Lincoln Lowdown- 1/27/25

Lincoln Families,

Monday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and we'd like to take a moment to honor the memory of the six million Jewish men, women, and children, along with countless others, whose lives were tragically taken during the Holocaust. This day serves as an important reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and our shared responsibility to stand against hatred, prejudice, and injustice in all its forms.

As we reflect, we encourage our students to engage in meaningful conversations about history, empathy, and the importance of inclusion and respect in our diverse community. These values remain at the core of who we are at Lincoln Middle School.

Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering a school environment where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn.

Events this week:

1/27-1/31 - Star Math testing window in Math Classes (NEW DATES)

1/27-1/30 - Drama Dress Rehearsals, 3:30 -8:00pm, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Room 153

1/28-1/29 - Band Photos throughout the day

1/29 - 8th Grade ELA Narrative Writing Norming (Howard/Wilson/Crisostomos/Montanez)

1/29 - Coffee with the Principal, 9AM, Library Classroom

1/30 - Samohi Experience for 8th Graders @ SAMOHI

1/31 - Friday Late Start PD: Schoolwide

1/31 - SAMOHI Advisors visit 8th grade Science classes

1/31 - Fall semester community service logs due (4 hours).

1/31- Spring applications available online for 6th-8th grade

1/31 - Drama Performance, 7PM, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Room 153 (Students call time 5:30PM)

2/1 - Drama Performance, 2PM & 7PM, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Room 153 (Student call time 12:30/5:30pm)

2/2 - Drama Performance, 2PM, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Room 153 (Student call time 12:30pm), Strike & Cast Party to follow at 4PM

You’re all invited to our next Coffee with the Principal event!

We are excited to feature a special presentation on Healthy Relationships for Middle School Students. This important topic will focus on fostering respect, communication, and positive connections among peers and will provide valuable insights for families to support their children’s growth.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful discussion and the chance to connect with other parents and school staff over coffee.

We’re excited to announce the start of our basketball season! This marks an incredible opportunity for our student-athletes to showcase their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the court.

We are so proud of the hard work and dedication our athletes and coaches have put into preparing for the season. As they step onto the court, let’s cheer them on and celebrate their effort, growth, and determination—both in practice and during games.

To our players: We wish you the best of luck this season! Remember, every play is a chance to learn, grow, and demonstrate the values that make our school community proud.

Thank you to our families and fans for your unwavering support. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and make this a season to remember!

Go Lions!

At Lincoln Middle School, we are proud to celebrate the innovative and culturally responsive teaching practices of our educators. These approaches help foster empathy, inclusivity, and meaningful engagement in our classrooms.

We’d like to recognize the outstanding work of several of our teachers:

• Mrs. Lopez guided her students in writing heartfelt, encouraging letters to the students at Palisades Elementary, who recently experienced the loss of their school. This project not only built a sense of compassion and community but also gave students a powerful way to practice kindness and connection.

• Mrs. Greenfield has been promoting academic discourse in her classroom by using sentence frames to empower students to express their ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. This strategy helps all learners, especially those developing language skills, to find their voice and deepen their understanding.

• Mrs. Howard introduced alternate gaming assessments as a creative way to evaluate learning. These assessments allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in interactive and engaging ways, catering to diverse learning styles.

These examples highlight the commitment of our teachers to creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. We are grateful for their dedication to helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to provide the best learning experience for all of our students.

A heartfelt thank you to all the families and students who contributed baked goods and supported our LA Strong Bake Sale fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity and community spirit, we raised over $600 to support the Los Angeles Firefighters who work tirelessly to keep us safe.

Your kindness and involvement exemplify the strength and compassion of our school community. Every cookie, cupcake, and treat made a difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a sweet success. Together, we’ve shown that Lincoln Middle School stands strong for our community. Special thanks to Mrs. DeBeech and Mrs. Howard for coordinating this special event!

We encourage all parents and guardians to download the ParentSquare app to receive live updates and stay informed about important communication from our school. ParentSquare is our primary platform for sharing announcements, event reminders, and urgent updates to keep you connected with everything happening at Lincoln.

Stay in the know and never miss an update—download ParentSquare today!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

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Attention 8th Grade Families,

Our Breakfast Club is up and running! Click link here to DONate time or donuts. Kids earn Community Service hours as well for helping! Each Friday earns around $100 so your support is appreciated to help give our 8th graders a great year and promotion at Lincoln.