Lincoln Elementary Newsletter
December 2023
Happy New Year to all of our Lincoln families! My hope is that 2024 brings you good health and tons of happiness.
As if there wasn't enough excitement in December, we held many themed spirit days throughout the month. The participation from students and staff was amazing!
On Wednesday, December 14th Lincoln School held its Winter Concert under the direction of Mr. Bova. It was a wonderful experience seeing so many family members in attendance, cheering on our students. This concert required all hands on deck so I want to thank the entire staff for all of their efforts. A special thank you to Pastor Adriana Mogee for allowing us to use the outstanding space at the Assembly of God Church.
Lincoln School has been helping our community in big ways! From food drives to toy collections, your contributions have been making a huge difference in the lives of children in our town and county. In collaboration with the Morris County Sheriff's Department, toys were donated to the Sergeant Tim Abline Toy Drive. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness during this holiday season!
We are R.A.M.S. (more than our mascot)
December RAMS Winners
R-Respect self and others A-Achieve excellence M-Make good choices S-Stay safe
Preschool
Mrs. Leslie/Mrs. Grlica- Dylan Morales and Caleb Almonte
Kindergarten
Mrs. Conway- George O’Dell
Ms. Lawton- Deseray Rodriguez
Mrs. Schwarz- Elias Seo
1st
Ms. Doering- Vivienne Perez!
Mrs. Yobs- Tristen Rivera
Ms. Tajiddin- Matthew Arias
2nd
Mrs. Jones- Samuel Bernate
Mrs. Medore- Sophia Delgado
Mrs. Tuluca- Aubrey Merrick
3rd
Mr. Kadus- Isabella Torressword
Ms. Schumacher- Zoriana Paslawskyj
Mrs. Thompson- Avery DeVirgilio
Classroom Winner
Ms. Smith’s Class
From Principal Skomial:
We are still in need of additional paraprofessionals and lunch aides (daily and substitutes). Please see the postings below and, if interested, email employment@rockboro.org. Please let your family and friends know about our employment openings.
Did you know that our 3rd grade students are responsible for the morning announcements? Be sure to ask your 3rd grader all about it! 📣🎤
Did your child recently celebrate a birthday and come home with a Birthday Book? Birthdays are celebrated during the morning announcements and each child selects a Birthday Book from Mrs. Skomial's bin. 📘🎂🎉
From the Nurse:
NEW JERSEY DENTAL ASSOCIATION'S
“GIVE KIDS A SMILE”
FREE DENTAL CARE ACCESS DAYS ARE COMING SOON
Does your child need dental care but does not have a dentist due to financial hardship or lack of dental insurance? The New Jersey Dental Association’s “Give Kids a Smile Children’s Dental Care” program provides free dental care at participating dental offices throughout New Jersey during the month of February. Dental services include examinations, cleaning, and corrective procedures such as extractions and fillings, at no cost to you. Children will be seen by appointment only. Appointments book quickly, so call early and mention you want to participate in the ‘Give Kids a Smile” program. When making an appointment please inquire about the dental services offered at each specific location. To learn more about the program and to view the complete list of participating providers and dates, please visit the New Jersey Dental Association website: https://www.njda.org/for-the-public/gkas/for-parents.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Mrs. Jacobus. Please note, if your child needs to be absent or tardy due to their participation in this program, this will be considered excused if you have a note from the dentist.
You may email the documentation to Mrs. Jacobus at
djacobus@rockboro.org or it may be faxed to 973-625-7355.
Please remember to keep your children at home if they are feeling ill. We want to do our best to keep our students and faculty healthy so we need your help.
ROCKAWAY BOROUGH LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Call 973-627-5709 or visit rblibrary.org to registerJANUARY 2024 PROGRAMS AT THE ROCKAWAY BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Please register at http://rblibrary.org/ or call 973-627-5709.
AFTER SCHOOL GAME CLUB*
Come into the library on Friday afternoons for a different table top game each week.
Fridays ~ 3:30-4:30pm. Friday 1/5: Uno for Ages 7-17, Friday 1/12: Sorry for Ages 7-17, Friday 1/19: What Do You Meme? for Ages 9-17, Friday 1/26: Clue for Ages 9-17.*Weekly Registration required.
LOCAL AUTHOR TALK: SETH AUGENSTEIN*
Saturday, January 6 ~ 11:00am. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.
Mr. Augenstein will discuss and read a chapter from his second novel, Lama with a Gun. Gun battles, mysticism, and intrigue await you in the wild expanses of Innermost Asia.
WINTER STORYTIME & CRAFT w/Ms. GERI*
Tuesday, January 9 ~ 11:00am. Ages 2-5. *Registration required.
Ms. Geri starts 6 weeks of Winter Storytime and Craft beginning Tuesday, January 9 thru Tuesday, February 13.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Wednesday, January 10 ~ 1:30-2:30 pm. Adults 18 and up. Registration is not required.
A public health nurse will be at the library to administer blood pressure screenings to adults.
AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS*
Wednesday, January 10 ~ 3:30pm. Ages 6-10. *Registration required. This month Ms. Geri is making beaded snowflakes.
WINTER GREETING CARD PAPER CRAFT*
Saturday, January 13 ~ 10:30am. Ages 6-10. *Registration required.
Create a wintry scene greeting card to send to someone special!
SNOWMAN BIRD FEEDER TAKE-HOME CRAFT*
Tuesday, January 16-Saturday, January 20. Ages 5-12. Pick up available all week. *Registration required. Register to take home supplies to make your own snowman bird feeder. (You will need some of your own supplies as well.)
TIME FOR TOTS*
Friday, January 19 ~ 11:00am-11:45am. Ages 1-5. *Registration required.
STARTING AN ART JOURNALING PRACTICE*
Saturday, January 20 ~ 11:00am. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.
Join resident artist Michele Fawcett who will share how to start an art journaling practice. Materials provided.
LET'S DISH!*
Monday, January 22 ~ 1:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.
Dietitian Kimberly from Weis Supermarket will be joining us again and sharing a recipe for a healthy salad.
KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP
Thursday, January 25 ~ 11:00am-12:30pm. Adults 18 and up. Registration is not required.
Please note: Our Knit & Crochet Group will now be held on the 4th Thursday of the month instead of the 3rd.
MAKE YOUR OWN POLAR BEAR!*
Saturday, January 27 ~ 10:30am. Ages 3-8. *Registration required.
Stuff your own polar bear and enjoy polar bear themed stories!
PRESENTATION FROM THE SEEING EYE®*
Monday, January 29 ~ 6:00pm. (All ages, children under the age of 9 must attend with an adult) *Registration required.
A representative from The Seeing Eye® of Morristown will provide an overview of their work including their history, breeding, puppy raising, and training programs, and offer guidance on how to apply to get involved in their guide dog training program. Meet one of the guide dogs.
Donations of toys, food, treats for The Pennies for Puppies Program are appreciated.
BOOK LOVERS MEETING*
Wednesday, January 31 ~ 6:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.