Lincoln Lowdown- 2/3/25

Lincoln Families,

As we wrap up January, I want to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued support in making Lincoln Middle School a place where learning, growth, and community thrive.

With February beginning, we also look forward to celebrating Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black leaders, past and present. Throughout the month, we encourage you to engage your children in meaningful learning experiences that highlight the impact of Black history and culture.

Thank you for being part of our Lincoln community. Wishing you all a great start to the new month!

Warm regards,

Events this week:

2/3 - Theatre Reflection, 3:30-4:30, Auditorium

2/3 - 2/14 - Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum with History Classes, Library Classroom

2/3 - Counselor visits to 5th grade classes - Roosevelt

2/4 - Counselor visits to 5th grade classes - Franklin

2/4 - 2/5 - 8th Grade Homebase Expectations Reminders (Admin), Onyx 2/4 and Jade ⅖

2/5 - “Stolen Moments” Jazz performance 9:30-10:30am, Auditorium

2/5 - Counselor visits to 5th grade classes - McKinley

2/5 - 8th Grade ELA Team Human Rights Project Planning & Special Programs Job-A-Like Training

2/5 - SLT Team Meeting, Library Classroom, 3:10PM

2/6 - Lion Tours, 9AM, Cafeteria

2/6 - Lion Lowdown, 6PM, LMS Auditorium

2/7 - Incoming 6th Grade Elective Forms due by Friday, 2/7

2/7 - Friday Late Start PD: Department (Math & VAPA Preliminary Placements)

2/7 - DEIA Committee Meeting- Room 118

2/7 - PPBL Team visit 8th grade science classes

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported this past weekend’s production of Beauty and the Beast! It was truly special to see our students shine on stage, and your presence made it even more memorable.

A special thanks to Theatre 31 for their incredible partnership in bringing this production to life. Their guidance and dedication helped make this an unforgettable experience for our students and audience alike.

We are so proud of our talented performers, crew, and everyone who contributed to making this show a success. Thank you for being part of this magical experience!

A special thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us for this past week’s Coffee with the Principal! Your engagement, questions, and insights are truly valued, and I appreciate the opportunity to connect and collaborate with you.

Your partnership plays a vital role in supporting our students and school community. I look forward to our continued conversations and working together to make Lincoln Middle School the best it

Our basketball season is off to a fantastic start! We’re thrilled to share that both our 7th/8th grade boys (Black Team) and 7th/8th grade girls kicked off the season with impressive wins. Their hard work, teamwork, and determination were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for cheering on our student-athletes. We look

forward to an exciting season ahead—go Lincoln Lions!

We are excited to highlight the incredible culturally responsive teaching practices happening in our classrooms!

Mr. Rowe challenged his students to take a deep dive into the life and impact of James Madison, fostering meaningful discussions by assigning specific roles within student groups to ensure active participation and diverse perspectives.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Ehrke engaged her students in a dynamic game of collaborative Jeopardy, reinforcing vocabulary in an interactive and inclusive way that encouraged teamwork and deeper understanding.

We are proud of our educators for creating engaging learning experiences that empower all students.

Thank you for your continued support in making Lincoln Middle School a place where learning is meaningful and connected!

NJHS spring applications are now open and due (only for new applicants) by Feb. 14th.

All information including important dates, application, and community service log can be found on our website which is linked to the Lincoln website under "Programs".

https://saragreenfield.weebly.com/njhs.html

Lincoln Middle School is working with the Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles https://www.holocaustmuseumla.org/programs to host a special event on Thursday, February 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the Lincoln Cafeteria. "L’Dough v Dough Kneading Connections" celebrates storytelling and provides the rare opportunity for participants to make challah bread with a Holocaust survivor. While braiding the dough, students and their families will have the opportunity to hear a survivor’s firsthand account of his or her experiences. It is a fantastic event that is open to all Lincoln students and their families. Younger and older siblings are welcome! If you are interested, the sign-up link is here. I hope to see you there! Space is limited so if you would like to participate, please sign up ASAP!

We invite you to join us for this week’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) meeting, where we will be providing information and fostering discussion on gender identity. This is a valuable opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations that support inclusivity in our school community.

We look forward to your participation and appreciate your commitment to making Lincoln Middle School a welcoming place for all students and families.

We encourage all parents and guardians to download the ParentSquare app to receive live updates and stay informed about important communication from our school. ParentSquare is our primary platform for sharing announcements, event reminders, and urgent updates to keep you connected with everything happening at Lincoln.

Stay in the know and never miss an update—download ParentSquare today!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

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Attention 8th Grade Families,

Our Breakfast Club is up and running! Click link here to DONate time or donuts. Kids earn Community Service hours as well for helping! Each Friday earns around $100 so your support is appreciated to help give our 8th graders a great year and promotion at Lincoln.