Lincoln Lowdown

Lincoln Families,

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope you've had a restful and enjoyable summer, filled with memorable experiences. As we step into the new academic year, we are thrilled to continue our journey together, fostering a vibrant and supportive community where every student can thrive.

Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for an engaging and enriching year ahead. We have a variety of new programs and activities planned that we believe will inspire and challenge our students. Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We encourage all families to stay connected with us throughout the year. Your involvement plays a crucial role in your child's success, and we look forward to partnering with you to ensure a positive and productive school experience. Please keep an eye out for updates and announcements, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support.

Here's to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities!

Events this week:

8/22 - First Day of School; A-Day Block Schedule (Per 1/3/5)- No AM Period

8/22 - PTSA Meeting: Meet the Principal, 9:15am, Cafeteria

8/23- Late Start B-Day Block Schedule (Per 2/4/6)- No AM Period

As we prepare for the first day of school, we wanted to share a few important reminders:

• Permanent Schedules: Your child will receive their permanent class schedule on the first day of school. Please ensure they arrive on time so they have plenty of time to pick up their schedule and get settled into their new routine. 7th/8th grade students pick up their schedules on the basketball courts and 6th grade students pick up their schedules on the front lawn.

• 6th Grade Families: We know that the first day of middle school is a special milestone! Parents of 6th graders are welcome to join us on the front lawn of the campus to take pictures and send your child off to their first day. This is a great opportunity to capture memories and be a part of this important transition.

• Chromebooks: If your child has not gotten a chromebook, they may pick one up in the library after school.

• PE Uniforms: PE Uniforms will be on sale at lunch in the student store. Students will not dress until Monday, 8/26.

• Lunch: Lunch will be provided for all students.

• Lockers: If your child has not gotten a locker, they may inquire about one in their homebase class.

• Student Schedules: Issues with your schedule? Do you want a different elective class? Do you have two math classes? Are you missing a class? Please come to the Counseling Office to complete a Schedule Change Request Form. You can request a schedule change during the first two weeks of school. Elective changes are based on availability.

• Bell Schedule: Below is the bell schedule for this week. Please keep in mind, we will have "Late Start Friday" this Friday. AM classes will start on Monday, August 26th

As we gear up for the first day of school, we are seeking volunteers to help pass out student schedules. Your support would make a big difference in ensuring a smooth start for our students!

If you’re available to assist, please join us:

Your time and effort are greatly appreciated, and it's a wonderful way to get involved and meet other parents. If you’re able to help, please sign up in the link below! Thank you!

Data Confirmation must be completed prior to the first day of school!

What is Data Confirmation?

Parent Data Confirmation is a feature of Aeries that allows parents to update student demographics, contacts, medical conditions, view and agree to school policies, review documents, and update authorization information.

Below is a video tutorial for all families to review.

Once completed, please bring a print out of the confirmation to GYSD, confirming that you have completed the Data Confirmation process.

Our office staff is available to answer questions and provide any support for this process. I've also included a tutorial video as a guide to further assist you.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you soon!

We are excited to invite you to our first PTSA meeting of the year! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Principal- Mr. Cuevas, connect with other families, and enjoy coffee and treats together.

Your participation is vital to our school community, and we would love to see you there. Come learn more about the exciting plans for this school year and how you can get involved!

We’re excited to announce that our Mock Trial Team is back for another year of learning, competition, and fun! If your child is interested in joining, we encourage you to attend our upcoming information meeting to learn more about the program.

This is a great opportunity for students to develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to introduce our new Before and After School Program through Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOP)! This program is designed to provide students with enriching experiences beyond the regular school day, offering a safe and supportive environment for both early arrivals and late pickups. Below is the information on offerings and and how to sign- up!

A huge shoutout to everyone who attended our Get Your Stuff Day (GYSD)! We were thrilled to see so many of you there, and it was a wonderful way to kick off the school year.

We’d also like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the parents for your ongoing support. Your involvement and dedication are what make our school community so special, and we couldn’t do it without you.

During the online registration process, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both our Santa Monica Education Foundation and our PTSA. So many educational opportunities are made possible for our students because of your financial support. Please consider making a donation of any amount to BOTH the Ed Foundation and PTSA. For more information about how your donation impacts Lincoln students, please click on the buttons below the flier. Thank you!

Fall 2024 Rollout

It's here - the exciting start of our Middle School Sports Program!

As part of SMMUSD's competitive sports program, student athletes from John Adams Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, and SMASH have the opportunity to try out for a spot to represent their school in up to three sports:

• Flag Football
  
• Girls Volleyball
• Cross Country (coed)
• Lincoln MS will have one 7th & 8th grade joint team and one 6th grade team.
• Enrollment and registration begin on August 14, 2024 at 6pm.
• Tryouts for fall will take place from mid to late August. There are a total of four tryout dates. Two dates will be hosted at Lincoln Middle School and two dates will be hosted at JAMS.

Athletes MUST attend two out of four tryout dates for the best chance to showcase skill/talent/hard work. Tryout spots are limited, so be sure to sign up right away!

We are pleased to inform you that we have backpacks and school supplies available for students who need them. If your student could benefit from these resources, please contact our Bilingual Community Liaison at n.gutierrez@smmusd.org.

We are here to support you and ensure every student has what they need for a successful school year.