Lincoln Lions Family Newsletter
October 4, 2026
From the Principal's Office
Dear Lincoln Families,
As we move into October, I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the support and partnership you provide to our school community. Together, we are making a significant impact on our students' lives.
This week is a busy one!
Monday 10/5: Communities In Schools Walking With Purpose Kick-off for our school will begin with the students during recess. During the month of October, we are walking to raise money for Communities in Schools (CIS) and the programming and resources provide for our students. From 5:00-6:00 pm, we invite all of you to join us to walk with us. Every lap earns $1 for our school. You can also help us by logging your miles as a guest using this link https://ciskalamazoo.org/events/walking-with-purpose/ Be sure to write that I, Dionna Roberts, referred you.
Wednesday 10/7: State Count Day! We need all students present at school. If your child is unable to attend due to illness, please remember to call in to report it to Ms. Lauren at (269) 337-0640.
Wednesday 10/7: 5:30-7:00 pm Lincoln YMCA Open Library Family Literacy Night (FREE) is open to the first 20 families who register. We will be joined by local author and illustrator, Emmy Kastner for a night of reading, writing, and artistic fun! We wil start with a light meal. Pleave RSVP no later than Tuesday, 10/6 by emailing me at robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net or Jennifer Shea at jshea@kzooymca.org. You can also call the main office.
Thursday 10/8: SMILE!, It's Picture Day!
We recognized ROAR Students of the Week on October 2nd. If your student came home wearing a ribbon it was because their teacher nominated them for being leaders in the classroom by modeling the ROAR expectations of being Responsible, On-Task, Always Caring, and Respectful! Please see the graphic below for all student names. Teachers will nominate 1-2 students each week throughout the year. Check out the names below!
Last week we conducted our first lockdown drill of the year. The district sent home letters detailing the logistic of our drill practice for your information that was sent home in backpacks at the beginning of last week.
If your student received an application to attend our Saturday School Literacy Enrichment Program and they plan to attend, please send the registration forms back to school ASAP. If your students did not receive a form, but you're inerested in them attending, contact me or Jennifer Shea.
If you have any questions or concerns I can always be reached via email or you can call the main office to schedule an in-person appointment. Let's have a great week, and I hope to see many of you for Walking With Purpose and/or Open Library!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Roberts
🤎Lincoln Principal
Order forms were sent home in backpacks! We will have extra in the main office if you need another one. ALL students will have their photos taken on Picture Day. A paid order is not necessary. To order online, you need the following information when you visit my.lifetouch.com and create an account.
Lincoln International Studies School
Picture Day: October 8, 2026
Oct.5--CIS Walking With Purpose 5:00-6:00 pm
Oct. 7--State Count Day
Oct 7--YMCA Open Library Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:00 pm
Oct. 8--School Picture Day
Oct. 20 PreK-12; no students
Oct.21 YMCA Open Library Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:00pm
Oct. 30 PreK-12 half day; records day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov. 5. K-8 half day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov. 6 K-5 half day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov 10--Picture Retake Day
Nov. 13 PreK-5; no students
Nov. 25-Nov 27 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed
Dec. 9 PreK-12; no students
Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break