March certainly came in like a lion—a Lincoln Lion, that is! It was an exciting month at Northern, filled with fun activities and unforgettable moments for our students and staff! From Reading Week and the launch of our new recycling initiative to guest speakers, class challenges, our Pasta Supper, and PTO Leprechaun Bingo, March was full of events that showcased the hard work and spirit of our students. We are so proud of everything happening at Northern!!! A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff for making March such a great success! We also want to extend a special thanks to the members of our community who joined us during Reading Week and throughout the month!!

A big shoutout to all the students who completed their Kindness Calendar! As a reward for spreading kindness throughout the month of February, all students who participated were entered into a PreK-5 raffle announced the first week of March. One lucky student from each class was selected!! Congratulations to all of our winners!

Positive Office Referrals can be awarded to any students who exhibits the habits of character of: Self-Control, Embrace Challenges, Citizenship, Positive Attitude, Responsibility, Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Honesty/Integrity. These referrals are to recognize the stellar efforts of students! Students nominated are recognized weekly for their good work and efforts towards these habits of character and leadership!

Great job to all of our Positive Office Referral Recipients for the month of March!!

We are proud to recognize the Trimester II Northern Star Award recipients for their outstanding demonstration of our district-wide Vision of a Graduate competencies. These students exemplify:

• Communication: Effectively expressing ideas and actively listening to others.
• Collaboration: Working cooperatively to achieve shared goals.
• Critical Thinking: Applying logic and creativity to solve problems.
• Self-Directed Learning: Taking initiative and responsibility for their learning.
• Social Emotional Competency: Displaying empathy, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Civic Responsibility: Contributing positively to their community.

Congratulations to these exemplary students for embodying these vital skills and values. They truly shine as Northern Stars!

Each year, Northern celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss with our beloved Seuss Scramble! Teachers race from room to room, surprising students as guest readers in honor of the late author’s fun and imaginative books. This exciting activity officially kicks off our Reading Week and brings plenty of laughter and joy to our school as we celebrate the magic of reading. It’s always a highlight for students and staff alike, and a fantastic way to dive into a week full of fun activities celebrating the joy of reading!!

We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Hauser and everyone who contributed to making the 2025 Northern Reading Week such a huge success! From creative classroom activities to engaging events, it was a week filled with excitement, learning, and fun.

Northern teachers and staff worked tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our students, and we are so appreciative of their dedication and enthusiasm. We are also incredibly thankful for the support of all our community guest readers who joined us and made the week even more unforgettable! Thank you all for helping make this week one to remember!

A huge thank you to Sofia Barr from The Valley Breeze for speaking with our K-5 students during Reading Week! Sofia shared her expertise on the importance of local journalism and the role newspapers play in our communities. She provided a fantastic presentation, and our students had some insightful questions for her. Sofia joined The Valley Breeze in January 2023 as the lead reporter for Lincoln, covering a wide range of topics from schools and politics to human interest stories. We are so grateful to have had her join us for this special event and to inspire our students about the world of journalism!

As part of our exciting Reading Week, Northern had the incredible opportunity to welcome NASA’s Kimberly Kowal Arcand, a data visualizer and science communicator for the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Kimberly gave an inspiring presentation to our K-5 students, sharing her expertise in science and astronomy and answering some truly out-of-this-world questions! We’re so grateful to her for taking the time to engage with our students and for providing such student-friendly explanations. Be sure to check out her books, available on Amazon or through her website—perfect for young learners interested in space and science!

For purchase: Kimberly Kowal Arcand on Amazon

A big thank you to Representative Shallcross, Mrs. Roll from the Lincoln School Committee, and Rebecca Compton for visiting Northern and seeing our recycling program in action! It was wonderful to have them join us and see firsthand the great efforts our students and staff are putting into making our school more eco-friendly. We appreciate their continued support in helping us create a more sustainable future!

We were excited to welcome the State Fire Marshal’s office and their incredible K-9, Dream, to Northern! During their visit, they taught our students about fire safety and shared how Dream plays an essential role in locating accelerants that may have been used to start a fire. The students loved meeting Dream and learning about the important work she does in keeping our communities safe. A big thank you to the State Fire Marshal’s office and to the Lincoln Police Department for this informative and engaging presentation!

Thank you to all who came out and joined us on March 13 for our PTO Leprechaun Bingo event! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and bring our school community together! A big thank you to our PTO for organizing this fantastic event and to all the families who joined in the fun!

Our Kindergarten friends had an amazing time at the Providence Children’s Museum! They explored all the cool exhibits and had a blast learning through hands-on activities. It was a super fun trip, and we’re so glad the kids got to experience it! Big thanks to the teachers and staff for making it such a memorable day!

On Thursday, March 20, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students participated in a fun grade-level challenge to get ready for their upcoming state testing! The event was a fantastic way to build excitement, team spirit, and a positive attitude as we prepare for the RICAS assessments.

Our Grade 2 students had a special treat when Ben Gallo from our construction team visited to talk all about rocks! He made the lesson both fun and educational, even giving the kids hard hats and stickers to make the experience even more memorable. The students loved learning how rocks play an important role in construction and had a blast with Ben! A huge thank you to Ben for making this a fun and engaging experience for our 2nd graders!

This month, we launched our new initiative to reduce food waste at Northern by introducing reusable plastic trays in the cafeteria, marking a significant step in our commitment to sustainability. We're already seeing a positive impact, and our students are doing a great job with this new program! In early March, our Grade 3 students participated in a grant-funded field trip to the RI Resource Recovery Center, where they learned firsthand about recycling and waste management. The experience was both engaging and educational, reinforcing the importance of sustainability. On March 17, we took another big step by starting to recover surplus food, compost scraps, and ensure proper recycling in the lunchroom—further supporting our community's efforts to reduce waste and promote eco-friendly practices.

Our Annual Pasta Supper took place on Wednesday, March 26, right here at Northern!! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this community event! 🍝😊. An incredibly big thank you to our Northern teachers, who are truly the heart of any great Northern event. Their dedication made the evening so special and not to mention run so smoothly!! We could never do this without our teachers!!! Thank you to our PTO for organizing the delicious food and thank you to the many volunteers who helped make the event a success, including the LMS National Junior Honors Society Candidates and our Northern Student Leadership team!

Congratulations to Northern Lincoln students SARAH BERGERON and LEAH MOORE, who were the only two students in the entire town to earn perfect scores on the most recent Math Olympiads contests. Of the many thousands of students around the world who took the test, only 4% achieved at this level, so it is quite an achievement! Also doing well and placing in the top 12% internationally were PIERCE JOSEPH, DANNY LANERES, RONAN QUISH, and INAAYA SHAHBAZ. Among Grade 4 students, ZACHARY BETTENCOURT placed in the top 8% and SHALEY VYAS was in the top 20%. Congratulations to all of Northern Lincoln's Math Olympians!

We are excited to invite you to our Northern Spring Arts Show on Thursday, April 24th from 5-7 PM! Due to ongoing construction at our school, this year’s event will be held at Lincoln High School to allow for more space. Our Enrichment Chorus will kick off the evening with a performance at 5 PM. Chorus members, please arrive by 4:30 PM. More details and instructions for the performance will follow soon.Come and celebrate the amazing work of our student artists as their creations will be displayed throughout the LHS cafeteria.

Parents, be on the lookout for information from our incredible PTO on how your family can support Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, happening from May 5-9! This special week is a wonderful opportunity to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our amazing teachers and staff. Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved and help make this week extra special!

To help our students stay healthy and focused on learning, please keep your child home if they:

• Have a fever of 100.4°F or higher

• Have been vomiting or experiencing diarrhea

• Show symptoms like sore throat, fatigue, uncontrolled coughing, or body aches

Return to School:

• After being fever-free for 24 hours without medication

• After 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea

Reporting Absences:
Please call 769-0261 daily and specify the reason for the absence.

Health Reminders:

• Wash hands regularly

• Cover coughs and sneezes into elbows

• Flu season runs from November to April—consider the flu shot and consult your doctor for flu treatment.

For questions, contact Nurse Rose at 769-0261.

• Meal benefit applications are ONCE AGAIN necessary and important. Click HERE to register!
• Parents, if you do not have a meal account, click HERE to apply!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus can be found at the link below.

The Lincoln Special Education Advisory Committee (LSEAC) invites parents, caregivers, and professionals to attend its upcoming meetings. LSEAC is dedicated to providing education and resources on Special Education issues and services within our community. These meetings offer a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with others, and advocate for the needs of students.

We encourage everyone interested in learning more about Special Education services to join us for these informative sessions. For more details, please refer to the flyer below. Don’t miss our end-of-year wrap-up meeting on Thursday, May 29!

Congratulations to our class winners of the March Madness Whole Class Attendance Challenge! We know the cold and flu season has made attendance a challenge, but we're proud to recognize the hard work of our students who made every day count. This was a very tight competition, and honorable mentions go to Mrs. Rowland's, Mrs. Aubin's, Ms. Andrews', Mrs. Allen's, Mrs. Daniels', Mrs. Haddad's, and Ms. Walker's classes.

Our winners are:

• K/1 Bracket: Ms. Rodrigues' class

• 2/3 Bracket: Ms. Lameroux's class

• 4/5 Bracket: Mrs. Goulis' class

Great job to all our students for showing dedication and striving to be present each day! Keep up the excellent work!

Student Report Cards and Progress Reports will be posted via Skyward at designated times throughout the year (Elementary follows a Trimester schedule). For any family that needs information as to how to log onto Skyward, please review our “Parent Skyward Account Access Directions Sheet“.

We encourage all parents to join our Northern Elementary PTO! The group organizes fantastic activities for our students, and we’re always looking for parent volunteers to help make these events a success! Your involvement makes a big difference, so we’d love to have you on board!

PTO Membership signup:

1) Click the link below and in the top right corner, pick the Option to Sign UP
2) Create an account
3) Search for Northern Lincoln Elementary
4) Click "Submit my Student Directory"
4) Click "Add a Student" button
5) Select "Add a New Student" in the drop down (add all your students here)
6) Enter your students first and last name, grade, class, and click the green save button

Team Members:

Sara Argiro, Parent

Nicole Daniels, Parent & Grade 2 Teacher

Kate Hauser, Parent & Reading Specialist

Teresa Hayden, Reading Specialist

Monique Patrich, Title II Interventionist

Colleen Buffrey, Math Specialist

Beth Aubin, Grade 1 Teacher

Susan Rodrigues, Grade 1 Teacher

Nancy Andrews, Kindergarten Teacher

Marissa Gauvin, Assistant Principal

Lianne Denham, Principal

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities which support students in meeting the state’s challenging performance standards.

The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom when needed. Title I schools will identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria that the school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students. If you have any concerns related to Title IX, including issues of discrimination, harassment, or equal opportunities, please contact our district's Title IX Coordinator:

Jessica Hassell
Director of Student Services & Title IX Coordinator
📞 401-721-3300
📧 hassellj@lincolnps.org

RICAS is an annual assessment taken by Rhode Island students in grades 3-8 for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.

The updated dates are as follows:

• RICAS ELA: Wednesday, April 2 - Thursday, April 3
• RICAS Math: Wednesday, May 7 - Thursday, May 8

• NGSA Science Testing: Week of May 12 (Grade 5 ONLY)

Our school day begins at 8:45 and ends at 3:15. Doors open for student arrival at 8:40. Dismissal begins at 3:10.

If parents/emergency contacts need to dismiss students early, please send a note in with your child. Students should take the note to the main office in the morning.

• We will wait until you arrive to dismiss your student from class.

• Parents and/or emergency contacts should ring the buzzer at the front entrance of the school, and provide the child's name, purpose for the visit, and will need to show an ID at the front office.

In the even that your child's dismissal plans need to be altered please notify the main office by 2:30 at the latest!

Families please be advised that ONLY ACTUAL IDS WILL BE ACCEPTED - no paper copies or screenshots of IDS will be accepted.

Here is what you can expect if you need to enter Northern as a visitor:

1. You will be asked for your drivers license.

2. The license will be scanned.

3. Your photo will be taken.

4. We will print you a visitor ID with your name, photo, date/time and visiting location visible on the ID.

5. You will be asked to affix the ID to your person.

6. Once printed, a red “VOID” will appear after a predetermined amount of time.

7. You will be asked to “scan out” before you leave so that we know you have left the premises.

8. You may discard the pass after you leave the building.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us to our schools safe!!!

• all information regarding busing and routes can be found on the Lincoln Pubic School Website.
• Please contact the bus company, First Student, directly with any questions or concerns at (401) 334-0565.

Helpful tips for bus riders and families:

• It is critical that all students ride their assigned bus route each day. Please note: students can not change bus routes.

Bus Incident Flow Chart

• Parents please review below the newly released Bus Incident Flow Chart for Lincoln Public Schools.

As you know we have implemented a new traffic pattern this year. Please feel free to review the description of procedure below as well as a quick video shared with families prior to the start of school.

Reminder: Please be sure to have your placard displayed at pickup. You can contact the main office if you have not received or need additional placards!

Parent AM Drop Off time: 8:40-8:50

Parents line up on New River Road so that buses may enter the lot. Staff will direct families into the parking lot after buses have entered. Please note, for the safety of our staff this entrance is right turn only.

• Pre-K SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ONLY: parents are to enter the front circle (behind the Northern sign) AFTER buses have departed the area. A staff member will assist.

• PreK PEERS: parents may drop off as in previous years in front of the building beginning at 9:00. (Please be sure to avoid double parking in our bus line for safety reasons.)

• K-5: students will be dropped off in the lower playground staging area. Cars will enter the road to lower parking lot and follow the traffic pattern through the playground. Parents will line up in 3 rows and wait for a staff member to dismiss each row. Cars will exit up the hill.

**(please note that due to bus arrival, no cars will be let into the traffic pattern and waiting area prior to 8:40).

Parent PM Pick Up time: 3:10

Please have placard on your dashboard daily at pick up. This will indicate to staff the student being dismissed.

Procedure:

Parents line up on New River Road so that buses may enter the lot. Staff will direct families into parking lot after buses have entered.

• Pre-K SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ONLY: parents are to enter the front circle (behind the Northern sign) AFTER buses have departed the area. A staff member will assist.

• PreK PEERS: parents may pick up as in previous years in front of the building beginning at 2:50. (Please be sure to avoid double parking in our bus line for safety reasons.)

• K-5 students: students will be picked up from the lower playground staging area. Cars will enter the road to lower parking lot and follow the traffic pattern through the playground. Parents will line up in 3 rows and wait for a staff member to dismiss each row.

**(again please note that due to bus arrival and school being in session, no cars will be let into the waiting area prior to 3:10.)

This year, Lincoln Public Schools has partnered with KidsKlubRI for before and after school care programs within our buildings. Founded in 1987, Kids Klub provides quality care and education for children in kindergarten through 12 years old.

For more information regarding the KidsKlub program, you may visit their website or contact the Kids Klub at (401) 723-2277 or via email at info@kidsklbri.com.

Over the summer, crews began work on some of the significant upgrades scheduled for Northern as part of a comprehensive, $17,100.000 improvement plan for the facility.

Northern Project Overview:

• Overall building and cafeteria heating upgrades

• HVAC systems

• New gymnasium complete with new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) rooms

• Cafeteria renovations

For more information on the construction project underway at Northern, as well as other projects happening across the district, please click the link below.

• Monday, April 7: PTO Meeting @ 6PM (Northern Library)
• Tuesday, April 8: Storyteller Len Cabral Assemblies K-5

🌷Monday April 14-Sunday April 20: April Vacation🌷

• Thursday, April 24: Northern Spring Arts Show @ Lincoln High School 5-7PM

🥳 May 5-May 9: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉

Email: denhaml@lincolnps.org
Website: lincolnps.org/Domain/11
Location: 315 New River Road, Manville, RI, USA
Phone: (401)769-0261