The Lions' Pride
Lincoln Elementary: One School, One Family
Week of May 6, 2024
Reminder Breakfast Eaters
We have noticed many of our breakfast eaters are arriving close to when we close at 8:00. Please remember that our doors open for breakfast at 7:40. We encourage you to come at 7:40am if you are eating breakfast so you have enough time to eat and head to class by 8:00am.
2024-2025 School Year
We are starting to plan for next year, 2024-2025 school year. If you have a student in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade and you are not planning on returning to Lincoln next year, please let the office or your child's teacher know. You can email Mrs. Rak at rakj@gjps.org or call 614-478-5555
Incoming Kindergartener for next year
Please visit https://www.gahannaschools.org/families/enrollmentfor information on how to enroll your incoming Kindergartener for next year. Please help spread the word to your neighbors and friends who have a child who will be 5 by August 1st. Lincoln's Elementary's Kindergarten Kick-Off Open House event for parents and students will be May 9th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
GJPS Central Office Update
The Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Central Office and Maintenance buildings will be moved to new locations this summer to create more parking space on the high school site.
Our Central Office will be in a portion of the second floor of the office building at 630 Morrison Road as a result of a three-year lease that the District has entered into. You can learn more about the move and what it means for the current site on our website.
Important Dates:
May 28 Last Day for Central Office at Current Location
May 29-30 Central Office Closed for Move to New Location
May 31 Central Office Opens at New Location
PTO News
⭐️⭐️Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week for STUDENTS May 6th-May 10th. ⭐️⭐️
From snacks to hobbies, you can find out what makes each of them smile by checking out the Teacher Favorites list.Here is the list: Teacher Favorites
We encourage students to participate in the week:
Sunday 5/5: Chalk The Walk Kickoff: All weekend to kick off the festivities by chalking the walkways with colorful designs and positive messages! Please chalk up by the front doors and all the sidewalks!
Monday 5/6: One School, One Family: Show your school spirit by wearing your One School: One Family shirt. If you're able, consider bringing a staff member one of their favorite items from the list to show your appreciation.
Tuesday 5/7: Art/Craft Day: Get creative and make a picture or craft for a staff member. Let your imagination soar as you express your gratitude through art!
Wednesday 5/8: Switcheroo Day: Embrace the fun by dressing like your favorite staff member, and we encourage our staff to dress like students! It's a day of role reversal and laughter as we celebrate the unique bonds between students and staff.
Thursday 5/9: Biggest Fan Day: Wear your staff member's favorite team colors or their preferred color, and don't forget to spread some kindness! Offer a high five or a simple act of kindness when you see a staff member in the hallway.
Friday 5/10: Express Your Gratitude: Wrap up the week by bringing a staff member a kindness note. Let them know how much they're appreciated and valued for all that they do.
We hope you join us in celebrating our incredible staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, not only students grade level teachers but ALL of our Lincoln staff! Let's come together as a community to show our gratitude and make this week one to remember.
⭐️⭐️Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week May 6th-May 10th. ⭐️⭐️
**The PTO will be hosting The LINCOLN CAFE for staff during the week and we are asking for donations for the week: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8A62FA1FDC43-49368518-thelincoln
You can also donate via venmo @PTOLES , please just mark TAW in the memo.
We could also use help setting up and cleaning up meals each day for the staff:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8A62FA1FDC43-49513128-appreciation
🍿🍕🍟🍔Food Truck Schedule
Craving some delicious treats? Check out our Food Truck Schedule here: Food Truck Schedule
🌼 🌸 2023-24 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
To all the volunteers who generously gave their time at Lincoln Elementary this school year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on May 17th. RSVP using this link: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon RSVP
🌸 SCHOOL DIRECTORY 🌸
As the end of the school year approaches, we want to extend an invitation to all families to be included in our student directory for the 2023-2024 academic year. If you've already submitted your information this year, there's no need to resubmit. We'll be sharing the final copy before the school year ends, facilitating continued connections among friends. Submit your details here: School Directory Submission
Check out the directory as it stands today: Current School Directory
🎪🚗🎉 Lincoln Elementary Carnival 🎪🚗🎉
Mark your calendars for May 18th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM as Lincoln Elementary PTO invites you to a day filled with laughter, excitement, and endless fun. Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring a fantastic array of inflatables, raffles, and delectable delights from a variety of food trucks.
🌸 5th GRADE FAMILIES ONLY 🌸
PTO provided a poster board for every 5th grade student to take home. We encourage families to do a poster for their students to honor our 5th grade students. Please make sure that posters are returned to teachers by no later than May 10th so that we can plan accordingly to get them up in the hallways!
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars 🗓️
5/10: Enrichment Day for students
5/17: Volunteer Appreciation Lunch 130-2pm
5/18: Carnival (2-5pm) / Rain Date: 5/19
School Supplies 24-25 School year
This is the Best Way to Buy Back-To-School Supplies!
Lincoln Elementary parents, the BEST way to buy school supplies for next year is with 1st Day School Supplies. Get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged all in one beautiful, newly redesigned box. We only sell the highest quality branded products like Ticonderoga, Elmer's, Crayola, and Fiskars... GUARANTEED! Buy your 1st Day School Supplies kit today before it’s too late. Order now.
If you want to order school supplies on your own for the 24-25 school year, here is where you can find the lists:
GJPS Heart and Pride Award
We are excited to announce the Heart and Pride staff recognition award! This award is being established to recognize outstanding staff members who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.
This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position. Please nominate a staff member you feel is deserving by September 29, 2023 to be considered for October recognition, but if you miss the deadline, please still submit nominations as this is a monthly award.
Include Upcoming School Events
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 9- Incoming Kindergarten Open House
May 10- PTO Enrichment Day
May 21- 4th Grade Egg Drop
May 22- 5th grade Picnic
Field Day K, 1st, 2nd
May 23- Field Day 3rd, 4th, 5th
May 24- Last Day of School, 5th Grade Clap Out and Moving Up Ceremony
261 Helmbright Drive
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-478-5555