Lincoln Elementary Newsletter

2/5: Preschool Lottery for the 2024-2025 School Year

2/9: 100th Day of School Celebration; Report cards released; Valentine's Day Social (HSA event @ night)

2/14: Valentine's Day Parties @ 2 PM

2/16-19: Mid-Winter Break

3/4-8: Read Across America Week

3/6-8: Early Dismissal @ 1 PM for Conferences

3/19-20: HSA Book Fair

3/28: Early Dismissal @ 1 PM for Spring Break

3/29-4/5: Spring Break

4/26: HSA Tricky Tray

Click on the image above to access the order form for the book Beyond the Laces. Orders are due by 2/7.

January RAMS Winners

R-Respect self and others A-Achieve excellence M-Make good choices S-Stay safe

Preschool

Mrs. Leslie/Mrs. Grlica- Harper Osborne and Kaylani Martinez

Kindergarten

Mrs. Conway- Mason Mattison

Ms. Lawton- Joseph Niclas

Mrs. Schwarz- Roman Fernandez

1st

Ms. Doering- Vinny Vergara

Mrs. Yobs- Marina Carbonello

Ms. Tajiddin- Elvis Luc

2nd

Mrs. Jones- Hudson Figueroa

Mrs. Medore- Patrick Egeland

Mrs. Tuluca- Addison Schiller-Romero

3rd

Mr. Kadus- Bushra Sasa

Ms. Schumacher- Cameron Skladany

Mrs. Thompson- Jaxon Montefusco

Classroom Winner

Ms. Medore’s Class

Mrs. Holmes, ESL Teacher, and Senora Blake, World Language Teacher, with the help from Ms. Selikoff, teacher at TJ Middle School, put together an informative night for our families. In attendance were representatives from the Rockaway Borough Library, Recreation Department, Elite Martial Arts, and Community Food Bank. It was a huge bonus to have entertainment for the students and for them to have an opportunity to attend an upcoming soccer game.

We have many exciting events planned for our students over the next several months. It has been my goal to collaborate with our families and our Rockaway Borough Community. This month, we worked with the Carpentry program at Morris Hills High School to get some snowmen cutouts for our front entrance. Then, the TJ Art Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Isenberg, designed the snowmen and prepped them to spend the winter outside. And now, Snowball and Snowy are ready to greet our children!

Please be sure to check ClassTag for timely updates. We appreciate your support with all of our initiatives!

Please be reminded that there is no parking, drop off, or pick up of students in the staff parking lots. Please obey the 25 MPH speed limits near the school. The U-turn area is located at the entrance to TJ Middle School. Please refrain from making k-turns on Keller Avenue for the safety of our students and their families.

We have provided new signage outside of our front doors to help provide more communication to visitors. As a reminder, photo ID is required when picking up your child.

Here are some excellent resources to help children with their social-emotional well-being.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-kids-express-their-emotions

https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/all-ages/social-skills

https://pbskids.org/games/teamwork

Students created dioramas based on a scene from a favorite fiction book. They also had to answer story element questions about the book they chose on a separate worksheet. The dioramas were put on display for all of Lincoln's students to see. Look at these outstanding creations!

Reading Buddies is an initiative that pairs two grade levels together with the goal of making reading fun and enjoyable. Check out our 1st graders and kindergarteners reading together this month!

The next meeting is on 1/10 @ 7:30 PM at Thomas Jefferson. Childcare will be available.

ROCKAWAY BOROUGH LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Call 973-627-5709 or visit rblibrary.org to register.

GROUNDHOG DAY CUPCAKES*

Friday February 2 ~ 4:00pm. Ages 6-17. *Registration required.

Decorate a cupcake to celebrate Groundhog Day. (Not suitable for those with peanut allergies.)

THE OFFICE TRIVIA NIGHT*

Monday, February 5 ~ 6:30 pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Form a team and answer questions about the TV series The Office.

Dress as your favorite character from the show (optional). Soft pretzels will be served.

WINTER STORYTIME & CRAFT w/Ms. GERI*

Tuesdays, February 6 & 13 ~ 11:00am. Ages 2-6. *Registration required.

AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS*

Wednesday, February 7 ~ 3:30pm. Ages 6-10. *Registration required.

This month join Ms. Geri to decorate your own blank heart-shaped jigsaw puzzle.

AFTER SCHOOL GAME CLUB*

Friday, February 9th, 3:30-4:30. Ages 7-17. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. *Registration is required.

Friday, February 23 ~ 3:30-4:30. Ages 7-17. Uno. *Registration is required.

Kids and teens meet to play board games and card games. Bring in a game of your own or play the library's pick.

MARDI GRAS MASKS*

Saturday, February 10 ~ 10:30am. Ages 5-9. *Registration is required.

Create colorful Mardi Gras masks with friends.

VALENTINE MASON JARS*

Monday, February 12 ~ 6:00pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration is required.

Make decorative Valentine's mason jars just in time to give a loved one or for yourself.

TIME FOR TOTS w/Ms. LAUREN*

Friday, February 16 ~ 11:00-11:45am. Ages 1-5.*Registration required.

MAKE YOUR OWN SENSORY BIN*

Saturday, February 17 ~ 10:30am. Ages 2-6. *Registration is required.

Create fun and colorful sensory bins with friends. (Parent supervision is required.)

ART JOURNALING HOUR!*

Tuesday, February 20 ~ 4:00pm. Ages 18 and up. *Registration is required.

Come to the library to work on your art journal! Art journals are a visual diary where you can explore memories, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. with any type of art that you enjoy. Participants can bring supplies from home or share ours as they work on creating a new page for their journal. First-time participants will receive a journal and supplies to start their process. This hour is meant to provide your creative spirit a safe place to express itself with any manner of art that you choose.

KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP

Thursday, February 22 ~ 11:00am-12:30pm. Adults 18 and up.

BOOK LOVERS MEETING*

Wednesday, February 22 ~ 6:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION - LET'S CHAT ABOUT BOOKS*

Friday February 23 ~ 11:00am. Adults 18 and up. *Registration is required

Meet new friends, have coffee, and chat about the books we're reading. We'll also discuss ideas for future meetups.

LET'S DISH!*

Monday, February 26 ~ 1:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Geri will discuss recipes & share tips. Bring a copy of a recipe you love!

MONTH LONG EVENTS IN FEBRUARY:

Blind Date with a Book for Adults 18+

Pick out a wrapped book and determine if the book is a dud or a dream come true. Everyone who checks out a wrapped book will receive a chocolate treat.

Black History Trivia Contest for Ages 5-18

Visit rblibrary.org to register.