Lincoln is celebrating each one of us and everyone for who we are! Each month we will be working on building our individual confidence and belief in ourselves! You will notice art projects, books, writing projects and more! We will be kicking this off with the book Be Who You Are by Todd Parr. Friday all staff and students are going to wear their favorite outfit!

Starting in October, kindergarteners and children in our early childhood programs will begin bringing home red Raising a Reader book bags each week. The red bags contain three books that families can share together and return to school the next week.

When and where can your family read together?

• Before Bed: It helps calm your child and get them ready for bed.

• Before School: Often young children wake up early. This might just be a good time for you to share a book.

• While waiting: When you are waiting for a dentist, doctor, or other appointment to start, that’s a great time to share a book.

• Anywhere: Make sure to bring the books with you on the go, so that they are available when you have time. The park, your back yard, the community room, doctor or dentist waiting rooms all make good places to share books.

How should we share books together?

• Read the words: Parents and caregivers can read the words while the child turns the pages, holds the book.

• Talk about the pictures: Raising a Reader books come in a variety of languages, and some books are wordless. Share the book by making up a story about the pictures. Be sure to have fun!

• Stop to talk: Stop and talk while you are reading! This helps children to make links to their own life or learning.

• Share books in your home language: Reading in your home language provides a solid base for your child in their first language and supports learning another language.

• Increase length over time: At first, you may share books for a short time. As you feel more comfortable, increase the amount of time you spend reading.

Wednesday, October 18th students will be dismissed from school two hours early. Lincoln students will be at school at their normal start time of 7:50 (doors open) until 12:27. They will be able to have breakfast and lunch as usual, their day will be shortened. Students will either need to take the bus home as usual or family will need to pick up at 12:27.

These early outs will allow teachers and staff to have professional development for the remainder of the day.

Early out days-

•October 18th

•December 22nd

•February 16th

•April 19th

The early release days allow teachers to gather in an extended Professional Learning Community (PLC) to focus on the students they serve this school year. During these early release days, teachers will analyze data and plan lessons to support students who have yet to grasp current standards and challenge students who have.

The district is committed to providing high-quality education for all students and believes investing in teacher professional development is critical to achieving this goal. By providing teachers with dedicated time to collaborate and learn from one another, Fargo Public Schools is taking an important step toward improving student learning outcomes.

FPS understands that early release days may cause some inconvenience for parents and guardians. However, this is an important step towards improving our teaching practices and benefiting our students' learning outcomes.

Fargo Public Schools is excited to partner with Family HealthCare again this year to offer vaccines to students through their mobile unit. Attached is the letter (approved by Fargo Cass Public Health) that can be sent to guardians of students who are missing required vaccinations.

Family HealthCare’s consent packet is now online. Families requesting their child(ren) receive vaccines during school hours must complete this consent packet.

Does your student like to run? There is an Elementary Cross Country meet available to 4th and 5th graders Sept. 14 and Sept. 26 at Elephant Park 4:30pm(Percy Goodwin Park). It would be great to have our Lincoln students represent!

WHEN: Oct 9 & 10

WHERE: Fargo South High School (Main Gym)

WHO: Grades K - 5

WHAT: OCT 9 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm MEET THE BRUINS & PLAY VOLLEYBALL! OCT 10 @ 7:00pm FREE ADMISSION TO WATCH THE BRUINS (Including 1 Parent), FREE T-SHIRT, & GET ANNOUNCED! COST: $25 REGISTER NOW! LIMITED SPOTS! https://forms.gle/Nj1E2neWKjLeFNq49

Peyton Wegleitner

Head Volleyball Coach

Fargo South High School

E: wegleip@fargo.k12.nd.us

C: 605-380-2947

There is nothing more important than creating a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff. As part of our effort to realize this goal, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) has trained all building staff in options-based emergency responses. The District selected ALICE® as the foundation for the district wide training. We know it is crucial that our school community feels prepared to respond to critical incidents that may occur in our schools. A key part of that preparation involves your support. ALICE® is an age- and ability-appropriate training program that will empower staff and students to make decisions during life-threatening emergencies. Unlike the standard lockdown response traditionally practiced in schools, option-based training focuses on teaching proactive, multi-option response strategies that are evidence-based and trauma-informed.

The ALICE approach is designed to scale both emotionally and physically to students at any grade level, helping to increase retention and decrease negative emotional outcomes.

What Does ALICE Training® Teach?

Alert: A speedy response is critical to survival. Quickly recognizing signs of danger allows you to make the best survival decisions for the situation.

Lockdown: When evacuation is not an option, barricade entry points into the room and prepare for the next response strategy.

Inform: Communicate real-time information about the intruder with those in the immediate vicinity and first responders.

Counter: As a last resort, create noise, movement, distance, and distraction to decrease the intruder's ability to cause harm.

Evacuate: When it is safe to do so, retreat to an area that is out of harm’s way. We take every precaution to prevent critical incidents from occurring on our campus and we know there is value in preparing our community to respond effectively.

For more information on ALICE Training®, you are invited to view the ALICE for Families and Communities course at this link. Thank you for your continued assistance in making our school community as safe as possible and one in which our students can reach their full potential and thrive.

Lunch and Learn - Suicide Prevention

A virtual Lunch and Learn session on suicide prevention and response will be available on Thursday, September 28 from noon to 1:00 p.m. With help from community partners, the session will raise awareness about suicide prevention, equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify warning signs, and provide guidance on how to respond effectively and compassionately. Fargo Public Schools aims to create safe and supportive environments for youth, making a difference in our community. Click here to register to attend.

Every month our Lincoln PTA makes our students a bag of popcorn! Here are the ingredients:

October 12th- Family Conferences- Online sign up will be sent soon

October 16th- Family Conferences- Online sign up will be sent soon

October 18th- Students dismissed at 12:27

October 19th- No School

October 20th- No School

October 23rd- PTA Meeting

October 26th- Picture Retake Day

October 27th- Fall Festival- Thank you PTA!

• October 23th - @ 6:45-- Interested in being on the PTA board? Reach out! Elections tonight!
• November 20th - @ 6:45
• December 18th - @ 6:45
• January 22nd- - @ 6:45
• February 12th - - @ 6:45
• March 18th- - @ 6:45
• April 15th- - @ 6:45
• May 20th- - @ 6:45

Please take a few minutes to read through the Fargo Public School's Student Handbook.

One of the changes to note is that we will not be celebrating student birthdays with food. Classroom teachers will work with you and your child to celebrate their birthday in another way.

Please keep our students safe at pick up and drop off time. Do Not Double Park! Do not leave your car unattended. The pick up and drop off clears out in about 5 minutes. Please be patient!

Please make sure to drive ONLY North on 9th street at drop off and pick up times. This makes sure we don't have students running across the street. Thank you!

Elementary school is an exciting and important time for your child-the most foundational years of their school career.

Having great attendance in elementary school will prepare your child to do well academically throughout their school years.

What can you do?

• Set an early bed time, start getting ready for be 30 minutes before bedtime. Children are most able and willing to learn when they have plenty of sleep.
• Set your alarm clock to be certain everyone gets up on time. School opens at 7:50 and starts at 8:05 am and breakfast is served at school.
• If your child rides the bus, put the bus schedule on the refrigerator.
• If you drive your child to school, set up a plan with someone who can bring your child to school in case you are not able to.
• Allow time for the unexpected. Have clothes and backpacks ready the night before, and plan plenty of time to get ready.
• Communicate with the school and let them know if your child will miss school or if you are having a difficult time getting your child to school. The school may be able to help you.
• Communicate with the school if you have concerns or changes in your home that you may need assistance. This could include divorce, death of an important person, trouble with providing food and clothing to your child.

Hello Families,

As the temperatures outside are starting to feel like spring- just a reminder that the school doors do not open until 7:50 am. We do not have supervision outside in the front of the school. That is when we have supervision and the students are able to come into the building to get ready for the day.

Thank you for your help in keeping students warm in your cars as they wait for the first bell.

Community Resources

School counselors and staff are available during the school day to assist students.

The following information is intended to support students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and any time there is a mental health need.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

If this is an emergency call: 9-1-1

FirstLink: Call 211 or text 701-235-7335;
Receive free, confidential support, referrals to resources, and crisis intervention including access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Rape & Abuse Crisis Center: 701-293-7273; 800-344-7273; info@raccfm.com
Services victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child sexual abuse
Recovery Support: 1-844-44TALK2
Connect with a trained support specialist who has experienced addiction similar to the caller
Prairie St. John's: Call 701-476-7200
Providing a full continuum of care for all ages living with mental health and substance use challenges
Text A Tip: 701-730-8859
Report crime information anonymously
Ask A Nurse (Sanford): 701-234-5000
Essentia Health: 701-364-8000; essentiahealth.org
Sanford Health: 701-417-2100; sanfordhealth.org

Mobile Mental Health Team: 701-298-4500
Works to respond within 30-minutes to resolve a crisis and prevent hospitalization

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1

The Fargo Public Schools (FPS) library and technology team would like to remind students, staff, and families of the wide variety of reading options offered by accessing our district e-book collection through Sora. We have a number of great opportunities and resources to encourage our students and staff to keep reading over the winter break!

Sora can be accessed on all student PLDs and on just about any other electronic device using the Sora app. Even older devices such as outdated phones that you may no longer use as a phone could still be used as a reading device with the Sora app. If you have a Fargo Public Library card, you can also access the public library e-book collection through your Sora account. If you have never accessed Sora before, check out these directions for how to access your school account!

BGC May 2023 School Newsletter Content

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley (BGC) offers affordable and flexible youth development programs for before school, after school, and school-out days for youth K-5th grades, and The CLUB Teen Center at our BGC Midtown location after school and summer for teens 6th through 12th grade.
• We’ve increased our capacity for after-school activities at The CLUB Teen Center at BGC Midtown, cost is only $10 per teen annually, and registration opens in May. Spots open for Summer 2023!
• And we’ve launched the Maris Academy, a year-long program designed specifically for grades 6-12 that provides exciting career exploration opportunities right here in our community!
• Register for the BGC Driving Great Futures Charity Golf Tournament, Monday, May 15 at Suite Shots! BGCRRV.org/events

Visit our website at BGCRRV.org for more information.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley

Scheduling, Registration, & General Information

701-235-2147 | schedule@bgcrrv.org | BGCRRV.org

As a Title I school, Lincoln Elementary receives federal funds for Title I programs that are part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). As a recipient of these funds, Lincoln Elementary has committed itself to providing enriching learning activities for its stakeholders and sharing responsibility with both parents and students to improve academic achievement, as outlined in the School-Parent Compact. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary is required to notify parents of particular components outlined in the law. Through the Interactive Dashboard, parents are able to be notified regarding the performance measures outlined in the state’s accountability system. The Parents Right to Know document is also a valuable resource as it lays out what information parents have the right to request and ascertain from the school regarding topics like the professional qualifications of staff, state and local policy, and parental rights regarding student participation in mandated assessments. Additionally, the District School Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines what actions FPS and the school will be taking to provide effective parent and family engagement activities to improve student achievement and school performance. Copies of each of these documents can be found below, and you are encouraged to read through them.