Lincoln Elementary

April 7-11 All Students take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness

April 18 Good Friday - No School

April 21 Teacher Institute - No School

April 24 4th Grade STEM Reads Event at Lincoln School

April 25 5th Graders Tour Challand Middle School

April 29 2nd Graders Tour Lincoln School

April 29 5th Grade Parent Night at Challand Middle School (for students and parents)

May 1 Talent Show at SHS Auditorium at 6:00

May 6 5th Grade Music Concert at SHS Auditorium at 7:30

May 7 5th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert at SHS Auditorium at 7:00

May 9 4th Grade Field Trip to Niabi Zoo

May 14 5th/6th Grade Band Concert at SHS Auditorium at 6:00

May 15 5th Grade Wax Museum

May 16 3rd Grade Field Trip - Bowling and Picnic at the Park

May 16 5th Grade Egg Drop

May 19 Field Day at Lincoln School

May 20 End-of-Year Party - food, games and music

May 23 Last Day of School

Thanks again to all the families who participated in the Read-a-Thon fundraiser! Thanks for your support, we achieved our goal to raise $2500! I'd also like to thank the Sterling Schools Foundation for donating $4000 towards the cost of our Book Vending Machine. The students are beyond excited about it. The Gazette featured the ribbon cutting ceremony on the front page of the newspaper.

Our school was also featured in CGH's quarterly HealthLines publication for our district's CATCH program. CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health. We partner with CGH and the Sterling YMCA to provide the students with lessons about eating healthy foods, getting 60 minutes of activity per day and reducing screen time.

Thank you to all the families who purchased items from the PTO Butcher Shop fundraiser. It was an incredibly successful sale! The pick-up date is April 17th at the Butcher Shop at 3606 East Lincolnway in Sterling from 3:00-6:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the PTO!

Spring Pictures were taken at school on April 1st. Each student got their picture taken and will receive a code to view the pictures from home. The pictures will be uploaded within 7 days after they are taken. You can purchase them on the photographers website if desired.

Each year, our 3rd-5th grade students are required to take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). The assessment includes 3 reading tests and 2 math tests. The students will take one test per day during the week of April 7-11. The full schedule can be viewed here.

As much as possible, please try to schedule appointments around the testing schedule.

March Madness is underway at Lincoln School and it has nothing to do with basketball and everything to do with having good attendance! The classes are involved in a 6 week round robin tournament for bragging rights (and some treats). A picture of the pools are below. The students picked their team names. Each week the class' attendance average is calculated to determine who won that week's competition. The top team from each pool will go on to compete in the championship.

Our goal is to have an average daily attendance rate of 95%.

Our current rate is 94.07%. We're so close!

Individual students who have 95% or better attendance during the month will be recognized over morning announcements and families will receive a notice via Class DoJo. Students will also be entered into a drawing for some fun prizes.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Jefferson School Library. For convenience, attendees also have the option to join via Zoom at the link below. Any and everyone is welcome to attend! We're always open to new ideas!

Zoom Link

The PTO has started a new Facebook group. You can join using the following link.

Jefferson/Lincoln PTO

Meeting Dates:

• May 6, 2025

Historically, the PTO has fundraised for our schools to assist with the following:

• purchase playground equipment
• contribute to the cost of field trips
• provide classroom and school grants
• fund a Teacher Appreciation luncheon at each building
• host family events, such as Movie Night and the Fun Fair
• host an End-of-Year Party for the Lincoln Students
• assist with the Book Fairs
• and much more

Is your family struggling and in need of additional support? Nexus is a support program offered by the Regional Office of Education #47 for participating school districts in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties, including Sterling Public Schools. Nexus supports the whole child/children by supporting the whole family. Through personal, respectful, and confidential interactions with a trained Family Support Staff, families create goals geared towards social-emotional needs, school readiness, and overall family well-being. The Family Support Staff connects and helps families navigate local community resources, thus creating a stronger community.

Please reach out to any office staff member to be referred to the Nexus program.

Schedule (Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.)

• 7:40 School Doors Open

• 8:05 Tardy Bell Rings

• 2:45 Dismissal

Schedule (Wed.)

• 7:40 School Doors Open

• 8:05 Tardy Bell Rings

• 1:55 Dismissal

Please do not drop off your child earlier than 7:40 as there is no supervision available until this time. The YMCA offers a before-school program for those in need. They have a sliding fee scale and will transport your child from the YMCA to any of the four elementary schools.

Classroom teachers will use Class DoJo as the primary communication tool with families. All families are encouraged to download the app. Teachers are also available by phone, email or for a scheduled in-person or Zoom conference.

Need help downloading the app? No problem! Reach out to your child's homeroom teacher for assistance.

Visitors should enter the school through the front door. The outer set of doors are unlocked from 7:00-3:45. Once you enter the foyer, please press the bell/intercom system to communicate with the secretary. Thank you!

Main Office (815) 625-1449

Principal: Cindy Frank cfrank@sps5.org

Dean of Students: Nicole Mathew-Meisenheimer nmathewsmeinsenheimer@sps5.org

Secretary: Bridget Tuft btuft@sps5.org

Nurse: Marci Osborn mosborn@sps5.org

Counselor: Carly Rodriguez crodriguez@sps5.org