November Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians of Lincoln Elementary,

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our valued families. Your support, involvement, and partnership mean so much to us, and we’re grateful for the trust you place in us each day. This holiday season, we celebrate the spirit of gratitude and the sense of community we’re fortunate to share with each of you.

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, reflect, and thank for the moments that unite us. Whether watching your child grow, sharing in their milestones, or simply being part of their everyday triumphs, we’re thankful to walk this journey with you and your children. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday filled with warmth and happiness.

A Friendly Reminder: Thanksgiving is also an important season for civic engagement. If you haven’t already, please take the time to make your voice heard by voting in the upcoming elections. Voting is a powerful way to shape our children's and our community's future. Your participation matters, and together, we can make a positive impact.

I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a meaningful election season!

We are thrilled that our students recently participated in an engaging and educational election experience at school! Our goal was to help students understand the importance of civic duty and the power of their voice in shaping their communities. Through this event, every student had the opportunity to experience the election process firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of democracy in action.

Throughout the process, students learned about the roles of various leaders, the significance of voting, and the importance of informed decision-making. They engaged in discussions, researched candidate platforms, and cast their votes in a mock election, mirroring the process in our nation.

We are proud of our students’ enthusiasm and thoughtfulness in participating. Activities like these build knowledge and foster a sense of responsibility, helping prepare our students to be active, informed citizens in the future.

Our middle school students took a deep dive into the world of elections, learning about the role of polling and the complexities of the Electoral College. The lesson introduced the key concepts, giving students insight into how votes are counted nationally. They took their knowledge further by creating their country maps based on what they learned!

Mr. Breaeadon modeled an example poster, which sparked students’ creativity. Then, in pairs, they designed maps featuring 15 unique “states,” each with its name and designated number of electoral votes. Each team mapped out electoral vote distributions for two candidates, applying what they learned to simulate a real-world election.

Below are pictures of their outstanding work—creative, thoughtful maps showcasing understanding and teamwork. We’re proud of our students for engaging deeply with this project and look forward to seeing their continued enthusiasm for social studies!

This academic year, we're working hard to increase our attendance rates from 90% to 92%. To achieve this goal, we're introducing a fun and motivating Battle of the Grade Levels!

Each grade level will compete to achieve the highest attendance rate this quarter, and the winning grade will be celebrated with a pizza party!

Parents, we need your help! Please ensure your child is present and on time each day. Every day counts, and together, we can make this happen. Let's make every moment of learning count!

To help ensure a smooth start to each school day, please remember the following procedures:

• Arrival Time: Students must be in their homeroom by 8:15 a.m. to avoid being marked tardy.

• 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.: Tardy students will receive a BLUE pass, and teachers should record the tardy in PowerSchool-Attendance.

• After 8:30 a.m.: Tardy students must enter through the main office, where they will receive a YELLOW tardy pass. The attendance clerk will log these tardies in PowerSchool-Attendance.

Attendance Consequences: For Kindergarten through 8th-grade students, five tardies will result in After-School Detention. After the 5th tardy:

• The teacher should complete a Discipline Referral form through SWIS and and call the parent to notify them.

• Submit the referral form to the Assistant Principal for follow-up.

These students are recognized as Students of the Month for October for embodying respectfulness and punctuality with zero tardies. Congratulations to each of these exemplary students for their commitment and dedication! Hats off to our October Students of the Month! This month, there were 297 students with perfect attendance; however, tardy dropped us to 256.

Congratulations to the following staff members for achieving perfect attendance with no tardies in October! Your dedication and commitment to being present every day make a difference. Thank you for setting a great example!

Congratulations to the students who demonstrated outstanding respect in October. Their teachers recognized their positive attitudes and respectful behavior. Keep up the great work!

🎉 Exciting News from the TF North Junior Board 18th Annual Halloween Coloring Contest! 🎉

The results are in, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our talented Lincoln students who placed in this year’s contest. Congratulations to our budding artists!

Grade 2 Category:

• 🥈 2nd Place: Kaylani Lott (Ms. Sikorski's class)

• 🥉 3rd Place: Nelson Braham (Ms. Sikorski's class)

Grade 3 Category:

• 🥉 3rd Place: Larry Bell (Ms. Wilson's class)

Well done, Kaylani, Nelson, and Larry! Your creativity and effort have shone through; we’re all proud of your achievements. Thank you for representing Lincoln so wonderfully. Keep up the great work! 🎨🖍️

Congratulations to all participants for making this contest a fantastic success!

Rocket Blast-Off: Taking Engineering Skills to New Heights!

The Lincoln Flyers STEM Club recently embarked on an exciting engineering adventure, taking science to new heights! On October 22, our club members designed, built, and launched their rockets powered by Alka-Seltzer! The project was a thrilling, hands-on experience, allowing students to dive deep into the science of chemical reactions and propulsion.

Throughout the day, students explored the principles of motion, tweaking their designs with each launch to improve distance, speed, and stability. With each successful blast-off, they discovered new ways to refine their rockets, and the thrill of experimentation kept everyone engaged.

The event was educational and unforgettable, as our young scientists witnessed the power of their creations in real-time. We’re proud of our STEM Club for their innovation and teamwork in making this blast-off a success!

Stay tuned for more exciting projects from the Lincoln Flyers STEM Club—where science and fun take flight!

Students were given $900.00 to spend at Eggs R' Us on supplies they felt were needed to help them design a gadget to keep their egg safe while transcending the rope to the bullseye on the wall. If their egg did not crack, their team received the highest points and was rewarded with a special badge.

Hats off to the Lincoln staff and students for an outstanding job on Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month! Our students adorned the walls with creative artwork that captured the celebration's spirit. The band and choir performed beautifully, adding a harmonious touch to the event. We also enjoyed a lively mariachi duo, and our talented Girls' Dance team wowed everyone with a beautiful dance honoring Hispanic Heritage. Thank you to everyone who made this event a memorable celebration of culture and community!

Last month, with the support of the National Junior Honor Society, our school was proud to join communities nationwide in celebrating National Red Ribbon Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among our youth.

Observed annually from October 23rd to 31st, Red Ribbon Week provides a significant opportunity to talk with students about making positive choices and saying no to drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substances. Throughout the week, the National Junior Honor Society helped lead meaningful discussions and activities, encouraging students to lead healthy, safe, and positive lives.

Lincoln Elementary School District 156 was pleased to host the 4th Annual Quest for Excellence Awards Banquet on October 24 at Lincoln School.

During this event, we honored the remarkable achievements of parents, teachers, school staff, students, and community partners who have excelled in supporting the Lions Quest program. Lions Quest is a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) initiative that combines classroom lessons with efforts to enhance school climate, foster parent involvement, and encourage community engagement.

A special thank you to Dr. Tamara Young for an evening dedicated to celebrating and recognizing those who are making a positive impact in our school community!

We are excited to share the highlights from our recent 1st Quarter Awards Assembly! Celebrating our students' hard work, growth, and achievements was a wonderful occasion.

We’re ecstatic that this year’s Scholastic Book Fair was hugely successful! Seeing our students excited to improve their reading skills and discover new books. Thanks to their enthusiasm, our students purchased over $4,000 worth of books!

A special shout-out to Ms. Sfura and Mrs. Moreno for their hard work and dedication in making the event a memorable experience for everyone. Thank you to all who participated and supported our school’s commitment to literacy and learning. Happy reading!

We were thrilled to see over 90% of our 8th-grade families in attendance and 100% of our 8th-grade teachers present at our annual 8th-grade Parent Night! During the event, we shared expectations and finalized important agreements through e-signatures.

When all stakeholders come together to support our students’ success, it's truly a win-win. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to building a solid foundation for the year ahead!

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize to the first graders for overseeing the October newsletter. Congratulations to all first graders who achieved perfect attendance in September—you deserve to be celebrated! We truly appreciate your commitment to being present daily, and we are so proud of each of you.