Polecat Pride,

I am incredibly proud of our students and staff and their efforts over the past few weeks. We have been working diligently to complete middle-of-the-year assessments. These assessments are the most important for us as teachers and families. They help us to define where we go with our instruction and what we focus on in the classroom and at home. This is also an important time for us to celebrate the immense growth of our students and teachers! We will meet on Monday to review the data and develop a plan of action that will meet the needs of every student.

With that said, the most important partnership is with home. Please be sure to view your child’s report card, which will be sent home on February 6th. To help improve your students' growth, please note any recommendations the teachers may have. No matter the outcome of assessments, I know that 100 percent of our students did their best, so please celebrate their hard work! I am certainly proud!

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in making Lincoln a positive and wonderful place to learn and grow!

Tails Up! Go Polecats!

Mr. Latz

1. Cold Weather

Cold weather has arrived! Please be sure to send your child with appropriate clothing. Lincoln students play outside every day except extreme weather.

2. Illness

Please be sure to keep your child home if they are experiencing fever, vomiting or diarrhea. We ask that children stay home until they are symptom-free for a full 24 hours without medication. For more information please see the student handbook link listed below.

3. Dress Code

Good hygiene and appropriate dress and grooming are important in creating a

positive school environment. Help your child dress appropriately by avoiding:

● Beachwear, short skirts and shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage,

clothing that exposes undergarments, shoulders and/or midsection

(longer-length shorts/skirts are acceptable)

● Outerwear, such as coats and hats, worn as indoor attire

● Clothing that is tattered or indecent bears derogatory or disrespectful lettering

or symbols or is designed to promote illegal substances or activities

● Inappropriate footwear – footwear should be age-appropriate, comfortable, safe

and suitable for indoor or outdoor play. Flip flops are not safe for outdoor play

4. Electronics

Students who bring electronic devices to school may do so if they are silenced, not used and/or out of their backpack during the school day. Public Schools of Petoskey is not responsible for loss or damage of such devices. For more information, please see the student handbook link below.

5. Toys

No toys should come to school with students unless their teacher approves them. They could be lost, broken, or a distraction to learning. Thank you!