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Lincoln Elementary School
October 27, 2023 - Family Newsletter
No School - Friday, November 3 - End of 1st Quarter - Grading Day
Principal's Message
Hello Lincoln Community,
It's already our final week of the first quarter! Remember that on Friday, November 3, we have no school. That's a grading day and then the following week we'll send home grade reports for each student.
Tuesday, October 31, is a Spirit Day - Dress Up Day here at Lincoln. While spirit days are fun, keep in mind that it's still an important learning day for students, plus we don't allow masks, weapons, face paint, or anything inappropriate for school. And, if you're looking for something fun as part of your Halloween experience, see the Newsletter announcement from Woodburn High School (note that the WHS event is on Monday, October 30). Above all though, stay safe and enjoy the week ahead.
As October switches to November, it's getting colder outside and the mornings are dark. Please be extra careful as you travel to and from school and work. Don't forget that next weekend, November 4-5, is the end of Daylight Savings Time and we change our clocks back an hour. This'll give us an extra hour of light in the morning, while making for an even earlier sunset.
Thank you for your Partnership! 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
Important Dates
Mark your calendars!l
Tuesday, 10/31 - Character Dress Up Day (No masks, weapons, or face paint)
Wednesday, 11/1 - Kinder-2nd Grade AM Community Meeting (usually every Friday)
Thursday, 11/2 - 3rd-5th Grade AM Community Meeting (every Thursday)
Friday, 11/3 - End of 1st Quarter - Grading Day - No School
Wednesday, 11/8 - Kinder-2nd Grade AM Community Meeting (usually every Friday)
Thursday, 11/9 - 3rd-5th Grade AM Community Meeting (every Thursday)
Friday, 11/10 - Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
Monday & Tuesday, 11/21 & 11/22 - Staff Professional Development Days (No School)
Wednesday - Friday, 11/23 - 11/25 - Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
Monday, 11/28 - School Resumes
Emergency Procedures & Drills
- Two Fire Drills (one each month)
- A Lockdown Drill
- A Bus Evacuation, and
- An Earthquake Drill.
With our first time doing these drills each school-year, we make sure to communicate with staff and students ahead of time so they know exactly when it will be and so they're prepared in advance. Likewise we strive to alert parents in advance too.
As we go forward in the year, however, we move toward having some of these drills at unannounced times so that our practice can better resemble an unexpected situation. With this in mind, we won't always put out communications about our continued emergency drills and procedures, but they will continue to be a part of our regular routine.
Safety Reminders
As the weather is gets colder, please remember that when it's wet or icy, it takes a little longer to go to and from school. In the event that we have no school or a delayed start due to inclement weather, our District sends out communications to families and posts them to multiple media channels. With this in mind, please make sure to keep a current email address in our school system so you can be sure to receive these communications.
Thank you for helping our students, staff, and community stay safe as we begin and end each day!
Woodburn High School Theatre Presents "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe"
Woodburn High School is thrilled to announce that the WHS Theater will present its fall production of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe," starting today, Friday, October 27. This is a dramatization of C.S. Lewis's classic novel that captures the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his battle against the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who unexpectedly find themselves in the enchanting world of Narnia. The story is a journey filled with chases, duels, and daring escapes, as the White Witch strives to maintain control over Narnia and overthrow Aslan. This tale of love, faith, courage, and the triumph of good over evil is a genuine celebration of life.
Event Details:
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Content: Family-friendly with some fantasy violence (likely PG if it were a film)
The cast and crew comprise over thirty Woodburn High School students. Director Caleb Thurston expresses his excitement, stating, "This is a story I have longed to bring to life, and it serves as a timely reminder that good will always prevail over evil."
Performance Dates:
October 27 and 28 at 7:00 pm
November 3 and 4 at 7:00 pm
November 4 at 2:00 pm
All performances will be held at the Woodburn High School auditorium. General admission tickets are priced at $8.00 each and can be purchased from the box office 30 minutes before each performance. For additional information or to reserve your seats, please contact Caleb Thurston at cthurston@woodburnsd.org or 503-980-6275.
WHS - Halloween Event on October 30
Woodburn High School is hosting a Safe Halloween event from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 30th. They are inviting families with small children (elementary age and younger) to come trick or treat at the high school. The high school will have cars out front for a "trunk or treat" and an inside area where children can knock on classroom doors and get candy. Students and staff will be dressed for halloween. They will have face painting and pumpkin decorating as well.
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Reminder - Ideas for Parents: Conversations With Your Student
After school each day, we encourage you to check in with your student to find out how it went. Some students are ready to talk right away, others may need a little time before they're ready. As a helpful guide, here are some questions you might consider, perhaps picking one or two each day.
- What made you smile today?
- What’s something new that you learned?
- What was something interesting that happened?
- Who is someone who helped you today?
- What are you most proud of today?
- What students did you spend time with today?
- Who did you sit with during lunch?
- What did you do during recess and who was with you?
- What did you learn during (math, reading, etc.)?
- What was the most difficult thing that happened today?
- If you could change one thing about today, what would it be?
- What’s something that you’re looking forward to getting to do tomorrow?
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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