Lincoln Lowdown- 12/16/24

Lincoln Staff,

We’ve made it to the last week before winter break and the end of the semester! I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your hard work, dedication, and the incredible care you bring to our students every day. Your efforts have made this semester a success, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together as a team.

As we wrap up the week, I hope you find time to reflect on all the positive impacts you’ve made and look forward to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, peace, and plenty of time to recharge.

Thank you for all you do, and I look forward to starting the new year together!

Events this week:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the girls' and boys' basketball tryouts this past Thursday! We were so impressed by the enthusiasm, effort, and talent our students brought to the court.

For those who missed Thursday’s tryouts or would like another opportunity, we’re holding additional tryouts on Monday at 3:30 PM at Lincoln Middle School. We encourage all interested students to join us and show their skills!

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see our athletes shine!

Basketball Tryouts

📅 Dates: December 10, 11, 12, 13, & 16
📍 Locations: 12/12, 12/16- LMS, 12/10, 12/11, 12/13-JAMS
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM each day

• Volunteers Needed: Help with check-in—your support makes a difference!
• Teams will be announced after Winter Break.
• Season starts the week of January 13, 2025.

ESports Tryouts
📅 1/23/25- 3:30pm- LMS

Registration Open!

🌐 Register Here

• Select Santa Monica Middle Schools.
• Be sure to check the FAQs tab and Homepage for details.

Stay Connected
📱 Download the TeamSnap app today for team updates and schedules!

Lastly, visit the Local Partners tab on the website for even More Ways to Play.

We can’t wait to see our students shine on the court and beyond. Thank you for your support!

Dear 8th Grade Team,

I want to extend my appreciation to each of you for your hard work and dedication in making this past Friday’s 8th Grade Field Day such a success. Your thoughtful planning, coordination, and enthusiasm created a memorable experience for our students, and it’s clear they had an incredible time thanks to your efforts.

Events like this showcase the amazing teamwork and commitment you bring to our school community, and I’m so grateful for everything you do to support our students.

Thank you again for making Field Day a day to remember!

I’d like to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Hartson for her dedication to fostering meaningful classroom discussions. She recently designed a lesson that promotes student engagement through academic discourse, thoughtfully incorporating sentence frames to guide and support student conversations.

This approach not only helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills but also creates an inclusive environment where all voices are encouraged and valued.

Thank you, Mrs. Hartson, for your innovative teaching and commitment to our students’ success!

This past Thursday’s Winter Band Concert was an incredible showcase of talent, dedication, and teamwork. We are so proud of our student musicians for their outstanding performances—it was truly a joy to see all their hard work come to life on stage!

A special thank you goes to Mr. Munoz for his leadership, passion, and commitment to guiding our students. His dedication ensures that our music program continues to thrive and inspire.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this special event. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season together as a Lincoln community!

I want to take a moment to recognize this past Friday’s Social Hour at El Cholo and thank everyone who joined in the fun! It was such a wonderful opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate the end of the semester together.

A special shoutout goes to our amazing Sunshine Committee for organizing this event. Your efforts in planning and bringing us together are so appreciated, and you truly help make Lincoln a community we’re all proud to be part of.

Thank you all for making it a memorable evening!

This past Tuesday’s 8th Grade Ice Skating Social was an amazing evening filled with fun, laughter, and great memories for our students! It was wonderful to see so many of our 8th graders come together to enjoy this special event.

A huge thank you to our PTSA for sponsoring and organizing this fantastic experience. Your support and dedication make events like this possible and help create lasting memories for our students.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success!

This Tuesday, our 7th-grade students will be showcasing their incredible PBL (Project-Based Learning) project: designing and creating their very own arcade games! This interdisciplinary project brought together teachers from math, science, and humanities to guide students in applying their skills and creativity to develop and present their work.

In addition to the showcase, students will also be visiting Two Bit Circus to experience live arcade games, adding an exciting hands-on element to their learning journey.

We are so proud of the hard work and collaboration our students have demonstrated throughout this project, and we can’t wait for you to see their creativity in action!

Lastly, thank you to all the 7th grade teachers who collaborated together and coordinated this fantastic unit lesson!

This is a friendly reminder to join us for the Holiday Breakfast this Friday at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria, sponsored by our amazing PTSA.

To make the morning even more special, our talented Madrigals will be performing and caroling during the breakfast! It’s a wonderful way to come together, enjoy some delicious food, and celebrate the season as a team.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.