5/7 PTO Newsletter

Fun Lunch for Friday 5/9:  Domino’s Pizza

Our thanks to Domino’s Pizza, 329 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, and to all our dedicated Fun Lunch Volunteers.

 

 

Attention Parents of 3rd and 4th Graders !

Practice has started for this year’s Field Day Activities.  If you are a parent of a third grade student and plan on volunteering for Maypole and Drumming next year, we can use your help now.  You will learn the routine and be prepared for next year.  These are two exciting activities to culminate students’ last year at Lincoln.  For details, please email Cheryl Considine at “braceletsbycheryl AT hotmail.com.” 4th Graders–don’t miss your chance to shine on Field Day!  It’s not too late to sign up for Maypole and Drumming.  Contact Cheryl Considine to register  “braceletsbycheryl AT hotmail.com”   Hope to see you on Thursday!

Maypole:  Practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 in the morning.  (NO PRACTICE MAY 15 DUE TO CHORUS) Students will meet Mrs. Considine on the blacktop near the Franklin playground.

Drumming:  Practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first half of the lunch period.  Students will meet Mrs. Bacom at the side door of the auditorium.

Attendance for practice is critical so that children are comfortable participating and have sufficient time to learn the routine. 

Send in your pics for the 4th Grade Slideshow

Thanks to those of you who have sent in pictures for the 4th grade slideshow. We’re still looking for pictures from Mrs. Bruzek’s PM classroom, Mrs. Stacys and Mrs. Donnolly, Mrs. Mayers and Mrs. Ruzik, and any 3rd grade pictures you might have.

Pictures can be emailed to “Lincoln4thGradeSlideshow AT gmail.com” and should be labeled with what grade they are from.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane!

No, it’s……STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

This week we are celebrating our favorite super heroes…our teachers and staff!  Every day the PTO will provide Lincoln staff members with new tokens of our appreciation.  But, the very best thanks comes from each of YOU and your children!  Please remember to take a moment to express your gratitude to our teachers and staff for all their hard work, professionalism and dedication.

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for the Lincoln School Ice Cream Social & Yearbook Distribution

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our annual end-of-the-year celebration to be held on the Franklin side of the school.

Sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a cherry will be matched with vanilla or sorbet scoops from everyone’s favorite ice cream parlor, The Brown Cow.  Enjoy your dessert while collecting signatures from friends and even teachers in the beloved Lincoln yearbook.

Scoops will only be $2.25.  Inclement weather will bring our fun inside to the gym.

To volunteer for this event, please go to SignUp Genius. For questions, please contact Jennifer Moore at “jenniferandrichmoore AT hotmail.com” or Katie Moroney at “moroneykatie AT yahoo.com”   Thank you.

ROOSEVELT SPIRIT WEAR

Attention 4th Graders! Congratulations on upcoming graduation from Lincoln! Roosevelt is ready to provide a great new adventure for you! Be ready by getting your Bulldog wear now…Go Dawgs! Click HERE to see the Roosevelt Bulldog Emporium Spring Line. We will deliver right to your classroom at Lincoln the last week of school. Any questions, please contact julia.w.potter AT gmail.com Go Dawgs!

Still Need to order a Lincoln Yearbook?

Order on-line at the PTO Web Store. Please remember to save your receipt or save the “Thanks for Your Order” email from the PTO Web Store confirming your order. It’s an easy way to remember that you have a book & pen to pick up at the Ice Cream Social on 5/30. Not Sure if you already ordered a Yearbook? Go to the PTO Web Store, select “My Account,” and then “Order History.” Scroll down to look at your orders…yearbooks went on sale in February 2014.

Lincoln School Needs Your Help on Friday, May 30th

It’s a busy day for our school—Field Day, the Ice Cream Social, and Yearbook Distribution.  If you can lend a hand during the day, we need 10 more volunteers to help with Field Day Events.  If you are coming for the picnic, why not stay for all the exciting games afterwards?    Volunteer Here.

Congratulations to the 1st and 2nd grade on winning the Wednesday Waste Free Lunch challenge!

Get Dinner Delivered and Donate to the Lincoln PTO!

On Wednesdays Puree’s Pizza & Pasta will donate 10% of sales to the Lincoln PTO for take out and delivery orders, as long as you mention our school.  Please see the attached menu and take a break from cooking!  Puree’s Menu 

 

How can you make a difference in your child’s community next year?

The Lincoln PTO is looking for volunteers for the 2014/15 school year. We are fortunate to have a history of dedicated parents with diverse talents and interests on the PTO, and we need your ideas and expertise for next year. Regardless of your schedule, there are rewarding and time flexible PTO opportunities. Whether you can volunteer for a couple of hours or would like to chair a committee, we would love to have you help.  Many parents initially join the PTO when they are new to the community and find that it’s a great way to make lasting friendships while contributing to their children’s school.  Each year we begin with a new executive board and committee members and we promise you’ll have lots of fun as you help make Lincoln an outstanding place for students, teachers and families. If you are interested in chairing or participating in a PTO committee, we’d love to have your help.  You can email us at njselza@comcast.net  if you have any questions or want to talk in more detail about where the PTO could best use your time and talents. Nikki Elza & Gina Hardy

More ways to earn…your Amazon orders can support the PTO & Lincoln School, but only through this link

School fundraising doesn’t get any easier than this! Raise money for Lincoln by going to this link and clicking on either the search Amazon box or Amazon gift card box. Lincoln Elementary PTO will receive 6% of all money spent at Amazon.com through this special link (4% on electronics). There are no fees and Amazon does not share any of your information. Share the link with family and friends so all our Amazon shopping helps Lincoln school. Purchases made on Amazon kindle or through the Amazon smartphone app will not count toward fundraising. Please use the link on the Lincoln PTO website to ensure that Lincoln gets credit for your purchases. Happy shopping and thanks for fundraising!

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