October 2026

Each month we will focus on one of our Lincoln Leads guiding principles. This month we focus on empowering students. We believe empowered students are confident, capable, and active participants in their learning. In our classrooms, students have opportunities to make choices, share their thinking, solve problems, and take responsibility for their learning.

Through Amplify CKLA, students build confidence by discussing texts, asking questions, sharing ideas, and using evidence to explain their thinking. In Bridges Math, students become problem solvers by exploring different strategies, explaining their reasoning, learning from mistakes, and working together.

Empowerment extends beyond the classroom. On the playground, students can practice making positive choices, solving conflicts, and including others. At home, families can encourage empowerment by offering choices, giving children age-appropriate responsibilities, and asking questions such as, “What do you think?” or “How could you solve this?”

Together, we can help students see that their voice matters, their thinking matters, and they are capable of making a difference.

October 8 - 5p-6:30p Family Dinner (baked potato bar) with guest speaker: Sue Wade. Topic: Understanding Your Child/Student's Emotions

October 9 - Picture Day

October 14 - SCPHD Flu Clinic (PM)

October 16 - Sharpen the Paw school-wide activity

October 16 - End of Quarter 12:45p dismissal

October 19-21 Parent Teacher Conferences (Sign Ups Coming Soon!)

October 22 - Parent Teacher Conferences - No school for students

October 23 - No school for students/staff

October 28 - 5:30p - 7:00p STEAM Night

October 30 - 1:45p Halloween Parade

The Twin Falls School District is pursuing a renewal of the supplemental levy that helps support programs in our school. We encourage all community members to weigh in on this important community decision. You can find out more about the supplemental levy by visiting the TFSD webpage https://www.tfsd.org/page/tfsd-supplemental-levy-renewal

The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $86 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2027 and that currently costs $86 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change.

If all current tax relief measures from the state remain in place, we project that the actual rate will be $65 per $100,000 taxable assessed value. This means if the levy is approved, tax rates are likely to decrease while our schools will continue to be supported with this important funding source.

Our Halloween Parade and classroom parties are on October 30!

Students should bring their costumes to school and change before the parade starts at 1:45 p.m.

For all adults that plan on attending the festivities, if you plan to attend and support at a classroom party, you need to bring your photo ID. We will scan all adult IDs before entry. Please arrive early, there may be a line while IDs are checked.

If you plan to attend only the parade, you can check in at the office, then proceed to the parade viewing grounds.

Only parents who have completed a formal check in, including the background check will be permitted at parties. If you would like to start your volunteer check, you can do so by clicking here.

After the parade, students will enjoy classroom parties. Parents may attend only if they have completed the volunteer form and been approved.

Costume Rules:

• No masks

• No weapons

• No scary or gory costumes

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and celebrate together!

If you have extra costumes to donate, please send them in before Halloween. Thank you for supporting all our students at Lincoln!

Our PTO meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month at 3:15 in our PD room. Please connect to our PTO using Band! Parents and families can connect and suppor the PTOs ongoing events, fundraisers and more!

There are a lot of great things coming up in our music classes! Check out Miss T's October newsletter and Patriotic parent letter. If you have a 4th grade students, recorders are being ordered. check out the order form here.

At Lincoln Elementary, both breakfast and lunch are free for all students.

Milk $0.75

Adult Breakfast: $3.30

Adult Lunch $5.50

October Breakfast Menu

October Lunch Menu

During lunch, bags of candy, chips, and other additional food items are not permitted for students eating a school lunch. These items make it difficult for students to safely carry their lunch trays and

can create congestion when students are finished eating and trying to find a place to dispose of

unfinished food or containers. Students who bring a home lunch may include reasonable portions of snack items as part of their meal.

We love welcoming parents and community members into our school community and deeply appreciate your willingness to share your time and talents with our students and staff! If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to the office or your student's teacher. To help us ensure a smooth and secure environment, all volunteers simply need to complete a quick background check online through the district website, and remember to stop by the office for a visitor sticker each time you arrive.

As a gentle note to keep our classrooms focused and learning environments distraction-free, while also ensuring the safety of your youngest little ones, we kindly ask that preschool-aged children stay home during your volunteer shifts. Thank you so much for your partnership in making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow!

🎉 Attendance Matters! 🎉

Every day at school counts! Each month, the class in each grade with the highest attendance will be celebrated with a special treat: DONUTS at the Leadership Assembly! 🍩

Congratulations to August's winners: Mrs. Wilson's 5th Grade Class

Keep showing up, learning, and growing together. Perfect Attendance Brag Tags are coming soon, so keep up the great work and watch for more details!

Let’s make every school day count! ⭐