THE LINCOLN LOGS

🌟 Mid-Year Progress & Important Assessments

As we begin the second half of the school year, I am continually impressed by the growth and hard work of our students. This week, our teachers are conducting mid-year Acadience Benchmark Assessments in reading and math. These assessments provide valuable information about your child’s progress in these critical areas.

📬 Assessment Results Update:

• Third-grade families: Fall Ohio Achievement Assessment results for Language Arts will be mailed soon.
• Second- and fourth-grade families: Iowa and CogAT results from fall testing will also be arriving in your mailbox this month.

Please watch for these important updates and reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

💕 Valentine’s Day Celebrations & Allergy Awareness

We’re excited for Valentine’s Day classroom parties on February 14th! Your child’s teacher will share more details soon. We kindly ask families to check with teachers regarding any allergies in the class before sending treats. Keeping all of our students safe and included is our top priority. Thank you for helping us create a fun and safe celebration for everyone!

🥳 National School Counselor Appreciation Week

February 3-7 is National School Counselor Appreciation Week, and we are thrilled to celebrate our incredible school counselor, Ms. Willis! She plays a vital role in supporting our students, families, and staff with kindness and care.

Please join us in showing your appreciation by sending Ms. Willis a note, card, or email of thanks. Let’s make sure she knows how much she means to our Lincoln community!

💜Character Focus: Honesty & Kindness

This month, our school-wide character focus is on honesty and kindness. Students are learning how honesty builds trust and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

We’re also excited to participate in The 2025 Great Kindness Challenge and celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th. Be on the lookout for a flyer coming home this week. Students can track their acts of kindness and return the flyer at the end of the month to receive a small treat and recognition. As Aesop wisely said, "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.”

Thank you for your continued support!

Think of Move-A-Palooza as an exciting twist on a walk-a-thon—but with way more action and fun! 😃

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, February 13, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM
• Where: Lincoln Elementary School

How It Works:

• Collect Pledges – Like a walk-a-thon, students gather sponsorships from family and friends.
• Online: Use the link or scan the QR code. https://www.locallevelevents.
• Paper: Use the pledge form sent home
• Minimum to Participate: Students need at least $10 in pledges to join

How to Win:

• Unlock Prizes: Raise $25, $50, $75, or $100 to unlock top-secret rewards!
• Raffle Tickets: For every $5 raised, earn 2 tickets to win awesome prizes like:
• Cleveland sports tickets, SkyZone & Urban Air passes, and more!
• The more you raise, the more chances you have to win!

What Happens at Move-A-Palooza:

• Instead of just walking, students rotate through fun fitness activities in small groups.
• Event starts after school—no extra pick-up needed!
• Parents are welcome to join the final 15 minutes to cheer and watch prize announcements.

It’s all about being active, raising funds, and having a blast!

🌈 Kindness, Growth, and February Magic! 🌈

We’re excited to dive into February with YOU! The snow is still sparkling, and so is our learning! Outdoor play continues to be a blast, so remember to bundle up for warm and cozy fun. Need winter gear like hats, boots, gloves, or coats? Let us know—we’re happy to help!

💖February is Kindness Month! 💖
This month, we’re focusing on the power of kindness—small acts that make a BIG difference! In the first week of February, students will have the opportunity to participate in a special outreach program during lunch, creating heartfelt cards for LA schools affected by the wildfires. Then, in Week 2, we’ll celebrate Kindness Week, where students will take on exciting challenges to spread kindness throughout our school and community. To keep the kindness going at home, students will also receive a Great Kindness Challenge—I can't wait to see the ripple effect of their generosity and compassion! Let’s make the world a little brighter together!

📆 Attendance Matters!
Did you know that missing just two days a month can add up to nearly a whole month of lost learning by the end of the year? Every school day is a chance to grow, connect, and succeed! Here’s how you can help:
Establish a morning routine to make getting out the door easier.
Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
If your child is struggling with attendance, let us know—we’re here to support you!

🌟What’s New in the Classroom?
We’re wrapping up our Empathy Unit and kicking off Emotional Management—teaching students how to recognize, express, and regulate their feelings. These skills help build confidence, strengthen friendships, and support overall well-being. This focus ties in perfectly with our Honesty character trait, as understanding and managing emotions allows students to communicate openly and truthfully with themselves and others. Keep the conversation going at home by asking, “What’s one strategy you used to manage your emotions today?” Small conversations can lead to big growth!

FEBRUARY

• February 3-7 - National School Counselor Appreciation Week
• February 4 - Yearbook Candid Picture Day (Bring Your Best Smile today!)
• February 4 - PTO Meeting (6:30, Art Room)
• February 5 - Grade 3 & 4 Lego Club (3:30 - 4:30)
• February 5 - World Read Aloud Day
• February 6 - Caldecott Book Club (8:00-8:45)
• February 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30-8:00)
• February 7 - School Store OPEN DURING LUNCH
• February 10-14 - Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week (more details to come)
• February 10 - Board of Education Meeting (7:00-9:00)
• February 11 - Student Council Sponsored McDonald's Night (5:00-7:00)
• February 13 - Move-A-Palooza Event (3:30-5:45)
• February 14 - Valentine's Day (Classroom parties in the afternoon)
• February 17 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
• February 18 - 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Meeting (WHS PAC, 7:00)
• February 20 - Bookmarkers Book Club (8:00-8:45)
• February 21 - School Store OPEN DURING LUNCH
• February 28 - 2nd Trimester Ends

MARCH

• March 4 - PTO Meeting (6:30, Art Room)
• March 6 - Caldecott Book Club (8:00-8:45)
• March 7 - PTO Sponsored Family Dance: Pajama Party Theme (6:00-8:00)
• March 7 - School Store OPEN DURING LUNCH
• March 17-21 - Spring Scholastic Book Fair Week
• March 18 - Open House/Ice-Cream Social (6:00-7:30)
• March 20 - Bookmarkers Book Club (8:00-8:45)
• March 21 - Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
• March 26 - Lincoln's Variety Show
• March 31- April 4 - No School: Spring Break

• Kindergarten Parent Information Night is February 18, 2025 in the PAC at the High School.
• Kindergarten Registration opens February 19, 2025.
• Find all of your Kindergarten information here! This will be updated throughout the registration process: Click Here for Kindergarten Information

Email: edillemuth@wadsworthschools.org
Website: wadsworth.k12.oh.us
Location: 280 North Lyman Street, Wadsworth, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 335-1460