Lincoln Lowdown- 9/16/24

Lincoln Families,

As we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. At Lincoln Middle School, we believe in honoring the diversity that makes our school so vibrant and inclusive.

Throughout the month, we will be engaging students in activities and lessons that recognize the achievements and cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latinx individuals, both past and present. We encourage families to join us in celebrating and learning more about this important part of our shared history.

Thank you for your continued support!

Events this week:

9/16 - 9/17 - Counselor SEL Presentation in 6th Grade Science Classes

9/20 - Friday Late Start PD: Department PLCs (Review Star Data)

9/20 - Picture Day (P.E. Classes) in Gym, 7:30AM - 3:15PM (AM & ISPE Students before school)

9/20 - Counselors host LMS Parent Workshop, 8:30AM, Library Classroom

Place of Birth: Glendale, CA

Years at Lincoln: This is my 5th year

Favorite Educator: My favorite educator was my softball coach in high school. Dan Berry, who formed and coached the Crescenta Valley High softball team to a CIF Southern Section championship and 20 Pacific League titles. He taught his players the value of hard work, resilience and collaboration.

Fun Fact: (You pick the fun fact) I also teach special education courses at CSULA. I am a big Dodger Fan and have a cat named after Mookie Betts.

Place of Birth: Riverside, California

Years at Lincoln: 0.5 (Long Term Sub in 2021)

Favorite Educator: Mrs. O'Brien because I've known her for a while now and she's actually an okay person.

Fun Fact: I survived a snow storm, in the desert!

6th graders are invited to a free movie night on the main quad so bring your chairs or blankets and hang out with some friends! Pizza, beverages and snacks will be sold at our concession stand.

Sign up to volunteer! We need your help to make this a magical evening for our students.

Please note that the cell phone policy will be the same as during school hours. Use of cell phones during the event is prohibited.

If you have a student that requires additional adult support to attend this event safely please reach out to Darci Keleher at dkeleher@smmusd.org or 310-393-9227 x73568

Picture Day is Friday, September 20th. All students will be photographed. There is no need to fill out any forms or submit payment on Picture Day. Approximately 1-2 weeks after Picture Day, you will receive an email link to view your proof and order online. For more information and tips on what to wear, please see the PDF attached and click this video link: CLICK HERE TO WATCH!

A big thank you to everyone who attended this Friday's Back to School Picnic! It was wonderful to see so many families, students, and staff come together to kick off the school year with fun, food, and community spirit.

Your participation made the event a great success, and we are grateful for the support and enthusiasm that helps make Lincoln Middle School such a special place.

We look forward to many more exciting events throughout the year!

Special thanks our PTSA and Jinyen Carew for orchestrating this fantastic event!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended our recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) meeting. Your insights, engagement, and commitment to fostering an inclusive school environment are invaluable as we work together to create a supportive and welcoming community for all students.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and making meaningful progress together.

Thank you for your dedication and partnership!

"Accepting Imperfection”

That’s the theme for the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

A huge thank you to everyone who tried out for our fall sports teams! We are incredibly proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and dedication each of you showed throughout the try-outs. Whether or not you made a team, your hard work and commitment are truly commendable.

For those who were selected, congratulations! We look forward to seeing you represent Lincoln Middle School with pride and teamwork this season. For those who didn’t make it this time, we encourage you to keep working hard and stay involved – there will be many more opportunities ahead.

Thank you again for your incredible spirit and participation!

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended this week’s Back to School Night! It was wonderful to see so many of you engaging with our teachers and learning more about your child’s school experience.

Your presence and support mean a lot to us, and we’re excited to partner with you for a successful school year ahead!

The Weekend Bag Program (WeB) can provide SMMUSD students with nutritious, easy-to- prepare bags of food containing 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 snacks for the weekends. The Weekend Bag Program is available to serve to all SMMUSD students. Student names are not identified to Weekend Bag Program volunteers to ensure participant privacy. Reusable plastic bags are packed by volunteers with enough shelf-stable food (including UHT milk) for breakfast, lunch and snacks for two days. Participating students pick up the food bags, usually from the school office, and stick them in their backpacks after school on Fridays. The menus have been evaluated by a dietitian to meet federal school nutrition standards and provide a balance of healthy, nutritious non-perishable foods. Families wishing to enroll their students should contact our school’s Bilingual Community Liaison, Nallely Gutierrez, n.gutierrez@smmusd.org, 310 393-9227 x73105 and fill out a Program opt-in form.

Please take advantage of this workshop!

For the safety of our students, staff, and community, we kindly remind all parents and guardians to follow all traffic laws during dismissal. Please avoid double parking, blocking driveways, or making U-turns near the school. These actions create unsafe conditions and disrupt the flow of traffic.

Let’s work together to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important matter!