The Lions' Pride

Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year at Lincoln Elementary! We are excited to partner with you and your child for another fantastic year of learning and growth. At Lincoln Elementary, we believe in the power of collaboration between school families, working hand-in-hand to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students. Our dedicated staff is committed to building strong relationships and providing the best educational experience for your child. Together, let's make this year a memorable and successful one!

Dear Gahanna Lincoln Elementary Families,

We’re excited to announce our new PTO Facebook and Instagram pages!

Stay connected with us for updates, events, and school news:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/gahannalincolnelementarypto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gahannalincolnelementarypto/

Join us online to stay informed and engaged. Let’s make this school year amazing together!

Thank you,

PTO

• Infinite Campus: Please log-in to the parent portal and update all Emergency Medical Forms, make sure all contact information is current, apply money to lunch accounts, and more! DIRECTIONS
• Bus Information: find your student's bus route, contact information, and download the bus app.
• District Calendar
• Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: To apply for free or reduced lunch prices, please visit this site for more information

2024-25 Menus can be found HERE.

Lunch Payments-You may apply money on-line to your student's account. This is done on Infinite Campus. Click HERE for directions.

PIN Numbers Will Be Used-students will need to know their student ID number to access their lunch accounts in the cafeteria. ID numbers can be found on Infinite Campus under your child's profile. Please help them start to memorize this number prior to school starting. Here is a picture of the key pad that they will need to use in the cafeteria. Teachers and staff will assist students for the first couple of weeks.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: To apply for free or reduced lunch prices, please visit this site for more information.

REMINDER - Registration for GRIN's back to school event will end on August 2, 2024. Please get registered, if you haven't already and are in need of a little help with a book bag, school supplies and toiletry items. Click this link to get registered -

https://forms.gle/kT7kTWybVnjn7b918

The elementary Chinese Enrichment Program is now accepting registrations for the 2024-2025 school year. This program is open to all students in grades 2 through 5 with classes taking place before or after school. Please visit our website for more details. Registration will be accepted online now through August 30, 2024.

As a district, we use the Talking Points platform to communicate via text. You can download the app on your phone to receive quick messages as needed.

Please welcome the new staff to Lincoln:

April Hunter- Assistant Principal

Audrey Merz- Math Specialist

Shanna Mann- GATE Teacher 5th Grade

Brittany Asbrock- General Intervention Specialist

Morgaine Armstrong- ELSS Intervention Specialist

Ashley Fisher- 3rd Grade Teacher

Brian Byrer- 4th Grade Teacher

Cara Jeffers- BSS Intervention Specialist

Molly Davies- 4th/5th Grade Teacher

Molly McCrary- Instructional Coach (4th and 5th Grade)

Abigael Dawson- 1st Grade Teacher

Please find the school supply lists for each grade level here.

Headphones or earbuds to keep at school

1 zipper pencil pouch or pencil case

1 package thin markers or colored pencils

1 glue stick

1 pair scissors

1 pack chunk erasers

2, 3-subject notebooks for ELA red
*NOT 1 subject

2, 3-subject notebooks for Math, Science, & Social Studies blue

Plastic folder - red

Plastic folder - blue

*1 package dry erase markers

*2 packages of #2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils

*1 large container of clorox wipes

*2 or 3 Boxes of Kleenex

Wishlist:

1 bag of gallon bags

*1 bottle of hand sanitizer (hand pump)

*Supplies marked with an asterisk are shared by students in the classroom

School hours for next year will be 8:05am-2:45pm

7:50 AM Doors open for students eating breakfast

7:55 AM Doors open for students not eating breakfast

8:05 AM School starts & tardy bell rings

2:45pm- School ends

August 22 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm

September 19 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm

September 27 - Outdoor Movie Night (more information to follow)

October 17 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm

October 18 - Walk-a-thon (more information to follow)

October 25 - Trunk-or-Treat (more information to follow)

August 8: Teacher placement will be uploaded in Infinite Campus for families to view after 3:00 PM for students in grades 1-5.

Aug 13th 2024- Lincoln Elementary Open House 5:00pm-6:30pm

Aug 15th 2024- First Day of School for all 1st-5th Graders

Sept. 2, 2024: Labor Day - No School
Sept. 23, 2024: PD Day - No School
Oct. 21, 2024: Comp Day - No School
Oct. 22, 2024: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 8, 2024: PD Day - No School
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students