12/6 Lincoln Log

Lincoln Families,

I hope you had a nice weekend. 

With only thirteen school days before the much anticipated Winter Break, I wanted to remind you of the calendar adjustments that were made earlier this fall:

Last day of Classes: Wednesday, December 23 – dismissal at 2:30
Winter Break: December 24 – January 8 
Classes Resume: Monday, January 11, 2021

Supply pick up will take place again this Friday, December 11 for all K-4 students. Any Book Fair purchases can also be picked up at this time. Due to the merge of Book Fair and supply pick up, this week’s pick up will take place in the gym. We will adhere to 6ft guidelines and limit the number individuals in the gym at one time. Please don’t forget your mask will be required for entry. Don’t forget your “Mitten Tree” donations. Friday will be the final day of this year’s drive. 

As always, please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything more I can do to support your family. Thanks for your support of Lincoln. Have a great week. CG

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Calendar

Thursday, 12/10:

• Creativita painting party – 4pm or 6pm (registration closes tomorrow, 12/7!)

Friday, 12/11:

• K-4 supply pick up – gym, 8am-2pm
• Book Fair order pick up – gym, 8am-2pm
• Last day to drop off Mitten Tree donations

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Virtual Painting Party with Creativita!

The Lincoln PTO is teaming up with Creativita in Forest Park to host a virtual painting party for our Lincoln Eagles on Thursday, December 10th at 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm!

It’s easy to register, just click on the link and choose a time slot https://www.creativitaco.com/product-page/virtual-paint-night-with-lincoln-elementary.  Registration closes tomorrow, December 7th!

The kit can be delivered to your door or you can choose to pick it up at Creativita in Forest Park. Please note that the project will be the same for both times. A portion of the proceeds will help support the Lincoln PTO.

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Heartworks Mitten Tree – donate this Friday at supply pick-up!

Heartworks Service Club is sponsoring the Mitten Tree – an annual holiday tradition at Lincoln School.

During supply pick up on Friday, December 4th and Friday December 11th, Lincoln families can donate NEW mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for children ages 4-13, all of which will be donated to Hephzibah Children’s Association in Oak Park.

Families can hang their donations on the Mitten Tree located under the tents on the Franklin Avenue side of the school during supply pick up on Friday, December 4th and Friday December 11th.

Thank you for your contribution to this organization.

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Book Fair purchases can be picked up in the gym on Friday, December 11th! 

An Anderson’s Book Fair bag with your child’s name on it will be set aside for you to grab when you pick up your child’s supply bag during the weekly pick up times of 8am-2pm. If you cannot pick up during this time, we will hold the books for you to pick up in the lobby the following week. Any books purchased as teacher gifts from the teacher wishlists will be delivered directly to that teacher with a gift tag indicating your child’s name.  Thank you for supporting the Lincoln Library with your generosity. 

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The Young Filmmakers Online Academy

The Young Filmmakers Online Academy will hold a series of live, virtual, synchronous classes for kids in grades 3 to 8 later this month and early next month. They will learn from professionals about how to make a movie with their cell phones or tablets. Content will include story, camera, lighting, sound, editing, and more. Cost is $30 for River Forest residents and $35 for non-residents. Register: https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/workshops

Sundays from 2 to 3:15 p.m. for Grades 6 to 8 taught by Jonathan Moeller
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13 – Register Here

Sundays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. for Grades 3 to 5 taught by Adam Joel
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13 – Register Here

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Technology support

Thank you for emailing  powerschool@district90.org or helpdesk@district90.org with your technology questions/issues.  Please remember to include as much information as possible, e.g., Student Name, Teacher Name, School, iPad asset tag number, etc. Screenshots, links, websites and any other information regarding the issue is helpful. For example, my iPad/computer can’t connect to the XXXXX website when I click on this link. 

Additionally, if you have difficulty logging into your child’s special area classes, please be sure to reach out to that particular teacher to assist with any login issues.