5th Grade Community Outreach Project
The Lincoln community has been so kind in participating in our 5th grade fundraisers all school year which will help give our 5h graders an awesome send off next month. T
The 5th grade is paying it forward by brainstorming, voting, creating and carrying out a drive for Foster Love Project. Please consider contributing to their cause by donating new water bottles and new calming activities such as fidgets, art activities, Play Doh, putty and more! The 5th grade will also be running a Coin Collection and Stickers Sale at the end of May to help raise funds for their cause.
Thank you so much for your support as we help them spread kindness!
PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Lab is Coming!
During the week of May 13–17, 2024, the PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Lab will make its return to Lincoln Elementary School. Thanks to the generous financial support of the Lincoln PTA, we are able to provide this wonderful experience for all of the students at Lincoln. The PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Lab is a “is a 40-foot mobile classroom that travels across the state of Pennsylvania bringing an interactive field trip style experience directly to schools and students in grades K-8. The Mobile Ag Lab is equipped with over 30 STEM-based science experiments and lessons, a certified teacher, and all the supplies needed for a hands-on learning experience. Each science experiment is designed to emphasize a different aspect of agriculture, including Pennsylvania’s commodities, the environment, biotechnology, food and fiber. While on our lab, students work cooperatively to solve a problem as they form a hypothesis, collect data and draw conclusions while focusing on the scientific method. Each lesson on the Mobile Ag Lab focuses on increasing student knowledge on the importance of agriculture and its impact on their daily lives.” (Excerpt taken from https://pfbfriends.com/ag-lab/)
We are so excited to offer this different learning experience for the students at Lincoln. Thanks again to the Lincoln PTA for sponsoring the PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Lab!
Scholastic Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) Book Fair
BOGO Scholastic Book Fair at Lincoln May 20-23! Support your school by shopping at our Scholastic Book Fair! In a Buy One Get One Free Book Fair, all profit is passed on to the purchaser in the form of buying one book and receiving one free book of equal or lesser value in lieu of cash or Scholastic Dollars earnings.
Donation Opportunity
We usually use earned Scholastic Dollars to pay for books for students unable to shop. Unfortunately, Scholastic Dollars cannot be used on the buy one, get one deal. If you would like to fund purchases for students unable to shop, please use THIS LINK to donate to the e-wallet for “Abe Lincoln” in Mrs. Staub’s Pre-K class. All funds donated to this account will be used to purchase books for students who would otherwise be unable to shop. Any amount will be appreciated!
Sincerely,
Maureen Staub
Upcoming Field Trips
Please make sure that the students have submitted the appropriate permission forms to the classroom teachers in advance of the trip. Chaperones MUST have all three (3) clearances on file to serve as a program volunteer for all of these field trips. Feel free to contact the school office with questions. Thanks to the Lincoln PTA for its financial support for many of the Lincoln Elementary School field trips.
Grade 3
School in the Park at Bird Park
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grade 5
Meadowcroft Village- Thursday, June 6, 2024
- 9:00 am - 3: 00 pm
Open House - May 21st from 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, is our annual Open House. The school will be open from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Please make time to visit the classrooms and let your children show off all of their accomplishments from this year. We have so much to share and celebrate. Don’t forget that the students have an early dismissal at 2:15 pm this day.
Art Show in May - Volunteers Needed
This year Ms. Angerett is holding an Art Show in the gymnasium during Lincoln Open House on Tuesday, May 21st. The Art Show will take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
All art students in grades 1st through 5th will have one piece of artwork framed for the Art Show. These frames will be available for purchase that evening for $30. If families wish to purchase their student’s artwork framed on the night of Open House (link to Artome), $22 from each frame sale will go to the framing company and $8 from each frame sale will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project during our Veterans Day Celebration next school year. If families do not want to buy the framed project, but would still like to make donation to support the Wounded Warrior Project, cash donations will be accepted during the art show. There is no expectation for families to buy their student's framed artwork.
Ms. Angerett is asking for PTA volunteers that would be interested in helping out with this event.
Helpers and Cashiers are needed to help students and families find their artwork and complete artwork purchases .
Please email: lincolnawesomeabespta@gmail.com if you are able to help during that time. Shifts will be available so that you can also enjoy Open House with your student!
If students/families do not wish to purchase a frame, they will receive their artwork back after the Art Show is officially over. Thanks in advance for your help with this project!
Band and Orchestra Concert - May 24th - Livestream event for Families
The Lincoln Bands and Orchestras will host their final concert for the year on Friday, May 24 at 11 am for Students and Staff only. Students should wear a white top and any bottoms. Students should not wear a short skirt unless they are also wearing tights or shorts underneath.
Families and friends may livestream the concert on the Lincoln Website at: https://lincoln.mtlsd.org/about/live-stream
Instrument Selection Day
During the morning of Wednesday, May 29th, there will be instrument selection for students in grades 2 – 3 (this does not pertain to students who will be continuing with an instrument – just for those starting a new instrument). Grade 2 students will only be able to try out for strings; students in grades 3 can try out for a band instrument or a string instrument. Information about the instrument selection process will be sent out by Mr. DeLaurentis, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Wockley. All questions about instrument selection should be directed to one of them at ddelaurentis@mtlsd.net, aharris@mtlsd.net or kwockley@mtlsd.net.
5th Grade Career Day!
Ms. Herb is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Career Day this year for our fifth graders! On Friday, May 31st, our fifth grade students will be given the opportunity to attend a Career Day that introduces students to a variety of career possibilities.
During this event, our fifth grade students will hear from three different speakers and learn about how they became interested in their current field, what education/training they needed, what they do on a typical day at their job, as well as any advice to students considering a job in their field. Thank you to our twelve Career Day volunteers - without you, our event would not be possible!
5th Grade Farewell Field Day - June 4th
In celebration of the end of the 2023-2024 school year & "graduation" to Jefferson Middle School, our 5th grade students will be participating in Lincoln Elementary's 5th Grade Field Day. Details are as follows:
- DATE: Tuesday, June 4th
- TIME: 12:00 - 3:15
- WHERE: LINCOLN PLAYGROUND
- ACTIVITIES: Kickball, Volleyball, Basketball, & Softball* *Bring your baseball/softball glove, a water bottle (both labeled with your name) & sunscreen!
- LUNCH: Provided by the Lincoln PTA
Please direct questions to one of 5th Grade teachers - Ms. McElhinny, Ms. Mosbacher, Mr. Ogg, or Mrs. Seiferth. We hope to see your student here on June 4th!
Grand Finale 2024
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, we will once again be having our Lincoln Elementary Grand Finale. This day, which is being sponsored by our Lincoln PTA, is our own take on a school-wide field day. Events are being selected to involve the students in different types of art, music and athletic activities. The various activities are designed to be fun learning experiences for all students. Lincoln Elementary Grand Finale event stations will be set up throughout the school building and grounds. We are planning some great things for the students for June 5th! A volunteer form is linked below. We need lots of help to make it a "grand" day for everyone involved.
We are asking everyone to wear a similarly colored t-shirt based on their current grade level. Below, you will find the assigned grade level t-shirt colors. If possible, please have your student wear a shirt on June 5th that matches their respective grade level color.
- Kindergarten – Blue
- 1st – Red
- 2nd – Yellow
- 3rd – Green
- 4th – Purple
- 5th – White
Grade 5 Clap Out
As you may know, on the last day of school each year, we celebrate our 5th graders with the Grade 5 Clap Out! We line the hallways with all of our other students and staff, then have the 5th graders walk through through the school one last time to a rousing round of applause. The 5th graders then exit Door A1 to see their families.
We will be hosting this year's Grade 5 Clap Out on Friday, June 7th at 11:45 am. All elementary schools will be holding their individual Clap Outs on this same date and time. Please make note of this on your calendars if you have a Grade 5 student at Lincoln. Get your cameras and Kleenex ready! Families are asked to remain outside of the school during the Clap Out.
School Supplies Ordering for 2024-2025 School Year
We are using 1st Day School Supplies to provide you with the option to purchase school supply kits for the 2024-2025 school year! If you are interested in avoiding the hassle of shopping in person, please visit the link or snap the QR Code below! The site is very easy to use and school supplies will be delivered to the school ahead of the start of the school year. Be sure to choose the grade that your child will be in for the 2024-2025 school year. Don’t forget to ADD headphones if your child needs a new pair for the school year. Grades 2–5 also have the option to add an inexpensive, wired mouse to their order. Please note that computer mice are not mandatory, but an optional add. There is also an option for you to donate a kit that will help provide school supplies for Lincoln students in need. The last day for parents to order is Monday, July 1st, 2024. No orders will be accepted after this date and all orders are final.
Ordering link - https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=88095
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Melissa Blanton at melissa.blanton929@gmail.com.
Peoples Gas Project on N. Meadowcroft
Peoples Gas will be installing a new main line and new services to properties over an 8-week project along N. Meadowcroft Avenue.
- When: May 8 through July 3
- Impacted Roads: N. Meadowcroft – Bower Hill to Beverly; Beverly – N. Meadowcroft to Sieaforth; Dell – N. Meadowcroft to Kenmont
- Times: Work hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. when school is in session. When school is not in session, they can work from 7 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. This timeline will not include street restoration, which will happen at a later date
Understand this project will have the following impacts for families with students at Lincoln Elementary School.
- Families will not be able to drop off or pick up students along N. Meadowcroft behind the school
- Families that typically drop off and pick up along N. Meadowcroft should consider using our school's GO ZONE along Ralston Place
- Students should only use the designated safe walking routes and crossing areas when arriving or departing Lincoln along N. Meadowcroft
- Crossing guards will be in place as usual when school is in session
- Students and families that access Lincoln from the N. Meadowcroft side of our property should consider getting on the school side of the street and use those sidewalks to access the school
- It's our understanding that the gas line work is happening along the residential side of N. Meadowcroft
- There will be increased traffic along N. Meadowcroft so allow for extra time when traveling around the school
Spring Benchmark Assessments
In May, we will begin to administer the spring benchmark assessments to students in using AimsWeb Plus and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). The MAP assessments (Measures of Academic Progress) are given in reading and mathematics for all students in Grades 1–5. The MAP assessments are administered on-line using Chromebooks and/or iPads. Additionally, students in Kindergarten – Grade 3 will take the AIMSWeb Plus literacy and mathematics assessments. These tests target literacy and math development skills and are proctored individually to each student in Kindergarten - Grade 1, while students in Grades 2 - 3 will take these assessments within their homeroom classes. Year end reports will be sent home with all students in June 2024. If you have questions about these assessments or about how they impact when support services are offered, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher or Dr. Kitsko.
Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) Survey
As you may recall, as part of the District’s ongoing commitment to the social and emotional well-being of our students, we utilized the Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) Survey earlier this school year. Developed by a team of educational psychologists from multiple universities, PASS provides teachers, school counselors, and administration with highly reliable and valid information into how students feel about themselves as a learner and how they feel about school. Available in 20 languages, PASS allows schools to detect possible barriers to student learning, including issues around confidence, resilience, motivation, and concentration. The PASS survey will allow our schools to proactively address non-academic barriers to learning, which can compromise the wellbeing and academic success of our students. With a continued commitment to addressing social and emotional barriers to learning, we are asking that all students enrolled in our school complete the Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey.
We plan to administer the PASS survey again this May. This 15-20 minute survey will be administered in your child’s classroom. The survey questions for Grades K-1 and Grades 2-12 are available for your review. If you do not want your child to participate (opt out) in the PASS survey, please email Ms. Liz Herb, our school counselor, at eherb@mtlsd.net by Tuesday, April 30. If you elected to opt out your student(s) from the PASS survey this past fall, you do not need email Ms. Herb again.
Kindergarten Registration for 2024 – 2025 School Year
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2024 – 2025 school year. To register a child for kindergarten, please complete the 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Sign-Up form. Upon completion, kindergarten families will be directed to the online enrollment center where they can download and complete all necessary registration documents. If preferred, kindergarten families may also request a registration packet to be mailed home. Kindergarten families may submit completed packets digitally to the Lincoln Secretary, Mrs. Diana Sektnan (dsektnan@mtlsd.net), or call the Lincoln Office, at 412-344-2147 to make an appointment to drop off registration materials.
Click on the links below for helpful information to begin this process:
The Lincoln School staff will be in communication with kindergarten parents regarding kindergarten orientation and screening dates/times as spring approaches. We look forward to your child joining us!
Recess Temperature Reminder
As we are entering the spring weather season, I want to remind our students about what they should to wear during outdoor recess.
- Anytime the temperature dips below 50ºF, students should wear a jacket (of some type) outside.
- While it is a family decision as to what each student wears to school each day, I would suggest that students not wear shorts on days when temperatures are forecasted to be below 50ºF.
- Having an extra pair of pants available (left in a student’s locker) is a great way to avoid emotional situations if students wear shorts to school on cold weather days.
- We check AccuWeather and The Weather Channel apps for the current local temperature and “feels like” temperature at several times each day.
Absences and Excuses
When a student is absent from school, the family must send a written excuse or an email within 3 school days to their student's teacher. If the excuse is not provided to the teacher by the third day, the absence will be considered illegal. If a student accumulates more than three days of unlawful absences, an attendance hearing at the school will be held and the matter may be referred to the local magistrate.
When a student is absent for five or more consecutive days for health reasons, the student must be readmitted to the school through the Health Office.
Students will not be granted more than five (5) days of pre-approved absences (form linked here) during the school year. The district attendance policy can be viewed by accessing the following link - JED - Students Absences and Excuses.
What is a School Wide Positive Behavioral Program?
PBIS or Positive Behavioral Interventions or Supports is a school-wide positive behavior support system or set of strategies and systems to increase the capacity of schools to (a) reduce school disruption, and (b) educate all students including those with problem behaviors
- Clearly defined outcomes
- Research-validated practices
- Supportive administrative systems
- Use of information for problem-solving
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF PBIS?
- Establish regular, predictable, positive learning & teaching environments.
- Train adults & students to serve as positive models.
- Teach and model behavioral expectations
- Create systems for providing regular positive feedback.
- Acknowledge students when they are “doing the right thing”.
- Improve social competence.
- Develop environments that support academic success.
A Note From The Elementary School Counselors…
Dear Families,
There is much to celebrate as we approach the end of the school year! Please check the District Calendar for upcoming school-wide events, including Open Houses, concerts, Kindergarten Orientation, and other important activities! We expect children to look forward to the end of the school year with excitement. However, remember that a certain amount of stress accompanies all change, both positive and negative. You can help by acknowledging your child’s feelings, modeling positive coping skills, and maintaining predictable routines.
Your elementary school counselors continue to provide classroom lessons, small groups, individual counseling, and parent consultation to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs here at school. Please reach out if we can support your child in any way. We hope you enjoy a wonderful last month of school and summer break!
-The Elementary School Counseling Team
Specific Dates
May Month Long Recognitions
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - This commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and marks the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks on the project were Chinese immigrants.
- Haitan Heritage Month - Celebrated as an expansion of Haitan Flag Day, this recognizes the heritage and culture, as well as honors contributions, of Haitian Americans.
- Jewish American Heritage Month - Held in May due to the highly successful celebration of the 350th Anniversary of American Jewish History 2004, this month recognizes the diverse contributions of the Jewish people to American culture.
- Mental Health Awareness Month (or Mental Health Month) - This aims to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses.
- Older Americans Month - This was established in 1963 to honor the legacies and contributions of older Americans and to support them as they enter their next stage of life.
- Better Hearing and Speech Hearing Month - This annual event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, and to encourage people to think about their own hearing and get their hearing checked.
May Specific Dates
May 14: Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
May 15: International Day of Families is annually observed by the United Nations across the world to highlight the important affairs central to the welfare of families, such as health, education, gender equality, rights for children, and social inclusion among others.
May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together in harmony.
May 27: Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who have died in the course of carrying out their duties.
https://www.mtlsd.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/inclusivity-calendar
May Holidays
- May 1: Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha'i)
- May 2: National Day of Prayer (Interfaith-US)
- May 3: Eastern Orthodox Good Friday (Orthodox Christian)
- May 5: Eastern Orthodox Easter (Orthodox Christian)
- May 5: Vesak (Theravada Buddhism)
- May 5: Pascha (Orthodox Christian)
- May 5-6: Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) (Jewish)
- May 9: Ascension Day (Christian)
- May 23: Declaration of the Báb (Baha'i)
- May 23: Vesak (Buddha Day) (Buddhist)
- May 28: Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Baha'i)
https://www.mtlsd.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/inclusivity-calendar
Schoology (LMS)
Schoology, the Mt. Lebanon School District's official Learning Management System (LMS) provides families with a deeper look into their student's classwork and learning progress. Calendars in Schoology will have school events listed as well as course events and assignments. Classroom assignments, due dates, reminders and other events will be posted by teachers in the Schoology calendar. We hope this video is useful as you get started with your account if you are new to Schoology.
Additionally, an orientation course for families, MTLSD’s Family Guide to Schoology, is available within the Schoology platform. Visit our website (www.mtlsd.org/families/technology/schoology) for directions to join this course. If you have questions or need support with Schoology, please email us at SchoologySupport@mtlsd.net.
Schoology Information for Families
For Families
- Families can sign into Schoology by going to app.schoology.com and signing in using the email address registered through PowerSchool.
- Once signed in, parents can follow these directions to join a course.
- The access code for Lincoln families to join MTLSD's Family Guide to Schoology is NTSQ-D33Z-MCD3R. Families with more than one student only need to join one course, though it is suggested to join a secondary course if the oldest student in that family is enrolled in one of our secondary schools.
- If you have not received initial communication from Schoology about your account, email us at schoologysupport@mtlsd.net.
For Students
- Students sign into Schoology using Clever, or at mtlsd.schoology.com with their Google account.
MTLSD Bullying Policy and Reporting Form
The Mt. Lebanon School District’s goal is to establish a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and student learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior for any reason including membership in any protected class including, but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, familial status, language, genetic information, pregnancy, or handicap or disability. One of the District's core values calls for each member of our learning community to demonstrate respect toward others.
Objective
The objective of this policy is to:
- Provide a safe, positive environment for learning through prompt resolution of bullying incidents;
- Educate students, employees and parents about bullying, its adverse impact on students and the District generally, and how to prevent and resolve bullying incidents, so as to minimize the potential for bullying;
- Communicate to District students, employees and parents the District's commitment to countering and preventing bullying and to inform the District community of the specific measures the District will undertake to resolve problems in this area;
- Delineate disciplinary consequences for bullying and authorize the development of prevention, intervention and education programs; and
- Identify the appropriate school staff person to receive reports of incidents of alleged bullying.
Please note that an electronic Anti-Bullying Report Form is on the school's website (and linked below) for your ease of use in reporting bullying concerns.
Mt. Lebanon School District Elementary Handbook
The Elementary Handbook contains useful and important information regarding school policies, procedures, and programs. The Elementary Handbook information is arranged by topics. Please browse the topic list by clicking on the button below to find the information you need.
Check Your Clearances
Please be aware that we are coming up on the 5-year mark from when many past volunteers have submitted their clearances. Clearances for volunteering within the district will expire after 5 years and will need to be renewed. If you have any questions or need to know the date(s) your clearance(s) expires please email Mrs. Sektnan at dsektnan@mtlsd.net.
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School, named after President Abraham Lincoln, opened in 1925 and is the second oldest school in the Mt. Lebanon School District. Lincoln was awarded three United States Department of Education National Blue Ribbons (2001, 2003 and 2013) for its overall academic excellence and outstanding student achievement. Lincoln Elementary School presently serves students in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. The dedicated faculty members take great pride in working with the students and collaborating with their families to "provide the best education possible for each and every student" that attends Lincoln.
Email: rkitsko@mtlsd.net
Website: www.mtlsd.org/Lincoln
Location: 2 Ralston Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Phone: 412-344-2147
X (formerly Twitter): @LinkedAtLincoln