Abraham Lincoln Elementary

This morning was Falcon Family Friday and Perry Meridian High School students were here to greet students and parents in the car line and off the buses. There were high fives and fist bumps in abundance and smiles (along with some questioning and weird looks) filled our hallways. It was a great way to start off our morning and we are so thankful to be part of the family in Perry Township. We would invite them every Friday if we could, ok, maybe not EVERY Friday.

This week the office made the rounds to target bullying in third grade. The major focus is the difference between rude and mean behavior. Rude behavior is accidental and mean behavior is when we do something on purpose. Many of our students do something mean and then try to say it was an accident because they saw it was hurtful to someone. We are trying to teach our kids that when we say mean things it is always intentional - our words are not accidental. We may be sorry for what we said or did, but it wasn’t an accident. This idea of trying to be kind and intentional lays the foundation for us to have a bully free school and we have to start with our young students!

As always, thank you for sharing your students with us and have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Tidd

Esta mañana se celebró el «Viernes de la Familia Falcon» y los alumnos del High School Perry Meridian estuvieron aquí para dar la bienvenida a los alumnos y a los padres en la fila de carros y al bajar de los autobuses. Hubo un sinfín de chocalas y de choques de puños, y las sonrisas (junto con algunas miradas de extrañeza y de duda) llenaron nuestros pasillos. Fue una forma estupenda de empezar la mañana y estamos muy agradecidos de formar parte de la familia de Perry Township. Los invitaríamos todos los viernes si pudiéramos; bueno, quizá no TODOS los viernes.

Esta semana, los directores han realizado una ronda para abordar el bullying escolar en tercero de primaria. El objetivo principal es la diferencia entre el comportamiento grosero y el malicioso. El comportamiento grosero es accidental, mientras que el malicioso es cuando hacemos algo a propósito. Muchos de nuestros alumnos hacen algo malicioso y luego intentan decir que fue un accidente porque se dieron cuenta de que había herido a alguien. Estamos intentando enseñar a nuestros niños que, cuando decimos cosas maliciosas, siempre es intencionado: nuestras palabras no son accidentales. Puede que nos arrepintamos de lo que hemos dicho o hecho, pero no fue un accidente. Esta idea de intentar ser amables y actuar de forma intencionada sienta las bases para que tengamos una escuela libre de bullying, ¡y tenemos que empezar por nuestros alumnos más pequeños!

Como siempre, gracias por compartir a tus hijos con nosotros. ¡Que pasén un fin de semana maravilloso!

Sra. Tidd

Mrs. Tidd

Around August 24th, our students will be taking the Panorama survey in their classrooms. Students in grades K-2 will be answering the Panorama survey with the help of a classroom teacher, while students in grades 3-5 will answer questions on their own. The survey provides our district with valuable information that will help us better meet the needs of our students. You will find more information in the letters linked below!

August 24: Spell Bowl practice 2:45-4:30

August 26: Robotics practice 2:45-4:45

August 26: Spell Bowl practice 2:45-4:30

August 26: Bible Club 2:30-3:45

September 1: Color Run 5:30-7:00

September 7: No School in observance of Labor Day

September 11: Yearbook Photos

September 24: STEM night 5:30-7:00

September 30: E-Learning/Parent Teacher Conferences

October 5-October 16: Fall Break

• When your child is absent, you must call them into the attendance line at 317-789-3802.
• Please make sure your phone numbers, including emergency phone numbers, are up to date in Skyward. It is a safety concern when we can’t get ahold of anyone.
• Any transportation changes must be called into the office no later than 2:00pm each day to ensure a safe and seamless dismissal for our students.
• Due to the car rider line starting early, no students will be released past 2:15pm so please plan accordingly.
• If you would like to eat lunch with your student, please let the office know ahead of time so they can ensure that the parent/student lunch area is not already occupied that day. During the first two weeks of school we will not be accepting lunch visitors so that students can learn the cafeteria procedures and rules. We would love to see you for lunch beginning 8/17.
• Download our bus tracking app! https://www.perryschools.org/for-parents/technology-resources/gps-bus-tracking/

• Shirts
  • Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, tucked in.
  • Mostly solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be over collared shirt or turtleneck.
  • No hooded sweatshirts.
  • ALE Spirit Wear shirts can be worn at any time.
• Bottoms
  • Black, khaki, navy or earth tone bottoms.
  • No denim.
  • No overt or distracting holes, rips, cuts, or frays.
  • Pants or skirts must be worn at the waist.
  • Knee-length shorts may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break.
• Other
  • Dresses, skirts, shorts, and jumpers must be near knee length.
  • Student IDs should be worn and made visible at all times.
  • No flip-flops or “wheelie” shoes.
  • Hats, head coverings, sunglasses, curlers, or slippers are prohibited unless a religious exemption is approved.

1st grade:

Parent Visits to Music Class (1:15-2:00 PM)

• -March 2nd-Gleason

• -March 4th-Lopez

• -March 8th-Compton

• -March 10th-Grove

• -March 12th-Lapkovitch

2nd grade: Family Folk Dance Night – March 11th, 6:00 PM @ ALES, Snow Date: March 15th @ 6:00 PM

3rd grade: Winter Program (Dec 11th-8:30-9:15 AM @ AL) (Snow Date: Dec. 14th-8:30-9:15 AM) Family Folk Song Project (Sept) •

4th grade: Veteran’s Day Program (Nov 11th – 9:20-10:05 AM) • Recorders

5th grade: Ukuleles • Veteran’s Day Program (Nov. 11th - 9:20-10:05 AM) • Recruitment Concert @ PMA (May TBA)

Clubs (4th/5th grades): Choir (Sept. 2-Dec. 16th) • Folk Dance Club (Jan. 6-May 12): Both clubs Wednesdays @ 7:00 AM

IMEA Folk Dance Festival @ Greenwood Middle School (for folk dance club only) (Saturday, April 24th or May 1st at 2:00 P.M.)

Join Endress+Hauser for the 12th Annual Community Career + Education Forum (CCEF) on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:30-8:30 PM in Greenwood, Indiana.

Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, career exploration, and family-friendly fun while connecting with local educators, colleges, employers, and community organizations.

September 10, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
2355 Endress Place, Greenwood, IN 46143
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Join as we celebrate 12 years of inspiring the next generation through STEM and career exploration!