Drop-off/Pick-up Locations & Traffic Reminders - We Need Your Help!
Getting back into the routine of school can be a challenge, not only for our students but for parents as well. After observing the dismissal pickup this past week, I know that we can do better.
Student safety is our primary concern. In order for students to arrive safely in the morning, please review the linked document outlining our drop-off/pick-up procedures at Lincoln. Students are to cross only at designated crosswalks. Please drop your student off at an area that does not require them to cross the street. The streets around Lincoln are busy and are often congested before and after school. Again, your attention to the procedures outlined in the linked document is much appreciated and goes a long way to keep our students safe.
NOTE: Visitor parking is located on Crescent Avenue near the main entrance (Door #3).
Fall Sports and Physicals
Girls’ basketball
Girls’ basketball try-out for seventh- and eighth-grade students will occur next week. To participate in these or any upcoming sports, an approved physical examination must be on file with the school along with completion of signed permissions and paid fees (see below). Please email Mr. Peter Pierucci (ppierucci@d64.org) or Mr. Chris Vana (cvana@d64.org) for more information.
Cross Country
Sign-up for the 2024 Cross Country season is OPEN! Each year, a large part of our student body participates in our award-winning cross country program. It is a great way to make new friends, improve running skills, and most of all, HAVE FUN! Sign-up NOW as the season starts a week into this coming school year! Our first practice is Monday, August 28th. Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 1st.
Please follow the link below to fill out the Fall 2024 Cross Country Sign-up Form. Note that all students who participate in cross country must have an updated physical on file and a medical health form completed (found here). If you have any questions, please contact one of our coaches: Ms. Jill Gronwick (jgronwick@d64.org) or Ms. Kate May (kmay@d64.org)
NOTE: Middle school students who wish to participate in interscholastic basketball, volleyball, wrestling, or cross country must show proof of physical fitness as determined by a licensed physician, an advanced practice nurse or a physician assistant (see below). In addition, students and parents will receive information regarding the District's student athlete concussion guidelines. Before a student will be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices or games, these items must be uploaded: proof of a physical conducted within the past 12 months; a permission form indicating parent consent to participate and receipt of concussion information signed by both parent and student; and proof of accident insurance.
Sports physicals are good for one calendar year from the date of the exam. If you have additional questions about medical records or physicals, please contact our school nurse by calling Lincoln’s office (847) 318-4215.
Join the Annual, All-school Musical!
For the past 7 years, Lincoln has performed a musical annually. This year, we will be performing Matilda, Jr. March 14-16. If your student is interested, please read below about the information/workshop meetings coming up! Feel free to have your student email me (alatragna@d64.org) or come see me in 319 with any questions!
Cast:
The cast consists of performers on stage
Audition workshop: Tuesday, November 12th & 19th from 3-4 in the Cafeteria (same workshop, just come to one!)
Learn the audition process, audition materials, and commitment to be in the cast!
Crew:
The crew consists of students performing tasks behind the scenes.
Information meeting: Tuesday, December 3rd from 3-4 in room 319
Information meeting on what each crew does and the commitment to be in that crew!
Health Forms
All health forms should now be uploaded directly into Powerschool. This includes school physicals, dental and vision forms as well as athletic forms. When you log into PowerSchool, click on your child’s name at the top of the page, then on the left side click on forms. After that, you can click on “Health Office Document Submission of Athletic Department Document submission” then click add document and submit. Incoming 6th grader health forms are due by October 15th and Athletic forms are due the day before tryouts or first practice for no cut sports.
Please make sure that you have filled out and signed the health history parent portion at the top of the back page of your child's physical. If your child requires a medical action plan or medications while in school, those required forms can be found on the D64 Health Services page under the header "Other Health Forms" If you have any other questions or more immediate needs, please contact the front office at 847-318-4215.
Don’t Forget Picture Day - September 3rd
Student Picture Day is Tuesday, September 3rd. Representatives/photographers from Color Portraits will be at Lincoln and taking student portraits via your student’s regularly scheduled PE class. For ordering information, please click on the flyer below. This flyer will be sent home with students the week before.
Lincoln & D64 Websites and Calendars
The Lincoln website and Lincoln school calendar are valuable resources to keep informed of important updates and events throughout the year. The calendar is kept up to date throughout the school year, and new information is posted regularly. We hope that these tools are helpful resources for keeping you and your student organized and informed as we progress through the year.
Calendars for 2024-2025 can be viewed HERE.
School & Office Hours
School hours for student classes are from 8:05 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Please note that each Wednesday, students are dismissed at 2:10 p.m. for staff professional development activities.
Doors to the school open for students each morning at 7:58 a.m. Homeroom begins at 8:05 a.m.
School office hours are from 7:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Remember that our student absence line (847) 318-4215 is available 24 hours a day. Please let the Lincoln Office know as soon as possible if your child will not be in attendance. Please do not rely on e-mail notification for reporting absences as it may not be seen until later in the day.