Lincoln Family Newsletter

At Lincoln, students can earn a spot on our iReady board by passing four reading lessons. Each time a student reaches this goal, they get to proudly add their name to the board for the month. Our February board filled up with many hardworking readers, and now students have a new opportunity to add their names during the month of March. Take a moment to ask your child about the iReady board and encourage them to keep working through their reading lessons so they can see their name displayed at school.

Reading with the Stars Family Night was a huge success, and we had a blast spending the evening reading and learning together. Thank you to all the parents who came and supported this special event.

Be sure to watch the video of Debbie Critchfield reading a book to students at Lincoln.

This year, most grades had good attendance, with some going up and some going down compared to last year. Overall, the whole school averaged 89.7% February , which is slightly lower than last year’s February 90.5%. Being at school every day helps your child grow, make friends, and discover new things, setting them up for success and confidence in everything they do. Thank you for making sure they are here.

Lincoln Elementary kicked off its 2nd annual Spell-A-Thon fundraiser on February 27. Students received their spelling lists and pledge envelopes and have been studying to show off their skills. Spelling tests will take place on March 12, so students should come prepared. Funds raised support student needs such as field trips and technology. Mr. Mike has graciously modeled our grand prizes.

Prizes

1. Grand Prize: One schoolwide winner of an Electric Scooter

2. 2nd Place Grand Prize Winners: Two schoolwide winners of a tablet

1. One winner for grades K-2 and one winner for grades 3-5

3. 3rd Place Grand Prize Winners: Four Large Boxes of Legos(Grades 2-5) and Two Large Stuffed Blueys (Grades K-1)

4. Whole School: If the schools raise the money goal ($7,000), the principal will temporarily change her hair color, kids choose.

5. Grade Level Class Winners: An additional 20-minute recess.

6. Individual Class Winners: Sit on the “special chair” for the day.

7. Leveled Winners: Based on money earned, students will receive every prize they qualify for. For example, if a student raises $75, then the student will get a punch balloon, slap bracelet, squishy toy, long-armed neon stuffed gorillas, and a Dig and Discover Excavation Dinosaur Heads kit.

1. Raises $5 Punch Balloons

2. Raises $10 Slap Bracelet

3. Raises $25 Squishy Toys

4. Raises $50 Long-armed Neon Stuffed Gorillas

5. Raises $75 Dig and Discover Excavation Dinosaur Heads

6. Raises $100 Electric Doodle Board

7. Raises $200 Military Compass that Glows in the Dark

8. Raises $300 LED Disco Ball

Prizes will be awarded during the April 3 Awards Assembly. Thank you for supporting our students and school!

Some first graders had the exciting opportunity to meet a TFPD detective and his K-9 dog when they visited Lincoln last week. Students enjoyed learning about how the detective and his K-9 partner work together to help keep the community safe.

All students eat breakfast and lunch for FREE!

Breakfast starts at 7:35 a.m. Please make sure your child arrives with enough time to eat so they aren't late for class.

March

• March 5th: PTO meeting, 3:15 PM
• March 12th: Spell-A-Thon Spelling Test
• March 13th: End of 3rd Quarter, early dismissal at 12:45 PM
• March 16th - March 19th: Spring Student Led Conferences
• March 19th - 29th: Spring Break, No School

April

• April 3rd: Spell-A-Thon Awards Assembly
• April 4th: PTO meeting, 3:10 PM
• April 8th: Tier 1 Team meeting, 3:10 PM, all parents are welcome

If you’d like to volunteer at Lincoln Elementary—whether it’s reading to kids, helping on field trips, assisting on the playground, or supporting classroom parties—you must complete the TFSD volunteer form first. Please use the button below to fill out the form. This form needs to be completed every three years. It usually takes a few days to process, so please submit the form a few days before your planned volunteer activity to ensure you’re cleared in time. If you’re unsure whether you’re already on the list or if it’s time for you to update your form, call the office at (208) 733-1321, and we can check for you.

Our Lincoln PTO does so much to make school fun and exciting, from parties and family nights to classroom support and fundraisers! All parents are welcome, even if you’re new, we want to hear every voice! We’d love to see you at the last meetings of the year on April 2nd at 3:15 PM and May 7th at 3:15 PM. Come join us, share your ideas, and help make Lincoln even better!