February 2024
Lincoln Families and Friends,
There are many exciting events happening at Lincoln Elementary School this February for I Love to Read month. The theme for the month is "Glitter and Glow with Reading". Students will participate in several special activities, including a classroom door decorating contest, the Masked Reader weekly challenges, and chances to win prizes as students read through the month.
Additionally, there are two special events sponsored by the Lincoln PTO: the Family Glow Dance on February 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 and "I Love to Read and Eat Donuts" on February 21st, sponsored by the Lincoln PTO and Hy-Vee. I hope you are able to join us for one or both of these events. You can find additional information in this newsletter.
Thank you to the Lincoln PTO volunteers. We are very fortunate to have families that collaborate with the school to support all of our students at Lincoln. If you are interested in getting involved, come to one of our PTO meetings or contact our volunteer coordinator, Leah Wunderlich who can be reached at lwunderlich@isd761.org.
Together we can make a difference!
Mrs. Hawkins, Lincoln Principal
February 1st-Dress up twin day
February 2nd-Dress as your favorite book character day
February 2nd-Author Visit with Bao Phi
February 6th-PTO meeting at 6:00 in the Lincoln IMC
February 7th-Student Council meeting at 2:45
February 9th-Read your shirt dress up day
February 9th- PTO Glow Dance Party 5:00-7:00 in the Lincoln New Gym
February 13th-Conferences 3:00-7:00
February 15th-Conferences 3:00-7:00
February 16th-No School Conferences 7:40 to 12:00
February 19th-No School
February 21st-I Love to Read and Eat Donuts at Lincoln
February 21st-Student Council meeting at 2:45 in the Lincoln IMC
February 23rd-PJ dress up day
February 28th-Science Fair Project Set Up 7:30 am Lincoln IMC and at 2:40 pm in the IMC
February 29th-Lincoln Science Fair
March 1st-Wear bright colors and or glitter dress up day
March 1st-Parents can view Science Fair Projects at 7:30 am and take them home at 2:30 pm
The Lincoln science fair will take place on February 29th, 2024. All registrations are due by Friday, January 26th. Here is the link to sign up for the science fair.
I Love to Read Month's theme is Glitter and Glow with Reading!
There are many fun activities planned for the month including: drawing a glowing lava lamp, masked reader, listening to stories, reading to self, PTO Glow Dance, door decorating contest, learning about how things glow in the dark , drawing glowing fireflies in a jar, author visit from Bao Phi, how to draw fireflies, grade level reading contest and the month will end with an assembly.
Dress Up Days and PTO Dance Event:
February 2nd-Dress as you favorite book character day
February 9th-Read your shirt day and PTO Glow Dance from 5:00-7:00 in the Lincoln new gym
February 23rd- PJ Day
March 1st-Wear Bright Colors and/or Glitter
Montessori Open House
The Montessori approach to education embraces individualized instruction for children, mixed-age groupings of students, a structured curriculum, and a prepared environment, using specialized Montessori teaching materials. Montessori classrooms provide an environment that supports independent, self-directed learning, and self assessment.
Montessori students display:
- Self-directed work habits
- High level of responsibility to work independently
- Enjoyment of hands-on learning
There are two Montessori Classrooms:
- E1 - Grades 1-2
- E2 - Grades 3-5
Enrollment will open to new families on January 22, 2024 and will close on February 9th, 2024. This is a first come, first serve basis. Here is the enrollment link.
There will be an Open House Thursday, February 1st from 5:00-6:00 at McKinley School. If you have any questions regarding the Montessori program, please call the McKinley office 507-444-8200.
When decisions are made to alter the school day or cancel it due to inclement weather, every effort is made to communicate that decision to parents in a timely manner through our school messenger system, website, and local radio and TV stations.
Parents can choose to receive notifications via text message, phone call, email, and/or parent portal inbox messages. To help us contact households efficiently, be sure to update home, work and/or cellphone information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, and verify that the appropriate boxes are checked to receive notifications.
Other ways to stay informed:
- Visit the website: www.isd761.org
- Check local TV stations: KSTP-5, KMSP FOX 9, WCCO, KEYC TV, KTTC, KAAL
- Listen to local radio stations: KOWZ, KRFO/KAT KOUNTRY 105, KDHL
The first two inclement weather/emergency days in the Owatonna Public Schools are considered non-attendance days for students. In the event OPS has more than two inclement weather/emergency days, students will follow the E-Learning Plan.
Lincoln Elementary School
Website: https://www.lincelemowatonna.portal.rschooltoday.com/
Location: 747 Havana Road
Phone: 507-444-8100
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Twitter: @LincRoadRunner