Lincoln Lowdown- 10/7/24

Lincoln Families,

As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we want to take a moment to recognize the importance of awareness, education, and support in the fight against breast cancer. This month serves as a reminder to honor the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and support ongoing efforts to find a cure.

We encourage our community to participate in raising awareness and to support those affected by this disease. Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you for joining us in recognizing this important cause.

Events this week:

I’d like to highlight the outstanding culturally responsive teaching practices happening in our classrooms.

• Mr. Martinez has been doing incredible work in his science class by providing students with autonomy to develop their own systems. This approach not only fosters creativity and problem-solving skills but also empowers students to take ownership of their learning.

• Mr. Rowe has been facilitating dynamic Socratic Seminars, where students engage in thoughtful discussions, promoting critical thinking and encouraging diverse perspectives in the classroom.

Thank you, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Rowe, for creating student-centered, inclusive learning environments that inspire our students to think deeply and independently.

This week, we celebrated National School Custodian Day, and I want to take a moment to recognize our amazing custodian, Shawn Brown. Shawn’s hard work, dedication, and attention to detail help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. He goes above and beyond every day to ensure our learning environment is at its best, and we are truly grateful for all that he does.

Please join me in thanking Shawn for his incredible commitment to our school. We appreciate you, Shawn!

We’d like to invite you to join us for our upcoming PTSA Meeting! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and collaborate with other parents, teachers, and staff to support our school.

We look forward to seeing you there as we work together to make Lincoln the best it can be for our students!

8th Grade Parents,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for attending the 8th Grade Parent Information Meeting. Your presence and engagement are vital to your child's success, and it was wonderful to see so many of you there.

We hope the information shared during the meeting was helpful and provided clarity as we work together to make this year a productive and successful one for our 8th graders.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We’re excited to invite you to come out and support our fall sports teams! Our student-athletes have been working hard, and your encouragement means the world to them. Whether it’s football, volleyball, or any of our other fall sports, we’d love to see our Lincoln community in the stands cheering them on.

Join us for some fun, school spirit, and an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and talent of our student-athletes. Let’s make this season unforgettable!

Go Lions!

This is a reminder that progress reports will be available on Friday, October 11th. You can access your child’s progress report through the Aeries Parent Portal. These reports provide valuable insight into your student’s academic progress so far this year.

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing Aeries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office.

Thank you for your continued support of your child’s education!

We’re excited to invite you to participate in our Bike It! Walk It! event this Friday! This fun and healthy initiative encourages students and families to bike, walk, or roll to school, promoting exercise, environmental awareness, and community spirit.

Join us in making a positive impact on both your health and the environment. We hope to see you on your bikes or walking to school this Friday!

Let’s get moving, Lincoln!

We are looking for a dedicated parent to represent our school on two important district committees: the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Committee. These committees play a vital role in shaping programs and resources that impact our students and families.

If you are passionate about contributing to our school community and ensuring all voices are heard, we encourage you to consider joining. Your input will help guide key decisions that affect the success of our students.

If interested, please contact Mr. Cuevas at jcuevas@smmusd.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTSA for organizing a fantastic 7th/8th Grade Movie Night! The event was a big success, and our students had a great time enjoying the evening with friends. It’s events like these that help strengthen our school community and create lasting memories for our students.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this night special, and we look forward to more fun events in the future!

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).

Parents,

Please take advantage of this amazing educational opportunity