Abraham Lincoln Back-To- School
August 1, 2024
A Few Notes from Mrs. Judd
Dear Abraham Lincoln Elementary Families,
Welcome back! How exciting that in just a few weeks, we will be launching the 2024-25 school year! I hope that this note finds you enjoying the rejuvenating summer days and that you and your children are looking forward to beginning a wonderful school year together in September! As we look forward to the upcoming year, I encourage you to approach it with a sense of excitement and curiosity. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a community where each of you plays an important role! Whether you are returning or new to our school, I’m confident that your child(ren) will find opportunities to grow, discover their passions, and make lasting memories!
On a personal note, I am having a fantastic summer filled with many local adventures! As a family, we’ve spent time exploring local fairs, going to the beach, going to the zoo, and boating! Summer weather is my favorite! We also celebrated my daughter Kinsley's fourth birthday! I can’t wait to hear about your summer adventures!!
Our school building is still under construction and it’s been exciting to see the progress! We’ll have a new HVAC system, mechanical, electrical updates as well as bathroom upgrades and remodeling! We’ll have new lights and ceiling tiles as well! So exciting!
Our mission at Abe, is to foster a compassionate learning environment with high expectations in which every student will grow and achieve. I’m excited to share that we will be launching a new math curriculum, “Bridges” for students in 4K-3rd grade. The new curriculum focuses on developing in students a deep understanding of math concepts and the ability to solve new and complex problems! Students will talk about math, describe observations, explain methods and ask questions! We look forward to sharing more about this with you as the year progresses!
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has an exceptional staff, who are committed to providing high-quality instruction. This year, we are excited to have a few additional staff members join our team!
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Witt
Building Secretary
Ms. Tuescher
School Counselor (K-2)
Mrs. Faucher
Educational Assistant
Ms. Leopold
School Counselor (3-5)
Mrs. Covert
Speech Language Pathologist
Ms. Guenther
Phy Ed Teacher
Mr. Huffman
Speech Language Pathologist
Mrs. Bennett
I hope you are feeling relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year! Enjoy the rest of your summer days playing, reading books, and making lots of memories! I can’t wait to see you on Wednesday, August 28th for our “Meet Your Teacher” event from 4:00-6:00 pm!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judd
Sarah Judd, Principal
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
School District of Monroe
Wednesday, August 28th 4:00-6:00pm
Students will drop off supplies and receive information from their teacher. Students that ordered supply kits from 1st Day School Supplies will be in their homeroom.
* No appointment necessary
What to Expect:
Kindergarten - 5th-grade students can use the main entrance (upper parking lot) to enter and exit the building.
Early Childhood, HeadStart, and 4K students can use Door 5 for entrance and exiting on the lower level.
Special area teachers will be available in their classrooms throughout the evening if you would like to stop in and meet with them.
While you are here, we suggest that families who will be dropping off and picking up their children during the school year designate a meeting spot.
The office staff will be available for medication and document drop-off.
Registration and Fees:
Registration must be completed online. If you need access to a computer to complete your registration, please come to the office after visiting the classroom to get assistance from the secretaries.
We recommend paying your student fees online after registration, but payments can be made in the office (cash or check).
If you need in-person assistance, please stop by the office.
If you need additional assistance or have questions about fees, please call 328-7172.
School Supply Giveaway
In need of school Supplies?
Any School District of Monroe and St. Victor Catholic School student and family in need of school supplies can visit Parkside Elementary or Northside Elementary during the dates/times listed below! Supplies have been generously donated by many community organizations and are available on a first come first serve basis.
Northside Dates/Times:
● Tuesday, August 6th from 8am-12pm
● Tuesday, August 13th from 9am-3pm
● August 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (Monday-Thursday) from 9am-3pm
Parkside Dates/Times:
● Thursday August 8th 8am- 3pm
● Monday August 12th 4pm- 6pm
● Thursday August 15th 8am- 3pm
● August 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (Monday-Thursday) from 9am-3pm
Safe Drop Off and Pick Up Locations
A map of these locations is available in the school office.
All students, family members and staff should use the sidewalks and crosswalks during drop off and pick up.
27th Street- Parent parking for drop off/ pick up.
Morning- Please drop off/ pick up your child along the sidewalk or get out and walk your child to the crossing guard.
Students should exit the car curbside for safety.
Afternoon- Please meet your child near their teacher at the lower doors.
26th Street- Parent parking for drop off/ pick up.
Morning- Curbside drop off is allowed on the south side of the street. This is a bus drop off zone in the morning. Please do not park and leave your car.
14th Avenue- Parent parking for drop off/pick up.
Please use the parking stalls. Please do not idle in the road for drop off or pick up. This is very dangerous and causes congestion with cars exiting the parking stalls.
Morning- Parents who are parking and need to bring something into the school or are walking their child to the playground.
Afternoon- Parents who are parking and meeting their child near the front door or lawn area.
Lower Parking Lot
NO PARENT DROP OFF/ PICK UP (bus loading/staff parking)
Upper Parking Lot
NO PARENT DROP OFF/ PICK UP (staff parking/visitor parking/handicap parking)
School Bus Services
School bus transportation services will be provided to eligible students who qualify. Bus forms will be completed online during registration this year. These forms need to be completed by August 16th in order to ensure busing is available for your student on the first day of school. Please do not delay completing your online registration!
*Please call Lamers Bus Lines at 608-325-7788 with any busing questions.
2024-2025 Breakfast/ Lunch Prices:
Elementary Breakfast $1.70
Elementary Lunch $2.90
Reduced Fee Breakfast: Free
Reduced Fee Lunch $.40
Adult Breakfast $3.00
Adult Lunch $5.00
Extra carton of milk is $.50
(Milk is included in the meal)
Meals are paid for in advance. If you feel you are eligible for free/ reduced meals and did not receive a letter/ email stating that you were pulled for Direct Certification, you MUST complete a free/ reduced application to update your status. This can be done during online registration or paper applications are available at the district office.
Payments are deposited into family accounts. If using a credit card or debit card, payments must be made online through the “food service” tab on Skyward Family Access. Check or cash payments can be made at any of the schools or the District Office.
NOTE: Any student who brings a sack/ cold lunch may purchase ala carte milk for 50 cents in the cafeteria. Students can bring cash or charge their lunch account.
School Fees can be paid online by selecting the “Fee Management” tab on Skyward Family Access. The school office can accept only cash or check payments. Students in Grades K-5 must pay the following fees:
Classroom Material Fee - $20.00 + Book Rental/Planner/Apps - $16.00 = $36.00 per student
1st Semester Snack Milk $42.50
2nd Semester Snack Milk $45.00
If your student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, he/she will receive snack milk at no cost. If your student qualifies for Free/ Reduced Lunch, you must complete the "Sharing Information with Other Programs" to have school fees reduced or waived.
Our new staff members at Abe!
- Ms. Heidi Tuescher- Building Secretary
- Cora Leopold- Aide
- Ms. Emma Gunther-Speech and Language Pathologist
- Ms. Sarah Bennett-Speech and Language Pathologist (Shared with MMS)
- Ms. Sam Adler- former 4th grade Abe teacher moving to 3rd grade
- Ms. Alyssa Quinn- former 2nd grade teacher moving to 1st grade
- Mrs. Brittany Witt- 2nd grade teacher
- Amanda Covert- school counselor shared with Parkside
- Katie Faucher- school counselor shared with Northside
- Dustin Huffman- Phy Ed teacher shared with MMS
Please call the office when...
Please Call the Office When...
- Your student is absent or has an appointment.
- You are picking up your student early.
- There is a change to your child's regular pick up routine.
- You have questions about sick guidelines and need assistance determining if your child should come to school.
- You are wondering if your child has an item in the lost and found.
- You have any other questions- we will do our best to help!
(608) 328-7172 voicemail messages may be left 24/7
