Bear Bulletin

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to express how proud I am of the hard work and growth we’ve seen from both our students and staff. It’s been a year full of learning, connection, and progress — and we are grateful for the continued support of our Lincoln Elementary families.

This week, our 3rd-. 4th-, and 5th grade-students will have the opportunity to show what they’ve learned in Language Arts on the STAAR test. We know that this assessment can bring up a lot of feelings, and while it is an important measure, it’s important to remember — it’s just one measure.

We do use STAAR results to reflect on how we’re doing as a campus: where our students are thriving and where we can continue to grow. But when we talk about student success, we look far beyond test scores. We ask: Do our students feel welcome and safe at school? Are families meaningfully connected and engaged? Are we fostering lifelong learners and compassionate citizens?

At Lincoln, we believe our students are so much more than a score. We see their growth, their kindness, their creativity, and their resilience — and that’s what we’ll always celebrate first.

Thank you for partnering with us through it all.

We are working hard to plan for the 25-26 school year, and we need your help. We'd like for EVERY family to complete the survey below by May 2 to help us make sure we are staffed appropriately. It also helps us as we create class lists to ensure each class is as balanced as possible. The survey should only take you 1-2 minutes to complete. Thank you!

🌞 Volunteers: You’re Invited to Our Volunteer Breakfast! 🌞

At Lincoln Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for the generous hearts and helping hands of our volunteers. Whether you’ve served as a mentor, read with students, helped organize classroom events, donated supplies, or stepped in as a WatchDOG — your time and care have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

To show our appreciation, we invite you to a Volunteer Breakfast in your honor on Friday, April 25 at 8:30 AM in the Lincoln Elementary Cafeteria. This is a small way for us to say a big thank you for your dedication and service throughout the year.

Please RSVP by Monday, April 21 using the QR code in the invitation below or use this link.

We look forward to celebrating YOU!

Parents, please remember to pick up all student medications from the nurse’s office, as they will be discarded on the last day of school. We will not be sending medication home with students at the end of the year. It will be necessary for a parent/guardian to make arrangements to pick up any remaining medication(s).

Any medication not picked up on or before Friday, May 23, 2025, by 3:40 pm will be DISCARDED. We are not able to hold any medication in the clinic over the summer. The school must have a new and updated Medication Authorization form signed by the parent and physician every year.

Montgomery ISD Medication Policy Reminder

Prescription drugs and Non-prescription drugs:

The school must receive an authorization to administer medication form before a medication can be given. The form is available in the clinic or on our website. A physician's signature is required for any medication taken at school, including prescription, over-the-counter medications, and oral and topical medications. Parent signature, medical professional signature and date authorized is required prior to administration of the medication.

1. All medication must be in the original container and cannot be expired.
2. All medicine must be brought to and removed from the clinic by the parent/guardian, not the student.
3. Prescription medication must contain the student's name, name of medicine, directions and expiration date.
4. Medication changes: must be in writing and prescriptions require a new pharmacy bottle.
5. The following conditions require additional paperwork: diabetes, asthma, food allergies, severe allergies requiring emergency medication and seizure disorders.
6. Please only bring small quantities of over the counter (OTC) medicine due to limited space available.
7. The medication forms must be completed annually, and all medication must be picked up prior to the last day of school.

At the end of each school year, our staff works together to determine classroom placement for the upcoming school year. As we start planning for the 2024-2025 school year, I want to provide you with an opportunity to participate in helping your child have a successful school year. We devote our expertise and time toward creating classroom assignments that ensure balance for optimal teaching and learning. Several important factors are considered when making class placement, such as individual factors specific to each child, boy/girl balance, special program supports, strengths/styles of individual teachers, separation of relatives, and teacher input.

If you would like to participate in this process as a parent, please complete this form prior to April 29. We will consider parent input carefully before making any placement decisions. Since the criteria listed above will be used to determine class placement, please do not request an individual teachers. Neither individual teacher requests nor forms submitted after April 29th will be considered.

We look forward to learning more about your child from the parent perspective. Please note that completing the form and providing additional information is voluntary. All student placements will receive the same care and consideration whether or not the additional information is provided.

Help Stock the Teacher Hospitality Room for STAAR Testing! 🍿🍎🍫

STAAR testing is right around the corner, and our amazing teachers and staff will be working hard to support our students during this important time. We'd love to keep them energized and appreciated with a fully stocked Teacher Hospitality Room!

We’re asking for donations of snacks, drinks, and treats to help show our gratitude. If you’re able to contribute, please sign up using the link below:

👉 Sign Up to Donate Snacks

Thank you for your support and generosity—it truly makes a difference!

Lincoln Families & Staff — Let’s Chalk the Walk!

Join us Monday, April 14 at 4:30 PM in front of the school for a special event to encourage our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders as they prepare for their STAAR Reading test on Tuesday!

Our wonderful PTO is providing the chalk and all we need is YOU! We’ll decorate the sidewalks along the car rider line and bus area with uplifting messages and drawings to cheer on our students.

Let’s show them how much we believe in them. We hope to see you there! Everyone is invited!

Each week, we want to provide you with an overview of our Lincoln statistics and where we are as a campus. We will share information about enrollment, student behaviors, and attendance. Additionally, as we have celebrations to share regarding our students' academic successes, we'll list them here too.

Enrollment

Current enrollment: 475

***Welcome new student, Charles G.!***

Attendance

Our goal is to have 95% or better attendance each day. Good school attendance is a key indicator of future school success. Our average daily attendance for this past week was 94.1%

Classes with the Highest Attendance Rates Last Week:

• PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Ms. Brown, Mrs. Bussell's Afternoon Class, Mrs. Meadors
• 98.9% - Mrs. Kirk
• 98% - Mrs. McCullough
• 97.6% - Mrs. Treharne
• 97.4% - Mrs. Perry
• 97.1% - Mrs. Jorgensen, Mrs. Springer, Mrs. Torman
• 96.7% - Mrs. Moore
• 96.4% - Mrs. White
• 96% - Mrs. Bussell's Morning Class, Mrs. Forrer
• 95.8% - Mrs. Lawson
• 95.2% - Mrs. Herzog
• 95% - Mrs. Schaper

Several students met their personal goals last week and rang the bell! Congratulations to the following students:

• Mrs. Meadors's Class
• Mrs. Treharne's Class

One of our campus goals is to build more parent involvement on our campus. As parents, you know your child best. We want to partner with you to consistently make our school better. Below are several opportunities where you can be involved or provide feedback.

• WatchDOGS - Click this link for more information, the program presentation from the district, the background form, and the registration form.
• If you are interested in volunteering as a Watch Dog, please email deanna.peterson@misd.org.
• Parent Feedback Form - Any time you want to share your thoughts, you can email, call, or make an appointment to visit. Another way you can provide input is to simply complete our parent feedback form at any time. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to include your name and/or contact information.
  

Monday, 4/14:

• Chalk the Walk 4:30 PM

Tuesday, 4/15:

• 15 - STAAR (3rd-5th ELA) - Closed Campus for Visitors
• Mrs. Holladay's Birthday

Thursday, 4/17:

• 1st Grade Music Program 5:30 pm

Friday, 4/18:

• No School

April

• 21 - Campus Professional Development Day - No School for Students
• 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 23 - STAAR (5th Science) - Closed Campus for Visitors
• 24 - Mrs. Perry's Birthday
• 24 - Administrative Assistant's Day
• 25 - Dojo Store

Week of 4/28 - Book Fair

• 29 - STAAR (3rd-5th Math) - Closed Campus for Visitors
• 29 - Campus Advisory Committee Meeting 4:15 pm
• 30 - Mrs. Jorgensen's Birthday

May

• 1 - School Principals' Day
• 1 - Talent Show 5:30 pm
• 2 - School Lunch Hero Day
• 2 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
• 2 - 5th Grade Field Trip
• 2 - Mission Possible (CARES) Field Day
• 3 - Ms. Brown's Birthday

Week of 5/5 - Teacher Appreciation Week

• 7 - National School Nurses' Day
• 8 - Kindergarten Signing Day
• 8 - District UIL Meet
• 11 - Mrs. Miller's Birthday
• 13 - PTO Meeting 5:30 pm
• 15 - Dojo Store
• 15 - LES GT Showcase 5:00-6:00 pm
• 16 - National Speech Pathologist Day
• 19 - MHS Graduation Walk
• 21 - Mrs. Richarme's Birthday
• 21 - Kindergarten Step Up Ceremony 5:30 pm
• 21 - 4th Grade Field Trip
• 22 - 5th Grade Step Up Ceremony 5:30 pm
• 22 - PK/1st/2nd Gr. Classroom Recognition Ceremonies
• 23 - 3rd/4th Classroom Recognition Ceremonies
• 23 - End of 4th 9 Weeks; Last Day of School
• 28 - Mrs. Springer's Birthday

Do you want a staff member recognized in our campus staff weekly newsletter? Just as our students work hard, so do our staff members. If you have a staff member who has gone above and beyond for your or your child, let us know about it! We love sharing your celebrations with our teachers, paraprofessionals, auxiliary and support staff. Your words mean more than you know for our staff. You can always email your feedback to kerri.ashlock@misd.org or complete this form.

Would you rather a special staff member be recognized at the district level? All staff members and parents are encouraged to nominate MISD employees who are "Making An Impact." Submit your nominations here: https://forms.gle/F3eWSxo3GawGw1f98

Lunch visitors who are on a child's emergency contact list are welcome to eat with that child at one of our 3 reserved lunch visitor tables during the student's lunch period. Visitors will need to check in at the front office with their ID and get a visitor badge. Please do not invite other students to join you or provide food or snacks for other students. When lunch is over, all students will line up with their class. Visitors will return to the front office to turn in their visitor badge. Students should not bring other students with them to join their guests for lunch. Food should not be provided to other students than the child the guests are visiting.

Lunch Times:

ECSE 3s: 11:40-12:10

Pre-K & ECSE 4s: 10:55-11:25

Kindergarten: 11:10-11:40

1st Grade: 11:25-11:55

2nd Grade: 11:45-12:15

3rd Grade: 12:00-12:30

4th Grade: 12:20-12:50

5th Grade: 12:35-1:05

A friendly reminder, we do not have an open lunch policy so please do not order food for your child from outside vendors to be delivered to the school during the school day (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, or any kind of delivery service). This becomes a safety concern when staff need to leave the front office to deliver food to students or take their focus off of families who have business in the office. Food deliveries also increase the number of unfamiliar people entering the building. Additionally, our lunch times are very tight and do not allow for late deliveries. We cannot allow for learning to be disrupted by early or late food deliveries. Thank you for understanding our focus on safety and uninterrupted instructional time.

Celebrate your child’s birthday and raise money for our LES activity fund. These funds are used to pay for field trips and special activities for our students and staff.

You can have your child’s first name and initial of last name (i.e. Kerri A.) displayed on our marquee and/or our internal hallway monitors for the week of his/her birthday for a small donation to our activity fund. If you choose to have their birthday recognition on the hallway monitors, you have the option to include a picture of your child for an additional $5 donation. If you child has a summer birthday, we can recognize their half-birthday.

Cash donations only, please. Use the form attached below to place your order. Please have your form and payment submitted two weeks prior to your child's birthday or half-birthday to ensure it is posted in a timely manner.

School Hours:

• Doors open at 7:50
• Tardy bell rings, and class begins at 8:15. (This is the time students are expected to be in their seats in the classroom.)
• School day ends at 3:40

We are working hard to maximize each and every minute our students are here. Students who arrive after 8:15 are considered tardy and will need to be walked into the front door of the building and signed in by a parent or guardian. If your child needs to leave early, they may be checked out through the front office by a parent or guardian no later than 3:15 pm.

Attendance is of critical importance to your child's academic success. Parents should enter the absence information through Family Access in Skyward within 48 hours of the absence.

Changes in transportation need to be made prior to 2:00 in order to allow time for the messages to be communicated with the appropriate staff member. To request a change of transportation, either

1. Send a note with your child,
2. Email LincolnElementaryTransit@misd.org with the note and a copy of your driver's license, or
3. Come to the school with a copy of your driver's license.

Are you a Montgomery ISD family or employee experiencing food insecurity? The Montgomery ISD Resource Center is here to support you. Schedule an appointment to see how we can help.

Schedule an Appointment Here

Direct Questions To: Courtney.Dyer@misd.org or Valissa.Jones@misd.org

North County Football League is not affiliated with MISD or Lincoln Elementary.

Lincoln Elementary is a Pre-K through 5th grade campus in Montgomery ISD that opened in the fall of 2018. We are dedicated to collaboration that focuses on ensuring high levels of learning for every student, every day, in a safe and supportive environment.

Email: kerri.ashlock@misd.org
Website: https://lincolnes.misd.org/
Location: 700 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Montgomery, TX, USA
Phone: (936) 276-4700
Facebook: facebook.com/MISDLincoln
Twitter: @lincoln_MISD