Lincoln Elementary School
October 6, 2023 - Family Newsletter
Principal's Message
Hello Lincoln Community,
The leaves are turning beautiful colors of gold, orange, yellow, and red, the days are getting shorter, and we are getting the last hurrah of warm weather. Crazy to have a couple of days here in the mid-80s! But, Fall is definitely here.
Fall Conferences: We're looking forward to Fall Conferences next week on the 11th and 12th. This week our families should have received a note with the specific time for your student-led conference. Having our students join the conference and leading it empowers them to share their learning, their goals, and talk about how they're being successful and what they're working to accomplish. Our teachers, of course, are also eager to connect with families and share how the school-year is going, while providing insights into how your student is doing this year.
If you didn't receive information on the time and day of your conference, please contact your child's teacher and/or give our office staff a call at 503-981-2825.
Thank You! We appreciate your partnership as we work together to provide the very best education for each and every student. Thank you families for all you do to help your student succeed as a learner, come to school prepared to and ready to learn, and contribute in so many ways to our Lincoln community.
As always, please feel free to send your questions or feedback to us at teresa.alfaro@woodburnsd.org or pmcdougal@woodburnsd.org. Go Dolphins!
Sincerely,
Teresa Alfaro - Principal
Peter McDougal - Assistant Principal
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The Book Fair is Here!
October is Bullying Prevention Month
Important Dates
Mark your calendars!l
Monday, 10/9 - October Site Council Meeting at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 10/11 - Fall Conferences
Thursday, 10/12 - Fall Conferences
Friday, 10/13 - No School - Teacher Comp Day (Conferences)
Monday, 10/16 - District Professional Development Day
- No School for Students
Tuesday, 10/17 - Lincoln Staff Committee Meetings (Attendance, PBIS, etc.)
Wednesday, 10/18 - Committee Meetings
Wednesday, 10/18 - Staff Meeting
Thursday, 10/19 - 3rd-5th Grade AM Community Meeting (every Thursday)
Thursday, 10/19 - Hearing Screenings for Kinder-3rd Grade
Thursday, 10/19 - Earthquake Drill
Friday, 10/20 - Kinder-2nd Grade AM Community Meeting (every Friday)
Friday,10/20 - Picture Day
Tuesday, 10/24 - Lincoln Elementary: School Board Report at 5:45 meeting
What's for Breakfast and Lunch?
Breakfast Change and a Snack
Everyday free breakfast is available to all of our students as they arrive. It's important that students are well-fed as it's a key part of being healthy and ready to learn. Up until now this year, we've also offered a "Second Chance" breakfast at 9:00 AM. However, starting on Monday, we will be offering "Breakfast after the bell" for those students that come late and are not able to get breakfast.
Instead, students can eat breakfast upon arrival here at the beginning of the school day in our cafeteria. And, for anyone who arrives late, our office will provide breakfast when they arrive.
Snack: From the veggie and fruit program, we are now offering a snack each day for our students.
Lincoln Artists Inspired by Chris Uphues
Parent/Family Volunteers
Would you like to join the Lincoln Elementary community for field trips and other special occasions? We LOVE our parent and family volunteers! Whether you'd like to help out for special events like accompanying your child on field trips or volunteering on picture day, or whether you'd like to volunteer on a more regular, ongoing basis, we'd love to have you! Here's what you need to know.
There are three steps you'll need to take to become a volunteer:
- Read this Volunteer Handbook
- Watch this safety presentation
- Complete this Volunteer Packet, your application, the online volunteer training, and an online criminal history verification information form
You will need either a driver's license or other state-issued ID for safety reasons.
You can complete your training online, and turn in your completed volunteer packet to the Lincoln office at any time during regular office hours (school days, 7:20-3:30). NOTE: it can take a few weeks for your background check to be completed, so if you'd like to accompany your child on upcoming field trips you'll want to get this turned in RIGHT AWAY. If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Amaris Chavez at amaris.chavez@woodburnsd.org, or call the main office at (503) 981-2825.
Every Day Matters
Link to Previous Newsletters
Your Lincoln Admin Team - Feel free to contact us at 503-981-2825 or by email.
Teresa Alfaro - Principal: teresa.alfaro@woodburnsd.org
Peter McDougal - Assistant Principal: pmcdougal@woodburnsd.org