Weekend Update 05/04/24
Lincoln Middle School | Weekend Update
Lincoln Weekend Update, May 4, 2024
Lincoln Community,
We hope this message finds you all well!
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, we want to emphasize the significance of expressing gratitude towards our staff. Our teachers and staff play a pivotal role in shaping minds, nurturing talents, and fostering growth. Taking a moment to acknowledge their dedication and hard work not only boosts morale but also strengthens the bond between educators and the community. Let's make a concerted effort to show our appreciation through simple gestures or heartfelt messages. Together, let's celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of the Lincoln Staff. If you’d like to send a message to any of our staff members, please take a moment to complete this short form. The messages will all be sent to the teachers and staff, and I can assure you it will brighten their day. Students have also been asked to share messages of gratitude as well. Together we can make this a very special Teacher Appreciation Week!
We would also like to thank the PTO for all of their time, efforts, and hard work in organizing an amazing week for the Lincoln Staff. The support from parents and the community is what makes this an amazing school and community. Thank you so much for taking the time to help our staff feel special this week and the countless hours that are put in behind the scenes. We appreciate you!
In Partnership,
Eric Larson, Laena DiVito, Jason Jonas
Upcoming Performances
Band, Chorus, and Orchestra are excited to be performing soon. They would love to perform for as many people as possible, and we ask that you come out and support our students! Here are the important dates for your calendars.
- May 13: Orchestra Spring Concert 7:00 pm, Busse Gym
- May 14: Choral Spring Concert 7:00 pm, Busse Gym
- May 15: Band Spring Concert 6:00 pm, Mount Prospect Band Shell
5th Grade Tours and Tour Guides
This week we welcomed Fairview and Lions Park 5th-grade students to the school. All 5th-graders received a tour of the building by members of the Principal Advisory Council who designed and developed the tour. We are excited for all the new class has to offer and bring to Lincoln next school year!
Food Service Feedback
Quest, our Food Service Manager is requesting your feedback. Please take a moment to provide your thoughts on the program to help create the best food service program for Lincoln
PTO GRADUATION EVENTS . . . LAST CHANCE!
If you have not yet filled out the Eighth Grade Activities registration, we still need your picnic lunch choices. You can still sign up for the Aloha Celebration until Friday, May 10; tickets are now $18.
We can still accept Baby Photos until Monday, May 6; please make sure they are labeled and give them to the front office. Graduation signs will be distributed on Thursday, May 9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, in the circle drive, Door 1. Google registration form: Class of 2024 Activity Registration
Notes: Baby photos are not typically returned, but if your photo is important, you can write Please Return on the photo and envelope, and we will do our best to pull it afterwards and leave it in the Lincoln office. If you have already turned it in, and it is important to you, please email Anna Pentikainen (japentik@msn.com).
Class of 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest
Lincoln PTO is looking for 7th grade students to design our Lincoln Middle School Class of 2025 t-shirt. Students are asked to draw or create a digital image to be featured on the t-shirt. Use your creativity to design something inspirational and memorable for your last year at Lincoln. New this year, all students who submit a design will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card to Capannari's. See the attached flyer for additional contest information. Deadline to submit your design is May 17th. CLICK HERE for the T-shirt design submission form.
STAFF APPRECIATION
Help us celebrate our "OUT OF THIS WORLD" teachers and staff for Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10. The PTO will host a week full of appreciation with a taco truck, catered lunch and breakfast, and raffles. Please help us make this event successful by donating a food item, volunteering your time, or making a monetary donation. FOOD/VOLUNTEER LINK and DONATION LINK
FAIRVIEW PLANT PICK-UP
Get ready to add some green goodness to your life because the plant pickup day is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for May 11th and get ready to spruce up your space with fresh foliage from Fairview if you ordered or didn't! Plants will be available for sale if you missed the ordering!
BAND CONCERT
Let's Jam and Chow Down at the Band Concert Bash!
Get your groove on because the Band Concert at Veterans Memorial Bandshell is going to be a blast! The PTO is turning up the volume by bringing in Hubby's Dog House food truck, and guess what? They're giving back 15% of the proceeds to support our amazing bands. Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, for some toe-tapping tunes, delicious hot dogs, chips, and refreshing drinks! It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy performances by the Fairview, Lions, and Lincoln bands while showing some love to our talented musicians! Let's make some noise and support our band program in style!
CAPANNARI'S COOLEST SCHOOL
Get Chillin' and Thrillin' with Lincoln at Capannari's Coolest School Contest on May 16th!
Are you ready to show your school spirit and indulge in some seriously sweet treats? Join us for an evening of fun and flavor at Capannari's Coolest School Contest! Come on out and support Lincoln while treating yourself to some delicious ice cream delights! Whether you're in the mood for a scoop of your favorite flavor or want to spread the love with a gift card for an ice cream enthusiast, we've got you covered! Let's scoop up some fun and make Lincoln the coolest school around! See you there on May 16th!
American Legion Post 525 is Looking for Families of Activity Duty Service Men and Women
Mount Prospect American Legion Post 525 would like to give Blue Star Banners to the immediate family members (son, daughter, father, mother, sister or brother, spouse) of those currently serving in the military. Blue Star banners date back to World War I, and were hung in the windows of family members, to let everyone know they had a loved one in the service. The American Legion Family has brought this practice back in recent years. We are having a ceremony and complimentary lunch Sunday, July 14 , 2024 at the Moose Lodge #660 (our American Legion Post 525 home), 602 N. Main St., Mt. Prospect, IL, and would like to include you and your family. Please contact us with the name, branch of service, and rank of your immediate family member currently serving in the military. Deadline to register is July 1. To register please contact Marcie Kane at mfkane6@gmail.com.
Love for Linda Scholarships
Mission Statement: To honor the memory of Mrs. Linda Frahm, a Lions Park primary teacher, by providing scholarships to fund learning opportunities for District 57 students to enhance their summer learning. Mrs. Frahm valued exploring the world around us through multicultural lessons, celebrating the unique characteristics of the individual child, and volunteering within the community. Apply by May 17, 2024.
Recognize a Lincoln Staff Member
5/6 | Student Council
5/6 | Boys VB @ Holmes
5/7 | Boys VB v. River Trails
5/7 | Chess Club
5/7 | Mural Club
5/7 | Ecology Club
5/8 | 7th Grade Field Trip Impact Field
5/8 | Pride Club
5/8 | D and D Club (1)
5/9 | Boys v. South
5/9 | Chess Club
5/9 | Mural Club
5/9 | D and D Club (2)
5/9 | Ecology Club
5/13 | Orchestra Performance
5/14 | Choral Performance
5/14 | Boys VB v. MacArthur
5/14 | Ecology Club
5/14 | Mural Club
5/15 | D and D Club (1)
5/15 | Boys VB @ Thomas
5/15 | Band Performance
5/16 | Ecology Club
5/16 | Mural Club
5/16 | D and D (2)
5/16 | Capannari's Coolest School Ice Cream Scoop Day
5/21 | Ecology Club
5/21 | Mural Club
5/22 | D and D (1)
5/23 | Ecology Club
5/23 | D and D (2)
5/28 | LN Graduation @ PHS
5/29 | Pride Club
5/29 | D and D (1)
5/30 | D and D (2)