Letters from Lincoln

Join us for a "Magical" reading experience with Curtis Hed the "Reading Magician"

Pizza will be served in the cafeteria from 5:00-5:30. The Reading Magician will start the performance at 5:30 in the gym. Come enjoy a fun night of learning and laughing at Lincoln!

Fargo Public Schools Accepting Nominations for Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff of the Year Awards

Community members are invited to nominate a deserving Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member for the annual Staff Recognition Program. The program honors FPS staff members who serve our students with excellence. Online instructions, forms, and the application process can be found at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.

Fargo Public Schools is seeking input regarding future investments in our District’s facilities. Please complete this Long-Range Facility Planning survey to help FPS prioritize major capital investments such as new construction and major renovations across the next five to 10 years. The survey closes at midnight on Sunday, December 3. The survey can be taken at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B9GVHXP.

Our 4th and 5th Graders took part in a camp building experience this week, funded through our Lincoln PTA! Our students participated in a half day workshop about building their personal confidence, being a friend and building each other up to share their greatness together. This is part of our school wide effort to help students believe in themselves, build their sense of belonging with their school community and learn about making good choices. Students participated in team building activities, dancing and learning experiences focused on experiences they have and how they can have a positive impact.

November 30th- Lincoln Family Night- Reading magician- Curtis Hed 5:00-6:30

December 1st- Popcorn Day- Thank you PTA

December 5th- Orchestra and Choir- assembly 8:30 am

December 18th- PTA Meeting 6:45 in the library

December 22nd- Early Out- Students are dismissed from school at 12:27.

December 23rd- January 1st- Winter Break

January 2nd- School is back in session

January 5th- Popcorn Day- Thank you PTA

The Fargo Public Schools 2022-23 Annual Report presents the District’s effort to carry out its mission of “educating and empowering all students to succeed” and to serve its students and families. The information contained in the Annual Report highlights FPS’ students, staff, schools, programs, departments, and achievements. View the Annual Report for vital information regarding enrollment, staffing, budget numbers, demographics, and assessment data. Thank you for supporting Fargo Public Schools and allowing the District to provide its students an exceptional educational experience. Click here to access the full document.

Fargo Public Schools' Early Childhood Special Education program is seeking Community Friends to join its preschool classrooms for the afternoon sessions. Community Friends are typically developing peers who will join the ECSE classrooms alongside the students with developmental delays or disabilities. Students must be 4 years old by July 31 and pass a developmental screening to be eligible for the program. The program is free of charge for families, but parents must provide transportation. The ECSE afternoon sessions are held from 12:10-2:40 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday through May 30. Click here to apply for the ECSE Community Friends program.

There is nothing more important than creating a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff. As part of our effort to realize this goal, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) has trained all building staff in options-based emergency responses. The District selected ALICE® as the foundation for the district wide training. We know it is crucial that our school community feels prepared to respond to critical incidents that may occur in our schools. A key part of that preparation involves your support. ALICE® is an age- and ability-appropriate training program that will empower staff and students to make decisions during life-threatening emergencies. Unlike the standard lockdown response traditionally practiced in schools, option-based training focuses on teaching proactive, multi-option response strategies that are evidence-based and trauma-informed.

The ALICE approach is designed to scale both emotionally and physically to students at any grade level, helping to increase retention and decrease negative emotional outcomes.

What Does ALICE Training® Teach?

Alert: A speedy response is critical to survival. Quickly recognizing signs of danger allows you to make the best survival decisions for the situation.

Lockdown: When evacuation is not an option, barricade entry points into the room and prepare for the next response strategy.

Inform: Communicate real-time information about the intruder with those in the immediate vicinity and first responders.

Counter: As a last resort, create noise, movement, distance, and distraction to decrease the intruder's ability to cause harm.

Evacuate: When it is safe to do so, retreat to an area that is out of harm’s way. We take every precaution to prevent critical incidents from occurring on our campus and we know there is value in preparing our community to respond effectively.

For more information on ALICE Training®, you are invited to view the ALICE for Families and Communities course at this link. Thank you for your continued assistance in making our school community as safe as possible and one in which our students can reach their full potential and thrive.

Every month our Lincoln PTA makes our students a bag of popcorn! Here are the ingredients:

• October 23th - @ 6:45-- Interested in being on the PTA board? Reach out! Elections tonight!
• November 20th - @ 6:45
• December 18th - @ 6:45
• January 22nd- - @ 6:45
• February 12th - - @ 6:45
• March 18th- - @ 6:45
• April 15th- - @ 6:45
• May 20th- - @ 6:45

VISIT our Facebook page: Lincoln Elementary School~Fargo for more Information & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Please take a few minutes to read through the Fargo Public School's Student Handbook.

One of the changes to note is that we will not be celebrating student birthdays with food. Classroom teachers will work with you and your child to celebrate their birthday in another way.

Please keep our students safe at pick up and drop off time. Do Not Double Park! Do not leave your car unattended. The pick up and drop off clears out in about 5 minutes. Please be patient!

Please make sure to drive ONLY North on 9th street at drop off and pick up times. This makes sure we don't have students running across the street. Thank you!

Elementary school is an exciting and important time for your child-the most foundational years of their school career.

Having great attendance in elementary school will prepare your child to do well academically throughout their school years.

What can you do?

• Set an early bed time, start getting ready for be 30 minutes before bedtime. Children are most able and willing to learn when they have plenty of sleep.
• Set your alarm clock to be certain everyone gets up on time. School opens at 7:50 and starts at 8:05 am and breakfast is served at school.
• If your child rides the bus, put the bus schedule on the refrigerator.
• If you drive your child to school, set up a plan with someone who can bring your child to school in case you are not able to.
• Allow time for the unexpected. Have clothes and backpacks ready the night before, and plan plenty of time to get ready.
• Communicate with the school and let them know if your child will miss school or if you are having a difficult time getting your child to school. The school may be able to help you.
• Communicate with the school if you have concerns or changes in your home that you may need assistance. This could include divorce, death of an important person, trouble with providing food and clothing to your child.

Hello Families,

As the temperatures outside are starting to feel like spring- just a reminder that the school doors do not open until 7:50 am. We do not have supervision outside in the front of the school. That is when we have supervision and the students are able to come into the building to get ready for the day.

Thank you for your help in keeping students warm in your cars as they wait for the first bell.

Community Resources

School counselors and staff are available during the school day to assist students.

The following information is intended to support students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and any time there is a mental health need.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

If this is an emergency call: 9-1-1

FirstLink: Call 211 or text 701-235-7335;
Receive free, confidential support, referrals to resources, and crisis intervention including access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Rape & Abuse Crisis Center: 701-293-7273; 800-344-7273; info@raccfm.com
Services victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child sexual abuse
Recovery Support: 1-844-44TALK2
Connect with a trained support specialist who has experienced addiction similar to the caller
Prairie St. John's: Call 701-476-7200
Providing a full continuum of care for all ages living with mental health and substance use challenges
Text A Tip: 701-730-8859
Report crime information anonymously
Ask A Nurse (Sanford): 701-234-5000
Essentia Health: 701-364-8000; essentiahealth.org
Sanford Health: 701-417-2100; sanfordhealth.org

Mobile Mental Health Team: 701-298-4500
Works to respond within 30-minutes to resolve a crisis and prevent hospitalization

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1

The Fargo Public Schools (FPS) library and technology team would like to remind students, staff, and families of the wide variety of reading options offered by accessing our district e-book collection through Sora. We have a number of great opportunities and resources to encourage our students and staff to keep reading over the winter break!

Sora can be accessed on all student PLDs and on just about any other electronic device using the Sora app. Even older devices such as outdated phones that you may no longer use as a phone could still be used as a reading device with the Sora app. If you have a Fargo Public Library card, you can also access the public library e-book collection through your Sora account. If you have never accessed Sora before, check out these directions for how to access your school account!

BGC May 2023 School Newsletter Content

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley (BGC) offers affordable and flexible youth development programs for before school, after school, and school-out days for youth K-5th grades, and The CLUB Teen Center at our BGC Midtown location after school and summer for teens 6th through 12th grade.
• We’ve increased our capacity for after-school activities at The CLUB Teen Center at BGC Midtown, cost is only $10 per teen annually, and registration opens in May. Spots open for Summer 2023!
• And we’ve launched the Maris Academy, a year-long program designed specifically for grades 6-12 that provides exciting career exploration opportunities right here in our community!
• Register for the BGC Driving Great Futures Charity Golf Tournament, Monday, May 15 at Suite Shots! BGCRRV.org/events

Visit our website at BGCRRV.org for more information.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley

Scheduling, Registration, & General Information

701-235-2147 | schedule@bgcrrv.org | BGCRRV.org

North Dakota has launched a dashboard called “Insights,” designed to help communities across the state access important information about K-12 districts and schools. Insights features easy-to-read reports on multiple measures of school success, including:

· Student Achievement

· Choice Ready Results

· Performance Comparisons

· English Learner Progress

· Graduation Rates

· School and State Accountability Results

· School Improvement Information

· Post-Secondary Education

· School Environment

As a Title I school, Lincoln Elementary receives federal funds for Title I programs that are part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). As a recipient of these funds, Lincoln Elementary has committed itself to providing enriching learning activities for its stakeholders and sharing responsibility with both parents and students to improve academic achievement, as outlined in the School-Parent Compact. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary is required to notify parents of particular components outlined in the law. Through the Interactive Dashboard, parents are able to be notified regarding the performance measures outlined in the state’s accountability system. The Parents Right to Know document is also a valuable resource as it lays out what information parents have the right to request and ascertain from the school regarding topics like the professional qualifications of staff, state and local policy, and parental rights regarding student participation in mandated assessments. Additionally, the District School Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines what actions FPS and the school will be taking to provide effective parent and family engagement activities to improve student achievement and school performance. Copies of each of these documents can be found below, and you are encouraged to read through them.