Lincoln Elementary Newsletter

5/7: National Fire Sprinkler Association Smoke Trailer & Firetruck Visit 🚒🧯;Spring Concert Rehearsal @AOG 🎶

April RAMS Winners

R-Respect self and others A-Achieve excellence M-Make good choices S-Stay safe

Preschool

Mrs. Leslie/Mrs. Grlica-

AM-Class: Mila Rodriguez

PM Class: Jack Clark

Kindergarten

Mrs. Conway- Valentina Acevado

Ms. Lawton- Jacob Wojcik

Mrs. Schwarz- Juliana Arcos

1st

Ms. Doering- Nolan Bright-Mitos

Mrs. Yobs- Zara Nicovic

Ms. Tajiddin- Isabella Santillan

2nd

Mrs. Jones- Alana Dorgilles

Mrs. Medore- Eleanor Brainard

Mrs. Tuluca- Aarav Devkota

3rd

Mr. Kadus- Nihal Advaith S. Mathala

Ms. Schumacher- Kolbe Welsch

Mrs. Thompson- Daniel Martinez

Classroom Winner:

Ms. Tajiddin’s Class

Help support:
*special guests
*treats for holidays/celebrations
*schoolwide celebrations such as 100th Day of School & Read Across America
*individual and class incentives for RAMS
*new ideas we want to incorporate next year

It's a very straight-forward concept: For every box of cards that is sold, we keep 43%.

You are welcome to share it with your family and friends as well. All orders will come to Lincoln and will be sent home with students at dismissal.

I personally participated in this fundraiser a few months ago and I LOVE the beautiful cards that come in the set, with matching envelopes to boot! Additionally, it was super affordable at $1 per card.

If you choose to buy a box of cards, please use this Google Form. We can accept cash or checks (made out to Lincoln School).

The final day to purchase will be May 10th.

Click here for details:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDVa0k3fk/9WPo218A4tBipXo1L0_trw/view?utm_content=DAGDVa0k3fk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor#1

The link to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx_n-mzpETFsgb44CqEg8DindeHQh9a_e4s0ibfeXKAIduXA/viewform?pli=1

Hello Everyone,

First and foremost, please note that our school's NJSLA testing will be held the week of May 20th for our 3rd grade students. It is important for our students to get a good night's rest, eat a filling breakfast, and arrive on time each day. Students' schedules will be altered so they can test in the mornings and attend specials in the afternoon.

If you didn't have the chance to attend this year's Home and School Association's Tricky Tray then you will want to make sure you mark your calendar for next April. It was AMAZING!!! Not only were there over 350 prizes to win, it was also a great opportunity to get to know other parents and staff members. This fundraiser helps support all of the amazing events that are planned from the HSA throughout the year as well as fund mini grants that staff members request such as this year's soccer goals, beautification projects outside of our school, kindergarten manipulatives, and more!

We have lots of fun activities happening in the coming months so be sure to note the dates at the top of this newsletter. I will continue to communicate these activities via ClassTag (SchoolConnect).

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help with Staff Appreciation Week! Your generous donations are going to make this week so special for our teachers and staff members. I'll be sure to share pictures each day.

Congratulations to the Trees are Terrific Poster Contest Winners! The Friends of the Rockaway Borough Library sponsored the contest for Arbor Day and the theme was Trees are Terrific in All Shapes and Sizes. Each winner received a gift card to Gelato Envy in Rockaway.

1st place - Zoriana Paslawskyj

2nd place Rylie Gerbino

3rd place - Cody Turner

What better way to get to know our students than to ride the bus with them? I planned a date with our bus driver, Ms. Elise, and we set off on the route to pick up our kiddos. I was able to knock on some doors and escort some children directly onto the bus. In other cases, I yelled with excitement for them to hurry because they'd be late to school. The looks on the children's faces, and some of their parents' faces, were priceless! I enjoyed learning all about the route we'd be taking and which student we'd pick up next. Inside the bus, it's beautifully decorated with spring decor and the children's artwork. The kids have fondly named the bus the Pineapple Express so it is decorated in their pineapple drawings and other decorative pieces Ms. Elise has hung up. I'd be remiss not to share the impact Mrs. Macera, our bus aide, has each day. During the ride, she talked with the children about their upcoming sporting events and what they did over the weekend. The most exciting part of the ride was experiencing the "roller coaster" which was when Ms. Elise turned up the music and everyone on the bus put their hands up in the air as we descended down a long road. The children were giggling with joy! This was definitely a memorable day as a first-year principal 🥰

Thanks to Mrs. Holmes, ESL teacher, students who receive English as a Second Language services were treated to a special presentation by Zoophoria. The students learned about various reptiles and had the opportunity to mingle with their peers from Thomas Jefferson.

With the beautiful weather finally here, take advantage of all the benefits nature has to offer! Below are some great websites with activities to help build social emotional learning while outside.

https://www.thepathway2success.com/using-nature-to-build-social-emotional-skills/

https://thediscoverysource.com/a-practical-guide-to-taking-social-emotional-learning-sel-outdoors/

https://www.childrenandnature.org/families/

Click on the photo above to purchase tickets.

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who make up the Home and School Association!

Pad Level Football grades 3-8, registration is now open! Please register at: www.jrknightsfootball.net

The program starts for kids who are going into kindergarten in September. They would be on the flag level. Football for those going into grades 3 and up is already open. Flag football registration will open in June, and cheer registration for all grades kindergarten and up will be on May 20th via the website link above.

Morris Catholic high school offers summer camps for grades 3-9.

https://www.morriscatholic.org/academics/summer-programs

MOTHER'S DAY STORYTIME & CRAFT w/Ms. GERI*

Tuesday, May 7 ~ 11:00am. Ages 2-5. *Registration required.

AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS*

Wednesday, May 8 ~ 3:30pm. Ages 6-10. *Registration required.

Ms. Geri will show you how to create an egg carton flower picture for mom.

TIME FOR TOTS*

Friday, May 10 ~ 11:00-11:45am. Ages 1-5. *Registration required.

LET'S DISH!*

Monday, May 13 ~ 1:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Share recipes and tips. This month we'll discuss recipes we learned from our mothers.

ART JOURNALING HOUR!*

Tuesday, May 14 ~ 4:00pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Come to the library to work on your art journal! Artistic talent not necessary to enjoy this form of creative expression. New participants will receive everything they need to begin this creative process. Supplies provided or bring your own.

AFTER SCHOOL GAME CLUB*

Friday, May 17 ~3:30-4:30pm. Ages 8-18. *Registration required.
Kids and teens meet in the library to play board games and card games. Bring in a game of your own or play one of ours.

SENSORY BIN SATURDAYS*

Saturday, May 18 ~ 11:00am Ages 2-6. *Registration required.

Join us once a month for a new, fun sensory bin activity. Each patron will be provided their own sensory bin that they will bring to each event. This month we will be doing a Spring themed sensory bin!

CREATING WITH CLAY: THERAPEUTIC POTTERY PROGRAM*

Monday, May 20 ~ 6:00pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Let’s get quacking as we make a delightful duck dish.

BOOK LOVERS MEETING*

Wednesday, May 22 ~ 6:30pm. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP

Thursday, May 23 ~ 11:00am-12:30pm. Adults 18 and up.

STORIES & SIPS - LET’S CHAT ABOUT BOOKS*

Friday, May 24 ~ 11:00am. Adults 18 and up. *Registration required.

Join us for coffee and a morning chat about books, favorite authors, and anything else that's on your mind.