Lincoln Lowdown- 4/21/25

Dear Lincoln Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break. As we step into the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to continue supporting your students in their growth and success.

April is also Autism Awareness Month—a time to celebrate neurodiversity, promote inclusion, and build understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism. At Lincoln, we are proud to foster a school community where every student is valued for who they are.

Thank you for being a part of our inclusive and supportive community. We’re looking forward to a strong and positive finish to the year!

Events this week:

4/21-5/2 - Elementary Audition Window (Due by May 3rd)

We are currently at 48% participation in the Santa Monica School District's study on students' use of phones and social media, and we need your help to reach our goal of 70-80%. Your participation provides valuable insights to support our students’ mental health and social-emotional well-being.

If we meet the 70-80% participation rate, we will receive $70,000 from UNC to purchase smartphone storage devices for our school and support the implementation of our new mobile device policy.

To participate, simply complete the consent form using the link below:

As a thank you, you can choose a $5.00 Amazon gift card or donate $5.00 to your child’s school.

Thank you for your support in helping us meet our goal!

For the safety of all our students and families, please remember to avoid double parking during drop-off and pick-up. Double parking creates traffic congestion and, more importantly, poses a safety risk for our students.

We kindly ask that you:

• Use designated drop-off and pick-up areas.

• Pull forward when possible to keep traffic moving.

• Park in a legal spot if you need to exit your vehicle.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe!

We’re excited to share that middle school sports are back in full swing this week! All of our spring sports teams will be in action, and our student-athletes are ready to represent Lincoln with pride, teamwork, and great sportsmanship.

Thank you for your continued support—whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or helping your student stay game-ready, it means so much!

Go Lions!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 7th grade students for placing in the top 3 of the LA Clippers Read to Achieve Challenge! Over 100 students read 500 minutes or more, demonstrating their dedication to literacy and the power of daily reading.

As a special reward, our students were visited by Clippers alumni Craig Smith and received some awesome Clippers swag to celebrate their achievement!

Thank you to all the families and staff who supported our students along the way. Let’s keep the love of reading going strong!

Special thanks to Ms. Lopez and Mrs. Howard for coordinating this with our students!

We’re thrilled to share that our 8th grade students had an amazing time at Golf N’ Stuff this week! It was a day filled with laughter, fun, and lasting memories as our students celebrated together.

A very special thank you to our incredible PTSA for coordinating this event and helping make it such a successful and memorable experience for our students. Your time, effort, and support are truly appreciated!

Thank you for being part of what makes the Lincoln community so special.

We’d love for you to join us at our upcoming PTSA Meeting! This is a great chance to stay connected, hear updates about school events and initiatives, and share your ideas as we continue building a strong and supportive Lincoln community.

Whether you're a regular or attending for the first time, all are welcome! We hope to see you there.

We invite you to attend our next School Site Council (SSC) Meeting! This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed and engaged in important decisions that impact our school’s academic programs, funding, and student success.

Your voice and participation help strengthen our school community. We look forward to seeing you

We warmly invite you to join us for our upcoming English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your input, and support the success of our English Learner students.

Your voice matters, and we value your partnership in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We hope to see you there!

Please read the attachment in the link below for important information on upcoming 8th grade activities!

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.