Lincoln Lowdown- 5/26/25

Lincoln Families,

As we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, we want to wish you and your loved ones a restful and meaningful holiday. This is a time to honor and remember those who have served our country, and we hope it also provides your family a chance to relax and recharge.

With just a few weeks left in the school year, we encourage you to stay positive and finish strong. Your support, encouragement, and partnership continue to make a difference for our students each and every day.

Thank you for all you do, and enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Events this week:

5/26 - Memorial Day, No School

We’re proud to congratulate our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members for completing their required service hours this year! Their dedication to leadership, scholarship, service, and character truly represents the best of Lincoln.

A special thank you to our incredible PTSA and to Mrs. Greenfield for organizing a fun and well-deserved ice cream celebration to honor their hard work. Your support made the event extra special for our students!

Way to go, NJHS members — we’re proud of you!

This week, we had the joy of celebrating a remarkable milestone at our Reclassification Breakfast, honoring students who have achieved reclassification as English Proficient. We are so proud of their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic growth.

Thank you to all the students and families who joined us for this special occasion — your presence made the event even more meaningful. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Gutierrez, Mrs. Andrew, and Mrs. Moazzezz for putting on such a thoughtful and celebratory event. Your time, effort, and care helped make this moment truly special for our students.

Congratulations once again to our newly reclassified students — we’re excited for all that lies ahead for you!

What an incredible performance by our students at the 80s Choir Concert! From the colorful outfits to the high-energy hits, our talented performers truly lit up the stage with spirit, skill, and heart.

Thank you to all the families, friends, and staff who came out to support our students — your presence made the night even more special.

A huge shoutout to our amazing choir teacher, Mrs. Counte, for her dedication, creativity, and passion. Your guidance brought the music to life and gave our students a moment to shine.

Bravo to everyone involved — it was a night to remember!

Join us for an evening of music and celebration at our Spring Band Concert on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM!

Our talented student musicians have been working hard to prepare a fantastic show, and we’d love to share this special night with you. Come support our Lincoln Lions and enjoy a night of rhythm, harmony, and community spirit!

We hope to see you there! 🦁🎷🎺

As our spring sports season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank all of our student-athletes for their hard work, commitment, and team spirit. Whether on the court or the field, you’ve made us proud by representing Lincoln with heart and determination.

A special shoutout to our 7th/8th grade coed volleyball team, who advanced to the second round of playoffs and played with incredible effort and sportsmanship before a tough loss. Your season was full of growth and grit — well done!

We also celebrate our 7th/8th grade soccer team, who won their first-round playoff match and now advance to face our crosstown friends next Thursday at Culver City High School. We’re cheering you on!

Thank you to our families, coaches, and staff for supporting our student-athletes all season long. Let’s finish strong, Lions!

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!

Exciting Events for 8th Graders This Semester!

With a less than 2 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.