The Lions' Pride

We are having an assembly on Friday, Dec 13th and we are asking all students to wear their grade level t-shirt that was given out at the walk-a-thon or another t-shirt in that color:

Kindergarten: Orange

First Grade- Red

Second Grade- Yellow

Third Grade- Blue

Fourth Grade- Purple

Fifth Grade- Green

We will be having outside for recess as long as the temperature (including windchill) is 20 degrees or higher. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for outside play (coat, gloves, hat, etc.).

Our lead Kitchen staff member, Stormi Gibson, has taken a different job in the district and we are currently hiring. While we are hiring for Stormi's position, I will not have the weekly menu. Here is the district lunch menu:

We would love to have volunteers in the building! Please look through this spreadsheet and see if you are interested in helping in anyway. Please sign up on the spreadsheet here

• Please use the car loop for morning drop off. The front door is for walkers and bike riders ONLY.

• Use only the curb lane until teachers arrive, which is around 7:50. The double line starts ONLY when teachers are there to supervise.

• Please pull all the way up to the car in front of you so more cars can let out.

• Please have children exit quickly so we can keep the car line moving.

• Doors lock at 8:05. If you arrive after this time, please take your child to the front door.

PTO NEWS

Staff Favorites List

The PTO has compiled a list of our wonderful staff members' favorite things! Whether you're looking for ways to show appreciation during the school year or just want to learn more about our amazing staff, this list is a fun resource to explore.

Staff Favorite Things

GJEF Raffle

The Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation (GJEF) is having its annual raffle, and 50% of all ticket sales from Lincoln Elementary supporters will go directly to our PTO! The winner will be contacted on Sunday, February 23, 2025, you do not need to be present to win, and anyone can purchase.

• Tickets: 1 for $10 OR 3 for $25

• Grand Prize: $1,000

• Raffle Drawing: February 22, 2025, at 9:15 PM during the GJEF in-person Gala (watch live on their Facebook page).

How to Purchase Tickets:

• From the PTO: Contact us directly to purchase your tickets.

• Email us at lincolnPTOboard@gmail.com for more ways to purchase.

• Online at the GJEF Website: Buy tickets online, make sure to add “Lincoln Elementary” in the comments so our PTO gets credit for the sale!

• LINK TO GJEF RAFFLE TICKETS

Upcoming PTO Dates

• December 10th – 1st Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

• January 14th – 2nd Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

• January 24th – 3-5 Dance - School Gym (6:30–8:30 PM)

• January 25th – K-2 Dance - School Gym (Time TBD)

• February 4th – 3rd Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

• March 18th – 4th Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

• April 15th – 5th Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

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Thank you,

PTO

Do you shop at Kroger? Add Lincoln Elementary PTO to your Kroger Community Rewards to help support our PTO! We earn about $2.00 per person per month based on spending, and it doesn’t take away from your rewards or fuel points. Only 88 families are signed up—let’s grow that number!

Here is how to sign up in the mobile app:

We would love to have students, staff, and families watch our Lincoln Live Broadcast every school day. Just click on this link and find Lincoln Elementary on the list. You may also go to video.gjps.org.

Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Lincoln Elementary to offer a “Weekend Supplemental Food” program for our students. The program provides for students who are in need of help with food at home. If you would like to participate in this program, please fill out the permission form below. Your student will receive a bag of non-perishable food items every Friday to bring home.

Lincoln Supplemental Food Permission Slip

The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Families are encourage to nominate a staff member today! The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

December 10th – 1st Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School

January 14th – 2nd Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 24th – 3-5 Dance - School Gym (6:30–8:30 PM)

January 25th – K-2 Dance - School Gym (Time TBD)

February 4th – 3rd Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School

March 18th – 4th Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School

April 15th – 5th Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups (7:15–7:45 AM)

April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School

May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students