11/3/25

Lincoln Families,

November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. This month offers us a meaningful opportunity to learn about the first stewards of this land and the many ways their traditions, values, and innovations continue to shape our communities today.

At Lincoln, we are committed to fostering curiosity, empowerment, and belonging for all students. As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we encourage our community to explore stories that highlight the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous peoples—past and present. Together, let’s take time to listen, learn, and celebrate the vibrant cultures that are an essential part of our shared American story.

Events this week:

Lincoln families, don’t forget — our 7th and 8th Grade Movie Night is happening this week! Join us for a fun evening with friends, snacks, and a great movie. It’s a perfect way for our middle schoolers to relax and enjoy some time together outside of class.

We hope to see all our 7th and 8th graders there!

This week, our Lincoln Lions showed off their creativity and school spirit as we celebrated Halloween together! From festive costumes and spooky decorations to laughter-filled activities across campus, it was wonderful to see our students and staff enjoying the day in such fun and positive ways.

A huge thank-you to our families for helping make the day special—whether by contributing costumes, supporting classroom celebrations, or simply sharing in the excitement from home.

Enjoy a few highlights from our Halloween festivities below! 👻🧡

Expanded Learning Opportunities After School with RIGHT AT SCHOOL!

Lincoln Middle School is excited to continue offering our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) after school, in partnership with Right At School! (RAS).

Exceptional programs occur every school day, until 5:30 pm on campus.

Students will ignite their creativity through a diverse range of activities, including Rediscover, Planet Bravo, Theatre 31, and our teacher-led sessions like Lincoln Learning Lab (academic support), Dogtown Radio Podcast, and Arcade Construction to name a few..

REGISTER NOW FOR NEW PROGRAM SESSIONS: Waitlist situations will be managed based on equitable access, program engagement, and enrollment timestamps. If you have already registered for a prior session, you DO NOT need to re-register – check in with the RAS team for the up-to-date roster.

VR WORLD CREATORS [Planet Bravo (Virtual Reality)]- Design and build immersive digital worlds and interactive experiences using cutting-edge VR tools. TUE/THU

WOODWORKING & STRUCTURES [Rediscover] - starting with tool safety and small-scale woodworking projects, to larger builds that transform the classroom. Introduces power tools, practical skills, and confidence to take on ambitious creative challenges. MON/WED

Enroll using the Right At School website for VR & Woodworking which occur after-school at the Lion’s Den Room 321! Teacher led sessions can be discussed directly with the host teacher.

Thank you to our entire Lincoln community for your enthusiastic participation in Red Ribbon Week! It was inspiring to see our students and staff come together to promote healthy choices and take a stand against substance abuse.

We’re especially proud of the many students who signed the pledge to live drug-free and make positive decisions that support their well-being and future success.

Your support helps reinforce these important messages at home and strengthens our shared commitment to keeping our Lincoln community safe, healthy, and strong.

We wanted to share an update regarding our upcoming Yondr pouch implementation. After thoughtful consideration and continued planning, we will be pushing the implementation to second semester, beginning when we return from Winter Break.

This adjustment will allow us additional time to ensure a smooth rollout and provide students, staff, and families with clear communication and support before we begin. We remain committed to creating a focused and connected learning environment where students can fully engage in their learning and school community.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we prepare for this important step.

Our students have been participating in Cultural Sensitivity Sessions led by our Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Marie Johnson. These sessions are part of our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful school community.

Dr. Johnson is guiding students through meaningful conversations and activities that emphasize how words matter and how kindness, empathy, and understanding help build a positive environment where everyone feels valued and included.

We’re proud of the thoughtful engagement our students have shown during these sessions and appreciate your continued partnership in supporting a culture of respect and belonging at Lincoln.

Lincoln families, our fall sports playoffs are right around the corner! Our student-athletes have shown incredible teamwork, dedication, and ROAR spirit throughout the season, and we couldn’t be prouder of their effort and growth.

Let’s continue to cheer on and support our fall teams as they head into playoff competition. Your encouragement in the stands and around campus means so much to our players and coaches.

Go Lions!

Heading to Friday’s athletic games at the Lincoln field? Be sure to stop by the Lions Den, our PTSA snack shop!

You’ll find a variety of snacks and treats available for purchase — and best of all, all proceeds support our 8th grade activities fund.

Come cheer on our Lions, grab a snack, and support a great cause!