• The following information is being shared in the event that a virtual snow day is called. Dr. Filippelli will weigh factors such as snowfall timing, snowfall amount, extent of power outages, and impact on the school calendar when deciding to call a traditional snow day or use a virtual instruction day.

  If a virtual instruction day is called, Northern Lincoln Elementary School will follow the schedule below. Specific lesson instructions will be shared by students’ teachers.

  Please note the following:

  • Synchronous: classes run in real-time (Listed Below), with students and instructors attending together from different locations.

  • Asynchronous: a student does not need to meet in real-time with a live class or teacher. Students participating in asynchronous learning can move through assignments independently and at their own pace.

  
  

  Elementary Schedule for Virtual Learning

  Click HERE for full schedule

  Overview:

  Morning Meeting - 8:50-9:10: Synchronous (with break as appropriate)

  English Language Arts/Social Studies Block* - 9:20-11:00: Synchronous (with break as appropriate)

  Lunch - 11:00-11:30: Asynchronous

  Math/Science Block* - 11:30-1:00: Synchronous (with break as appropriate)

  Interventions, check-ins, asynchronous activities - 1:10-3:15: Asynchronous

  *Specials (based on daily schedule) - Schedule at building level for 30 minutes: Synchronous

  
  

  Additional Information for families:

  In preparing for potential virtual snow days, we have included several items that may be helpful. Attached below are a list of FAQs. Please review at your convenience. We have also prepared several links that apply to the virtual days:

  1. Click HERE for a link to Cox’s Connect to Compete initiative. Connect to Compete Home internet is an essential tool for today’s education. Through Connect2Compete, Cox opens a world of opportunity for families with K-12 students by providing affordable, home internet with wifi. It's $9.95/mo. Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility. No credit check or social security number is required to apply.

  2. Click HERE for a Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom.

  3. Click HERE for information about our Clever system for organizing web-based tools for students.

  4. Click HERE for our Chromebook Lending Agreement. Para español, haga clic aquí. If your student will require a school issued chromebook, please complete and return to your child’s teacher at your earliest convenience.

  
  

  I thank you all for your continued cooperation and support. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

  - Mrs. Denham

  
  

We want to keep you informed about the ongoing road work near our school that continues to affect arrival and dismissal procedures. Crews have narrowed and shifted the travel lanes on New River Road to address repairs on a culvert. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT) has informed us that New River Road is now reduced to one lane, with traffic alternating via a newly installed stoplight.

While this adjustment maintains two-way traffic and keeps all school entrances open, it may lead to delays during drop-off and pick-up times. Please note that traffic drop-off and pick-up locations remain unchanged.

To help ensure a smooth process:

• Allow extra time for arrival and dismissal.
• Exercise patience with staff and other families as we adjust to these changes.
• Follow directions from staff members assisting with traffic flow.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this situation together. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or the main office!

We are proud to recognize the Trimester I Northern Star Award recipients for their outstanding demonstration of our district-wide Vision of a Graduate competencies. These students exemplify:

• Communication: Effectively expressing ideas and actively listening to others.
• Collaboration: Working cooperatively to achieve shared goals.
• Critical Thinking: Applying logic and creativity to solve problems.
• Self-Directed Learning: Taking initiative and responsibility for their learning.
• Social Emotional Competency: Displaying empathy, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Civic Responsibility: Contributing positively to their community.

Congratulations to these exemplary students for embodying these vital skills and values. They truly shine as Northern Stars!

Positive Office Referrals can be awarded to any students who exhibits the habits of character of: Self-Control, Embrace Challenges, Citizenship, Positive Attitude, Responsibility, Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Honesty/Integrity. These referrals are to recognize the stellar efforts of students! Students nominated will be recognized weekly for their good work and efforts towards these habits of character and leadership!

Great job to all of our Positive Office Referral Recipients for the month of January!!

Congratulations to Northern Lincoln's Math Olympians as they earned the highest team score on the most recent contest, the third of the school year. Once again, Pierce Joseph was the highest individual scorer and he was closely followed by George Ghizdavi, Brayden Bello, Leah Moore, and Danny Laneres. Great job!

Congratulations to our talented spellers who excelled in the Grade 4 and 5 Spelling Bee!

Grade 5 Champion: Marshall Lepine
Runner-Up: Sharbel Boutros

Grade 4 Champion: Ameya Aravind
Runner-Up: Colin Riel

We’re also proud of our school-wide finalists: Pierce Joseph, Brayden Bello, Archer Rocchio, Jeremiah Vachon, and Jude Lyon.

Finalist will represent Northern at the District-Wide Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 4, at 6 PM at Lincoln Middle School. Good luck to all—your Northern family is cheering you on!

Our recent PTO Winter Wonderland Dance on January 24 was a fantastic evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments! Students had a blast dancing the night away and enjoying exciting activities throughout the event. Families enjoiyed delicious treats from Chick-fil-A, pizza, and other snacks while supplies lasted, with a special treat of complimentary sparkly popcorn.

The raffle baskets and silent auction were a hit, and Pretty Girl Pop Studio added a touch of glamour with hair braiding services for purchase.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this night so special. A huge shout-out to our amazing PTO for organizing such a wonderful event for our Northern community!!!

At Northern, we continue to recognize students for demonstrating our core values: Respecting Others - Acting Responsibly - and being READY TO LEARN! We reviewed these core values with all students, reminding them that we are all " RO-AR-ing" and ready to learn. We continue to reward students for exhibiting our core values with our PBIS Bucks! Efforts big and small can be awarded as we encourage students to be their best! Students can receive a PBIS "buck" from any staff member and can enter into a monthly PBIS prize drawing for grades K-5.

Congratulations to this month's PBIS raffle winners!!

On behalf of Mrs. Reddy, thank you to all the thoughtful students who sent her get-well and welcome-back letters during her recent absence. Your kindness truly made a difference! We're so happy to have her back at Northern—healthy, happy, and ready to jump back into all the great work she does with our students!

Friday, February 7, marks our 100th day of school, and we’re excited to celebrate this special milestone with our students! To make it even more meaningful, we’re kicking off our February Kindness Initiative, encouraging everyone to "Sprinkle Kindness Everywhere They Go!"

Parents, please check your child's backpack for their Kindness Calendar. We encourage students to complete as many acts of kindness as possible throughout the month. Feel free to send your child's teacher a picture or two to share—we’d love to celebrate their kindness in action!

Friday, February 14, is Spirit Day at Northern! We encourage all students and staff to wear red—not only to celebrate Valentine's Day but also to welcome Lincoln High School Winter Athletes for our Northern Winter Hi-Five Friday!

Get ready for a cozy evening of math and fun! Join us on February 13th from 5:30-6:30 PM for our Title I Math Night at Northern. Come dressed in your pajamas, bring a cozy blanket, and don’t forget your smartphone or tablet! We’ll show you how to use an amazing math resource at home—perfect for winding down before bed.

Need a computer? No worries—computers will be available for families who need them.

Please RSVP by Friday, February 7. We can’t wait to see you there!

We’re thrilled to announce that Northern Lincoln Elementary School is launching a new initiative to reduce food waste and support our community through RIDE’s Get the Foam Out grant and the Get Food Smart, RI program. Starting Monday, March 17, we’ll be recovering surplus food, composting scraps, and properly recycling in the lunchroom.To learn more, join us at our March 3 PTO meeting at 6 p.m., where RISRP Facilitator Kendra Gay will share program details and ways you can get involved.

We’ll also be holding assemblies for our Grade 2-5 students on Monday, February 24, to introduce the program and spark excitement about making a positive impact. Additionally, our Grade 3 classes will attend a grant-funded field trip to Rhode Island Resource Recovery on March 10 to see firsthand how recycling and waste management work!

At Northern Lincoln Elementary School, we want to make sure our students stay healthy and able to focus on learning. When deciding if your child should attend school, please consider these important guidelines:

Keep your child home if they:

• Have a fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Have been vomiting or experiencing diarrhea
• Show symptoms that prevent participation in class, such as:
  • Sore throat: This could indicate strep throat, especially if accompanied by a headache, stomach discomfort, or rash
  • Fatigue or lack of appetite
  • Uncontrolled coughing
  • Headaches, body aches, or earaches

When can your child return to school?

• After being fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication
• After at least 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea

Important Reminders:

• If your child’s fever is lowered with medicine, they should not attend school.
• If your child vomited or had diarrhea the evening before or the morning of school, they must stay home.

Reporting Absences:
Please report all absences by calling 769-0261 daily. Be specific about the reason for the absence, such as fever with vomiting and diarrhea, or sore throat with stomachache.

Questions or Concerns?
Contact Nurse Rose at 769-0261 with any health-related concerns.

Preventing the Spread of Illness:
Please remind your child to wash their hands regularly—before eating, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing or coughing. Encourage them to cough and sneeze into their elbow while looking downward to help prevent spreading germs.

Flu Facts & Prevention:
Flu season typically runs from November to April, with the peak between December and March. Flu symptoms appear quickly and are often more severe than the common cold. These may include fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, and nausea. To help prevent the flu:

• Consider the flu shot if recommended by your pediatrician
• Wash hands frequently and thoroughly
• Avoid sharing utensils or cups
• Stay home when feeling sick and always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Treating the Flu:
If your child has flu symptoms, make sure they stay home, drink plenty of fluids, and get ample rest. If needed, consult your doctor for advice on treatment.

We hope this information helps you make the best decisions for your child’s health. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Rose at 769-0261. Let’s keep everyone healthy and safe!

• Meal benefit applications are ONCE AGAIN necessary and important. Click HERE to register!
• Parents, if you do not have a meal account, click HERE to apply!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus can be found at the link below.

The Lincoln Special Education Advisory Committee (LSEAC) is inviting parents, caregivers, and professionals to attend its upcoming meetings. LSEAC is dedicated to providing education and resources to the community on Special Education issues and services. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, engage with others, and advocate for the needs of students. We encourage those interested in learning more about Special Education services to join us for these informative sessions. For further details, please refer to the flyer below!

Winter Attendance Tips: Staying on Track

Winter weather and seasonal illnesses can present challenges to getting children to school. Snow, freezing temperatures, and heavy rains can make travel difficult, while colds, flu, and earaches are more common during these months. Additionally, students may need to stay home due to COVID-19.

Here are some tips to help maintain strong attendance during winter:

• Plan Ahead: Check weather forecasts and allow extra time for safe travel to school.
• Stay Healthy: Encourage handwashing, a healthy diet, and plenty of rest to boost immune systems.
• Bundle Up: Dress your child in warm layers, including hats, gloves, and sturdy boots.
• Communicate with School: If your child must stay home due to illness, please inform the school right away and help them keep up with assignments when they are feeling better.

Student Report Cards and Progress Reports will be posted via Skyward at designated times throughout the year (Elementary follows a Trimester schedule). For any family that needs information as to how to log onto Skyward, please review our “Parent Skyward Account Access Directions Sheet“.

We encourage all parents to join our Northern Elementary PTO! The group organizes fantastic activities for our students, and we’re always looking for parent volunteers to help make these events a success! Your involvement makes a big difference, so we’d love to have you on board!

PTO Membership signup:

1) Click the link below and in the top right corner, pick the Option to Sign UP
2) Create an account
3) Search for Northern Lincoln Elementary
4) Click "Submit my Student Directory"
4) Click "Add a Student" button
5) Select "Add a New Student" in the drop down (add all your students here)
6) Enter your students first and last name, grade, class, and click the green save button

Team Members:

Sara Argiro, Parent

Nicole Daniels, Parent & Grade 2 Teacher

Kate Hauser, Parent & Reading Specialist

Teresa Hayden, Reading Specialist

Monique Patrich, Title II Interventionist

Colleen Buffrey, Math Specialist

Beth Aubin, Grade 1 Teacher

Susan Rodrigues, Grade 1 Teacher

Nancy Andrews, Kindergarten Teacher

Marissa Gauvin, Assistant Principal

Lianne Denham, Principal

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities which support students in meeting the state’s challenging performance standards.

The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom when needed. Title I schools will identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria that the school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all students. If you have any concerns related to Title IX, including issues of discrimination, harassment, or equal opportunities, please contact our district's Title IX Coordinator:

Jessica Hassell
Director of Student Services & Title IX Coordinator
📞 401-721-3300
📧 hassellj@lincolnps.org

RICAS is an annual assessment taken by Rhode Island students in grades 3-8 for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.

RICAS ELA: Week of March 24

RICAS MATH: Week of April 28

NGSA Science Testing: Week of May 12 (Grade 5 ONLY)

Our school day begins at 8:45 and ends at 3:15. Doors open for student arrival at 8:40. Dismissal begins at 3:10.

If parents/emergency contacts need to dismiss students early, please send a note in with your child. Students should take the note to the main office in the morning.

• We will wait until you arrive to dismiss your student from class.

• Parents and/or emergency contacts should ring the buzzer at the front entrance of the school, and provide the child's name, purpose for the visit, and will need to show an ID at the front office.

In the even that your child's dismissal plans need to be altered please notify the main office by 2:30 at the latest!

Families please be advised that ONLY ACTUAL IDS WILL BE ACCEPTED - no paper copies or screenshots of IDS will be accepted.

Here is what you can expect if you need to enter Northern as a visitor:

1. You will be asked for your drivers license.

2. The license will be scanned.

3. Your photo will be taken.

4. We will print you a visitor ID with your name, photo, date/time and visiting location visible on the ID.

5. You will be asked to affix the ID to your person.

6. Once printed, a red “VOID” will appear after a predetermined amount of time.

7. You will be asked to “scan out” before you leave so that we know you have left the premises.

8. You may discard the pass after you leave the building.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us to our schools safe!!!

• all information regarding busing and routes can be found on the Lincoln Pubic School Website.
• Please contact the bus company, First Student, directly with any questions or concerns at (401) 334-0565.

Helpful tips for bus riders and families:

• It is critical that all students ride their assigned bus route each day. Please note: students can not change bus routes.

Bus Incident Flow Chart

• Parents please review below the newly released Bus Incident Flow Chart for Lincoln Public Schools.

As you know we have implemented a new traffic pattern this year. Please feel free to review the description of procedure below as well as a quick video shared with families prior to the start of school.

Reminder: Please be sure to have your placard displayed at pickup. You can contact the main office if you have not received or need additional placards!

Parent AM Drop Off time: 8:40-8:50

Parents line up on New River Road so that buses may enter the lot. Staff will direct families into the parking lot after buses have entered. Please note, for the safety of our staff this entrance is right turn only.

• Pre-K SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ONLY: parents are to enter the front circle (behind the Northern sign) AFTER buses have departed the area. A staff member will assist.

• PreK PEERS: parents may drop off as in previous years in front of the building beginning at 9:00. (Please be sure to avoid double parking in our bus line for safety reasons.)

• K-5: students will be dropped off in the lower playground staging area. Cars will enter the road to lower parking lot and follow the traffic pattern through the playground. Parents will line up in 3 rows and wait for a staff member to dismiss each row. Cars will exit up the hill.

**(please note that due to bus arrival, no cars will be let into the traffic pattern and waiting area prior to 8:40).

Parent PM Pick Up time: 3:10

Please have placard on your dashboard daily at pick up. This will indicate to staff the student being dismissed.

Procedure:

Parents line up on New River Road so that buses may enter the lot. Staff will direct families into parking lot after buses have entered.

• Pre-K SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ONLY: parents are to enter the front circle (behind the Northern sign) AFTER buses have departed the area. A staff member will assist.

• PreK PEERS: parents may pick up as in previous years in front of the building beginning at 2:50. (Please be sure to avoid double parking in our bus line for safety reasons.)

• K-5 students: students will be picked up from the lower playground staging area. Cars will enter the road to lower parking lot and follow the traffic pattern through the playground. Parents will line up in 3 rows and wait for a staff member to dismiss each row.

**(again please note that due to bus arrival and school being in session, no cars will be let into the waiting area prior to 3:10.)

This year, Lincoln Public Schools has partnered with KidsKlubRI for before and after school care programs within our buildings. Founded in 1987, Kids Klub provides quality care and education for children in kindergarten through 12 years old.

For more information regarding the KidsKlub program, you may visit their website or contact the Kids Klub at (401) 723-2277 or via email at info@kidsklbri.com.

Over the summer, crews began work on some of the significant upgrades scheduled for Northern as part of a comprehensive, $17,100.000 improvement plan for the facility.

Northern Project Overview:

• Overall building and cafeteria heating upgrades

• HVAC systems

• New gymnasium complete with new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) rooms

• Cafeteria renovations

For more information on the construction project underway at Northern, as well as other projects happening across the district, please click the link below.

• February 3rd - 7th: PTO Teacher Supply Drive
• Monday, February 3: PTO Meeting @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 7: 100th Day of School!!
• Friday, February 14: Spirit Day (Red Day) and Hi-Five Friday!

February Vacation: Monday February 17- Friday February 21

Email: denhaml@lincolnps.org
Website: lincolnps.org/Domain/11
Location: 315 New River Road, Manville, RI, USA
Phone: (401)769-0261