Bear Bulletin

It is the time of year where we revisit our Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CCNA) to enhance our school's educational environment through collective input and strategic planning. This process is essential for ensuring federal program compliance, coordinating efforts efficiently, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to maximize the use of federal funds.

What is the CCNA?

The CCNA is a systematic approach to identifying our school's strengths and areas for growth by engaging various stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and staff. By conducting this assessment with fidelity, we aim to:

• Ensure Federal Programs Compliance: Adhere to federal requirements to maintain funding and support.
• Coordinate Federal Programs: Align various programs to work synergistically, avoiding duplication of efforts.
• Efficient Use of Time: Streamline processes to focus on impactful initiatives.
• Establish a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Create an ongoing process rather than a one-time event, ensuring sustainable progress.

Description of the Process

The CCNA process involves the following steps:

1. Review Purpose & Outcomes (Now–Mid-February): Clarify the objectives and expected results of conducting the CCNA.
2. Establish Focus Area Committees (January 2025): Form committees dedicated to each focus area of the CCNA.
3. Determine Data Collection & Analysis Methods (Mid-February–Spring Break): Decide on the types of data to be collected and analyzed by each committee to develop a comprehensive school profile.
4. Identify Priority Areas & Summarize Needs (Spring Break–April 1): Assess the data to determine key areas of priority and summarize the school's needs.
5. Integrate CCNA with Campus Improvement Plan (April 1–End of Year): Connect the findings from the CCNA to the campus improvement plan and establish a review process.

Focus Areas

The assessment will concentrate on the following areas:

• Demographics
• Student Achievement Data
• School Culture and Climate
• Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
• School Context and Organization
• Technology

By thoroughly examining these areas, we aim to develop targeted strategies that address our school's specific needs and promote continuous improvement.

How Can Parents Contribute?

Your involvement is crucial to the success of the CCNA process. We encourage you to participate in the following ways:

• Complete Surveys: We will be distributing surveys to gather your insights on various aspects of our school. Your honest feedback will help us understand our strengths and areas needing improvement. The one-question surveys we periodically send out in the newsletter is one format of these surveys. A more thorough survey for our campus will be sent out from the district in April as well.

• Engage in Discussions: Open communication with campus staff about the school's strengths and challenges provides valuable qualitative data that informs our assessment. You can even schedule a meeting with Mrs. Ashlock to discuss this topic using the QR code at the bottom of the newsletter.

• Submit Feedback Form: We have a dedicated feedback form available for you to share your thoughts and suggestions at any time. You can access the parent feedback form here.

By actively participating in these avenues, you help us create a more accurate and comprehensive picture of our school's needs, ultimately contributing to a better educational experience for all students.

As we embark on this journey, we are reminded of the importance of continuous improvement:

• "It's not about abandoning what came before, but constantly building, driving hundreds of thousands of small improvements at every level. That's the point of continuous improvement."

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this process and will continue to seek your input as we strive to provide the best possible education for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.

The link will be entered and live at the time of the meeting.😀

Join us for the Superhero & Sweethearts Dance at Lincoln Elementary!

When: February 7

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: LES Gym

Tickets:

• $10 per family if purchased by February 5

• $12 per family at the door

Purchase your dance tickets by clicking here.

Celebrate your hero – whether it’s your dad or another amazing superhero in your life – at our unforgettable Daddy-Daughter Dance! This will be a night of fun, music, and memories you won’t want to miss.

We can’t wait to see all of our superheroes and sweethearts there!

If you would like to help in donating items, sign up by clicking here.

Are you a Montgomery ISD family or employee experiencing food insecurity? The Montgomery ISD Resource Center is here to support you. Schedule an appointment to see how we can help.

Schedule an Appointment Here

Direct Questions To: Courtney.Dyer@misd.org or Valissa.Jones@misd.org

One of our campus goals is to build more parent involvement on our campus. As parents, you know your child best. We want to partner with you to consistently make our school better. Below are several opportunities where you can be involved or provide feedback.

• PTO Donations for Superhero and Sweetheart Dance - Click this donation sign-up link if you are interested and able to donate items for the upcoming PTO-sponsored
• WatchDOGS - Click this link for more information, the program presentation from the district, the background form, and the registration form.
• If you are interested in volunteering as a Watch Dog, please email deanna.peterson@misd.org.
• Parent Feedback Form - Any time you want to share your thoughts, you can email, call, or make an appointment to visit. Another way you can provide input is to simply complete our parent feedback form at any time. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to include your name and/or contact information.
  

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Transition/Resource Fair for students with disabilities (ages 3-21) and their parents/guardians

Click here for vendor list.

Each week, we want to provide you with an overview of our Lincoln statistics and where we are as a campus. We will share information about enrollment, student behaviors, and attendance. Additionally, as we have celebrations to share regarding our students' academic successes, we'll list them here too.

Enrollment

Current enrollment: 473

Attendance

Our goal is to have 95% or better attendance each day. Good school attendance is a key indicator of future school success. Our average daily attendance for this past week was 95.8% (98 absences).

Classes with the Highest Attendance Rates Last Week:

• 99% - Ms. Brown
• 98.9% - Mrs. Meadors, Mrs. Treharne
• 98.8% - Mrs. Knee
• 98.3% - Mrs. Lawson
• 98.2% - Mrs. White
• 97.6% - Mrs. Moore
• 97.5% - Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Gerbrecht
• 96.8% - Mrs. Forrer, Mrs. Kirk
• 96.5% - Mrs. Christian
• 96% - Mrs. Mrs. Schaper
• 95.6% - Mrs. Jones
• 95.5% - Mrs. Perry
• 95% - Mrs. Herzog, Mrs. Holladay

Student Celebrations:

Bell Ringers for the Week:

The following students met a goal this week and rang our bell -

• Camia S.
• Mrs. Forrer's Class
• Chris O.
• Lillian C.
• Laruen M.
• Jontaven C.
• Jack C.
• Connor W.
• Mrs. Farrish

Way to go! Congratulations for meeting your goal!

We also had quite a few students who earned Positive Office Referrals this week for good citizenship!

• Addy B.
• Ali H.
• Aria S.
• Audrey G.
• Autumn B.

• Axel V.
• Brentley C.
• Camia S.
• Camila G.
• Chloe W.
• Cooper C. (x2)
• Delilah L.
• Ellis T.
• Ezra S.
• Haven T.
• Hazel C.
• Jace D.
• Jackson M.
• Johseline D.
• Jordan T.
• Karson B. (x2)
• Khelyn J.
• Legaci R.
• Levi O.
• Max C.
• Mila N.
• Paislee C
• Parker M.
• Prync'ton F.
• Scott L.
• Sloan C.
• Sofia F.
• Teagan S.
• Turner B.

Lincoln Elementary families, don’t miss out on preserving this school year’s special moments with the 2025 Lincoln Yearbook! From milestones to memories, this keepsake will be treasured for years to come.

Order Now: Click Here to Order Your Yearbook.

Don’t wait—secure your copy today before it’s too late!

Do you want a staff member recognized in our campus staff weekly newsletter? Just as our students work hard, so do our staff members. If you have a staff member who has gone above and beyond for your or your child, let us know about it! We love sharing your celebrations with our teachers, paraprofessionals, auxiliary and support staff. Your words mean more than you know for our staff. You can always email your feedback to kerri.ashlock@misd.org or complete this form.

Would you rather a special staff member be recognized at the district level? All staff members and parents are encouraged to nominate MISD employees who are "Making An Impact." Submit your nominations here: https://forms.gle/F3eWSxo3GawGw1f98

When the car rider line is backed up onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., please do not turn left into the school driveway in front of other cars. Many times, our staff has already checked those cars in for pickup, and if someone jumps in the line it will affect the way we call your Bears out to line up. Instead, please go down to the church parking lot and turn around to get in line. Thank you.

Monday, 1/20

• No School for Staff or Students

Tuesday, 1/21:

• Students and Staff Return

Wednesday, 1/22:

• Mrs. Spanjer's Birthday

Friday, 1/24:

• Wear Your Favorite Hat (with a $1 Donation to Activity Fund)
• Dojo Store

January

• 28 - Mrs. Meeler's Birthday
• 28 - 5th Grade Visits MJH
• 31 - 100th Day of School

February

• 1 - Ms. Mericle's Birthday
• 3 - National School Counseling Week
• 5 - 5th Grade Course Selection Forms Due for MJH
• 7 - PTO - My Hero & Me Event
• 11 - PTO Meeting 5:30 pm
• 11 - 5th Grade Choir to District Concert
• 15 - School Resource Officer Day
• 17 - No School for Students; District PD Day for Staff
• 21 - Spring & Class Pictures
• 23 - Mrs. Forrer's Birthday
• 24 - Mrs. WIlson's Birthday
• 25 - Mrs. Lehmann's Birthday
• 25 - Campus Advisory Committee Meeting 4:15 (In-Person)
• 28 - Go Texan Day

March

• 1 - Mrs. Robison's Birthday
• 2 - Mrs. Noble's Birthday
• 3 - Read Across America Day (Character Book Dress Up Parade)
• Week of 3/3 - National School Breakfast Week
• 6 - 2nd Grade Music Program 5:30-6:00 pm
• 7 - Field Day
• 7 - End of 3rd 9 Weeks
• 7 - Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
• 10-14 - Spring Break
• 17 - Staff Work Day - No School for Students
• 18 - Students Return

2025 Spring Registration is now open - REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 24TH @ MIDNIGHT

https://www.mgsasoftball.org/registration-information

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025 SPRING SEASON

• REGISTRATION CLOSES - JANUARY 24, 2025

• SPRING TRYOUTS - FEBRUARY 1, 2025

  • 6U AND 8U WILL BE @ 10AM

  • 10U AND MIXED WILL BE @12PM

• OPENING CEREMONIES WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 15TH @ 10AM

• 1 Player Spring Softball 2025 Season

• 2 Player Spring Softball 2025 Season

• 3 Player Spring Softball 2025 Season

• MGSA Medical Release Form

Lunch visitors who are on a child's emergency contact list are welcome to eat with that child at one of our 3 reserved lunch visitor tables during the student's lunch period. Visitors will need to check in at the front office with their ID and get a visitor badge. Please do not invite other students to join you or provide food or snacks for other students. When lunch is over, all students will line up with their class. Visitors will return to the front office to turn in their visitor badge. Students should not bring other students with them to join their guests for lunch. Food should not be provided to other students than the child the guests are visiting.

Lunch Times:

ECSE 3s: 11:40-12:10

Pre-K & ECSE 4s: 10:55-11:25

Kindergarten: 11:10-11:40

1st Grade: 11:25-11:55

2nd Grade: 11:45-12:15

3rd Grade: 12:00-12:30

4th Grade: 12:20-12:50

5th Grade: 12:35-1:05

A friendly reminder, we do not have an open lunch policy so please do not order food for your child from outside vendors to be delivered to the school during the school day (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, or any kind of delivery service). This becomes a safety concern when staff need to leave the front office to deliver food to students or take their focus off of families who have business in the office. Food deliveries also increase the number of unfamiliar people entering the building. Additionally, our lunch times are very tight and do not allow for late deliveries. We cannot allow for learning to be disrupted by early or late food deliveries. Thank you for understanding our focus on safety and uninterrupted instructional time.

Celebrate your child’s birthday and raise money for our LES activity fund. These funds are used to pay for field trips and special activities for our students and staff.

You can have your child’s first name and initial of last name (i.e. Kerri A.) displayed on our marquee and/or our internal hallway monitors for the week of his/her birthday for a small donation to our activity fund. If you choose to have their birthday recognition on the hallway monitors, you have the option to include a picture of your child for an additional $5 donation. If you child has a summer birthday, we can recognize their half-birthday.

Cash donations only, please. Use the form attached below to place your order. Forms will also be available in Tuesday folders.

School Hours:

• Doors open at 7:50
• Tardy bell rings, and class begins at 8:15. (This is the time students are expected to be in their seats in the classroom.)
• School day ends at 3:40

We are working hard to maximize each and every minute our students are here. Students who arrive after 8:15 are considered tardy and will need to be walked into the front door of the building and signed in by a parent or guardian. If your child needs to leave early, they may be checked out through the front office by a parent or guardian no later than 3:15 pm.

Attendance is of critical importance to your child's academic success. Parents should enter the absence information through Family Access in Skyward within 48 hours of the absence.

Changes in transportation need to be made prior to 2:00 in order to allow time for the messages to be communicated with the appropriate staff member. To request a change of transportation, either

1. Send a note with your child,
2. Email LincolnElementaryTransit@misd.org with the note and a copy of your driver's license, or
3. Come to the school with a copy of your driver's license.

Lincoln Elementary is a Pre-K through 5th grade campus in Montgomery ISD that opened in the fall of 2018. We are dedicated to collaboration that focuses on ensuring high levels of learning for every student, every day, in a safe and supportive environment.

Email: kerri.ashlock@misd.org
Website: https://lincolnes.misd.org/
Location: 700 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Montgomery, TX, USA
Phone: (936) 276-4700
Facebook: facebook.com/MISDLincoln
Twitter: @lincoln_MISD