Dear Families,

My name is Ezmeralda, and I am excited to introduce myself as your Family Outreach Liaison. I started on December 4th, 2024 and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with your families and support you in any way I can. Whether you need assistance with school resources, community services, or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I am here to help and ensure that every family has the support they need for a successful school year.

I look forward to working with you!

Our 4th and 5th graders recently got creative with a frosty twist! The students designed snowmen inspired by well-known characters, complete with punny names that made us laugh out loud. Think "Snow White" (a snowman with a red bow) or "Frosty Potter" (complete with glasses and a wand!)

But the fun didn’t stop there—these imaginative snowmen became the stars of their own stories. Each student wrote a narrative about their character, describing how they transformed into a snowman and what their snowy adventure was like. The objective was to craft a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, packed with cool details and lively dialogue to bring the tale to life.

The results were as unique as the snowmen themselves! From magical snowball fights to epic winter quests, the students’ creativity and storytelling skills truly shone. It was a joyful way to combine art, writing, and a touch of winter whimsy while strengthening their narrative structure and voice.

Our 6th Grade Band is amazing! 30 sixth grade students have been practicing their trombones, trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, and flutes early in the morning before school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They have been building skills, confidence and teamwork while preparing for a huge concert...it was a big success! Over 100 beginning band students joined together to play festive, happy music on the big stage at Glencoe High School on December 12th.

December 23 - January 3: No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 6: First day back from Winter Break

Wednesday, January 8: Free Food Market

Tuesday, January 14: 1st Day of Reading Tutoring

Monday, January 20: No School- Licensed Non-Contract, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday, January 30: End of 1st Semester

Friday, January 31: No School- Teacher Grade Prep

CASEL Competency of the Month: Responsible Decision Making

*Lynx Leader applications are due Friday January 24th*

Monday, January 27th: Wear Our School Colors: Green, silver, and white

Tuesday, January 28th: Students of the Month Announcement

Thursday, January 30th: All School Assembly & Lynx Leader Experience

UPCOMING MEETING DATES:

• Thursday, February 6th
• Thursday, March 6th
• Thursday, April 3rd
• Thursday, May 1st
• Thursday, June 5th

The Parent Community Group (PCG) at Lincoln Street Elementary School (LSES) supports staff and students through fundraising for equipment and programs, planning, hosting community-building family events, and providing a link between home and school where ideas and information can be shared between parents and Lincoln Street Elementary School staff.

The PCG would love your help! Whether you would like to help plan events, fundraise, or just pitch-in occasionally there is a place for you. Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm in the school´s library. Snacks and childcare are provided.

Next meeting is Thursday January 9th: (6:30-7:30)