Lincoln Lowdown- 5/19/25
Finish Strong!
Dear Lincoln Families,
It’s hard to believe we are in mid-May with just three weeks left in the school year. As we enter this final stretch, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust throughout the year.
This is a special time on campus—full of reflection, celebration, and anticipation for what’s ahead. Our students have grown in so many ways, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work, resilience, and achievements.
As we wrap up the year, please keep an eye out for upcoming events, important dates, and end-of-year reminders. Let’s finish strong!.
Events this week:
5/19 - CHOIR Risers/shells set up needed by end of school day
5/19-5/20 - 8th Grade CAST Testing Day 2; Continue Pull-Out CAASPP Make-Ups
5/20 - 7th Grade ELA Teachers out for Who AM I scoring (Greenfield, Hartson, Oseguera)
5/20 - POPS Rehearsals during 8th HB & Lunch, Auditorium
5/20 - All call Choir rehearsal 3-4:30
5/21-5/22 - Healthy Relationships Presentations in 8th History Classes (Counselors)
5/21 - SLT Team Meeting @ PDLC ALL DAY
5/22 - Choir Spring Concert, 7PM, Auditorium
5/22 - NJHS After-School Social 3:00pm
5/23 - Friday Late Start PD: Department PLC’s Inquiry Cycle #2 Reflection
5/23 - EL Reclassification Celebration sponsored by ELAC, 8:30AM
5/23 - Min Day: Teacher Professional Time
Volunteers Needed
Traditionally, we ask 6th-grade and 7th-grade parents to help chaperone and assist behind the scenes so that the 8th graders can enjoy their special night without their own parents watching from the sidelines. We need volunteers to help with check-in, chaperoning during the dance, serving food, and check-out. Please click HERE to sign up.
Your support will ensure that this event runs smoothly while also giving you a sneak peek at what’s in store for next year! Thank you in advance for making this a memorable night for our soon-to-be graduates!
Thank you!
This past Friday, we had the privilege of celebrating our annual Lion Awards and Honorary Service Award Ceremony—an event dedicated to recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to make Lincoln Middle School such a special place.
We’re thrilled to acknowledge this year’s PTSA Lion Award and Honorary Service Award winners, who were honored for their outstanding dedication, service, and positive impact on our school community. These individuals embody the spirit of Lincoln and have consistently supported our students, staff, and families in meaningful ways.
Please join me in celebrating and thanking all of our award recipients for their incredible contributions. We are so grateful for their commitment and proud to have them as part of the Lincoln family.
Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing counseling team for coordinating an incredible Mental Health Fair this past Friday. Their thoughtful planning and dedication created a meaningful event that helped raise awareness, provide resources, and support the well-being of our students and community.
Thank you as well to all who attended and participated. Your presence helped make the event a success and shows our collective commitment to fostering a healthy, supportive environment for all.
And the winner is...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting for our new school mural. We were thrilled to see such strong engagement from our students, staff, and families—your voices truly helped shape this exciting addition to our campus.
After collecting and counting all the votes, we’re excited to announce that the winning mural design is MURAL A!
We can’t wait to see this design come to life as a vibrant reflection of our school spirit, values, and community. Stay tuned for updates as the mural begins to take shape in the coming weeks.
Thank you again for your support and participation!
Thank you!
Winds Division Final Results:
1st Place - Ekrem Afsar, 8th Grade, Oboe, Lincoln Middle School
2nd Place - Leo Eastwood, 8th Grade, Alto Saxophone, Lincoln Middle School
3rd Place - Penelope Axe, 6th Grade, Flute, Lincoln Middle School
Strings Division Final Results:
1st Place - Maëlle Daniels, 7th Grade, Violin, John Adams Middle School
2nd Place - Neve Toren, 8th Grade, Viola, Lincoln Middle School
3rd Place - Tennessee Sullivan, 8th Grade, Violin, John Adams Middle School
Thursday, 5/22-7pm, Auditorium
You’re warmly invited to join us for our upcoming Lincoln Middle School Choir Concert! Come celebrate the hard work, talent, and dedication of our amazing student performers as they showcase a wonderful selection of music.
This is a special opportunity to support our students and enjoy an evening of music, community, and school spirit. We hope to see you there!
Lions in Action!
Our athletics program was in full swing this past Friday, and our Lions showed up strong! Both our Boys and Co-ed Volleyball teams brought home wins, and our 6th Grade Girls Soccer team fought hard in a close match that ended in a tie.
A special shoutout to our 7th/8th Grade Girls Soccer team, who dominated with an impressive 6–0 victory over Lennox!
Way to go, Lions! 🦁⚽🏐
Important Info
Please be aware that your child must be free of school obligations in order to participate in the remaining 8th grade activities. Students MAY NOT be able to attend the dance and WILL NOT be able to attend beach day or the promotion ceremony if these are not cleared including fees associated with lost or damaged Chromebooks.
We highly recommend that you check your child's library account to see if there are any items that need to be returned. This video shows you how -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9dsECmpDzI
Thank you so much for your attention to this matter and helping your child have a smooth and pleasant end to the school year!
Please read!
Exciting Events for 8th Graders This Semester!
With a less than 3 weeks left of school, we wanted to share some upcoming events that our 8th graders will enjoy during this final semester. We’ll be sending more detailed information soon including graduation requirements, yearbook deadlines, and other important updates before spring break.
8th Grade Dance – Friday, June 6th
The 8th grade dance, organized by parent volunteers, is sure to be a fun evening. We’ll need many 8th grade parents to help before and after the event with transforming the cafeteria and making it a memorable night for our kids.
8th Grade Promotion – Thursday, June 12th
Due to the size of our 8th grade class, the promotion ceremony will be split into two groups based on your child’s core group. Each student will be allowed to bring 3 guests to the ceremony. Support for These Events With that said, these events cost money. While the Lincoln PTSA commits $10,000 as part of the annual budget, your donations and fundraising are crucial to covering the additional $35,000 required for all 8th grade activities. To fund Golf N’ Stuff and buses for transportation as well as ensure that the dance and promotion committees can start planning, we suggest a donation of $175 per student to be made by February 18, 2025; however, any contribution is greatly appreciated. 100% of the donations will go directly toward the 8th grade class activities.
Please click the link below to make your donation today https://lincolnmiddleschoolptsa.org/product/8th-grade-promotion-fund/
Cash and Check Donations accepted. Checks can be written to “Lincoln Middle School PTSA”. Cash donations can be dropped off labeled “8th Grade Activities” to Lincoln front office staff to be given to PTSA. Thanks to all families that have already made their donations! Not sure if you already donated? Contact John Jericiau, LMS PTSA Treasurer at treasurer@lmsptsa.org
Attention 8th Grade Families,
Our Breakfast Club is up and running! Click link here to DONate time or donuts. Kids earn Community Service hours as well for helping! Each Friday earns around $100 so your support is appreciated to help give our 8th graders a great year and promotion at Lincoln.
