Lincoln Elementary Newsletter
September 26th, 2021
Mark Your Calendars
Here is a reminder of the Lincoln moving dates along with other dates that you may want to add to your calendar.
September 30th- ESD is hosting a family information night with Dr. Mark Larson-COVID Response Zoom at 7:00 pm Link to the Zoom is in the section of the newsletter titled- Covid Response Zoom with Dr. Larson.
October 20th- School Spirit Day- Have your child wear their Bullpup t-shirt. This is the last day at Lincoln Elementary School. This will be the last day for Kindergarten at the portables.
October 21st- NO SCHOOL- closed for moving
October 22nd-NO SCHOOL- closed for moving
October 25th- First Day of School at Ida Nason Aronica. All students K-5 start at Ida Nason Aronica.
We will send out information prior to this date about the drop off and pick up procedures at Ida Nason Aronica.
Lincoln will keep our current start and end times after we move.
*Remember we are still Lincoln Bullpups. We are moving to the new school so Lincoln can be remodeled.
October 27th- Gratitude Cafe/Teacher Appreciation supported by Lincoln Parent Council
October 27th- Lincoln Parent Council Meeting 6:30pm-Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78592420952?pwd=Slk5WlY0WTJhZnNacG8zSWZnTENRUT09 Meeting ID: 785 9242 0952 Passcode: BullpupNovember 2nd -School Pictures (We will be sending out more information closer to the date)
Scholastic Book Fair coming in November- Details will be sent out once plans are confirmed.
Parent/Teacher Conferences start November 15th- If you have concerns about your student please reach out to your child's teacher. Don't wait until conferences to let us know about your concerns.
Here is a link to the ESD Academic School Calendar. This has the early release days, breaks, last day of school, etc. It is very helpful to have this. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9LJ4HHP7EggU8DwyB-Gs8IsN3Q12HOf/view
September School Wide Core Value- Initiative
Dear Families,
Each month we focus on a core value. The core value is integrated into our daily learning.
Below are ways that you can discuss the core value with your child/children.
KNOW IT: ASK A KID:
• Describe a time you solved a problem on your own.
• Ask yourself, are you good at coming up with solutions to problems?
• Have you ever heard of the phrase “go getter”?
Discuss this analogy with your teacher at school or your parents at home.
Ask them what things you could do to earn this title.
ASK A GROWN UP:
• How do you show initiative at home or at work?
• What are some examples of showing initiative at home or in your relationships with others? What are some things that you do regularly to show initiative?
SEE IT:
The year 2020 saw many private citizens, organizations, and charities across the world helping others. People across the globe pitched in to conquer the constantly evolving problems associated with the coronavirus pandemic. We witnessed people sewing masks and donating them and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical offices and hospitals.
We witnessed organizations take donations to local food banks to feed those in need. We witnessed people donate their blood to help scientists study the way the virus affected individuals.
First responders stepped up in a big way to help keep people healthy and safe. The year was a trying time, certainly one that won’t ever be forgotten; however, it was a great testimony to the way in which humankind saw a great need and did something about it.
BE IT: As a family, sit down and discuss things that need to be done at home. What are some needs in the family? Examples might include home improvements, cleaning out closets and donating old clothes and shoes, fixing car issues, resolving relationship issues, etc. Make a goal each week to identify a need and do something about it. Come to the table once the week is finished and discuss ways that each member demonstrated initiative
Everyone Has A Story
Keeping a journal can be a fun way for children to develop writing skills at home. It’s certainly not the only way though. So if your child doesn’t enjoy it, drop it for now and try something different. Maybe making books or oral storytelling is more interesting to your child right now. Just offer some different ideas and let your young writer decide on the best fit.
http://homeliteracyblueprint.com/journaling-at-home-with-kids/
Letter From EHS Athletic Director
BULLDOG ATHLETICS
POSITIVE – EXCELLENCE – PRIDE – COMPETITIVE
September 23, 2021
Dear Parents of Elementary and Middle School Students:
I am writing this letter asking for your cooperation in the supervision of your students at our home athletic contests, specifically football games. We have had an outstanding turnout at our contests so far, and are expecting an even higher turnout in the upcoming home contests. With the large attendance numbers, horseplay on grassy areas and issues with students masking pose significant threats to patrons and students playing in those areas. We believe that, with your help, we can work together to model best behavior to our young Bulldog fans.
We have come up with a list of expectations for the parents and students attending games:
Parents accompany your child and be mindful of your child’s whereabouts
Parents and students sit or stand in the designated areas
All spectators MUST remain masked for the duration of the game
Avoid congregating on grassy areas
All students and parents should stay off of the Valley View Campus
When students leave, there will be no re-entry- this includes the space near the EHS Soccer Field
Furthermore, due to past incidents in areas outside of our event(s), we are working closely with officers from the Ellensburg Police Department, to increase our presence and ensure the safety of the EHS and Valley View parking lots and campuses.
We appreciate your assistance in keeping our campus a safe place where patrons can enjoy an exciting, school-sponsored activity. Please partner with us to make EHS the most enjoyable facility in the CWAC. If you have any questions, please contact me either by phone or by email.
Sincerely,
Cole Kanyer, Athletic Director
Ellensburg School District
509-925-8315
COVID Response: Zoom with Dr. Mark Larson
Boundary Survey and Committee Opportunity
Boundary Survey and Committee
In 2022-2023, Ellensburg School District plans to open Ida Nason Aronica as its own school, with all Lincoln students returning to their newly renovated school. In order to provide streamlined and effective transportation, ESD will establish attendance zones for each of the four elementary schools. After compiling multiple sources of data, potential boundaries for the four elementary schools have been created with support from the District's transportation consultants, Education Logistics (Edulog). This information was shared with parents and staff in the June 10th Superintendent's Update https://www.smore.com/qncw8-esd-update.
The role of the Attendance Zones Committee could include:
• Reviewing the drafted boundaries that have been created and providing feedback to the District regarding these boundaries;
• Collaborating to create protocols that would be in place for the 2022-2023 school year.
This collaboration could also include discussing and developing strategies that address questions like:
o Would there be options for parents to choose a school outside of their attendance zone?
o What would the transition from the current system to attendance zones look like?
o What other challenges may arise, and what type of potential solutions could be developed?
If you would like to be a member of the Attendance Zone Committee, please complete this survey.
We Had A FUN Friday For ALL Students K-5
Please Contact Us If You Have ANY Questions
We appreciate each family. We are grateful to partner with you.
Please Connect With Us
Email: joanne.ciliaduncan@esd401.org
Website: https://www.esd401.org/lincoln
Location: 200 South Sampson Street, Ellensburg, WA, USA
Phone: 509925-8050
Facebook: facebook.com/lincolnthinkin