTOBER 2026
10/11-10/20 - Navaratri (Hindu)
10/12 - No School - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
11/12-11/6 - National School Lunch Week
10/14-16 - LSF Book Fair
10/20 - Dussehra (Hindu)
10/23 - 2nd Grade Music Performance (details coming soon!)
10/31 - Halloween
Parent-Teacher Conferences
by appointment
10/28, 1:35-4:00
10/29, 5:00-8:00
11/4, 1:35-6:00
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The Lincoln School Foundation is excited to host an in-person book fair NEXT WEEK, Wed Oct 14- Fri Oct 16, at the Lincoln School Auditorium!
Each class will visit the book fair once during school hours. Your child's teacher should let you know which day this will be. Cash is accepted, but an e-wallet is preferred for cashless shopping.
**Please go online today to register your child(ren), where you will be guided through creating an e-wallet for in-person cashless shopping**. You may also invite other people (e.g. grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc) to contribute to your child's e-wallet if desired. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lincoln school elem smith bldg
If you are able, please consider a donation to Share the Fair, which gives book fair scholarships to students at Lincoln School. Please contact your child's teacher, Mrs. Moeller (smoeller@lincnet.org) or me (scollmer@lincnet.org) if you need financial assistance.
Finally, we welcome families and members of the community to shop at the book fair after school hours:
PUBLIC HOURS:
Wed Oct 14th 1-3pm
Thurs Oct 15th 3-4pm
Fri Oct 16th 3-4pm
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Sunday, November 1st, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Movement Room (by the Reed Gym) on the Lincoln Campus
Admission FREE
All students, families, and community members are warmly invited to join us for a vibrant Día de Los Muertos celebration! Come together to honor loved ones, enjoy traditional treats -
Delicious Churros & Warm Hot Chocolate - and experience the rich cultural heritage of this joyful holiday.
Ofrenda Photo Submission
The ofrenda (altar) is a sacred traditional space created to honor and remember those who have passed before us. We invite our school community to contribute to this special display.
Students are encouraged to turn in a labeled picture of a loved one who has passed (pets included) to Señora Sykes by Friday, October 30, 2026, if they wish it to be included in the Ofrenda.
Please make sure the back of each photo is clearly labeled with the student's name and the name of the loved one so that all pictures can be safely preserved and returned following the event.
Celebration Highlights
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Community Ofrenda Display: Admire the traditional altar decorated with golden marigolds, bright papel picado, candles, and photos.
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Complimentary Treats: Enjoy fresh, sweet churros and authentic hot chocolate with family and friends.
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Cultural Experience: Learn about the symbolism, music, and art that make Día de Los Muertos a cherished time of remembrance.
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We look forward to sharing this memorable and meaningful afternoon with you!
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Want to help at school? Join us as a compost helper!
Looking for a way to help at school? Join us as a compost helper! Volunteers guide students as they sort their lunch items—volunteer weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
Questions? Contact Green Team members Gwen Blumberg (School Librarian), Nicole McDonagh, (Kindergarten Teacher), or our parent and community volunteers: Emily Hasslet, Candace Pearson, or Lauren Wirth. We'd love to have you!
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If you are interested in being a "Guest Server" in your school for a lunch period, please fill out this FORM.
We are featuring:
* The Daredevil Tamale (Chicken Tamale) OR The 3 Ring Bean Circus (Bean & Cheese Pupusa)
* The Cannonball (cheese) Calzone
* The Jugglers Melt & Carnival Balls (Lasagna Rollups & Meatballs)
* The Clown Car Crust (Homemade Cheese Pizza) or The Ringmasters Garden (Homemade Veggie Pizza)
Other October Entrées to Look Forward To
October 8th - Orange Chicken (a student favorite)
October 21st - *NEW ITEM* Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings (contains sesame)
October 22nd - Homemade Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese or Homemade Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
Our cafeterias are serving fresh, homemade breakfast sandwiches daily! Be on the lookout for Pumpkin Parfaits in the morning!
Every student can receive one free breakfast with milk and one free lunch with milk every school day!
We offer four lunch options every day, giving students plenty of choices to find something they love Our lunches are served using the Offer vs. Serve models and students are offered all five meal components and must select at least 3 components, with at least one being a fruit or vegetable. Students who would like milk only or an additional milk with their meal will need to have money available on their meal account. Additional milk is $0.65 each.
We’re excited to offer students nutritious meals, plenty of choices, and lots of delicious local products throughout the school year!
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.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great day!
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Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Kennedy Middle School (Auditorium)
165 Mill Street
Natick, MA 01760
For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who support children and teens of all ages.
Do mornings feel rushed? Is homework a daily challenge? Does your child need frequent reminders to get organized, manage time, start tasks, or follow through? Executive functioning skills—the skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, and complete tasks—are essential for success at home, in school, and in everyday life.
Sarah Ward will share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help children and teens strengthen these skills and develop greater independence and confidence. Participants will learn how to support young people in organizing materials, managing time, breaking tasks into manageable steps, creating effective routines, and taking greater ownership of their responsibilities.
Participants will leave with tools to help young people:
- Build effective study habits and homework routines
- Organize materials and manage tasks
- Better understand time and plan ahead
- Initiate and complete assignments more independently
- Develop confidence and self-advocacy skills
This interactive program will provide caregivers with practical strategies they can begin using right away to help children and teens become more organized, independent, and prepared for the demands of school and life.
Accessibility
Spark Kindness is committed to providing events that are accessible to all community members. Please contact us with accommodation questions or requests at info@sparkkindness.org. Spark Kindness is an Autism Welcoming Organization. ASL interpretation is available upon request. Request must be made no later than 7 business days prior to event.
About Our Presenter
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 30 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. She is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars on the practical strategies she has developed with her Co-Director, Kristen Jacobsen. Together, they created the 360 Thinking Executive Function Program, which received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from CHADD. Their latest work, The Time Tracker Program—a groundbreaking three-volume book series—has received high acclaim for its innovative approach to shifting students from adult-managed to self-regulated time management. Sarah has presented to over 2,200 public and private schools and organizations across the globe. In recognition of their international impact on executive function skills in education, Sarah and Kristen were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine.
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We’re excited to bring back the Chris Walsh Center’s Virtual Caregiver Support Groups for Fall 2026!
These groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for caregivers of children with unmet needs to connect with others who understand, share experiences, ask questions, and find community.
Sessions will be facilitated by Natalie McCollam, Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Health Counselor, and are open to all caregivers of children with unmet needs. You do not need to attend every meeting—register for the series and join us for as many sessions as your schedule allows.
Fall 2026 Virtual Sessions:
October 19 | November 9, 16 & 30 | December 14
6:00–7:00 p.m. | Online
Registration is now open! Space in a supportive community like this can make a difference, so we encourage caregivers to register now and join us this fall. Whether you can come to one session or all six, you are welcome.
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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
Dr. Jaron Green, METCO Director & Building Administrator
jgreen@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400
Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator
asears@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 1139
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Joyce Jennings, RN - School Nurse
jjennings@lincnet.org
Alana McLaughlin, School Nurse Assistant
amclaughlin@lincnet.org
Tel: 781-259-9407
Fax: 781-259-2705
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Catalina Gonzalez
K-8 Administrative Assistant
cgonzalez@lincnet.org
Carolyn Morrissey
K-8 Administrative Assistant
cmorrissey@lincnet.org / 781-259-9408
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Kerri Martinec
Student Services Administrative Assistant
kmartinec@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 2203
Nanette LaRochelle
Administrative Assistant to the Principals
nlarochelle@lincnet.org / 781-259-9404
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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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