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Hello Families! We hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday break. We're excited to start the new calendar year with our students!

• Welcome Back! Students return to school on Thursday, January 8th. We can't wait to see everyone refreshed and ready to learn. Remember that being an active participant in your child's learning is the best way to support their success this semester! Don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.

• Sweet Start to the Day! Please mark your calendars for our annual Donuts with Darlings event on Friday, January 23rd. Our amazing PTO sponsors this event. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share a sweet treat and quality time with a special female adult before the school day begins. More details and sign-up information can be found below.

We look forward to a fantastic start to 2026!

Additionally, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about our Hub at Lincoln. It is a place where we can connect you with temporary food and clothing resources. Additionally, we can get you connected with other resources within Larimer County including employment services, the Food Bank, Housing resources, and many other services. I encourage you to reach out to Tanya Santacruz at Tanya.Santacruz@tsd.org or at 970-613-6200 if this is something you may need to access.

Along those same lines, please consider completing the free and reduced lunch form. Each year the for needs to be submitted for requalification. The application process is quick and confidential. You can complete the form online at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new or by completing a paper copy and returning it to Lincoln. If you need help completing it, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 970-613-6200.

Warmly,

Ms. Stott

Email: brandi.stott@tsd.org
Website: https://les.tsd.org/
Location: 3312 North Douglas Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6200

12/22-1/7 Winter Break

1/8 Student Council Meeting

1/19 No School

1/20 PTO Meeting 3:30pm

1/22 Student Council Meeting

1/23 Donuts with Darlings

1/28 4th Grade Field Trip

1/30 SPOTlight

Friday, January 23rd 7:45-9:00am

Donuts with Darlings – A Special Morning for Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, and Important Family Friends!

We are excited to invite you to Donuts with Darlings, a PTO-sponsored event where the important women in your child’s life can join them for a donut.

The morning will begin with donuts in the gym, followed by the opportunity to visit your child’s classroom. You are welcome to stay for the full event or leave when it's convenient.

Please RSVP by January 16th so we can ensure we have enough donuts for everyone!

Donuts with Darlings RSVP

We look forward to seeing you on January 23!

New Attendance Letter Process

We wanted to share an update about a new district-wide process for attendance communication this year. The district has now enabled an automated attendance letter system, which will send notifications to families when a student reaches 4, 7, 10, and 30 days absent. These letters are designed to keep families informed about their child’s attendance and to help identify any potential attendance concerns early on.

Please know that while these letters are automatically generated, we still greatly appreciate your continued communication when your child will be absent. We understand that illnesses and family circumstances come up, and we do not expect students to attend school when they are sick.

Thank you for helping us support strong attendance and a healthy learning environment for all students!

For more information visit our Attendance Page on our website!

Attendance Challenge Update!

We will kick off our attendance challenge again in January, with the goal for each grade level to reach 94% positive attendance. Grades that meet the goal will earn a Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party in the gym with a treat!

This month is all about Perseverance.

One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up.

Perseverance is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

The Hub is officially open! Last year, you told us through surveys what you’d like to see in a family resource center—and this space is your ideas come to life.

To schedule a time to visit The Hub, please contact Ms. Tanya at 970-613-6235 or call our front office at 970-613-6200.

For more information visit The Hub on our website.

Ms. Tanya
FSCP Specialist at Lincoln Elementary

In Thompson School District, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education led by dedicated and highly-skilled teachers and paraprofessionals. To further support our students, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists visit weekly, and our Early Childhood Coordinator staff provide continuous classroom support, feedback, and coaching.

We use research-based curricula to foster growth in literacy, math, language, motor skills, and social-emotional learning. Our curriculum aligns with preschool through grade 12 State Academic Standards and meets federal Head Start Child Outcomes, ensuring our students develop the foundational skills needed for future success.

We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of learning. Our classrooms are designed to foster meaningful connections between students, teachers, and families, creating a supportive and inclusive community where every child feels valued and inspired to grow. By building these relationships, we nurture a love for learning, social-emotional development, and a strong foundation for future success.

We invite you to explore this opportunity and join our vibrant and caring learning community! If you are interested in being a part our preschool community, please complete this interest form:

Preschool Interest Form

Preschool Website

Are you interested in Dual Language Immersion for your preschooler? For the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to offer a Dual Language Immersion preschool program to enhance early learning experiences.

The Dual Language Immersion Program is an academic program that enhances the development of content in two languages - English and Spanish, as well as literacy in both languages, so students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy and a collaborative global community. This unique program builds student linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish. Students learn standards-based content as they become linguistically and academically proficient in two languages.

After preschool, students can continue the Dual Language program at Cottonwood Plains Elementary or Truscott Elementary.

If you are interested in this preschool learning opportunity, please indicate your interest in the Preschool Interest Form.

• • Subscribe to our: Lincoln Family Google Calendar
  • Fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application: Lunch Application
  • Set up a parent portal account. This will be very helpful in seeing grades, attendance, etc.: Parent Portal
  • Be on the look out for an invite from your child's teacher to join Class Dojo, this is one of the main ways your teacher communicates with families!
  • Join our whole school Class Dojo School Class Dojo
  • If you want to volunteer in your child's class make sure you register to be a volunteer: Volunteer Registration
  • Information and Registration for Boys and Girls Club
  • Link to our website: Lincoln
  • District Calendar

You can now report your child's absence on the parent portal! See instructions below.

You can still call the school or attendance line to report absences as well!

Attendance Line: 970-613-6290

Main Office: 970-613-6200

During periods of inclement weather, Thompson School District is occasionally faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to close schools. You can find more information about this process and how these announcements are communicated here:

https://www.tsd.org/departments/communications/school-closing-delayed-start

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:45 Soft Start

8:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

Wednesday (Late Start)

8:45 Soft Start

9:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

All students will enter and exit through our main entrance located on 33rd between Logan and Douglas. This shift is to increase safety for our students. We will continue to have soft start. Soft start means that your child can enter the school 15 minutes before the bell. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students may enter the building at 7:45. Wednesdays will continue to be a late start day. Students will be able to enter the building at 8:45 on Wednesdays. The final bell rings at 8:00. Students will be walked out our main entrance at the end of the day for a 3:10 dismissal.

Hug and Go

Our Hug and Go lane is located at the front of the school along 33rd. Please know that this lane is intended for quick drop off and pick up. We ask that parents utilizing the Hug and Go stay in their car and to have their students jump in and out of the car quickly. We appreciate your support in keeping the front of the school running safely!

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