Lincoln Elementary Newsletter
October 2024
11/6 End of Marking Period 1
11/7-8 No School
11/11 Veterans Day Assembly
11/12 Board of Education Meeting (7:30 PM at TJ)
11/17 Mattress Fundraiser at TJ's Gym
11/20 Home & School Association Meeting (7:30 PM at TJ)
11/22, 25, & 26 Conferences (1 PM dismissal)
11/26 Picture Retakes
11/27 Early Dismissal (1 PM)
11/28-29 No School- Thanksgiving 🦃
12/11 Winter Concert (1-2:30 PM)
From Principal Skomial:
The month of October flew by at Lincoln! We had the opportunity to host several events for our students and their families. To start the month, we focused on fire safety with Mr. Heintzelman, Lincoln parent, who brought a Rockaway Boro firetruck and shared what to do in an emergency situation. Next, Mrs. Rigas, School Counselor, had everyone focused on several important social-emotional themes including the Week of Respect, Peace in Our Schools, and Red Ribbon Week. Mrs. Rigas, with the help of Ms. Dennison, TJ School Counselor, and financial support of the Rockaway Borough Education Foundation, brought an anti-bullying assembly to Lincoln and TJ students. To highlight Peace in Our Schools, Officer Mark and Rockaway Boro Police Officers joined the children for lunch and recess. Our multilingual learners had the chance to enjoy science-based activities thanks to Mrs. Holmes, English as a Second Language Teacher, who planned an assembly with Mad Science. Additionally, our Home and School Association hosted a Scholastic Book Fair! We also hosted our first Family Literacy Night which was a huge success. Kindergarteners, first graders, and third graders took their first field trips of the year. And finally, we hosted Halloween parties and outstanding parade on a hot, sunny day! Many thanks to our Homeroom Parents for all of their help at the first parties of the year.
Beginning on November 11th, Mr. Bova (Music) will be teaching at Thomas Jefferson and Mrs. Isenberg (Art) will be returning to Lincoln. We will continue to alternate these specials every marking period. Welcome Mrs. Isenberg!
Important Reminders:
- Homeroom begins promptly at 8:30 AM.
- Students need a nutritious snack, lunch, and drink.
- We go outside as much as possible so please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Reach out to your child's teacher and our school secretary, Mrs. Murphy (kmurphy@rockboro.org), if your child is going to be absent. Health concerns and questions can be directed to Mrs. Jacobus (djacobus@rockboro.org).
- For your child's safety, please ensure your CONTACTS in RealTime are updated to include anyone who will be picking up your child. Keep RealTime up-to-date with your phone number and email address.
Did you know that Mrs. Thomas, Lincoln's Librarian, has many amazing resources on her website? Check it all out here.
