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Hi Lincoln Families,

I hope you are well during very chilly time. Please let us know if there are things you might be in need of, including food and/or clothing. Our Family Engagement Specialist, Tanya Santacruz can get families connected with a lot of different resources. She can be reached by calling the school at 970-613-6200 or by email at tanya.santacruz@tsd.org.

Additionally, please consider completing the free and reduced lunch form. Each year the for needs to be submitted for requalification. The application process is quick and confidential. You can complete the form online at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new or by completing a paper copy and returning it to Lincoln. If you need help completing it, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 970-613-6200.

Completing this form does more than determine meal eligibility; it unlocks valuable resources and funding that directly benefit our students, families, and school. Here are some of the ways this form helps:

• Increased School Funding: Schools receive additional funding based on the number of families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. This funding supports educational programs, classroom supplies, and extra student support.

• Fee Reductions and Waivers: Students who qualify may receive reduced fees or waivers for activities, field trips, and other school-related expenses, making more opportunities accessible to everyone.

• Access to Additional Resources: Many grants, both state and federal, rely on school-level data from these forms. When families complete this form, it allows our school to apply for resources, tutoring, and enrichment programs that support student learning and growth.

• Community Services: The data from the form helps determine eligibility for community programs, allowing families to access resources and services beyond the school day.

If you need assistance completing this form, both Kaila Kocer and Tanya Santacruz are available to help!

Have a wonderful few weeks!

Always,

Ms. Stott

Email: brandi.stott@tsd.org
Website: https://les.tsd.org/
Location: 3312 North Douglas Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6200

No School Monday, January 20th!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We received amazing feedback on last year’s yearbook, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be putting together another one this year! 📚

🌟 Yearbooks are available for purchase now and will be delivered in May—just in time for the end of the school year! Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s memories. Orders due by April 4, 2025

📅 Order your yearbook today!

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Yearbook ID Code: 15143225

Student Council will be hosting a spirit week January 27-31!

1/27-Matching Day - Match with 2 or more friends

1/28-Dress as your Favorite Animal

1/29-Crazy Hair Day

1/30-Rainbow Colors

1/31-PJ Day or Dress Like You are 100 Years Old

• • Subscribe to our: Lincoln Family Google Calendar
  • Fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application: Lunch Application
  • Lunch Menus: Lunch Menu
  • Set up a parent portal account. This will be very helpful in seeing grades, attendance, etc.: Parent Portal
  • Be on the look out for an invite from your child's teacher to join Class Dojo, this is one of the main ways your teacher communicates with families!
  • Join our whole School Class Dojo
  • If you want to volunteer in your child's class make sure you register to be a volunteer: Volunteer Registration
  • Boys and Girls Club Registration
  • Sign up for KidsPak (more info below)
  • Link to our website: Lincoln
  • District Calendar

We’ve received some questions about lunchtime, and we wanted to let you know that you’re welcome to join your child during their lunch period! If you’re planning to visit, please stop by the front office a few minutes before lunch to sign in. We’ll be happy to direct you to the cafeteria.

Lunch Schedules Monday-Friday:

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade - 11:10am-11:30am
• 4th and 5th Grade - 11:30am-11:50am
• 2nd and 3rd Grade - 11:40am-12:00pm

Nutrition Services is excited to share that we have contracted with a new software company to manage our meal and application program. My School Bucks is no longer active, but the new software is called LINQ Connect and all student balances have been moved over. This program offers many new features that weren't available before. We're sure you're going to love it!

As a reminder, school meals are free for students this 2024-25 school year! We encourage everyone to complete a Free & Reduced application, as it provides benefits to you and the district such as grants, program funding and fee waivers.

Download LINQ Connect on App Store

Download LINQ Connect on Google Play

For more information, please review these Frequently Asked Questions.

Do families still need to fill out the free and reduced meal benefits form?

YES! Families will still be asked to provide household income information on the new form for this school year. *All household income information is confidential and will not be shared without your consent.

WHY should I fill out a meal benefits form?

The HSMA program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on that income information to support meals for ALL students. Other state and federal grants for school are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates - this could mean more money for your school!

PLUS!

Families who qualify may receive discounted or waived school fees, sports fees, utilities support and more.

Can my student still bring lunch from home?

YES! Students are welcome to bring lunch.

You can now report your child's absence on the parent portal! See instructions below.

You can still call the school or attendance line to report absences as well!

Attendance Line: 970-613-6290

Main Office: 970-613-6200

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our King Soopers Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.

Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

• Sign in to your digital account.
• Search for your organization under community rewards-Lincoln Elementary School
• Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

3. Your organization earns.

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating King Soopers Community Rewards organizations.

Please reach out with any questions! Happy Shopping!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:45 Soft Start

8:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

Wednesday (Late Start)

8:45 Soft Start

9:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

All students will enter and exit through our main entrance located on 33rd between Logan and Douglas. This shift is to increase safety for our students. We will continue to have soft start. Soft start means that your child can enter the school 15 minutes before the bell. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students may enter the building at 7:45. Wednesdays will continue to be a late start day. Students will be able to enter the building at 8:45 on Wednesdays. The final bell rings at 8:00. Students will be walked out our main entrance at the end of the day for a 3:10 dismissal.

Hug and Go

Our Hug and Go lane is located at the front of the school along 33rd. Please know that this lane is intended for quick drop off and pick up. We ask that parents utilizing the Hug and Go stay in their car and to have their students jump in and out of the car quickly. We appreciate your support in keeping the front of the school running safely!