Lincoln Linc- Autumn Edition

Lincoln Elementary. Home of the Positive Polecats.

Principal's Message

The past few weeks have been filled with fun and learning at Lincoln School! The mighty Polecats celebrated Halloween with spooky/fun costumes and a slightly wet parade. We also had the privilege of witnessing the incredible talent of our high school students during their fall show. It sure was a treat seeing some familiar faces of students who once roamed the halls of Lincoln! Many compliments were given out for the attentiveness of our kids during the show!

A highlight of the past weeks was our health and wellness lesson with high school students. They taught us about the role of doctors and nurses in keeping us healthy, even using our beloved stuffed animals as patients! Doc McStuffins, look out for a pride of positive polecats!

As a reminder of health for our kids, one significant health risk for children I like to share that often gets overlooked is what I call the "Three S's": Sugar, Screen Time, and Sleep Deprivation. With the lack of sunlight this time of year, we are more susceptible to sickness if we stay sedintary, consume a lot of sugar, and don't get enough sleep. I appreciate everyone working together to minimize these factors and promote healthy habits for our children.

GO POLECATS!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Veterans Day- Monday, Nov. 11th

Wreath Order Forms & Money Due- Monday, Nov. 11th

Enrichment Choir Parent Concert- Wednesday, Nov. 13th @ 7:00

Hot Chocolate Sale- Friday, Nov. 15th

Canned Food Drive- Nov. 15th-Nov. 22nd

Wreath Pickup- Wednesday, Nov. 20th. 1pm-3pm

Teacher/Student Swap Day- Thursday, Nov. 21st

No School/Fall Break- Wednesday, Nov. 27th-Friday, Nov. 29th

HOT CHOCOLATE SALE!

Safety Patrol: The Lincoln Safety Patrol will be hosting our annual hot chocolate fundraiser on Friday, November 15th during all lunch-recesses and at dismissal. We will be donating all funds raised to cancer research. The cost is $1 per cup, cash only. We will also accept donations. Thank you for your support!

Flyers! Opportunities within the community, click here.

Lunch Menu Here!

Things to Keep in Mind

1. Cold Weather

Cold weather has arrived! Please be sure to send your child with appropriate clothing. Lincoln students play outside every day except extreme weather.

2. Illness

Please be sure to keep your child home if they are experiencing fever, vomiting or diarrhea. We ask that children stay home until they are symptom-free for a full 24 hours without medication. For more information please see the student handbook link listed below.

3. Dress Code

Good hygiene and appropriate dress and grooming are important in creating a

positive school environment. Help your child dress appropriately by avoiding:

● Beachwear, short skirts and shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage,

clothing that exposes undergarments, shoulders and/or midsection

(longer-length shorts/skirts are acceptable)

● Outerwear, such as coats and hats, worn as indoor attire

● Clothing that is tattered or indecent bears derogatory or disrespectful lettering

or symbols or is designed to promote illegal substances or activities

● Inappropriate footwear – footwear should be age-appropriate, comfortable, safe

and suitable for indoor or outdoor play. Flip flops are not safe for outdoor play

4. Electronics

Students who bring electronic devices to school may do so if they are silenced, not used and/or out of their backpack during the school day. Public Schools of Petoskey is not responsible for loss or damage of such devices. For more information, please see the student handbook link below.

5. Toys

No toys should come to school with students unless their teacher approves them. They could be lost, broken, or a distraction to learning. Thank you!