Lincoln Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. I enjoyed a great weekend in St. Louis and am very excited to attend my first ever Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues hockey game tonight at the United Center!

With Presidents Day last week, conferences this week and Pulaski Day the following our next full-week of school isn’t until the week of March 13!

Although it was short week, last week our teachers and kids were extremely busy. Our teachers engaged in some incredible Professional Development. In addition to our Institute Day that focused on equitable instructional opportunities for students, our staff always worked toward becoming Apple Certified Teachers. Additionally, on Wednesday and Thursday consultant’s from Teachers College of New York were here at Lincoln to facilitate and model components of Writing Workshop for our staff. Please reach out if you have any specific questions regarding our staff and trainings!

The Lincoln staff and I look forward to welcoming you to Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences this week on Thursday and Friday. It’s not to late to sign-up if you haven’t already done so!

As always, thank you for your continued support of our school. Please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can ever do to support your family. Have a great week. CG

Spirit Winners 02.24.17

• 1st-2nd- Ms. Jenkins
• 3rd-4th- Ms. Baiocchi

Calendar:

Monday, 2/27

• Sports Camp

Tuesday, 2/28

• Tennis Grades 1-2

Wednesday, 3/1:

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

Thursday, 3/2:

• Fun Lunch: Pasta
• Tennis Grades 3-4
• PM Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, 3/3:

• NO SCHOOL – Parent Teacher Conferences

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

 

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.