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We are grateful!
Lincoln Families,
Happy October! Fall is in full swing, and it’s been wonderful seeing our students settled into routines, engaged in learning, and showing their ROAR — Respect, Ownership, Accountability, and Resilience — every day.
October is also National Principals Month, a time to celebrate school leadership and the dedication of administrators who help make Lincoln a thriving and supportive learning community. We’re especially thankful for our amazing assistant principals, Vy Andrew and Darci Keleher, whose care and commitment help ensure that every student feels valued and supported each day.
As always, we’re grateful for our incredible teachers, staff, and families who work together to make Lincoln Middle School a place where students feel curious, empowered, and connected.
Here’s to a great October filled with learning, growth, and community!
Events this week:
10/6 - Drama Cast Announcement, First day of rehearsals, 3:30 - 5:30, Auditorium
10/6 - NJHS Fall applications available for 7th & 8th grade on the LMS website/NJHS page (last year's members do not need to reapply)
10/6 - 10/10 - Digital Citizenship Lesson#1 (History Classes)
10/6 - 10/17 - ELA IAB’s Testing Window in ELA Classes
10/8 - Drama Rehearsals, 3:30 - 5:30, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Room 153
10/8 - 10/9 - ASB Climate Awareness
10/9 - Math Department Sub Day
10/9 - PTSA Meeting (Library Classroom), 9AM
10/9 - PTSA Executive Function Skills Parent Ed Program (Library Classroom) 6pm
10/10 - Friday Late Start PD: Department Meetings - Review Star Data
10/10 - ASB Bike it Walk it
Please Read
I’m excited to share a special opportunity for our secondary students as part of United Against Hate Week (UAHW). The City of Santa Monica is inviting one middle or high school student to read their original poem at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 14, when the UAHW proclamation is presented. Our City’s Poet Laureate, Anne Carmack, will select the poem and will also introduce the student at the meeting. Six additional finalists will be highlighted on the Santa Monica Public Library’s social media page during UAHW, October 19–25.
Submission Guidelines
Theme: Unity, inclusion, or belonging (Bonus: this year’s PTA Reflections theme is I Belong)
Format/Length: Original poem, up to one page
Eligible Grades: 6–12
Submission must include: Student name, grade, school, teacher or house advisor, and the poem (PDF)
Additional requirement: Students must be comfortable reading at a public meeting
Deadline: Tuesday, October 7 by 3:00 p.m.
Note: Family permission and a media release will be required for the student selected
Please submit poems to: Erika Bell at smmptaevp@gmail.com
Please read
National Junior Honor Society - Fall Application & Community Service Log
The Lincoln Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an honorary scholastic and service organization. Membership for students is based on the maintenance of a 3.3 grade point average, the desire to do community service, and the demonstration of the principles of scholarship, service, citizenship, leadership, and character. In the past, LMS NJHS students have completed more than 1500 total community service hours each year.
Fall applications (only open to 7th & 8th grade students) will be available on OCTOBER 6th are due on OCTOBER 24th.
Current NJHS members who completed last year’s requirements do not reapply but may begin recording their fall service hours. 6th-grade applicants may apply for the spring semester.
More information, including links to the application and community service log, can be accessed through the NJHS link on the Lincoln webpage under "Programs".
Friday, October 10th
This Friday, October 10th, Lincoln will be participating in Bike It Walk It Day! Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school to promote healthy habits and reduce traffic around campus. The grade level with the highest participation will win a special visit from the shaved ice truck. Let’s show our Lincoln spirit and get moving together!
Coming Soon
As you may know, a new state law has recently gone into effect restricting student cellphone usage during the school day. In alignment with this law, Lincoln Middle School will be implementing Yondr pouches within the next several weeks.
We are currently in the planning stages and will be holding trainings and informational meetings with both families and students to ensure a smooth rollout. Our goal is to create a learning environment where students can stay focused, connected, and fully engaged in their school experience.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we make this important shift together. More details will be shared soon.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Shout-out to Mr. Seoul for an engaging science lesson that beautifully reflected culturally responsive teaching in action! Students explored speed and acceleration using toy cars, collaborating to test and compare results.
By incorporating hands-on exploration and peer collaboration, Mr. Seoul tapped into students’ deep culture of curiosity, teamwork, and shared problem-solving—creating a learning experience where every student’s voice and perspective mattered.
This is a great example of how culturally responsive teaching can make academic concepts both meaningful and memorable!
Great job!
What an exciting week for Lincoln Athletics! Our student-athletes continue to show incredible teamwork, effort, and ROAR — Respect, Ownership, Accountability, and Resilience — on and off the field. Here’s a look at this week’s results:
🏃♂️ Cross Country – 5th Place finish!
🏐 Volleyball
• JV vs. Wish Academy – Won 2–0
• Varsity vs. Notre Dame Academy – Lost 2–0
🏈 Girls Flag Football – Varsity vs. JAMS – Won 19–12
🏈 Boys Flag Football – Varsity vs. Culver City – Won 22–20
Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, sportsmanship, and Lincoln pride! We’re proud of how you represent our school each week.
Go Lions!
