Lincoln Family Newsletter

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, our school is buzzing with excitement for the fall season. Students have settled into their routines and their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning grows each day. We encourage you to stay connected to your student's learning by checking the messages from your teacher on the district Rooms app, and school calendar. Thank you for your continued partnership and supporting your student learn, lead and inspire!

November:

4- Lincoln Vision Screening

8- Whitewater Choral Festival: 3pm at WHS
12 - Lincoln FTP Meeting in Lincoln LMC 6:15pm

14- No students: Professional Development day for staff

18- Culver's Night Out- Percentage of sales will go to support Lincoln FTP

21- Panda Friday Assembly

24- School Board Meeting @ 6:00pm

26-30- Thanksgiving Break: No school for students or staff

District School Year Calendar

Last Friday we celebrated the ending of Hispanic Heritage month at our monthly Panda Assembly. During the assembly we learned about a variety of Hispanic countries and got to see a dance performed by our students and staff member.

In October, K-5th grade students made 1 clay project in art class. Kindergarteners made tiles and pressed macaroni noodles in to make textures and designs, 1st grade made clay feathers, 2nd grade made mushrooms, 3rd grade made pumpkins inspired by Yayoi Kusama, 4th grade made monsters using a pinch pot, and 5th grade made custom tic tac toe boards.

Students learned that clay comes from the ground, it can be air dried and then re-moistened to return to the mud state. But after clay has been fired in the kiln it no longer can return to the mud state- it is now stone.

October also brought the end of our time with our student teacher. We wish Ms. Nelson good luck at her High School student teaching placement.

Students in PE class learned about the 5 components of fitness with our student teacher Mr. B. Students focused on different competitive activities that involved strengthening different areas of their body. Students also started a throwing unit where younger students focused on learning how to throw while older students took the throwing and catching skills and implemented them into semi competitive games.

In October, we continued our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring songs and artists such as Selena, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Marc Anthony. We also jumped into Fall fun by doing an Autumn Rhythm scavenger hunt, cup passing to Monster Mash, and reading iconic notation with bats and pumpkins (one and two sounds). Some classes also had the opportunity to learn songs from some pre-service teachers from UWW's music department. Upcoming events include the Inaugural Whitewater Choral Festival on November 8th at 3pm in the High School Gym. All of the choirs from 5th grade-12th grade will perform at this special event. Winter Sing is also on the horizon. More info will be coming soon about this performance, but go ahead and mark off December 12th for our favorite winter concert!

November is designated as National Child Safety and Protection Month to raise awareness about potential dangers children face and promote preventive measures. During this month, communities, parents, and caregivers are encouraged to focus on child safety through education, reinforcing safety rules, and updating emergency plans. Key areas of focus include home safety, road safety, water safety, and preventing injuries from accidents, which are a leading cause of death for children and teens.

Click HERE for more information from Safe Kids Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater football players are great student athletes both on and off the field! Over 20 football players gave up their lunch hour to come to Lincoln and play with all of our students over their lunch recess time. The players and students all had a great time. Thank you to head coach, Jace Rindahl, for supporting his players to give back to our community!

Breakfast Eaters- Breakfast is FREE for all Students for the school year

Any student who would like a breakfast provided by the school will be offered one. Students who are car riders or walkers and who would like breakfast should arrive to school at 7:30 and enter through the TURTLE DOORS (door number 7). Parents should drop off in the one way drop off line and students can walk to the turtle doors (next to garden). Bus riders can enter the cafeteria upon arrival if they are eating breakfast. There will be NO BREAKFAST SERVED AFTER 7:55AM to ensure that students are in their classrooms ready for the day at 8:00AM

Our goal at Lincoln is for every student to attend school at minimum 90% of school days! Last month our school wide attendance rate was 95.68%. Keep up the good work.

Check out the document below to see why every day matters!

If you would like to apply for free/reduced breakfast/lunch - you can do so through your parent portal. Once logged in, click on MORE, then on MEAL BENEFITS.

You can also download a hard copy form and turn those into the Lincoln main office or to the district office. Please click here to download the hard copy form.
https://www.wwusd.org/documents/family-%26-community-forms/parent-handbooks-%26-forms/277178

We have a few yearbooks still available for you to purchase. For only $13 you can purchase your own keepsake from last school year (cash only). Please see Mrs. Holle in the Lincoln main office to get your copy today! Once they are gone, they are gone forever.

The Passion First Mindset focuses on the importance of having a purpose in life. Everyone needs something that excites them and drives their passions. This spark helps us become fully engaged and unlock our potential.

https://www.7mindsetsportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/family_guides/PF_Family_Guide_(English).pdf

https://www.7mindsetsportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/family_guides/PF_Family_Guide_(Spanish).pdf

Substitute Teachers Wanted

The Whitewater Unified School District is proud to partner with Teachers on Call® to provide exceptional Substitute Teachers & Support Staff. Teachers On Call is a company that invests in their employees, recognizes their achievements, and is committed to the noble purpose of educating our youth.

Becoming a substitute is easy!

1. Complete an online application with Teachers on Call. https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now
2. Once you have completed your application, contact our onboarding team by calling 800.713.4439 (press 2 when prompted)

Whitewater Unified School District is partnering with Nextpath Education to support our collaboration in your child's education. Click HERE to read what is coming up for you.

Learn, Lead, Inspire

Email: bgefvert@wwusd.org
Location: 242 South Prince Street, Whitewater, WI, USA
Phone: 262-472-8500