The Lincoln Lowdown- 2/12/2024

Lincoln Family,

As Valentine's Week unfolds, I want to take a moment to recognize the love, dedication, and camaraderie that each of you brings to our school community every day.

Your kindness, empathy, and dedication are the heartbeats of our school, and I am continually inspired by the compassion and commitment you demonstrate in everything you do.

Thank you for being an integral part of our Lincoln Middle School family and for embodying the spirit of love and unity that defines our community.

Wishing you all a Valentine's Week filled with affection, appreciation, and the joy of making a difference.

This Week's Events

All students attended a Spring Break Out Kick Off Assembly this week!

Visit each of these links to see how you and your student can Be Involved (volunteer), Be Active (join us on campus) and Be Lincoln (sponsor your lion)!

The sooner you participate, the sooner students can win! First prizes are announced Friday, February 16th!

Years at Lincoln: 30

Favorite Educator:

I loved Mr. Henderson, my 3rd grade teacher at Kenter Canyon School. He would play the acoustic guitar and sing a couple of songs every afternoon when we came back from recess and we would draw and paint while listening. What can I say? It was the 70s. It was groovy.

Mr. John Obusek was my favorite teacher at Lincoln. He was my elective teacher. He taught Drafting and we would design and draw floor plans and things like that in the classroom that is now Wrabel's room. We just loved how he treated us like people…it wasn't what he taught or even how he taught…it was that he took the time to get to know us and joke with us.

Fun Fact: I never wanted to be a teacher..it was never a dream or vision…I never considered it, even in college, even with an English major. Then one day we were wrapping up practice on the Colorado College track team my senior year (I was only on the team that year) and my coach, Bonnie Everhart, urged me to go into teaching. I graduated, she moved back to Ohio to get her doctorate, and a few months later I moved home to Santa Monica and started attending CSUN for my credential. More than 30 years later, there is a wonderful African American professor out there in Ohio who has no idea that I ever went into teaching.

Place of Birth: Los Angeles

Years at Lincoln: 4

Favorite Educator: My favorite educator was my 3rd grade teacher Ms. Felton. We shared a love for the singer Aaliyah and she always played her music while we did our work. To this day, I am most productive while listening to music.

Fun Fact: I love to color! It doesn’t matter if it’s on my iPad or if I use markers and crayons. It helps me relax.

Support our incredible boys and girls basketball teams as they hit the court for an action-packed season!

Come witness the skill, determination, and teamwork of our talented athletes as they strive for victory and represent Lincoln Middle School!

Please see the schedule below, mark your calendars, and join us at the next game to show your support and cheer them on to success! Go, Lions!

Exciting news! The Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum is here!

I invite all of you to take some time and visit this magnificent exhibit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the word's diverse cultures!

I wanted to give a big thanks to each of you for your calm and collected response during last week's earthquake. Your prompt action and adherence to safety protocols ensured the well-being of our students.

Thank you for your continued vigilance and support as we navigate unforeseen circumstances together.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to each of you for your outstanding efforts in highlighting the exceptional work happening at our school during the recent District Leadership Team Learning Walks. Your dedication to showcasing the innovative teaching practices, supportive learning environment, and positive student experiences truly made a difference.

We saw so many great things that were in line with our School Implementation Plan. There were many differentiated strategies that were on display that wow'd everyone! In addition, we were also impressed with the classroom management the safe and welcoming learning environment all of you provide our students. We will provide you additional details at our next staff meeting.

Thanks again!

This week, three 7th grade classes will pilot our Flex Period. Sara, Pat, and Brian will have a crack at it and will report back at our next staff meeting. This pilot will take place for two weeks and our teachers are excited about this new opportunity.

Let's take a moment to celebrate our wonderful colleague, Rose Moe, who was recognized for Teacher Appreciation at this Saturday's Clipper game!

Rose's dedication and passion for teaching have not gone unnoticed, and we couldn't be prouder to have her represent our school in such a special way. Let's show our support by congratulating her on this well-deserved honor.

Go, Rose! Your hard work and commitment inspire us all.