Lincoln Lowdown- 11/4/24
November is here!
Lincoln Families,
November marks National Native American Heritage Month, a time to bring awareness to the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. This month, we will have opportunities for our students to learn more about the diverse traditions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, both past and present.
By building our understanding and honoring Native American heritage, we celebrate the strength and wisdom that Indigenous cultures bring to our shared history. We encourage families to join us in recognizing and respecting this important part of our national heritage.
Thank you for your support in nurturing a community that values learning and inclusivity.
Events this week:
11/2 - Beautification Day, 10AM-12PM
11/4 -8th Grade Boca Floja Assembly during Homebase
11/4 - Drama Rehearsals, 3:30 - 5:30, Cafeteria, Room 153
11/6 - Drama Rehearsals, 3:30 - 5:30, Cafeteria, Room 153
11/4-11/8 - Common Writing Assessment in ELA Classes
11/4-11/5 - 7th Grade SEL Presentations in Homebase
11/6 - Orchestra Rehearsals, 3-4:30, Room 401 & Auditorium
11/8 - Friday Late Start PD: Department Meetings - Fall IAB Review
Thank you!
We had a fantastic time celebrating Halloween this past week at Lincoln Middle School! It was wonderful to see so many of our students and staff getting into the festive spirit, dressed in creative costumes, and bringing smiles and joy throughout the school.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making our Halloween activities safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for all. From classroom decorations to fun activities and treats, it was a celebration to remember. We’re grateful for our school community’s energy and enthusiasm that made this event so special.
Wishing you all a happy and safe post-Halloween weekend!
Get out and vote!
We’re excited to announce that Lincoln Middle School is serving as a local voting center! Our school is proud to support our community by providing a convenient place for you to cast your vote and make your voice heard.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in the democratic process. Voting is an important way to contribute to decisions that impact our community.
Thank you for being active and engaged citizens, and for helping to make Lincoln a welcoming space for all who come to vote.
November 4th
Bocafloja, is a rapper, poet, spoken word artist, and outspoken social communicator from Mexico City, Mexico. Bocafloja is recognized in Mexico as the pioneer of the utilization of hip hop culture as an alternative tool to create awareness, developing a different form for political participation that reaches and is more relevant to marginalized youth.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
We’re thrilled to highlight a creative and culturally responsive science lesson led by Mrs. Magee this week! In her class, students explored states of matter through a hands-on activity inspired by Dr. Seuss's "Oobleck." By experimenting with this playful substance, students discovered how matter can shift between a liquid and a solid based on the force applied—a fantastic way to bring science concepts to life!
Mrs. Magee’s innovative approach not only made learning fun but also fostered curiosity and engagement. We are proud to have such inspiring teaching moments happening in our classrooms!
We are excited to inform you that SMMUSD is partnering with the University of North Carolina on a study that will explore the effects of smartphones and social media on children. As part of this study, your student will be asked to complete three surveys: a pre-survey, a mid-year survey, and a post-survey.
Mrs. Gutierrez, our Bilingual Community Liaison, will engage parents and collect parental consent for student participation in the surveys. Our goal is to achieve a response rate of 75-80%.
We hope to gather all parent consent forms within the next two weeks, with the first surveys starting in early November.
Attached, you’ll find the flyer with a QR code linking to the digital parent consent form. We’ve also included the digital consent form in both English and Spanish below.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Saturday November 2nd, 10am-12pm.
Join us for Beautification Day and help make our campus shine! Everyone is invited to volunteer to complete projects like lawn care, gardening, painting, and litter cleanup. We’ll provide all tools, materials, snacks, and water, but are also seeking tools to be loaned for the event as well as donated plants! Come for as long as you can from 10-12 pm on Saturday Nov. 2nd at the Lincoln Middle School campus —every effort counts! Students can also earn community service hours. Let’s work together to create a more beautiful, welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy.
Sign up here:
Wish list:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9A728A1FFC52-52465328-beautification
See you there!
Save the Date!
On Friday, November 15, 2024, sixth-graders will be hosting their parents/guardians for Student-Led Conferences. More details are forthcoming. Please set aside time in the morning before school begins on that morning for your child’s conference, as well as time for our community breakfast.
If you are open to helping organize our community breakfast that morning, please contact Beth DeBeech at bdebeech@smmusd.org. Thank you!
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CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY (GRADE 7): All students in grade 7 will complete the survey the week of November 12, 2024 in their Homebase class. The purpose of this survey is to obtain information from the students about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about things that affect learning. It deals with such issues as truancy, safety, harassment, substance use, school connectedness, and learning supports. For more information or to opt out of this survey, click here.
SMMUSD PARENT SURVEY: Parents, SMMUSD would like you to share your thoughts on our school which will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement. This survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey window is from November 1 - November 26. For more info, and to take the survey click, Parent Memo and Survey.
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.
