Lincoln Lowdown- 10/14/24

Lincoln Families,

As we conclude the first grading period, I want to acknowledge the hard work and commitment our students, staff, and families have shown. This milestone marks the beginning of a year full of growth, learning, and achievement, and we are proud of the progress our students have made so far.

Additionally, we would like to recognize Yom Kippur, an important day of reflection, atonement, and renewal for many in our community. To those observing, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful holiday.

Thank you for your continued support as we move into the next phase of the school year.

Looking forward to a strong second grading period!

Events this week:

I’m excited to highlight some fantastic culturally responsive teaching strategies happening in our classrooms.

• Dr. Moe had his students graph equations to design a marble run, which they then constructed using cardboard boxes. This hands-on project allowed students to apply mathematical concepts in a creative, real-world context, fostering deeper engagement and problem-solving skills.

• Mrs. McCoy connected her class’s latest reading to a unique cultural experience by having students make egg cream soup—a combination of chocolate milk with a splash of soda water. This activity brought the story to life and allowed students to explore the cultural significance of the dish in a fun and interactive way.

Thank you, Dr. Moe and Mrs. McCoy, for providing these engaging and culturally enriching experiences for our students!

On Thursday, October 17 at 10:17,we will be participating in California’s Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. This full-scale earthquake simulation drill will provide our students and staff the opportunity to practice earthquake emergency response. Please note that during drills - as well as true emergencies - the school campus will be locked until the drill/emergency is complete. Please keep this in mind for any pick-up needs; we anticipate the drill to take 45min to an hour. We will also be following a modified bell schedule.

During this drill, our site will be practicing the “drop, cover and hold” procedures in the classroom, evacuating to our field assembly area, activating our Emergency Response teams to “sweep” the school for mock injured students/staff and reviewing procedures with our First Aid Team. We will also be practicing our Request and Reunion Gate procedures as well with PTSA volunteers.

In the event of any true emergency or necessary unplanned dismissals, you or emergency contacts with permission to pick up your student will always start at the Request Gate at the California/16th St. parking lot. Parents will then walk to the Reunion Gate on Washington/15th St. to meet your child. Please note, circumstances may arise where alternative staging areas may be needed so be prepared to look for “LMS Request Gate” and “LMS Reunion Gate” as needed. This is a good time to check and make sure we have the most up-to-date emergency contacts for your family as we cannot release your child to an adult who is not listed in Aeries.

We hope this information helps as you check in with your child at home in preparation as we understand these emergency drills can cause distress for some of our students. Take this time to also review with your families at home about emergency procedures at home. Here is a guide you may want to use when discussing with family.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from our fall sports programs this week!

• All of our flag football teams had outstanding performances, and we’re especially proud to celebrate our girls' team’s first win of the season!
• Both our 6th grade and 7th/8th grade girls volleyball teams also secured impressive victories.

Additionally, a special congratulations to two of our cross country athletes:

• Lily Faulks (6th grade, Division 2) took 1st place with a time of 14:47:10.
• Landon Broihier (8th grade, Division 1) earned 3rd place with a time of 11:41:30.

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for your continued support of our sports programs!

On Friday, November 15, 2024, sixth-graders will be hosting their parents/guardians for Student-Led Conferences. More details are forthcoming. Please set aside time in the morning before school begins on that morning for your child’s conference, as well as time for our community breakfast.

If you are open to helping organize our community breakfast that morning, please contact Beth DeBeech at bdebeech@smmusd.org. Thank you!

October 4th, was the last day of the first grading period. GP1 Progress Reports are now available for viewing in Aeries. If you are new to Aeries Parent Portal, here are steps on how to access the progress reports/report cards. Remember that this is a snapshot of how students were performing during the first six weeks of school; class grades for the semester are not finalized until after December 20th. Reach out to teachers directly should you have any questions about specific classes and grades.

We are excited to recognize the success of our ASB Olympics held this week! The event brought our students together for some friendly competition, school spirit, and plenty of fun. From teamwork to leadership, our students displayed incredible energy and enthusiasm, making it an unforgettable experience.

A huge thank you to our ASB for organizing this fantastic event and to everyone who participated and supported. It’s events like these that help build a strong and connected school community.

School Picture Day Retakes/Make-Ups are FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th! If students missed Picture Day last month, we need them to attend Picture Make-Ups to get their student ID and yearbook photo taken. Students who did not like their first picture may also attend to re-take their pictures. This picture will replace the original photo. Photographers will be set-up in the gym and ready for students starting 8:45AM through nutrition at 11;15AM. Students may come early before school or ask for a pass from from their Period 1 or 2 teacher if needed.

We invite you to join us for our DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access) Committee Meeting on Friday, October 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the Library Classroom. This is a great opportunity to engage in important conversations about how we can continue to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all of our students.

For this meeting, we'll have a special guest. Kimberly Marshall, our district's Social Emotional Learning Specialist, will be leading the discussions.

We look forward to your participation and insights as we work together to make our school community stronger and more equitable.

6th and 7th graders are invited to take part in a reading challenge to read 24 different genres/subjects by the end of 7th grade. If you do, you’ll be honored with the Gold, Silver, or Bronze Lion Medal Reader certificate and public recognition from Mr. Cuevas. Gold medal winners will also enjoy a celebration party.

more information and instructions can be found on the Library's Google Classroom.

6th grade Library GC Code- ur7prpj

7th grade Library GC Code- a5z2cq7

Our annual Halloween Festival is coming up, and we need your help to make it a fun and memorable event for our students! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with activities, games, and refreshments.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us create a spooktacular experience for our school community.

Thank you for your time and involvement!

This year, we will feature a Haunted House (Classroom).