3/18 Lincoln PTO Newsletter – Family Science Night this Thursday!

Fun Lunch for Friday 3/20:  Quesadillas

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Family Science Night on 3/19

Deep Down Family Science Night at Lincoln Elementary Thursday March 19th,   7:00 – 8:00 pm FREE ADMISSION! unnamed-3 Cancel that tropical spring break trip.  Creatures of the sea are coming to the Lincoln gymnasium during Family Science Night. Dear me, is that an anemone? Take the plunge – a real sponge! It doesn’t stink, look inside a squid and paint with its ink? Join this up-close experience with many more creatures of the deep and discover the scientist in YOU! Appropriate for K – 4th grade Sponsored by the Lincoln Elementary PTO.


Save the Date for the Lincoln School Auction on May 1!

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Save the date for the PTO’s Biggest Fundraising Event of the year and we need your help!

We are off to a good start but we are still looking for more donations. If you have anything to donate or know of someone who may, please let us know!

No item is too big and no item is too small.

Auction ideas could be:

  • vacation getaways
  • overnight stays at hotels or resorts
  • signed sports memorabilia
  • tickets to professional sporting events
  • tickets to music or theater events
  • golf outings
  • local gym memberships
  • landscaping services
  • summer camp and sports gift certificates
  • private shopping experiences
  • salon gift certicates

Please contact Amy Dwyer (amyadwyer AT gmail.com) with any questions or ideas.


Have you seen the cool Lincoln Spirit Wear on display in the office window?

Lincoln Spirit Wear Spring is right around the corner –  get some short sleeves shirts on order! Please email Jackie Holland for questions and order information:  jackie-holland AT sbcglobal.net


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 Waste Free Wednesdays!

Each Wednesday through April 22nd we will be celebrating waste free lunches with a hand stamp, culminating in a Waste Free Challenge during Earth Week.  This is a fun way to participate in one of your child’s favorite activities!   We are looking for 2-3 volunteers every Wednesday from 11:15 – noon.  Please consider volunteering for a quick 45 minute time slot via SignUp Genius!  (scroll way to the bottom for G4G, thanks!)


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