Lincoln at a Glance

• M 9/9: BOPA Meeting 6:30
  

• T 9/10: GBB @ Iroquois 3:30 (away)

• W 9/11: Early Dismissal 2:10

• H 9/12: GBB vs. Chippewa 3:30 (home); X-Country @ Algonquin 3:45 (away)

• M 9/16: GBB vs. Grove 3:30 (home); D64 PTO Kick-off Event Mtg 7 PM @ Lincoln
  

• T 9/17: GBB vs. Holmes 3;30 (home)

• W 9/18: Early Dismissal 2:10

• H 9/19: GBB vs. Algonquin 3:30 (home); X-Country @ Chippewa 3:45 (away); Board of Education Meeting 7:00

• F 9/20: LI/EM Bands Perform at Maine South 6-9:00

As you are aware, the District has approved to move to referendum and voters will be asked for funding to address critical needs at nearly every school in D64. Bond proceeds would address needs such as:

• Health, safety, and security upgrades

• Mechanical and infrastructure improvements

• Classrooms, labs, and other learning space updates

• Additional instructional and student support service spaces

The full schedule of tours and events can be found online at d64.org/referendum2024. Additionally, our website has numerous answers to questions regarding the referendum.

Due to the presidential election schedule for this week, the D64 PTO Kick-Off is now slated for Monday, Sept 16th at 7:00pm at Lincoln Middle School.

All District 64 parents are invited to our inaugural D64 PTO Kick-Off! Hear our Superintendent. Dr. Ben Collins, present information on the upcoming Referendum and tour the aging Lincoln Middle School to see some of the proposed improvements with each school's Principal as your guide. PTO's will have their annual kick-off meeting to highlight their year and offer an opportunity to meet more D64 parents. Daycare will be provided and this is a great opportunity to support your child's education. We hope to see you on September 16th!

D64 PTO Kick-Off Flyer

The annual sixth-grade fall social is slated for Friday, October 4th. More information regarding the night’s activities and fun will be provided in the upcoming weeks. For now, save the date.

Bernie’s Book Bank, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge, and the Village Bank and Trust - a

Wintrust sponsor of Bernie’s Book Bank, have partnered to run a book drive to help underserved kids discover the gift of reading!

Please consider donating your new/slightly used books. See info below.

Bernie’s Book Bank Drive Flyer

=Wilson Stadium is a hub for our community during Hawk Football games. As we kick off a new season, we’d like to remind everyone of the procedures in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, including students, parents, athletes, and performers. These guidelines are part of broader discussions across Central Suburban League schools to promote safety at games.

Important Parking Notice: Please note that parking in the forest preserve will not be available this season. Be sure to plan accordingly when attending home games.

Please read below for other guidelines and changes to procedure for this year’s football season.

Letter Re: Maine South Football Games

Student Picture Day was last week. Parents need to wait for their student's Ticket Code to view/order pictures. Ticket codes/flyers will arrive at Lincoln approximately four weeks post Picture Day.

NOTE: Picture re-takes are scheduled for Thursday, October 10th.

We have started up our first trimester after-school clubs and activities.We want all of our students to get involved, so take a look at the teen leisure club offerings and encourage your son or daughter to join in on the fun.

First Trimester TLCs

Lincoln activity buses run at 4:00 PM each school day (except Wednesdays) to provide transportation for students involved in after-school activities and extracurriculars. These activities include sports, clubs, after-school tutorial programs, etc. Parents are expected to provide transportation if needed for any other reason. These buses will start running on Tuesday, September 4th.

NOTE: Often, these buses will not run the day prior to an extended break or school vacation.

As a reminder for those who have not yet submitted them, 6th grade health forms are due by October 15th. Students without these uploaded by October 15th will be excluded from school beginning Wednesday, October 16th. Forms Required are:

• Updated physical with all sections completed. Be sure that health history and parent signature is completed (the physical is considered incomplete if this is left blank)

• Complete and updated immunizations with one dose Tdap and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after the 11th birthday.

Please reach out to our school nurse, Rachel Ossmo (rossmo@d64.org) with any questions.

It is our goal in District 64 to maintain school Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) that promote a love for reading and lifelong learning. Our middle school libraries are geared toward middle school readers who represent a range of reading interests and levels. The collections include a variety of middle grade and young adult novels, along with picture books, reference materials, sound recordings, magazines, and nonfiction resources.

Young adult (YA) titles include literature, poetry, and informational text that address experiences and issues that concern children as they transition through their teenage years. Common themes in young adult literature include: relationships, mental health, sexuality, substance/domestic abuse, violence, death, pop culture, and race/ethnicity. While these topics are often present in middle grade text, the degree to which they are addressed increases in young adult titles. Student readiness for exploration of these topics may vary based on maturity level and experience.

We do our best to match students with the right book for them. Some of our collection contains more sensitive subject matter and, in consultation with professional reviews, have been marked with Young Adult (YA) labels. We encourage families to discuss reading selections with their students on a regular basis.

If you feel your student might not be ready for these titles, please reach out to both the LRC Director and principal of the appropriate school.

Does your student love to sing and want to join a choir here at Lincoln? Lincoln has THREE choirs to get involved in.

• Show Choir is singing and dancing for ALL grade levels on Mondays from 3-4 in the Cafeteria
• 6th Grade Chorus is singing only for 6th graders from 3-4 on Fridays in room 319
• 7/8 Singers is singing only for 7th and 8th graders from 3-4 on Thursdays in room 319
  
  

For the past 7 years, Lincoln has performed a musical annually. This year, we will be performing Matilda, Jr. March 14-16. If your student is interested, please read below about the information/workshop meetings coming up! Feel free to have your student email me (alatragna@d64.org) or come see me in 319 with any questions!

• Cast:

  • The cast consists of performers on stage

  • Audition workshop: Tuesday, November 12th & 19th from 3-4 in the Cafeteria (same workshop, just come to one!)

  • Learn the audition process, audition materials, and commitment to be in the cast!

  Crew:

  • The crew consists of students performing tasks behind the scenes.

  • Information meeting: Tuesday, December 3rd from 3-4 in room 319

  • Information meeting on what each crew does and the commitment to be in that crew!

If students forget something at home or are being delivered a lunch, items may be dropped off in the foyer of the Lincoln Office. We instruct students to check in with the office during passing periods to pick up these items. We will not interrupt class to notify students of items/lunches delivered to the office.

We are very fortunate to have a supportive and collaborative partnership with our Lincoln PTO. Throughout the year, we will be working together to provide opportunities for our families and students. If you are not a member already, please consider joining this awesome organization. You can find information on starting or renewing your membership by visiting the Lincoln PTO website.

Additionally, the PTO is looking for sixth grade parents to help coordinate the 6th grade fall fest. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the PTO at lmspto.parkridge@gmail.com.

All Lincoln students and parents are provided access to schedules via the PowerSchool parent and student portals. The PowerSchool Parent Portal allows you access to your student’s academic information, including student schedules and grades. To gain access to the Parent Portal, please go to ps.d64.org. If you have any questions on how to login, please contact the Lincoln Main Office for assistance (847) 318-4215.

Schoology will be utilized by students to help navigate their remote learning day and will include links to students’ virtual class meetings. Parents can also access students’ classes and monitor student assignments. To assist, we have created THIS VIDEO to assist in navigating this new learning platform.

Not connected to Schoology yet? Follow the directions here!

The Lincoln website and Lincoln school calendar are valuable resources to keep informed of important updates and events throughout the year. The calendar is kept up to date throughout the school year, and new information is posted regularly. We hope that these tools are helpful resources for keeping you and your student organized and informed as we progress through the year.

Lincoln Website
D64 Website

Calendars for 2024-2025 can be viewed HERE.

District 64 continues to utilize many different platforms to ensure you have important information delivered to you in the most convenient way. One of those ways is through our SMS Text Messaging Service.

Getting messages delivered to your mobile device is a helpful tool, and District 64 is reenergizing our efforts to bring this to you. Starting on Monday, October 31st, you might periodically receive text messages from either the District or your child’s school.

These alerts will be info about events, school closings, safety, and more. That said, our SMS Text Messaging Service will be used supplementally in our communication efforts and does not replace any school emails or calls you are receiving.

How to receive text messages:

• You must opt-in to receive text messages. To do so, you will need to text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.

• If you’d like to no longer receive District 64 text messages, you have to send “Stop” to 67587.
  
  

If you have any questions regarding the use of text messages to communicate District/School messages, please email me at clilly@d64.org.

School hours for student classes are from 8:05 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Please note that each Wednesday, students are dismissed at 2:10 p.m. for staff professional development activities.

Doors to the school open for students each morning at 7:58 a.m. Homeroom begins at 8:05 a.m.

School office hours are from 7:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Remember that our student absence line (847) 318-4215 is available 24 hours a day. Please let the Lincoln Office know as soon as possible if your child will not be in attendance. Please do not rely on e-mail notification for reporting absences as it may not be seen until later in the day.

Lincoln Middle School, along with all District 64 schools, operates in accordance to policies and practices that have been reviewed and implemented by the District 64 Board of Education. Please review the D64 Student-Parent Handbook prior to the start of the school year to familiarize yourself with the information contained in it. We want to work in partnership with you to ensure a positive school year, and having an understanding of this information will help to promote a successful school year. This handbook is intended as a convenience for District 64 families and staff by summarizing selected information about procedures, services and programs. It also provides a quick reference for contact information and District timelines.