9/6 Lincoln Log
Happy Labor Day Lincoln Families,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends and that the extra day provided you the opportunity to reset and recharge after a busy first few days of school.
Please remember that if your family traveled over the weekend to one of the 48 states currently indicated “orange” on the Cook County Travel Advisory list, it is required that your unvaccinated Lincoln Eagle be administered a PCR Covid-19 test at a testing center or medical facility upon return to Cook County. For any situation where this scenario is applicable, the student will remain out of school until Ms. Godellas has received confirmation of the negative PCR Covid-19 test. This guidance is updated regularly, so please be sure to always view the Cook County Travel Advisory website for the most up to date information.
Many thanks to all the Fun Lunch volunteers who joined us last week for our first Fun Lunch since March 2020. It was so nice to bring back this weekly tradition for our kids. Fun Lunch would not be possible without the leadership of Ashley Brice, Cathy O’Neil, and their army of Fun Lunch volunteers!
Please look for communication from your child’s teacher – this Thursday, September 9 will be our virtual “Open House.” Unfortunately, due to current Covid-19 mitigations, we are unable to congregate as a school community for this fun and informational evening. Therefore, the Lincoln teachers have created virtual presentations that will provide you an overview of what to expect of your child’s year at Lincoln. Look for these links in an email on Thursday evening. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have after viewing these presentations.
Finally, one of the things that makes Lincoln such a Fine, Fine School is our intentional efforts that focus on celebrating kindness and inclusivity. Therefore, please feel free to spread some Lincoln School Love to a student, staff member, or community member: Lincoln Love “Shout Out” Form
As always, please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything more I can do to support your kids and family and thanks for your continued support of Lincoln.
Make it a wonderful week. CG
Calendar
Thursday, September 9:
- September Principal Birthday Celebration – 2:30pm
- Virtual Open House – 6pm
Friday, September 10:
- Lincoln Spirit Day
- Hamburger/cheeseburger/grilled cheese fun lunch!
Friday Fun Lunch – late registration closes TONIGHT!
Friday Fun Lunch registration (grades 1-4) is now available on the PTO webstore. You may choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 meal options. The cost for each lunch averages $7. This year, all meals will be individually boxed and labeled for each child. Late registration with an extra $15 fee will be available until midnight TONIGHT (9/6)!
Fun lunch options for 2021/2022 will be:
- Week 1: Cheese pizza (6”)
- Week 2: Hamburger OR Cheeseburger OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 3: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) OR Garden Salad OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 4: Hot Dog OR 3” Buona Beef OR Grilled Cheese
Connect4Kids Fall Yoga Registration – now open on the PTO Webstore!
Local Yoga instructor Marissa Jayne will be teaching children’s yoga class for 1st – 4th grade students in the Lincoln School gym! The program will provide children with an opportunity to foster greater self-awareness and improve their concentration and self-confidence. The team will introduce the children to the fundamentals of yoga and incorporate social-emotional themes. Yoga will be starting Monday 9/20, running from 3:15 – 4:15pm. The cost is $80 for a 6 week session. Sign up today on the PTO webstore!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ginger Timchak.
Lincoln Boys on the Run – registration is now open!
This fall, the Lincoln PTO will be hosting the Boys on the Run for 3rd & 4th grade boys. This is a completely Lincoln parent volunteer club with all proceeds benefiting the Lincoln PTO. Throughout the 7-week club, boys will learn the skills needed to complete in a 5k (3.2 miles) held at the end of October.
Boys on the Run will be held every Tuesday from 3:15pm – 4:15pm starting on 9/14, continuing for 7 weeks. Cost for the program is $70 and includes a tshirt! Registration is open on the PTO Webstore, maximum of 20 participants.
Historically, Lincoln has historically participated in HERO Boys for 3rd & 4th grade boys in the fall. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we are unable to host the program this year. We hope to bring it back next year.
*At this time, we plan to continue offering Girls on the Run for 3rd & 4th grade girls in the Spring.*
Lincoln News Broadcasting Club
Lincoln News Broadcasting Club covers school news and produces a monthly video that is shared with the Lincoln community. If you are a 4th grader interested in journalism and working with video, this may be a good club for you! Lincoln News Broadcasting club will meet in Mr. Cheney’s room during recess on Tuesdays starting on 9/21. Please sign-up for this in the PTO Webstore. Registration will close Sunday, 9/19 with a 20 student max.
Green4Good – registration now open!
Green4Good Kids is a club open to 3rd graders interested in learning more about sustainability and environmental stewardship in our community and school. Students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities to learn about and promote environmental sustainability within Lincoln school, D90, and the River Forest community, as well as foster a lifelong connection to the natural world. We hope to spend much of our time outside in the Lincoln gardens this year
If your 3rd grader would like to be a Green4Good Kid, registration is now open on the PTO Webstore! Starting 9/20 meetings are at school from 3:15-4:15pm. We will meet one Monday a month – dates are listed in the PTO Webstore. Max of 20 students. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kara Orlando.
Vaccine Cards for Volunteers
Please be aware that District 90 will soon be requiring all Parent Volunteers (people in the school for longer than 15 min) to provide proof of vaccination status in order to volunteer in the school. This safety protocol aligns with Governor Pritzker’s recent announcement requiring all public school employees to have proof of vaccination or be tested weekly for COVID-19. More details forthcoming. All volunteers signed-up to work Fun Lunch, HERO Boys, Principal Birthday Celebration, G4G and Yoga will soon be receiving communications from Mr. Godfrey with instructions on how to register.
Lincoln Spirit Wear – open now through 9/12!
Click here to access the Lincoln PTO Spirit Wear Store!
Show your Lincoln School spirit with t-shirts, car magnets, sweatshirts, pj pants and more while raising funds for our school. This is brought to you by the Lincoln PTO and the PTO receives a percentage of sale proceeds.
A flyer will be sent home in your child’s first Friday folder on 8/27. The store will close on 9/12 with items purchased to be delivered the first week in October.
Girl Scout Brownies – calling all 2nd Grade Girls!
Lincoln’s 2nd grade Brownies Troop will be resuming meetings soon! Please contact co-leaders Heidi Schmid Whiting (heidischmid19@gmail.com) and Andi Coloff (andimitchell@gmail.com) if your child is interested in joining our troop. We will be doing exciting activities, earning badges, and most importantly, making new friends and having fun.
Cub Scout Pack information
Cub Scout Pack 67 continues to meet in person and outdoors. All families with boys and girls K – 5 are welcome to join us for another year of camping, hiking, outdoor cooking, building, service, Pinewood Derby, and more! Kickoff night 9/13, 6pm, at Keystone Park East. Questions? Contact rfpack67@gmail.com.
Follow the PTO on Instagram!
Follow the Lincoln PTO on Instagram – @Lincoln_Eagles_PTO
SEL Resource of the Week!
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.
8/29 Lincoln LOG
Lincoln Families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that your kids got some good rest after a busy first three days of school. It’s so great to have your kids back at Lincoln – however, after a relaxing summer, we educators can easily forget how exhausting the first days of school can be.
This week is Safety Week at Lincoln. In partnership with the River Forest Police and Fire Departments, we will practice and review school safety drills and procedures.
On Thursday at 2:30pm, all August birthdays will be invited to join me outside for a game of gaga ball – “GaGa with Godfrey!” – to celebrate our first Principal Birthday Celebration of the year.
Here are a few reminders as we prepare for the week:
Arrival/Dismissal:
- 8:05-8:20 – Student Arrival
- 8:20 – School Begins
- 3:10 – School Dismissal
- AM Kindergarten – 8:20-11:05
- PM Kindergarten – 12:20-3:10
- Please be sure your kids enter Lincoln through their designated entrance!
Safety:
- Don’t forget to Mask-Up! 😷
- Only students and staff should congregate on the school grounds
- Effective immediately, D90 will only accept PCR Covid tests to return to school from a location indicated on the Chicago Travel Advisory
- Here is the link to the Cook County Travel Advisory
As always, thanks for your continued support of Lincoln. Please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything more I can do to support your family. Have a great week. CG
**Don’t forget there will be no school on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. The next Lincoln Log will be distributed on Monday, September 6th at 5pm!**
Calendar
Wednesday, September 1:
- September PTO Meeting – 9:30am, Zoom link below
- 2nd Grade Bike Safety – 3:10-4:30pm, Franklin playground
Thursday, September 2:
- August Principal Birthday Celebration – 2:30pm
- 2nd Grade Bike Safety – 3:10-4:30pm, Franklin playground
Friday, September 3: FREE pizza fun lunch for all students!
Monday, September 6: Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Friday Fun Lunch – regular registration closes Monday night!
Friday Fun Lunch registration (grades 1-4) is now available on the PTO webstore. You may choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 meal options. The cost for each lunch averages $7. This year, all meals will be individually boxed and labeled for each child. Regular fun lunch registration will close on 8/30 at midnight. Late registration with an extra $15 fee will be available until 9/6 at midnight.
Fun lunch options for 2021/2022 will be:
- Week 1: Cheese pizza (6”)
- Week 2: Hamburger OR Cheeseburger OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 3: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) OR Garden Salad OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 4: Hot Dog OR 3” Buona Beef OR Grilled Cheese
Friday, September 3 will be the first day of fun lunch and it will be FREE pizza for all students provided by the PTO. For nutrition and allergen questions regarding our Fun lunch program please go to: https://buona.com/nutrition-allergens/
Fun lunch would not be possible without the help of volunteers, please consider signing up. It’s a great way to see your child, interact with other parents, and help make one of everyone’s favorite PTO programs possible. Questions? Please email Lincolnrfptofunlunch@gmail.com
FREE Pizza Lunch THIS Friday!
Friday, September 3 will be the first day of fun lunch and it will be FREE pizza for all students provided by the PTO. For nutrition and allergen questions regarding our Fun lunch program please go to: https://buona.com/nutrition-allergens/
2nd Grade Bike Safety – THIS WEEK
Limited Spots Remain – PTO Webstore
Fall is the time to brush up on bike safety for 2nd graders as well as any child new to Lincoln! This is an informative and fun after school event. A member of the River Forest Police Department conducts a fun, informative and hands-on-the-handlebars bike safety workshop. Second graders are strongly encouraged to complete the workshop and become regular bike riders for the remainder of their Lincoln Eagle days. Classes will be offered after school on the playground from 3:10pm-4:30pm on September 1st and September 2nd. Sign up for one session on the Webstore. 20 student max per day.
3rd/4th Grade Lunchtime Leaders
Register NOW on PTO Webstore
While historically a 4th grade volunteer opportunity, this year we will be offering openings for 3rd grade volunteers due to the separate 1 hour lunch periods. Overseen by Mr. Godfrey, Lunchtime Leaders assist students during either the 1st or 2nd grade lunch period. Lunchtime Leaders walk around during lunch assisting students in supplying various items, answering questions and supporting arrival and dismissal. Depending on student interest level, students will average two lunch periods per month. A monthly calendar is created and distributed to 3rd and 4th grade Lunchtime Leaders.
PTO Meeting This Wednesday
Join us for the September PTO meeting this Wednesday at 9:30am. All are welcome!
Zoom link
Zoom Meeting ID: 848 3206 1464
Passcode: 163599
Lincoln Spirit Wear
Open now through 9/12!
Click here to access the Lincoln PTO Spirit Wear Store!
Show your Lincoln School spirit with t-shirts, car magnets, sweatshirts, pj pants and more while raising funds for our school. This is brought to you by the Lincoln PTO and the PTO receives a percentage of sale proceeds.
A flyer will be sent home in your child’s first Friday folder on 8/27. The store will close on 9/12 with items purchased to be delivered the first week in October.
Girl Scout Brownies
Calling all 2nd Grade Girls!
Lincoln’s 2nd grade Brownies Troop will be resuming meetings soon! Please contact co-leaders Heidi Schmid Whiting (heidischmid19@gmail.com) and Andi Coloff (andimitchell@gmail.com) if your child is interested in joining our troop. We will be doing exciting activities, earning badges, and most importantly, making new friends and having fun.
Follow the PTO on Instagram!
Follow the Lincoln PTO on Instagram – @Lincoln_Eagles_PTO
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.
8/22 Lincoln Log
Lincoln Families,
Welcome back to school! I hope you and your family enjoyed every moment of this final weekend of summer. Whether your summer was spent locally or traveling, I hope you created some wonderful new memories with family and friends. I enjoyed some time “off the grid” in Hawaii and with the Godfreys in Florida. Here’s the latest snapshot of the Godfreys:
While the end of summer is often bittersweet, I’m hopeful that your family is as excited as the Lincoln staff is for the return of our kids to Lincoln this week. While the backdrop of the global pandemic will require our creativity, patience and flexibility, I have every confidence that it’s going to be another amazing year at our Fine Fine School.
Travel Guidance: In the event your final summer days find you returning from a location indicated on the Cook County Travel Advisory, please be aware of the following requirements necessary for your child to attend the first day of school and beyond. Under the current guidance, any non-vaccinated D90 student must obtain a negative Covid-19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Cook County or adhere to a 10 day quarantine upon arrival. Please note that remote learning will not be offered for travel related quarantine. Therefore, please plan accordingly if your travels will coincide with the beginning of the school year. Attached you will find a link to the most up-to-date Cook County Travel Advisory. This guidance is updated every Tuesday, so please be sure to check frequently for any updates.
If you haven’t yet done so, please take some time to review the Lincoln Back to School Guide. There is a plethora of information included to assist your family in supporting our safe return to school. Most specifically, please note the entry that your child should use for arrival and dismissal.
Over the summer new bike racks were ordered for the Franklin side of Lincoln. Unfortunately, there is a possibility they will not be installed by Wednesday. Therefore any kids who enter on Franklin are encouraged to secure their bike to the inside fence on Franklin Ave. Hopefully, the new bike racks will arrive soon.
Tomorrow evening we welcome all families new to Lincoln to join our virtual New Family Welcome. The Zoom link was sent last week.
It’s going to be an exciting week. Enjoy these final days of summer. As always, please never hesitate to reach out if there is anything more I can do to support your family’s back to school transition. Welcome back. CG
Calendar
Monday, August 23: New Family Welcome – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 25:
- First Day of School for 1st-4th Grade (1st bell at 8:15am, 2nd bell at 8:20am)
- Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, August 26: First Day of Kindergarten
Friday Fun Lunch
Register NOW on PTO Webstore
Friday Fun lunch is offered for students in grades 1-4. Registration is now available on the PTO webstore. You may choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 meal options. The cost for each lunch averages $7. This year, all meals will be individually boxed and labeled for each child. Regular fun lunch registration will close on 8/30 at midnight. Late registration with an extra $15 fee will be available until 9/6 at midnight.
Fun lunch options for 2021/2022 will be:
- Week 1: Cheese pizza (6”)
- Week 2: Hamburger OR Cheeseburger OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 3: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) OR Garden Salad OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 4: Hot Dog OR 3” Buona Beef OR Grilled Cheese
Friday, September 3 will be the first day of fun lunch and it will be FREE pizza for all students provided by the PTO. For nutrition and allergen questions regarding our Fun lunch program please go to: https://buona.com/nutrition-allergens/
Fun lunch would not be possible without the help of volunteers, please consider signing up. It’s a great way to see your child, interact with other parents, and help make one of everyone’s favorite PTO programs possible. Questions? Please email Lincolnrfptofunlunch@gmail.com
2nd Grade Bike Safety Workshop
Register NOW on PTO Webstore
Fall is the time to brush up on bike safety for 2nd graders as well as any child new to Lincoln! This is an informative and fun after school event. A member of the River Forest Police Department conducts a fun, informative and hands-on-the-handlebars bike safety workshop. Second graders are strongly encouraged to complete the workshop and become regular bike riders for the remainder of their Lincoln Eagle days. Classes will be offered after school on the playground from 3:10pm-4:30pm on either September 1st and September 2nd. Sign up for one session on the Webstore. 20 student max per day.
3rd/4th Grade Lunchtime Leaders
Register NOW on PTO Webstore
While historically a 4th grade volunteer opportunity, this year we will be offering openings for 3rd grade volunteers due to the separate 1 hour lunch periods. Overseen by Mr. Godfrey, Lunchtime Leaders assist students during either the 1st or 2nd grade lunch period. Lunchtime Leaders walk around during lunch assisting students in supplying various items, answering questions and supporting arrival and dismissal. Depending on student interest level, students will average two lunch periods per month. A monthly calendar is created and distributed to 3rd and 4th grade Lunchtime Leaders.
Lincoln Spirit Wear
Open now through 9/12!
Click here to access the Lincoln PTO Spirit Wear Store!
Show your Lincoln School spirit with t-shirts, car magnets, sweatshirts, pj pants and more while raising funds for our school. This is brought to you by the Lincoln PTO and the PTO receives a percentage of sale proceeds.
A flyer will be sent home in your child’s first Friday folder on 8/27. The store will close on 9/12 with items purchased to be delivered the first week in October.
We Need YOU!
Sign-up geniuses are now LIVE
ONE (OR MORE DAYS) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945A5A929A64-20212022
CLASSROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945A5A929A64-202120221
Pre-Ordered School Supplies
If you ordered School Supplies through the PTO, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Lincoln School Supply List
If you did not previously purchase School Supplies through the PTO, here is a link to the Lincoln School Supplies. Lincoln School Supply List
The Library Lowdown
I hope everyone had a fun summer and was able to squeeze in some reading as well. If you read in crazy ways, please be sure to turn in your “Where did you read” checklist by Friday, September 3rd for a small prize.
I’ve included a copy of the checklist if needed. If you took a picture of yourself reading, please email that directly to me at brauweilerd@district90.org as well by the first day of school (or soon after).
Lastly, if you found any lost library books over the summer, please return them next week. Getting lost books returned makes a great start to the school year! — Mrs. Brauweiler
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.
8/15 Lincoln Log
Lincoln Families,
Happy Summer! I hope this message finds you and your kids soaking up every single moment of this summer that is coming to a close all too quickly. I hope that you’ve capitalized on every opportunity to create new memories, rest, and rejuvenate. On a personal note, I enjoyed some time “off the grid” this summer, but couldn’t be more optimistic about the journey and adventures that await during the 2021-2022 school year.
The countdown is on here at Lincoln and we are excited to welcome your kids back to school on Wednesday, August 25. Due to continued Covid-19 mitigations, the beginning of this school year will look and feel different than years past. However, as was shared in Dr. Condon’s message to families last week, D90’s priorities for the year are as follows:
- Protect the health and safety of all students, staff, families, and community to the greatest extent practical
- Maintain a high-quality, equitable program of in-person instruction for all students
To download and view the D90 Reopening Guide, please click this link: SD90 Safe School Reopening Guide, 2021-22
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Travel Guidance: As you map out the remainder of your summer, I wanted to specifically address Covid-19 Quarantine and Travel guidance as it relates to travel. Please note that under the current guidance, any non-vaccinated D90 student must obtain a negative Covid-19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Cook County or adhere to a 10 day quarantine upon arrival. Please note that remote learning will not be offered for travel related quarantine. Therefore, please plan accordingly if your travels will coincide with the beginning of the school year.
Attached you will find a link to the most up-to-date Cook County Travel Advisory. This guidance is updated every Tuesday, so please be sure to check frequently for any updates.
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Class Placement and Lincoln Safety Mitigations: Finally, please look for a more detailed email from me later this week outlining specific information related to Covid-19 mitigations and Lincoln specific information. In addition, this message will detail how and when you can access your child’s class placement information. Please know that only families who have completed the registration process will have access to their child’s placement.
We couldn’t be more excited to safely welcome your kids back to our Fine Fine School. Until then, mask up and keep safe.
See you soon. CG
Calendar
Thursday, August 19: Web Store Opens at 7am!
Monday, August 23: New Family Welcome – 6:30 PM (Zoom link forthcoming)
Wednesday, August 25:
- First Day of School for 1st-4th Grade (1st bell at 8:15am, 2nd bell at 8:20am)
- Kindergarten Orientation (Information forthcoming)
Thursday, August 26: First Day of Kindergarten
Welcome to our Lincoln School PTO!
We’re so glad you have chosen to be part of our school community. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LINCOLN PTO.
While this year may not look the same as years past, we are excited to safely offer some of our PTO favorites from Friday Fun Lunch to various clubs and activities throughout the school year.
We would love to provide additional programs and are looking for volunteers willing to offer their time and talents. Without the help of our volunteers, the PTO could not continue to enhance and enrich the education of our students.
Our year will be a fluid one and will require flexibility, but we are excited for what it holds and look forward to seeing everyone soon.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about how you can help our Lincoln PTO, please feel free to reach out to us at Lincolnrfptopresidents@gmail.com
Alexis Agema and Kelly Abood, Lincoln PTO Co-Presidents
Link to the Lincoln PTO Website HERE!
PTO Webstore Opens Thursday, 8/19 at 7am!
The Lincoln PTO Webstore will open on Thursday, 8/19 at 7am. Parents will need: 1) teacher assignment(s); and 2) student ID number, which will be emailed out this week.
You can find the Lincoln PTO Webstore HERE.
Here are a few of the activities you can sign up for:
- PTO Activity Fee – The Lincoln PTO thrives on adding value in support of our children’s education and the teachers and staff who are their guides through this journey. Our success is contingent upon your contribution. Please help support our efforts with this $25 donation, available on the PTO Web Store. Your funds help provide classroom supplies and technology, support student clubs, field trips and special family events, and so much more.
- Sign-up Genius – We will have two sign-up genius’ for both Ongoing Lincoln Volunteer Opportunities throughout the year and One Time Lincoln Volunteer Opportunities. Please take a look at these and see if anything fits your interests. We appreciate you donating your time and talents. Thank you so much for your continuous support to our Lincoln PTO!
- Fun Lunch – Lincoln PTO Friday Fun Lunch is offered for children in grades 1-4. You may choose 1, 2, 3, or all 4 meal options. Every lunch will be individually boxed and labeled for each child. The cost for each lunch averages $7 with proceeds going directly to the Lincoln PTO. Volunteer sign-up for Fun Lunch can be found in the Ongoing Lincoln Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Genius.
- 2nd Grade Bike Safety – Fall is the time to brush up on bike safety for 2nd graders as well as any child new to Lincoln! This is an informative and fun after school event. A member of the River Forest Police Department conducts a fun, informative and hands-on-the-handlebars bike safety workshop. Second graders are strongly encouraged to complete the workshop and become regular bike riders for the remainder of their Lincoln Eagle days. Classes will be offered after school on the playground on September 1st and September 2nd. Sign up for one session on the Webstore. 20 student max per day.
- 4th Grade Activities Fee – The PTO sponsors and organizes a breakfast, activities, video, and T-shirts for 4th graders. This $25 fee covers the costs. Please add this fee to your shopping basket on the PTO Web Store.
- 3rd/4th Grade Lunchtime Leaders Program – While historically a 4th grade volunteer opportunity, this year we will be offering openings for 3rd grade volunteers due to the separate 1 hour lunch periods. Lunchtime Leaders assist students during either the 1st or 2nd grade lunch period. Lunchtime Leaders walk around during lunch assisting students in supplying various items, answering questions and supporting arrival and dismissal. Depending on student interest level, students will average two lunch periods per month. A monthly calendar is created and distributed to 3rd and 4th grade Lunchtime Leaders.
- Unfortunately due to the circumstances surrounding COVID we are unable to offer World Languages this year. We look forward to bringing back this popular program as soon as we are able too.
Pre-ordered school supplies
If you ordered School Supplies through the PTO, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Friday Fun Lunch is BACK! – registration opens on 8/19 at 7am on the PTO webstore
Friday Fun lunch is offered for students in grades 1-4, registration will be available on the PTO webstore beginning Thursday 8/19. You may choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 meal options. The cost for each lunch averages $7. This year, all meals will be individually boxed and labeled for each child. Regular fun lunch registration will close on 8/30 at midnight. Late registration with an extra $15 fee will be available until 9/6 at midnight.
Fun lunch options for 2021/2022 will be:
- Week 1: Cheese pizza (6”)
- Week 2: Hamburger OR Cheeseburger OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 3: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) OR Garden Salad OR Grilled Cheese
- Week 4: Hot Dog OR 3” Buona Beef OR Grilled Cheese
Friday, September 3 will be the first day of fun lunch and it will be FREE pizza for all students provided by the PTO. For nutrition and allergen questions regarding our Fun lunch program please go to: https://buona.com/nutrition-allergens/
Fun lunch would not be possible without the help of volunteers, please consider signing up. It’s a great way to see your child, interact with other parents, and help make one of everyone’s favorite PTO programs possible. Questions? Please email Ashley Brice and or Cathy O’Neill.
Lincoln Spirit Wear – open now through 9/12!
Click here to access the Lincoln PTO Spirit Wear Store!
Show your Lincoln School spirit with t-shirts, car magnets, sweatshirts, pj pants and more while raising funds for our school. This is brought to you by the Lincoln PTO and the PTO receives a percentage of sale proceeds.
A flyer will be sent home in your child’s first Friday folder on 8/27. The store will close on 9/12 with items purchased to be delivered the first week in October. Questions? Email Jenny Nelson!
New Students – Test Your Webstore Access
Welcome to Lincoln! The Lincoln PTO uses a Revtrak Webstore for fundraisers, activities, and events. If you are a new family or have new students enrolled, you may want to test your access to the webstore before it opens on Thursday, August 19 at 7am.
You will need your student’s 5-digit district ID number. (It might be found in emails from “District 90 Registrar” at powerschools@district90.org.) To make future purchasing easier, you can create an account to save the ID number and your purchasing information.
Lincoln School Supply List
If you did not previously purchase School Supplies through the PTO, here is a link to the Lincoln School Supplies. Lincoln School Supply List
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.
6/6 Lincoln Log
Lincoln Families,
I hope you enjoyed the summer heat this weekend and are full of excitement for the final days of school.
The end of each school year always brings with it a variety of emotions. Feelings of excitement for the summer days that lie ahead, exhaustion for all the work and passion poured into the previous 170 days and sadness as our 4th graders and their families move on to Roosevelt after five years at Lincoln.
However, this year those emotions are felt even deeper than ever before. While Covid-19 dominated the past year, I’m hopeful that you don’t allow it to define the 2020-2021 school year. Instead, when you reflect upon this year, I hope the themes that surface in your mind are the resilience of our kids, the unparalleled dedication and work of our teachers, and the countless selfless acts of kindness that were on display throughout the Lincoln community.
In every way, the kids at Lincoln schooled us all in lessons of perseverance, positivity and inclusivity for the past year. They played the hand they were dealt with understanding, compliance and appreciation for the gift of simply being together. Earlier this year many thought that kids were incapable of wearing masks, keeping distance and complying with all the Covid-19 mitigations. Well, it’s safe to say they silenced the critics. It gives me great hope and pride knowing that these kids will one day be our future leaders, doctors, teachers and first responders. As they grow up and use lessons learned this year, it’s undeniable that our future is bright.
Like most professions, prior to 2020, educators had no playbook for teaching during a global pandemic. Thrust into the unknown, we implemented plans that had never been created and literally “built the plane while flying it,” and now we are bringing that same aircraft to safe landing. This year our work as educators faced more critics and scrutiny than ever before. Yet we have all emerged stronger, better and wiser educators for having endured this shared experience.
Even through the trials and tribulations of the past 170 days, it was the small and gentle acts of kindness that will live on and be the legacy of this emotional year. Over the past fifteen months, there have been moments of frustration, sadness, and jubilation for us all…. and perhaps there were also times when we never thought June would arrive : -). However, just as we do each year, we’ve arrived at the final week of school. Crossing the finish line this year feels a bit more symbolic and we do so with a greater sense of pride, gratitude and accomplishment than ever before.
Aside from our teachers, no one worked harder this year than Ms. Godellas (the finest school nurse in the land) and our Maintenance and Custodial staff. Without the grit and dedication of these incredible individuals, this school year would have looked markedly different. They are the best in the business – please be sure to celebrate them in these final days with some LINCOLN LOVE.
As we prepare to close this chapter in the story of our Fine Fine School, I offer unparalleled gratitude to our PTO Presidents Devin Howe and Alexis Agema. When accepting the call to serve our community in this volunteer capacity, they had no idea the journey that lay ahead. Thanks to their leadership, we literally reinvented opportunities our PTO has so proudly provided our kids. With lots of patience and collaboration, they led this organization to provide our kids with countless new/reimagined and creative virtual opportunities during this school year. Leading a volunteer organization is a labor of love, so please be sure to send some Lincoln Love their way. I’m indebted to their partnership.
Finally, in my opinion, effective and timely communication is always at the core of any successful organization. It’s no different with the Lincoln School PTO. Therefore, special thanks to the PTO communications team composed of Sarah Donoho, Lauren Behan and Vanessa Druckman. They spend countless hours each week and much of their weekends compiling and scheduling our school’s main publication. The Lincoln Log is one of the most comprehensive, organized and consistent school communication tools anywhere!
These final days will come and go quickly and also look to be a bit hot. Don’t forget to dress your kids in light layers and ensure they have a water bottle with them.
In closing, Happy Summer Lincoln Families. Thank you for your continued support of our school. Don’t spend your summer reliving the past or anxious for what’s to come. Instead, live in the moment, and soak up every family memory, every moment of relaxation and every ray of sunshine. Until we meet again in August, don’t forget to work hard, have a great day and to show your Lincoln School P.R.I.D.E.
Happy Summer, CG
**Please don’t forget Friday, June 11 is a 2:30 dismissal for students.**
Calendar
Thursday, June 10: Field Day – Students/Staff Only
Friday, June 11:
- 4th Grade Picnic- 4th graders and Staff Only
- 2:30 Dismissal
4th Grade Parents: Order 5th Grade School Supplies Now!
Get ready to send them to Roosevelt in the fall! Teacher-approved kits from SchoolKidz available for purchase, starting Monday, May 10th.
www.shopttkits.com . Enter account number 20848 in the red box. Sale site will be open from 5/10/21-6/18/21.
All SchoolKidz supply boxes will be mailed to your home. Expect them to arrive sometime in July. You will be notified via email by SchoolKidz when your student’s kit has shipped. Supplies will come in plain cardboard boxes – no “carry handles.”
See attached for more information.
Donate Your Child’s Used School Supplies!
Each year on the last day of school, Green4Good at Lincoln collects leftover new and gently used school supplies, organizes them, and donates them. This year, we will be donating leftover school supplies to SCARCE, an organization dedicated to keeping resources out of landfills. SCARCE distributes school supplies to teachers and non-profit organizations struggling to afford them.
Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade are participating this year. If you DO NOT wish for your child’s supplies to be donated, and would rather reuse them at home, that’s great! Please let your teacher know, and your child will bring supplies home. Otherwise, all supplies will be collected by noon on Friday June 11. Thank you for your support! Please contact Alexis Murphy at alexis_murphy@hotmail.com with any questions.
Lincoln School Art Gallery
Both virtually and in person this year our kids created some incredible art. Below is a link to the virtual “Lincoln School Art Gallery” curated by none other than our very own Ms. Kozbur.
2020-2021 Lincoln School Art Gallery
D90 School Registration
River Forest Public Schools registration for the 2021-22 school year opens Friday, April 30. All the District 90 registration forms are online and can be found within the PowerSchool parent portal. A link to the PowerSchool parent portal can be found under the Quick Links section of your student’s school’s website.
You will need a PowerSchool Parent Portal account to access the registration forms. A complete guide for how to complete these forms can be found in our How to Register Your Student document. All pertinent student registration documents can be found on the District 90 Student Registration page, and are there to assist you with this process.
These documents include New Account instructions, Adding a Student to an Existing Account, and if you already have an account, but have forgotten your password please refer to the Forgot Password? document.
Please fill out your registration forms as soon as possible as this information is helpful in addressing staffing needs for next school year.
Please complete the online registration forms by Wednesday, June 30. On July 1, the PowerSchool Parent Portal will be closed to prepare for the 2021-22 school year. The PowerSchool Parent Portal will reopen on Monday, August 2.
**Please note that registration fees are still paid through RevTrak web store. RevTrak will be available throughout the summer. Please go to our District 90 web store to pay all registration fees for your student(s). An early bird discount is available from April 30 through June 14.*
Lincoln Love
Please have your child(ren) fill out a Lincoln Love Note for their awesome teachers and staff members. Parents can fill these out too! These notes will be distributed to the staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Lincoln Love “Shout Out” Form
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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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
One Time (or More) Volunteer Opportunities