Lincoln Families,

I hope you and your family kept safe and warm during the frigid and snowy President’s Day weekend.  Fortunately, it looks like we might reach twenty degrees within the next few days! 

In the event your family traveled outside of Illinois over the long weekend, please be sure to comply with the  updated Travel/Quarantine Guidance recently released by the Cook County Health Department. Thank you for your continued compliance with this guidance and keeping our kids safe.

Each year we ask your family to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. Again this year, District 90 will participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials survey that is designed to generate a comprehensive picture of the inner workings of our schools. Teachers, parents, and students will be able to share their insights and perceptions about our schools as we develop school improvement plans. Students in grades 4-8, teachers, and parents/guardians will be able to participate in this online and confidential survey that is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. The survey will be open for participation until April 2, 2021.To participate in the 5Essentials Survey, please click this link: Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

Spring conferences are next week. Conferences will again be held virtually. Don’t forget to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher using the attached information for Conference Instructions.

As always, thanks for your continued support of Lincoln. Please reach out if there is ever anything more I can do to support your family. Have a great week. CG

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Calendar

Thursday 2/18: Nick Bruel virtual author visit

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Nick Bruel is visiting virtually this Thursday!!

We’re so excited to welcome Nick Bruel, author of the Bad Kitty series, virtually to Lincoln this Thursday, February 18. Students will tune in to Zoom to listen to the author/illustrator talk about his new Bad Kitty book, as well as some drawing demonstrations and a Q&A session.

PM Kindergarten will receive the link from their teachers to join in the morning if they choose to.

His latest book, Bad Kitty goes on vacation, as well as a few others are available to purchase and will include a signed bookplate.  Orders will be handled online directly through Anderson’s (just like the book fair) — link is here and on the 2-page form. Books will be delivered to Lincoln and will be distributed directly to students.

Please contact Mrs. Brauweiler if you have any questions.

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Kids Heart Challenge

It’s time to sign up for the annual American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge! Click here for more details!

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School Board Candidate Q&A Forum

On March 11th at 7pm, the D90 PTOs are hosting a School Board Candidate Q&S Forum. More details to follow.

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2021-22 Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 School year is now open. If your child will turn five on or before September 1, 2021, they are eligible to register for Kindergarten. To register please contact Ms. Josephine Ribaudo. ribaudoj@district90.org
708.771.8282

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Lincoln Love

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to recognize a staff member, student or volunteer? If so, take a quick moment to share your story using the link below and we will be sure to share some Lincoln Love with your honoree! Thanks for filling someone’s bucket today! Lincoln LOVE

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Social Emotional Learning

To honor the celebration of Black History Month, here are two resources your family might find useful in celebrating month.

“I [STILL] can’t breathe”: Supporting kids of color amid racialized violence

How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race 

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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. 

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