The Lions' Pride

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL for students this Friday, November 8. Teachers will be participating in professional learning sessions on this date.

As we enter November in a few days, it's a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. We invite our valued families and educational community to share what—and who—you appreciate at Lincoln Elementary School. Your messages can be for anyone: teachers, custodians, office staff, bus drivers, clinic staff, educational aides, or support staff. Whether it’s a group or a specific individual, your expressions of gratitude mean the world.

Please take a moment to share your thanks. Your kind words will make a big impact on our school’s culture and climate, and I’ll make sure to pass along each message to our dedicated staff members.

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate our amazing team!

We would love to have volunteers in the building! Please look through this spreadsheet and see if you are interested in helping in anyway. Please sign up on the spreadsheet here

• Please use the car loop for morning drop off. The front door is for walkers and bike riders ONLY.

• Use only the curb lane until teachers arrive, which is around 7:50. The double line starts ONLY when teachers are there to supervise.

• Please pull all the way up to the car in front of you so more cars can let out.

• Please have children exit quickly so we can keep the car line moving.

• Doors lock at 8:05. If you arrive after this time, please take your child to the front door.

Our students in grade 2 and grade 5 will take a cognitive abilities assessment called the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Assessment in November. Grade 2 students will take this assessment on November 6 and grade 5 students will take this assessment on November 13. This assessment is used for gifted identification.

Grade 2 Letter

Grade 5 Letter

As we approach Veterans Day, we are excited to announce a special project at Lincoln Elementary that allows our students to honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. This year, we will be creating "Veterans Tribute Flags," where each student can celebrate a family member or friend who is a veteran.

The flags will be displayed during our Veterans Day celebration, showcasing the contributions of our honored veterans. We encourage each student to participate by creating a flag that includes a photo of their veteran or active-duty service member.

Flags will be sent home in folders the week of Oct 21st. Please ensure that your child returns their completed flag by November 8th so we can prepare for our celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about the importance of service and sacrifice while expressing their appreciation for those who have defended our freedoms.

We encourage all students to wear red, white, and blue on Nov. 11th.

Thank you for your support in making this a meaningful tribute to our veterans. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

For veterans and active military personnel:

Please return a paper form if you would like to attend or fill out this google form:

We will have a light breakfast at 8:30am and you will be invited to a classroom to be honored at 9:00. You can decide if you if you want to attend the breakfast and classroom, or just one part.

PTO NEWS

💙Paws to Walk Auction and Raffle Update 💙

Thank you to everyone who participated in the auction and raffle! We’re still working to distribute all the items to winners and finalize scheduling for the experience-based prizes. We appreciate your patience as we work through each item and experience on our list, and we’re so grateful for your support!

🌟 Kindergarten Donuts with Grown-ups 🌟

We’re excited to invite all kindergarten families to our special Donuts with Grown-ups event! 🍩✨ This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share a morning treat with a parent, grandparent, or any special adult in their life. It’s a fun way to build connections and create memories with loved ones! 🤗

🗓️ Event Details:

• When: November 19th, 7:20–7:50 AM 🎉

• Where: School Cafeteria

• Cost: $2 per person (includes a donut and a beverage)

• Additional Info: Siblings are welcome, they do need tickets as well!

• Tickets must be purchased by: November 14th

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: TICKETS

🤝 Volunteers Needed:
To make Donuts with Grown-ups a success, we need volunteers! 🙌 All volunteers will receive a free donut as a thank-you treat. We’re looking for assistance with serving donuts, pouring drinks, and checking in families. Parents from other grades are encouraged to volunteer so our kindergarten families can fully enjoy this special time together - and we hope our kindergarten families will return the favor for future grades! ❤️

👉SIGN UP HERE: VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

This event is a great chance to get involved with the school community, meet other kindergarten families, and start the day with a little sweetness! 🍩💕 We look forward to seeing you there!

If you need assistance with payment for your family, please reach out to the PTO. Additionally, if you’re interested in sponsoring a family, please contact us at lincolnPTOboard@gmail.com.

🗓️ Be on the lookout for Future Donuts with Grown-ups Dates:

• 1st Grade - December - date coming soon

• 2nd Grade - January - date coming soon

• 3rd Grade - February - date coming soon

• 4th Grade - March - date coming soon

• 5th Grade - April - date coming soon

🗓️ UPCOMING PTO DATES:

• November 11th - Veterans Day - The PTO is honored to provide refreshments for our visiting Veterans as we welcome them to our school and thank them for their service.

• November 19th - Kindergarten Donuts with Grown-ups - 7:20-7:50 AM

• Purchase tickets here: TICKETS

• Volunteer here: VOLUNTEER

• November 21st - PTO meeting - 6:30 - 7:30 PM - We will be taking feedback on the Walk-a-Thon, raffle, auction, and trunk or treat. The class with the most parents/guardians in attendance will win an extra recess. Please join us!
  
  

Stay Connected!

• NEW Facebook: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Facebook

• NEW Instagram: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Instagram

• NEW Website: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Website

Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO

Prism Club sign ups are now open for students in grades 3-5. We will meet on Thursdays from 2:45 to 3:15pm beginning Nov. 14. Sign up here

We would love to have students, staff, and families watch our Lincoln Live Broadcast every school day. Just click on this link and find Lincoln Elementary on the list. You may also go to video.gjps.org.

Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Lincoln Elementary to offer a “Weekend Supplemental Food” program for our students. The program provides for students who are in need of help with food at home. If you would like to participate in this program, please fill out the permission form below. Your student will receive a bag of non-perishable food items every Friday to bring home.

Lincoln Supplemental Food Permission Slip

The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Families are encourage to nominate a staff member today! The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Nov. 8, 2024: PD Day - No School

Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students