LHS Newsletter September 15th, 2024

Dear LHS Families:

Everyone at LHS is excited and getting prepared for our upcoming 100th year Celebration and Homecoming Festivities! It's hard to believe that we are only two weeks away from the student Spirit Week, our Homecoming Pep Rally, the in-school elementary Homecoming Parade, our annual Homecoming Parade prior to the football game, and the Homecoming Dance. We sincerely hope that all of our students are taking advantage of the many opportunities to get involved with their peers and community and that they strive to build lasting memories this year, especially since it's our 100th year anniversary.

Here are the things we'll be working on this week at LHS:

• Class Meetings - We will be wrapping up our annual class meetings by meeting with Juniors on Tuesday and the Sophomores on Thursday during Splitter Times.
• Email - If your student has not asked you yet - please give them your email address, if they don't already have it. Last week in Splitter Time meetings, teachers reviewed email basics, email etiquette, and taught students how to organize their inboxes. Be on the lookout this week, as your student(s) will be sending you an email.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) - Be sure to see the School Leadership Team (SLT) Memo below for initiatives we're working on in school and how you can best support us at home.

Should you need to reach out to us, please contact the administrator that has your child/children's last name. We're here to help!

Co-Principal Ms. Melcher (A-L)

Co-Principal Ms. Winborn (M-Z)

Homecoming will be here before you know it! Click on the following links to purchase a Class T-Shirt for your student(s). Students will wear these shirts on the day of our pep rally - September 27th. PLEASE NOTE: SHIRT SALES CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 11:59 PM. Order now!

Class of 2025 T-Shirts

Class of 2026 T-Shirts

Class of 2027 T-Shirts

Class of 2028 T-Shirts

We are pleased to announce that our Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 28th this year from 7 to 10 p.m. in the East Gym.

Tickets - Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here. Tickets will be available for online purchase only until 12 p.m. on September 27th. Tickets will be unavailable for purchase after the purchase window closes - no exceptions. Please note: No ticket sales are permitted at the door on September 28th.

Homecoming Dance Guest Pass - Students can pick up a guest pass in the Main Office and a digital version of it is included here as well. If a student brings a guest that does not attend LHS, be sure to read the form carefully and that it is turned in fully completed by 3 p.m. on September 25th the Main Office. No late submissions will be accepted. Also, outside guests must have a digital ticket purchased to gain entry to the event.

We are happy to announce that breakfast and lunch for all Lincoln students will be free of charge again this year. Every household in the Lincoln Consolidated Schools Community needs to read this letter and then complete this form. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE THIS YET, PLEASE DO SO!

Good attendance is a strong indicator of academic success. Consistent and regular attendance at school allows students to gain knowledge, grow as a person, and develop skills that will inevitably help them succeed now and down the road in their adult lives. Please review with your student(s) the importance of being on time to class and in their assigned location throughout the entirety school day. Students have had ample time to learn their schedules, so we expect for all students to be on time to classes this week. We will be contacting parents this week for students that are chronically tardy to classes.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to continue our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative at school. PBIS helps create a positive learning environment by focusing on four key pillars:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• Be Kind

How PBIS Works:

• Clear Expectations: We teach and reinforce behaviors based on our pillars.
• Positive Reinforcement: Students are recognized for demonstrating these behaviors.
• Support and Interventions: Additional help is provided for students who need it.

How You Can Help:

1. Reinforce the Pillars: Encourage and praise these behaviors at home.
2. Communicate: Reach out with any questions or concerns.
3. Discuss: Talk about the importance of being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind.

Your support is vital to our success with PBIS. If you have any questions, please contact us. Together, we can create a positive school experience for all our students!

Best regards,

Leslie Schwegler
School Leadership Team Coach

Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.

Check out what the Ypsilanti District Library is offering for teens this year. Click HERE.

Texas Roadhouse is adopting Ms. Warford’s class for the entire month of September. They will have a tree at their Ann Arbor location at 3133 Ann Arbor Saline Rd where you can drop off school supplies. Items on her wish list include lined paper, black chisel tip expo markers, folders with pockets, and highlighters. Thank you for your contributions!

Please note: Flyers can be used on carryout orders, must have flyer when dining, and an image/picture on your phone will not be honored. Thanks for supporting!

Student Pictures

Student Picture Day is tomorrow! All students will be photographed in their English classes. Order forms can be found HERE and or you can use the QR code. Order forms were also sent home with students on Friday, September 13th.

100th Year Celebration Information

Check out the events that are planned for our centennial celebration this year. Click HERE.

Homecoming Football Game

This year’s Homecoming game is on Friday, September 27th at 7 p.m. versus Bedford. This year we will be celebrating the 100th year of Lincoln Consolidated Schools! We are all very excited and the district is planning a lot of very special activities. We hope that everyone partakes in the festivities!

To find out about other game schedules and sporting events, please visit our Athletic Page. See details below for attending Lincoln Athletic Events.

For a century, Lincoln Consolidated Schools has been the educational center of our community, expanding from a single school building to a campus with multiple school buildings and athletic facilities. The average age of our school buildings is over 50 years, with our newest school building opening nearly 20 years ago. Across the district, our infrastructure is aging with needed repairs and replacement becoming critical. Currently, the costs will be funded from the general budget, which impacts the amount of available funds for classrooms.

At the June 24th meeting, the Lincoln Board of Education approved placing a 2-mill, 10-year sinking fund proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November 5 election. A sinking fund is levied on all property located in a school district and would generate $2,616,487 per year for 10 years for district improvements. This proposal represents an opportunity for our district to enhance our educational facilities and help ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all our students.

A sinking fund is a dedicated fund used exclusively for the repairs, and improvements to school buildings and grounds, instructional technology and transportation purchase and maintenance. Unlike general operating funds, which cover day-to-day expenses such as salaries and supplies, a sinking fund is specifically earmarked for capital improvements. Here are some of the key benefits that adding a sinking fund will bring to our district:

1. Facility Improvements: The sinking fund would allow us to address critical infrastructure needs, including roof repairs, HVAC system upgrades, and necessary renovations to ensure our buildings are safe and efficient.

2. Safety Enhancements: Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is paramount. The sinking fund would provide the resources needed to enhance safety and security measures across our campus.

3. Modern Learning Environments: To prepare our students for the future, it is essential that we provide modern and technologically advanced learning environments. The sinking fund would support the purchase of instructional technology. It would also support the upgrade of classrooms, labs, and other learning spaces to meet the demands of a 21st-century education.

4. Long-Term Financial Stability: By dedicating funds specifically for capital improvements, we could avoid the need to divert resources from our general operating budget. This would ensure that our funds for instructional programs and student services remain intact.

We understand that any request for additional funding must be carefully considered. The Board of Education and district administration are committed to transparency and accountability in the use of these funds. If the sinking fund is approved, detailed plans and regular updates would be provided to ensure that the community is well-informed about the progress and impact of the sinking fund.

To keep our community well-informed, upcoming messages and meetings will be scheduled closer to the election. Please watch for more details and opportunities to engage and learn about the proposal. We encourage all community members to stay informed and participate in the upcoming election.

One Tuesday, November 5, voters in the Washtenaw ISD service area will be asked to vote on whether to renew a 12-year, 2.3826 mill tax to help fund the costs of special education in our local schools.

What is on the ballot?

A 2.3826 mil renewal to cover unreimbursed costs to provide special education services in Washtenaw County. The millage would expire after 12 years. If approved, the special education millage would be used by Washtenaw ISD to reimburse all local public school districts and local public school academies for their mandated special education costs.

What would the millage renewal cost?

• The Special Education Operating Millage renewal would maintain an existing 2.3826 mil tax.
• If approved by voters, there would be no tax rate increase.

Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey.

The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• Live Academic and Enrichment Classes

• SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes

• Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes

• Self-Study Resources

• College & Career Readiness Resources

• Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

• Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
  
  

We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link.

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