October 20 Lincoln Elementary News
October 20, 2024
Friday, October 25th is a 'D' Day!
Fridays are flex days for specials. This Friday students will either be in Media or Art.
Announcements
Red Ribbon Week
The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to educate youth about the dangers associated with drug use and encourage a drug-free life. This is a week to foster a spirit of unity among people against drug misuse. A variety of activities are carried out during Red Ribbon Week in schools and communities throughout the United States. Lincoln Elementary will have themed dress-up days as a celebration of our commitment to live a drug-free life. As a parent, you can make a significant impact on your child’s understanding of drug abuse. Talk with your child about substance abuse and its dangers, and discuss these topics openly with your child. We hope that you and your students enjoy this fun and educational week!
Join our Parent/Teacher Organization
Be a part of planning events for students, teachers, and families at Lincoln. You will also be able to give feedback to us on how we do things at Lincoln. I would love to partner with you! Please call the office or message Mrs. McDonald on Class Dojo if you would like to be a part of Lincoln's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Mrs. McDonald
EBT Funds Update
DHHS says that summer EBT funds are only available for 122 days, or four months, after June 20. Money will not be accessible after October 20,2024.
Si no usa pronto el dinero de las estampillas de comida del verano, lo va a perder.
GIPS Healthy Celebrations and Snacks
Reminder: If you would like to bring a treat for your students birthday or any other special occasion, it needs to fit the district guidelines.
"Please do not bring homemade or store bought cookies or cupcakes. Snacks need to be store bought. We have children in the school who are allergic to different foods and we want to keep ALL of our kids safe! Sorry, you will be asked to take homemade items AND items that do not meet Smart Snack guidelines back home."
Check your students backpack for a note that will include any allergies at your specific grade level to be mindful of. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. McDonald in the office.
Below you will find the GIPS guidelines on Healthy Celebrations and Snacks.
After School Programs this Week!
Good News Club
Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 03:00 PM
Lincoln Girls Club
Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 03:00 PM
Spanish Club (2nd-3rd Grade)
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, 03:00 PM
Discovery Kids
3:05-5:00
Student must be pre-registered to attend
Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, 03:00 PM
After School Opportunities for Students
Boy and Girl Scouts Dates
October 31
November 14
December 12
January 9
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17
May 1
May 15
Office Information
We are stronger and better together. Please continue to keep up to date on new information as it is shared out through our phone calls, texts, and emails, as well as through the GIPS website, and our Lincoln Facebook page. You can always view your child’s information, grades, lunch/breakfast, and district/school calendars through your ParentVUE Portal. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the school.
Schedules
Drop Off
ALL students will enter through door 1 at drop off.
Doors open - 7:30am
Breakfast is served 7:30-7:55am
Pick Up
Students will be dismissed at 3:05pm every day including Wednesdays. Please plan accordingly.
KG & 1st by front doors (door 1)
2nd-5th by Southwest doors (door 9)
Please Review our Drop off and Pick up Procedures
We want to ensure all students and staff are safe at drop off and pick up. In order to do this, we need you to partner with us to ensure that EVERYONE is following our school procedures. Please review the maps below and reach out to Mrs. McDonald if you have any questions.
Thank you for helping to keep our students, staff and families safe.
FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS!!!
If you come in with your student, it is not allowed for you to share their meal or take any food home. If you do, we could lose our grant for free food for everyone. Please be sure that food served to your student is only eaten by your student. Thank you.
If your student would like to bring a lunch from home, please be sure to send it with them in the morning so they have it available at their lunch time. We encourage you to pack items that do not require reheating as we will not be heating up student lunches in the microwave to allow our staff to focus on supervising and building relationships with students during lunch.