9/15/25

Lincoln Families,

This week, we proudly join in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. At Lincoln, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our focus is on fostering curiosity, empowerment, and belonging for all students, and this month provides a special opportunity to learn from and honor the diverse voices that strengthen our school community.

Thank you for partnering with us in creating a welcoming and inclusive space for every student to thrive.

Events this week:

Thank you for joining us for an amazing Back to School Night and our Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Your presence and support made the evening truly special. Our new mural is more than art—it’s a symbol of community and school pride, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of our families, staff, and PTSA.

We’re grateful to partner with you in making Lincoln a place where every student feels a sense of belonging.

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA

Years at Lincoln: 1st Year!

Favorite Educator: Although LMS staff has been so welcoming, I’m still in search of a favorite. For now it is EVERYONE!

Fun Fact: I am the last All-State Basketball player to graduate from my high school.

This week, we’re proud to recognize Ms. Ehrke for her engaging CRT lesson. Students worked in small groups to bring essential vocabulary words to life by acting out scripts together. This creative approach not only deepened their understanding of key terms, but also built collaboration, confidence, and joy in learning.

Thank you, Ms. Ehrke, for fostering curiosity, empowerment, and belonging in your classroom!

A big thank you to all the parents who joined us for our DEIA Committee meeting this past Friday. Your presence, ideas, and partnership help us continue building a school community where every student feels seen, valued, and supported. We appreciate your commitment to making Lincoln a place of belonging for all.

Thank you to all the parents who attended Wednesday’s Athletics Meeting. Your support makes such a difference for our student athletes. We also want to congratulate all the students who made their respective teams—we are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and school spirit!

Let’s look forward to an exciting season ahead. Go Lions!

Please take a moment to review the flyer provided by Santa Monica Police Department regarding E-Bike regulations. We want to remind all students that it’s important to follow traffic laws at all times for everyone’s safety. This includes not riding on sidewalks and always wearing helmets when riding.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and community safe.

FRI September 26th, 6:15-8:30pm -STUDENT ONLY EVENT-

All 6th graders are invited to a free movie night on the main quad. Bring your chairs or blankets and come hang out with friends and classmates. Pizza, beverages and snacks will be sold at our concession stand.

Parents must complete Permissions in order for students to enter. Cell phone use during the event is prohibited.

If you have a student that requires additional adult support to attend this event safely please reach out to Darci Keleher at dkeleher@smmusd.org or 310-393-9227 x73568

Volunteers Needed, please sign up!

• Friday, September 26th 2025 6pm – 8:30pm
• Set up/Break Down 4:30pm & 9:00pm

If you have any questions please contact Lee Garrun at 3rdVP@lmsptsa.org