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February Newsletter
Principal's Message
Hello Families!
We are excited to share that we are beginning the initial rollout of ConnectEd Family Visits at our school. These visits are designed to build strong partnerships by listening and learning from our families.
During a ConnectEd visit, staff may meet with families in their home or at another location that feels comfortable, such as the school or a community space. These visits are not evaluative or problem-focused; their purpose is simply to hear your experiences, hopes, and perspectives.
Over the coming months, school staff will be reaching out to some families to schedule visits. While we may not be able to connect with every family during this school year, our goal is to meet with every family by the end of 2026. We appreciate your partnership as we take this important step in strengthening our school community.
I also want to take a moment to give a big thank you to our PTO who helped coordinate our Donuts with Darlings! Every student at Lincoln was able to receive a donut which was awesome! We had a great turn out and loved having our Lincoln families here!
Additionally, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about our Hub at Lincoln. It is a place where we can connect you with temporary food and clothing resources. Additionally, we can get you connected with other resources within Larimer County including employment services, the Food Bank, Housing resources, and many other services. I encourage you to reach out to Tanya Santacruz at Tanya.Santacruz@tsd.org or at 970-613-6200 if this is something you may need to access.
Along those same lines, please consider completing the free and reduced lunch form. Each year the for needs to be submitted for requalification. The application process is quick and confidential. You can complete the form online at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new or by completing a paper copy and returning it to Lincoln. If you need help completing it, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 970-613-6200.
Warmly,
Ms. Stott
Email: brandi.stott@tsd.org
Website: https://les.tsd.org/
Location: 3312 North Douglas Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6200
Please bring a photo ID every time you come to school to show the camera (right above the button you push to buzz into the front office.)
The photo ID could be a drivers license, a passport or any state issued photo ID.
This is for the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation with this important matter.
5210 Challenge!
Take the Challenge!
The Healthy Kids 5210+ Challenge is a FREE month-long program,
held in February, where students and school staff learn and practice
the 5210+ healthy habits every day.
The goal is to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time, 1 hour or more of physical activity, 0 sugary drinks and 9 or more hours of sleep. EVERY DAY!
How does it work?
• Students and staff will be bringing home a tracking log to keep track of their healthy
habits throughout the month of February.
• The Challenge takes place Feb. 1-28.
• At the end of the Challenge, students and staff will submit their logs using a link to an
online form.
• Schools with the highest student and staff participation and highest percentage increase
in participation from the prior year will be awarded prize money to spend on PE
equipment and school wellness initiatives.
• Students and staff who get 80 or more checkmarks will earn a FREE 5210+ Challenge
T-shirt.
• Winners will be announced in May. Shirts will be delivered to your school by
mid-May
Is your family or student(s) going to take part in this year’s challenge?
Check with the PE or classroom teacher for more information or visit uchealth.org/5210challenge.
You can report your child's absence on the parent portal, by calling the attendance line, or calling the main office! See instructions below.
- Attendance Line: 970-613-6290
- Main Office: 970-613-6200
During periods of inclement weather, Thompson School District is occasionally faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to close schools. You can find more information about this process and how these announcements are communicated here:
https://www.tsd.org/departments/communications/school-closing-delayed-start
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:45 Soft Start
8:00 Final Bell
3:10 Dismissal
Wednesday (Late Start)
8:45 Soft Start
9:00 Final Bell
3:10 Dismissal
All students will enter and exit through our main entrance located on 33rd between Logan and Douglas. This shift is to increase safety for our students. We will continue to have soft start. Soft start means that your child can enter the school 15 minutes before the bell. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students may enter the building at 7:45. Wednesdays will continue to be a late start day. Students will be able to enter the building at 8:45 on Wednesdays. The final bell rings at 8:00. Students will be walked out our main entrance at the end of the day for a 3:10 dismissal.
Hug and Go
Our Hug and Go lane is located at the front of the school along 33rd. Please know that this lane is intended for quick drop off and pick up. We ask that parents utilizing the Hug and Go stay in their car and to have their students jump in and out of the car quickly. We appreciate your support in keeping the front of the school running safely!
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. By partnering with the neighborhoods they serve, they are helping people live healthier lives.
The Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. More information found here.
How to link your Card to an organization.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
By computer:
1. Sign in to your digital account on the computer
2. Click on "My Account" and locate the "Community Rewards" tab
3. Click on the "Enroll" button
4. Select Lincoln Elementary and click “Save”
By phone:
1. Open the App on your phone
2. Click "Rewards"
3. Click "Community Rewards"
4. Enter Lincoln Elementary as the organization you want to support
4. Click on the "Enroll" button
Once you link your Loyalty Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers. At checkout simply swipe your Shopper’s Card or enter your alternate ID. Happy Shopping!
Volunteer Sign Up
Families are always welcome in the building and we would love to have you volunteer. We have opportunities that allow you to volunteer both at school and at home!
All volunteers are required to complete a background check which can be accessed here.
Thompson School District Family Center
The mission of the Family Center is to provide families with information about what the district and community have to offer. to connect, network and learn from each other and to access resources to meet your needs.
-Multilingual staff and translation is available
The Family Center is located on the west side of the Stansberry Early Childhood Center at 407 E. 42nd St in Loveland, CO 80538Family Center (970) 613-6808
Kids Pack
KidsPak is a weekend hunger-relief program for students in the Thompson School District community. The program partners with schools in the District to provide much-needed bags of food that meets the nutritional requirements for children.
If you would like to sign up for KidsPak click here KidsPak
