The Lion's Roar

Making a Difference…One Paw Print at a Time

Thank you to our amazingly talented and curious Teaching Assistant, Mr. Ben, for making a difference in our Lincoln community... one paw print at a time.

Mr. Ben has been serving our school as a Teaching Assistant since 2022 and will begin his official student teaching hours after Winter Break.

He has also taken on a special project about the history of Lincoln School that involves uncovering treasures, memories, and forgotten images.

We are excited to share Mr. Ben's findings at our 75th Annual Lincoln Carnvial on February 1st.

Here is a small preview of one of the treasures that Mr. Ben has accumulated.

All required health records must be provided to Nurse Donovan before October 15th to avoid exclusion from school. Please click here to refer to specific health record requirements according to your child's grade level.

WHAT: Lincoln Trekkers is a voluntary weekly lunchtime program to encourage students to build endurance and cardiovascular health, as well as foster a sense of belonging and community by walking and/or running around the perimeter of the field. This is not a race!

WHEN: Trekkers will begin Thursday, October 10 during lunch recess. We will only walk or run when the weather allows us to. Students will need to wear gym shoes, and in cold weather they must wear a jacket.

HOW IT WORKS: On Thursdays, parent volunteers will track the laps students walk/run around the perimeter of the field. They will have about 20 minutes each week to complete laps. The goal is to walk or run 5 miles. Students can earn fun incentives as they log miles and stay fit.

WE NEED volunteers to pass out lap cards, track laps, and monitor the route! The time commitment is 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, Thursdays, through December 12th. Please sign up here to volunteer.

Thank you to all our families for your support of the read-a-thon! As of today our students have read 169,212 minutes and have raised $31,385.

Our Read-a-thon will run from September 16- October 1.

Please see the information to sign up in your student's green folder or go to https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/313132313335. Activation takes less than a minute.

ALL students should sign up, even if you are unable to complete fundraising. Classes who raise the most money will be awarded, but classes will also be rewarded for reading the most minutes!

Parent-teacher conferences are a vital component of your child’s education. These conferences provide an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with the teacher and discuss the child’s academic progress, social development, and overall performance in school.

This document contains all the links where you can sign up to met with your child's classroom teacher, special area teacher or support staff.

Continued Events

9-28- PTO Halloween Costume Collection- Bin in the Front of School

16-Oct. 1 Read-a-Thon Challenge Fundraiser- Our goal is $30,000!!

OCTOBER

1 - Book Drive starts (see information below)

3 - No School

9 - Walk to School Day

10 - Trekker's begins

14 - No School for Indigenous People's Day

24- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15-7:00

25 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-12:00 (No school for students)

30- Picture Retake

Please see the information below if your 1st grade child would be interested in joining the girl scouts.

Celebrations around Oak Park! Check them out here.

District 97 families are invited to attend a parent workshop on Oct. 8, 2024, titled, "Accommodations in Higher Ed." The presentation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Park and River Forest High School, and will provide an overview on accessing and using accommodations at higher education institutions.

Click on this link for more information.

The D97 Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will be meeting every other month this school year starting Sept. 23. The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beye Elementary School. This is an opportunity for families to learn together and act as an advisory committee to the D97 Core Instruction team.

Parents are also invited to the Special Education Parent Support Meetings (SEPSM) which will meet every other month. The support group will be led by two licensed clinical social workers and will act as a space for parents seeking support/connection. The meetings are held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Whittier Elementary School.

Special Education Meeting Schedule for 2024-25

October 28, 2024: SEPSM (Whittier)

November 25, 2024: SEPAC (Beye)

December 16, 2024: SEPSM (Whittier)

January 27, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

February 24, 2025: SEPSM (Whittier)

March 17, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

April 28, 2025: SEPSM (Whittier)

May 19, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

The Lincoln World Language Program introduces all students, regardless of past language experience, to the basics of French, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. Classes take place during lunch and recess time 1 day a week and are taught by experienced language teachers.

Objectives of the program are to increase global awareness and foster an appreciation for other people and cultures, create a positive attitude towards language learning, and help students acquire language in context through meaningful day to day activities and in a compelling way while supporting them through their conversational skills.

Activities may include playing games, learning songs, play acting, asking and answering questions, following commands, listening to stories, worksheets, videos, coloring, and craft projects.

Fees are assessed to fund the program, but are reduced or waived for students whose households request financial aid.

Please click here to learn more and to enroll.

... calling new and used books!

We have Spirit Wear for sale. There are T-Shirts, Sweatshirts and sweatpants in child sizes (no small). We also have car magnets, zipper pulls and cinch bags.

If you would like to place an order, please email lincolnoffice@op97.org and we will facilitate your purchase.

If your child will be absent from school please contact the school office by 8:30 a.m. You can email lincolnattendance@op97.org or call 708-665-3067. The office always needs communication from a parent regarding absences. If you are emailing your child's teacher, please copy the office on the email.

Email: lincolnoffice@op97.org
Website: op97.org/lincoln
Location: 1111 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-524-3110
Twitter: @UpAtLincolnOP