Lincoln Lions Family Newsletter

January 20, 2025

A Message From Principal Roberts

Dear Lincoln Families,

Due to extremely cold temperatures, school was closed Monday, Jan 20th and Tuesday Jan 21st. I hope that you all are staying safe.

I have a few updates to share for this week.

The KVCC Art Show featuring our 15 Young Artists is being postponed due to cold weather. I will share the new date once it has been set.

The Principal's Reading Challenge continues! Snow Days are perfect for spending some time reading.
Dress for the cold weather. If you need assistance with warm winter wear, call the main office at 269-337-0640 and ask to speak with Mr. Burrel, our CIS coordinator.

Respectfully,

Principal Dionna Roberts

robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net

(269) 337-0640

Welcome New Kindergarten Teachers, Dawn McAlpine to Lincoln

I have spent nearly 25 years teaching grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade. While I have enjoyed every grade level, I am happiest in a Kindergarten classroom. When not in the classroom, I enjoy gardening, hiking, playing with my pets, and reading a good book. Having recently moved back to Michigan, I am looking forward to getting reacquainted with its beauty.

Happy to be a Michigander...again.

Upcoming Events

Family Tech Night

Join us for our upcoming Family Tech Night on January 30th! This is a great opportunity for families to learn about technology and how to support our students in school. See the flyer below,

💗Valentine's Day Dance

Our support staff is in the midst of planning our annual Valentine's Day Dance. We will update you soon with more information. Stay tuned!

Communities in Schools Mobile Health Units and Vaccinations

The mobile health unit will cover:

Medical Services: Annual well-child visits, immunizations, and care for chronic conditions like asthma.
Dental Preventive Care: Twice-yearly dental cleanings, exams, and sealants.

To register your child electronically, please click the following link:

[ENGLISH & SPANISH Registration Form](https://form.jotform.com/231327122384146)

Make an appointment with the Mobile Health Unit 269-349-2641

Join us on Jan 30 at Hillside Middle School 5-7:30 pm for Family Tech Night!

From Mr. Tofiq Orchestra Teacher

Hello 5th Grade Orchestra Families!

The 5th Grade combined Winter Concert will be held at Chenery Auditorium on February 12th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Please make sure the following details are in your calendars now so that you are able to ensure that you student is at this amazing event!

Date: Thursday, February 12th

Time: 6:30 pm - 5:45 arrival time

Location: Chenery Auditorium - Enter through Dutton Street doors

Dress Code: "Dress to Impress"

Admission: FREE, so please invite your whole family

We hope to see you all there!

-Ahmed Tofiq

Lincoln Orchestra Teacher

tofiqak@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Take a Look. It's In a Book!

Lincoln's At-Home Reading Challenge (January-March)

A big shout-out to these readers who are flexing their reading muscles and inspiring others to do the same! Last week was the first week of the challenge and 7 students and their grownups sent in photos of their reading and writing for at least 20-minutes at home after school.

How to Participate in the At-Home Reading Challenge:

Read a book to your child, with your child, OR listen to them read to you!
Snap a photo of your child reading or snap a selfie of you reading together!
Write 3-5 sentences that tell others about what was read, what you learned, and/or why liked it!
Email your photo and sentences to Mrs. Roberts at robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Your words and photos will be shared (with your consent) in our weekly newsletters.
Every night of reading/writing, and photos earns your family an entry into a drawing to win a Family Fun theme basket each month (January-March)!