Lincoln Families,

As we prepare to gather with family and friends to give thanks later this week, I am reminded of  the many reasons I have to be thankful. High atop that list is the Lincoln School family. I am grateful for your kids, our incredible teachers, and your overwhelming support in our efforts to continually enhance our school.  This holiday I’m looking forward to some time in St. Louis. The Godfrey’s have much to be thankful for this year, so I look forward to being with my family later this week.  Whether you’re traveling near, far, or just staying local, I hope your family embraces this opportunity to give thanks, reflect upon old memories, and create new ones.

Due to the holiday break, don’t forget school is only in session on Monday and Tuesday this week. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.

Additionally, please note that there will be no Fun Lunch on Tuesday, November 22. The next Fun Lunch will be Friday, December 2.

As we look ahead to December, don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Winter Concerts scheduled for Friday, December 16. The concert schedule is as follows:

• 1st grade – 9:45
• 2nd grade – 10:30
• 3rd grade – 1:00
• 4th grade – 1:45

Also note the final day of classes prior to Winter Break is Friday, December 23.

It was great to see so many of you here last week supporting our annual book fair. Many thanks for Anne Powers and Theresa Dubois for all their volunteer efforts in making this year’s Book Fair such a success.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is ever anything I can do to support you or your family. Happy Thanksgiving! CG

11/18 Spirit Winners:

• 1st-2nd – Mrs. Meyers
• 3rd-4th – Mrs. McCole

Calendar:

Monday, 11/21:

• Math Circle during the Lunch Hour
• Coding Club
• NO yoga today

Tuesday, 11/22:

• NO Fun Lunch today

Wednesday – Friday, 11/23-1/25: 

• NO SCHOOL – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Library News – Reading Incentives

Please see the attached flyers regarding important news from our school library and the Monarch and Bluestem Reading incentives. Please contact “brauweilerd AT district90.org” with any questions.

• Parent Letter Reading Programs
• Bluestem Reading Olympics Log
• Monarch Reading Log

Also don’t forget to check out our library website!

Young Authors Gathering 12/2

There will be another gathering for Young Authors on Friday, December 2, at 7:45 in the Multi Purpose Room.

Bring your writing pieces to work on, share ideas, and get your questions answered.

Can’t attend? No worries. Just keep working or stop and see Mrs. Moriarty any time.

All writing is due by Friday, December 23.

Country Representatives Needed for Lincoln International Festival

Lincoln’s Second Annual International Festival will take place on Sunday, February 12 from 1-4. Are you from another country or do you have a special connection to another country? We would love to have you share this country with the students of Lincoln School! Students will travel through Lincoln on 2/12 and experience the wider world through crafts, dance, and other hands on activities. Help us make this day a success by sharing your passion for another country.

If interested, please fill out this Google form.

 Volunteers Needed for Theater Club

Our 3rd & 4th Theater Club is VERY popular this year! Carl Bergetz would welcome a volunteer or two to help him out on the first Tuesday of every month. No experience necessary.  The next meeting is Tuesday, December 6, from 3:10-4:30.

Please contact Carl at “cbergetz  AT  gmail.com” if you can lend a hand. Thanks.

Thank You to Book Fair Volunteers!

Our thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at the Book Fair last week!

D90 Town Hall 12/6

District 90 is hosting a Town Hall Forum on Tuesday, December 6, 2017 starting at 7 p.m. at Roosevelt Middle School. The entire District 90 community is invited. The topic of discussion will be the Student Achievement Report and Assessment in District 90. The Forum will include a presentation by Dr. Alison Hawley that will touch on the types and role of assessment in the District. It will also provide information on how to interpret results, how to remain engaged with teachers and schools, and helping students’ social and emotional development. Please bring your questions, insights and a friend! We hope to see you there!

Custom Holiday Cards & Stationary Fundraiser

Smitten Boutique is offering a special deal on custom stationary products that also benefits our PTO.  Please see the attachment for details Smitten Boutique Fundraiser.  You can order on line http://www.smittenboutique.com/ or visit the store in the West Loop.   Thank you for your continued PTO support!

Share your photos with the Lincoln Yearbook

See instructions on this document: Yearbook Photo Share