From the Principal's Desk

Website: https://www.lincolnk12.org/o/lms

Location: 8744 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Phone: 734-484-7033
Live Feed: https://www.lincolnk12.org/o/lms/live-feed

Welcome to a New School Year!

Dear Lincoln Middle School Families,

Welcome to a new school year! It is truly an honor to join the Lincoln Middle School community as your principal. I am excited about the year ahead and look forward to getting to know our students, families, and staff while working together to make this a successful and joyful school year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House. It was wonderful to see so many families in our building, meet our teachers, and begin building the connections that are so important to a strong school community. If you were unable to attend, please know that we look forward to connecting with you throughout the year.

A little about me: I have worked in education for more than 22 years, serving students, families, and educators in a variety of teaching and leadership roles. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (certified 6th-12th grades in English and History), a Master of Education degree in Secondary English Education, a K-12 School Administrator Certificate, and a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. My leadership is grounded in the belief that students thrive when they are known, supported, challenged, and given opportunities to grow.

Throughout the school year, I will share a weekly newsletter with important updates, upcoming events, celebrations, reminders, and information to help keep our Lincoln community connected and informed. I hope this newsletter becomes one of the many ways we stay connected and continue to build a strong partnership between school and home.

Our motto, Together Forward, is more than words. It is a commitment to move with shared purpose, to honor the pride and tradition of Lincoln, and to continue building the future our students deserve.

I am looking forward to all that we will accomplish together this year. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions, concerns, ideas, or if there is anything I can do to support you or your student. My door is always open, and I look forward to serving this community.

Here’s to a wonderful school year as we move Together Forward!

"Work is Love made Visible!" -Kahlil Gibran

Sincerely,
Dr. Michelle L. Cureton
Lincoln Middle School Principal

curetonm@lincolnk12.org

• Parent/Guardian drop off is along the sidewalk. Students can be dropped off along the sidewalk, on the passenger side at any point and you do not have to wait until you are directly in front of the main doors as there is a second lane in which you can merge and pull off. Please do not drop off students in the Staff parking at any point.
• Please ask students to be ready to exit the vehicle with backpack in hand and seatbelt off, this just makes the process move a lot faster.
• PLEASE continue to PULL FORWARD if your student is not exiting the vehicle.
• Students can enter the main doors at 8:05 am.
• Students from the busses can enter the building at 8:05 am
• Students are expected to be picked up no later than 15 minutes after school is dismissed.
• Students after dismissal can be picked up outside the front of the building.
• If a student plans to attend a sporting event after school, they need to leave and return with their guardian for the event. Students are required to have an adult present with them at all times.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS LOOPS, VISITOR PARKING, OR STAFF PARKING IN THE AFTERNOON... YOU WILL BE BLOCKED IN BY BUSSES.

Lincoln Middle School is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our students and staff. We have members of our school community with severe, life-threatening allergies, and even a small amount of exposure to certain allergens can cause a serious reaction, including difficulty breathing and other medical emergencies.

Please help us keep Lincoln safe by following these important guidelines:

• Lincoln is a nut-free school. Please do not bring products containing peanuts, tree nuts, or other nut ingredients into the building.
• Please be mindful of sesame and other potential allergens when bringing food into the school.
• Please do not bring spray fragrances into the building, including spray perfume, body spray, or spray deodorant. These products can trigger serious reactions for individuals with sensitivities or respiratory concerns.

For some members of our community, avoiding these allergens is not simply a preference or precaution. It is a matter of safety and, in some cases, life and death.

We appreciate your understanding, care, and cooperation as we work together to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone at Lincoln. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

Establishing consistent expectations across the building so students understand that learning, relationships, and engagement come first. We have an approved district policy, we will discuss our system of implementation and accountability with students. All personal electronic devices must be silenced or off in their locker during the school day, but there are allowable Uses: Medical Needs, IEP/504 Accommodations, ELL Translation, School-Issued Devices but all most be approved by administration. If you need to contact your student, please contact the main office (734) 484-7033.

Ensuring expectations are understood, communicated consistently, and implemented with professionalism, dignity, and respect. We will discuss our system of implementation and accountability with students. Pajamas (bottoms and/or tops), hats, ski masks, clothing with slurs, derogatory language etc. are not permitted during the school day. NOTE: Students can wear a hoodie, but the hood can't be on their head.

Keeping up with your student's grades is critical to their success. We advise that to use the link straight from here and not the APP. If you need an account either created or reset, please contact Mrs. Angela Lee at leea@lincolnk12.org for assistance.

We love for students to attend athletic events on campus. Please note that ALL elementary and middle school students MUST have a parent with them to attend the game. They will not be allowed in without supervision.

PS3 is a parent-led nonprofit organization committed to supporting Lincoln Middle School’s students, families, teachers, and staff. Through volunteer activities, school events, fundraising, and staff-appreciation efforts, they work to strengthen the school community and enhance the LMS experience. PS3 is always looking for new members. If you are interested, please contact lincolnmiddleps3@gmail.com. They have a full list of fun activities planned for the year!

We are fortunate to partner with Kroger Community Rewards. When you link your Kroger card to LMS we are able to get a percentage of what is spent at Kroger!

Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support. WE988

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.