Weekly Outcall @Lincoln

As the colder weather is upon us, we've noticed that many students are arriving without jackets and warm gear. We want to remind everyone to please dress appropriately for the dropping temperatures. We follow the Illinois State Board of Education's recommendations for outdoor temperatures and time limits to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.

Fresh air and outdoor activity are important for middle schoolers' physical and mental health. They can help improve focus, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being. Please help us ensure that your students can comfortably participate in these activities by sending them to school with warm jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students warm and healthy!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Beginning in February, students in fourth through twelfth grade will have an opportunity to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education. The district is required to complete the administration of this survey by March 28, 2025. The student form of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey focuses on perceptions regarding the supportiveness of the school environment and ambitiousness of instruction. The district and schools use information from this survey to enhance our understanding of the student experience in Naperville 203.

Individual student responses to this survey remain confidential; aggregate results will be

published online in conjunction with the annual Illinois Report Card in the fall of 2025. The survey takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete and will be administered online. If you would like your student to not participate, please complete and return the linked PDF to your school’s main office (att: Kevin harper) by Friday, February 21, 2025.

Thank you for your continued support and participation toward improving our schools!

Kevin Harper

Assistant Principal

Attached is notification regarding the administration of the IAR and ISA assessments to our students. Lincoln plans to administer the IAR assessment to all grade levels on March 11th, March 13th, and March 18th. The Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), which is for 8th grade only, will be administered on April 15th. Additional information will be shared as we approach the testing dates. Please review the details outlined in the notification, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Kevin Harper

Assistant Principal

Lincoln Jr. High’s Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, March 6, from 5-8:30 p.m., and on Friday, March 7, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. All Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place via Zoom. In the case that you are unable to participate via Zoom, please contact the teacher directly.

To schedule your virtual conferences, you will log into PTC Wizard. You may login on Wednesday February 19th, 2025 and begin scheduling. The process is not lengthy, and the PTC Wizard Parent Guide (PTC Wizard Guía para los Padres) will help you navigate the system. You will access the PTC Wizard website at: https://naperville203.ptcwizard.com/parent/ and login using your Campus Parent username and password.

All parents/guardians should verify that they have access to Campus Parent as soon as possible. If there are difficulties, or if you need to retrieve your password, contact Parent Support at parentsupport@naperville203.org. Please use the following link to Learn More about Infinite Campus.

PTC Wizard will close for scheduling conferences on Thursday, Feb. 27. Anyone with limited computer access can receive assistance with conference scheduling by calling the school.

On behalf of our Lincoln Jr. High staff, I want to thank you for participating in these conferences. We look forward to seeing you then.

Kristen Caprarola

Principal

Lincoln is excited to announce the launch of a new 7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Intramural program! This is a fantastic opportunity for all boys interested in volleyball, whether you're a beginner or have some experience.

Tryouts will start Feb. 18th. In order to try out, please complete this Google form. There will be one 7th grade and one 8th grade team. We will practice and then play against each junior high in 203.

Join us for fun, teamwork, and skill development! This is an excellent chance to make new friends and enjoy the sport.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sterner or Mrs. Fleury

We look forward to seeing you on the court!

ACCESS testing for English Language Learners, which will be conducted throughout February. This important assessment measures your child’s progress in English language proficiency across four key areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

To help students prepare for the assessment, teachers will meet with them on January 27th during supervised study. During this session, students will review the purpose of the test, its format, and key logistics, including testing dates and locations.

The ACCESS testing dates are as follows:

• February 19th

To ensure your child is ready to do their best, we kindly ask for your support by encouraging the following:

• A Good Night’s Sleep: Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before testing days.

• A Healthy Breakfast: Provide a nutritious breakfast on the mornings of their tests to help them stay focused.

• A Positive Mindset: Remind your child to come prepared and try their best during each testing session.

For more detailed information, please refer to the attached letter. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact me directly at any time.

Thank you for your continued support in helping your child succeed!

Mr. Harper

Lincoln’s 2025 Spring Musical is going to be Matilda JR!

Important dates to note for students interested in auditioning for cast OR being a part of the crew:

• Crew Application Deadline - Tuesday February 18, 2025
• First Crew Rehearsal - Monday February 24, 2025

If you have any questions about the musical, please reach out to Mrs. Tysiak (mtysiak@naperville203.org) or Mrs. Hutchison (jhutchison@naperville203.org).

As a reminder for all parents and visitors entering our school when buzzing in at the front door. For everyone's safety, we kindly ask that only one person be allowed entry at a time. If you notice another individual at the door, please avoid holding it open for them and ensure they have rung the doorbell and been granted access by our office staff. Thank you for helping us maintain a secure environment for all students and staff.

• Please remember that our front driveway is closed to parent/family drop off and pick up between the hours of 7:30 to 8:00 am and 2:45 - 3:15 pm. Please use the drop off lane located off Waxwing for student drop off and pick up.

• Electric bikes/scooters - please note in accordance with Naperville city ordinances that many E-bikes are allowed only in specific locations when it comes to roadways and sidewalks. Thank you to School Resource Officer Kevin Merrihew who shared this presentation with our community for more information. Any motorized vehicle that is gas powered is prohibited on school property and may be subject to conversation involving Officer Merrihew.

As we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, I want to remind all families of a few important policies regarding outside food and beverages. At Lincoln Junior High, delivering catered food to students for celebrations or sharing food during lunch is prohibited. This practice helps ensure the safety of all students by minimizing the risk of exposure to allergens that could compromise their health.

Additionally, we encourage all students to bring water bottles for use throughout the day. Please avoid sending sports drinks, sodas, or other beverages to school, as this helps us maintain our allergy-sensitive environment in classrooms. Thank you for your continued support in keeping Lincoln a safe and healthy place for all!

Classes begin daily at 8:00 am. It is important that students arrive at school on time and are ready to learn. For detailed information, please click this link.

If a student is to be absent or late to school, the parent or guardian must call the school's absence line before 7:45 a.m. at (630) 420-3881. This line is open 24 hours a day and recorded messages can be left anytime before 7:45 a.m.

If you need to pick up your student early for an appointment, there are a couple of options we ask that you follow. The day of the appointment, send a note with your student indicating what time you need to pick him/her up and the reason for leaving. Your child must bring the note to the main office before 8:00 a.m. You may also call the Lincoln Junior High Attendance Line to notify the office of your child’s departure time. A pass will be provided and all teachers are notified of any early dismissals. A parent/guardian must come into the building to sign the student out.

If you are looking for information about specific events and happenings as they are communicated to our students please visit our school website.

The full intramural schedule can be found here for the entire school year. Students need to pay a one time $26.00 intramural fee to the front office which allows them to participate in unlimited intramural programs. Off campus Intramurals are an additional fee.

Website: https://www.naperville203.org/ljhs
Location: 1320 Olympus Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)420-6370
Twitter: @LJHSLancers