9/1/25

Lincoln Families,

As we head into the long weekend, we want to wish you a wonderful and restful Labor Day! Thank you for an awesome first full week of school—the energy around campus has been so positive, and it’s clear that our students are already building momentum for a great year ahead. We truly appreciate your partnership and support in making Lincoln a place where students feel curious, empowered, and connected.

When we return on Tuesday, September 2nd, students will follow a Periods 2, 4, and 6 schedule. Please help remind your student so they are prepared to start the week strong.

Enjoy the extra time with family and friends—we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday!

Events this week:

We are currently in the process of balancing out classes and making schedule adjustments where needed. Please know that schedule changes are made only when they are required to support student learning and ensure classes are properly balanced.

Requests for changes based on wanting to be with friends, preferring certain classmates, or selecting specific teachers cannot be honored. Our priority is to make sure all students are placed in classes that best support their academic success while maintaining balanced class sizes across the school.

The deadline for any schedule changes is Friday, September 5th. After this date, schedules will remain set for the semester.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create the best learning environment for all Lincoln students.

We are excited to invite you to our Back to School Picnic this Friday, September 5th, from 4:00–6:00pm on the Lincoln football field! This will be a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, connect with one another, and celebrate the start of a great school year.

You are welcome to bring a picnic basket, blanket, and chairs, or you can pre-order food using the QR code on the flyer.

If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up using the separate volunteer QR code. Your support helps make events like this so special for our students and families.

We can’t wait to see you this Friday!

Place of Birth: Bakersfield, CA

Years at Lincoln: 1st Year! - New!

Favorite Educator: Mr. Brown. He took a special interest in my interest.

Fun Fact: I'm a twin.

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 11th, from 5:30–7:00pm. This evening is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teachers, learn more about their classes, and see the wonderful work happening at Lincoln.

Please note that this is a parents-only event.

We look forward to seeing you there and partnering together for a great school year

Lincoln Theatre is gearing up for this year's musical, filled with magic, breathtaking effects, and some of Broadway's most memorable songs!

Looking for a challenge? Want to act? Design a magical castle or supernatural costumes? Create special effects, magic, and illusion? Make friends and memories that will last a lifetime?

If so, join us in this year's production, FROZEN!

Come to the mandatory Student Information Meeting on September 3rd at 3:30 pm in the Auditorium (Chromebooks required), and find out if this is for you. No experience is necessary, just a love of adventure and a desire to be part of something unforgettable.

Lincoln students, this is your chance to shine! Let's breathe new life into this classic childhood tale!

How to Enroll

If you consider joining the Lincoln Theatre program, please consult the Program pages: Mission, Classes, and Schedules.

Please learn about the steps to Enrollment as well.

– The Lincoln Theatre Production team

If you have signed your child up for Right at School’s after-school program, please know that the program has officially started and students are expected to attend. Staff from Right at School will be meeting students after school in the patio area outside the cafeteria, after school.

For families who would still like to join, please complete an application using the QR code below.

Thank you for ensuring your child is there on time so they can fully participate!

We are excited to share that our fall sports tryouts were a great success, with over 180 students participating! We are so proud of all our student athletes for their hard work and dedication throughout the process.

A special thank you goes out to our amazing parent volunteers and to our new Athletics Coordinator, Mr. Turner, for helping make everything run so smoothly.

Team rosters will be sent out soon—stay tuned!

We currently have one opening for a Parent Representative on our School Site Council (SSC). If you are interested, please complete the Google Form linked below to submit your nomination. You may nominate yourself or another parent/guardian.

The School Site Council (SSC) is a decision-making body of parents, teachers, staff, and administrators who work together to develop, review, and approve our school’s goals, programs, and budget to support student achievement. Serving on the SSC is a great way to be involved and make an impact on our school community.

Nominations are due by Friday, September 5th at 4:00pm.

Thank you for considering this important role. We look forward to your participation!

Our district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Committee is currently seeking two parent/guardian representatives from Lincoln Middle School.

The LCAP Committee plays an important role in providing feedback and input on district goals, programs, and funding priorities to support student success. Serving as a site representative is a meaningful way to stay involved, represent our Lincoln community, and have a voice in district-level decision making.

If you are interested in serving as a Lincoln representative on the LCAP Committee, please email Dr. Cuevas at jcuevas@smmusd.org.

Thank you for considering this important opportunity to support our students and families!

Support Lincoln Middle School Programs!

Donate to the PTSA and to the Santa Monica Education Foundation

During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both our Santa Monica Education Foundation and our Lincoln PTSA. Many educational opportunities are made possible for our students because of your financial support. Please consider making a donation of ANY amount to both the Santa Monica Ed Foundation and the Lincoln PTSA.

Lincoln PTSA: https://lmsptsa.org/

Santa Monica Ed Foundation: smedfoundation.org/samohi

Your financial support creates the outstanding education your student receives at Lincoln. Thank you in advance!

Your donation to the Santa Monica Ed Foundation supports:

• ·Enriching Experiences: Theatre, Camp Lincoln, field trips, and community events
• Academic Resources: Tools like Delta Math, Ed Puzzle, and Desmos that help support student learning
• Teacher Growth & Collaboration: Time for teachers to collaborate, plan, and grow—so students benefit
• Student-led Programs: Support for NJHS to promote student achievement

Your donation to the Lincoln PTSA Supports:

• Student Activities: Mobile museum, African Drummer concert, field trips, Mock Trial Team, Theatre Production, and other opportunities
  
• Facilities Improvements: Upgrades to facilities, including a new mural that will be sponsored by our PTSA
• School/Community Events: Movie Nights, Back to School Picnic, 8th Grade Trips, Halloween Festival, and much more!
• Club Support: Student clubs and extra-curricular activities