Lincoln Lowdown!

Lincoln Families,

As we begin June, we recognize Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued, respected, and a sense of belonging at Lincoln. Our strength as a community comes from embracing and supporting one another.

It is also hard to believe that we have just 9 school days remaining in the school year. The final days will be filled with learning, celebrations, performances, and special events as we recognize the many accomplishments of our students. We encourage all students to stay focused, attend school each day, and finish the year strong.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let's make these last nine days a great finish to an outstanding year.

Events this week:

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to recognize several members of our Lincoln family who will be moving on from our school.

We extend our sincere thanks to Erin Schwarz, Katelyn Allard, and Kimberly Wallace for their dedication and service to our students and community. Their contributions have made a lasting impact, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

We also offer special congratulations to Greg DiLeo on his retirement. We are grateful for his years of service and commitment to students and wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.

Please join us in thanking Erin, Katelyn, Kimberly, and Greg for all they have done for Lincoln Middle School.

A special congratulations to our talented Band students for their outstanding performance at Thursday evening’s Spring Band Concert. Their hard work, dedication, and musical growth were on full display, making for a wonderful evening enjoyed by families and staff alike.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Munoz for his leadership, passion, and commitment to developing our student musicians. We are grateful for the time and effort he invests in creating meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, perform, and shine.

On Thursday, we were proud to celebrate our African American 8th-grade students during the annual Rites of Passage Ceremony. This meaningful tradition honors students as they complete their middle school journey and prepare for the transition to high school.

The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments, leadership, cultural pride, and bright futures of our students while recognizing the important role of families, mentors, and community members in supporting their success. We are incredibly proud of these scholars and congratulate them on this important milestone.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special celebration possible.

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, our 7th-grade students will participate in Worthwhile Life Interviews, a meaningful experience designed to encourage reflection on what gives life purpose, meaning, and value. Through guided conversations with volunteer interviewers, students will have the opportunity to share their experiences, aspirations, strengths, and the people and values that matter most to them.

This unique experience helps students build confidence, develop self-awareness, and reflect on the qualities that contribute to a fulfilling and worthwhile life. We look forward to providing our students with this special opportunity for growth and connection.

You are invited to join us for our annual Pops Concert on Thursday, June 4, at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln Auditorium. The evening will feature performances from our Choir, Orchestra, and Band students as they showcase the musical talents, growth, and hard work they have demonstrated throughout the year.

This special event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our student musicians and the vibrant arts programs at Lincoln. We hope you will join us for an evening of outstanding performances and community celebration.

Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring:

🎧 DJ + dancing

️ Catered dinner

📸 Photo booth fun

🍰 Dessert bar

This special evening is organized by parent volunteers and promises to be one of the highlights

of the year!

🤝 We Need Your Help!

We’re looking for 8th grade parents to help before and after the event to transform the cafeteria

and make the night magical.

📧 Questions or want to volunteer?

Have a tall ladder we can borrow?

Jinyen Carew – vp@lmsptsa.org

Leslie Loughlin – 8th@lmsptsa.org

⚠️ Food allergies or special needs?

Contact Darci Keleher – dkeleher@smmusd.org

Congratulations to our NJHS students for completing their service hours and demonstrating a commitment to leadership and service throughout the year.

A special thank you to our volunteers who helped distribute certificates and ice cream as we celebrated our students' accomplishments. We are proud of our NJHS members and grateful to everyone who helped make the recognition event a success!

It was an exciting week for Lincoln Athletics! Congratulations to our 6th Grade Co-Ed Volleyball Team, who capped off an undefeated season with a victory over our crosstown friends at JAMS on Friday. What an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, teamwork, and dedication of our student-athletes and coaches.

We also want to recognize our Varsity Co-Ed Volleyball Team, who advanced all the way to the championship game before falling in a hard-fought match. Their championship appearance capped off an outstanding season, with Friday's loss being only their second of the year.

We concluded the week by celebrating all of our spring athletes at our Spring Sports Banquet, recognizing their effort, sportsmanship, and achievements throughout the season. We are proud of all of our Lions and thank our coaches, families, and supporters for another successful year of Lincoln Athletics.