Lincoln Families,

I hope you enjoyed the extended weekend with your kids. Although its still February there was definitely a touch of spring in the air this weekend. I took advantage of the extra day and made the trek to St. Louis for some quality time with friends and family.

Over the long weekend D90 converted our existing e-mail to Google Mail. In the unlikely event you sent an e-mail to a D90 employee and didn’t receive a response, you may wish to resend your message. Our new systems should be fully functional sometime this week.

During Tuesday’s teacher Institute Day, our staff engaged in professional development with the focus of examining different ways student groups can be configured to support equity of voice, participation, and collaboration. The afternoon session was focused on the implementation of technology in classrooms and beginning the process of becoming Apple certified educators.

Many thanks to our Connect 4 Kids Committee for hosting our 2nd annual Lincoln Book Talk facilitated by Dr. Cara Hurley. With over 25 people in attendance from across the district, we look forward to growing this event in the future.

Finally, don’t forget Parent/Teacher Conferences are schedule for Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3. We look forward to seeing you then.

I look forward to the return of your kids to school tomorrow. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do for you or your family. Have a great week. CG

Spirit Winners 02.17.17

• 1st-2nd- Mrs. Mayer
• 3rd-4th- Mrs. Bajo

Calendar:

Wednesday, 2/22:

• Pack a Waste-Free Lunch
• Chess Club – 3:15-4:10 in multi-purpose room

Thursday, 2/23:

• Dine and Share from 4-7pm at Potbelly
• Note: NO TENNIS this week

Friday, 2/24:

• Spirit Day
• Fun Lunch:  pizza

Potbelly Dine and Share: Thursday 2/23 from 4-7pm

Check dinner off your list this Thursday, February 23rd with Potbelly Sandwich Shop (1100 Lake St). 25% of all net sales from 4-7pm will be donated to the Lincoln PTO. Please see the attached flyer for more details.  No paper coupon  required – just mention the Lincoln PTO when ordering!

Kindergarten Registration 2017-2018

Kindergarten Registration is now open for 2017-18. Families can register at Lincoln School. Please pass this information along to any kindergarten families you might know.

Jeans & Gems  –  Friday, March 10th

Please see event details here:  Jeans & Gems Auction

Lincoln Yearbooks Now on Sale

Guarantee your copy of Lincoln’s 2016-2017 yearbook by ordering on the PTO Web Store today.  A 64-page hardcover book and souvenir pen is $20; the price increases to $25 on March 6th.  Books & pens are distributed at the Ice Cream Social at the end of the school year.

Don’t forget to save your confirmation email from the PTO Web Store so you can quickly confirm your order when “end of the school year” panic sets in!

Fitness, Empowerment, & Fun.
Join Girls on the Run!

Girls on the Run is a non-profit, after-school program for 3rd and 4th grade girls that uses the power of running to educate girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The program combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive physical and social-emotional development.

WHEN do we meet?

Twice a week after school for 75- 90 minutes with your team. The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lincoln School starting in March through May and is led by trained, volunteer coaches.  (Cost will be $175 for 12 week season).  5K Race to be held in Grant Park on Saturday, May 20.

Lottery sign up is open now on the GOTR website.

WHERE can I learn more? www.gotrchicago.org

Volunteer as a coach for Girls on the Run!
You don’t need to be a runner or have previous coaching experience – just the passion to change the lives of young girls.
Contact Kristin Bailitz at kristinbailitz AT gmail.com if interested.