11/10/25

Lincoln Families,

As we move through November, we continue to celebrate the many communities and stories that make Lincoln such a vibrant and caring place. Transgender Awareness Week (November 13–19) is a time to uplift and honor our transgender and gender-expansive community members—recognizing their resilience, courage, and important contributions to our world.

At Lincoln, we remain committed to creating a school environment where every student feels seen, valued, and supported for who they are. Together, we continue to build a community grounded in respect, belonging, and understanding.

Events this week:

A huge thank-you to our PTSA for hosting a fun and memorable 7th & 8th Grade Movie Night! Our students had a great time connecting with friends and enjoying an evening of laughter and community.

We’re so grateful for our PTSA’s continued support in creating these special experiences for our Lincoln Lions. 🦁

This week our 8th Grade Lions will participate in a presentation from NAMI.

They will discuss the importance of understanding what mental health is and that it is okay to talk about it.

Please see attached brochure for more information. It will be on 11/13 & 11/14.

On Friday, November 14, all 6th-grade students will conduct their Student-Led Conferences, and you are invited to attend as their special guest. This conference is the culminating activity of our work with the 6th-grade essential question and our guided reflections on the transition into middle school.

The purpose of Student-Led Conferences is to encourage students to take ownership of their learning through meaningful reflection, personal assessment, and strategic goal setting. Our goal is for students to become more aware of how they learn and to take personal responsibility for their progress. With this awareness and reflection, students are better positioned for future success.

These conferences also provide additional benefits. Guests gain a deeper understanding of students’ daily school experiences positively, while students develop important life skills such as organization, communication, and critical thinking. By preparing a script and portfolio, students examine their classroom performance, set goals and strategies for improvement, present their learning, and reflect on their progress with future growth in mind.

On the morning of the conferences, please report to your child’s Homebase classroom at your scheduled appointment time.

We also invite you to contribute to our Community Breakfast, which will be available in the cafeteria from 7:30–9:20 AM. Families are encouraged to drop by for juice, coffee, tea, and assorted baked goods before or after their child’s conference. If you’d like to help with our Community Breakfast, please sign up HERE!

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 14, to share in this worthwhile endeavor.

Sincerely,

The 6th Grade Teachers

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A huge thank-you to our Lincoln community for coming out to support our Campus Beautification Day! It was wonderful to see students, families, and staff working together to make our campus shine.

Your time, energy, and teamwork truly make a difference in creating a welcoming and beautiful environment for everyone. We’re so grateful for your continued support and Lincoln pride!

This week, we proudly celebrate School Psychology Week and recognize our very own School Psychologist, Deilyn Gonzalez-Avila!

Deilyn plays a vital role in supporting our students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. Her care, expertise, and dedication make a lasting impact on our school community each and every day.

Please join us in thanking Deilyn for all she does to help our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our Lincoln family! 🦁💛

A big thank-you to our amazing Library team, Cynthia Solis and Amy Di Dario, for creating such meaningful experiences for our students! This week, they put together a beautiful ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos, giving our community a space to reflect and celebrate loved ones who have passed.

They also coordinated dog therapy sessions for our students—a wonderful way to support wellness and bring some extra joy and calm to campus.

We’re so grateful for Cynthia and Amy’s creativity, care, and commitment to making Lincoln a welcoming and supportive place for all.

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.

This week, we’re proud to recognize three teachers who continue to bring curiosity, empowerment, and belonging to life through culturally responsive teaching:

• Mrs. Marianna O’Brien – for her engaging Marble Run project, where students explored how energy is measured and transferred through hands-on experimentation.

• Ms. Katelyn Allard – for her creative PE lesson that empowered students to design and film their own workout videos, promoting voice, choice, and confidence.

• Mrs. Hartson – for leading a thoughtful Socratic Seminar that encouraged students to share their perspectives, listen deeply, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Each of these lessons reflects our shared commitment to learning experiences that honor student voice, foster curiosity, and build a strong sense of belonging across our classrooms.

Way to go, Lions!

We have several important meetings coming up this week, and we invite our families to join us:

📘 School Site Council (SSC) Meeting – Wednesday at 3:20 p.m. in the Library Classroom

💬 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting – Thursday at 3:20 p.m. in the Library Classroom

🦁 PTSA Meeting – Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Library Classroom

Your participation and voice are essential in helping shape our school’s goals and programs. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re proud to share some exciting updates from our Lincoln athletics teams this week!

Our Boys and Girls Varsity Flag Football teams both came away with victories—congratulations to our players and coaches on a strong showing! Our 6th Grade Boys JV Flag Football team also earned an impressive win—great job, Lions! Our JV Girls Flag Football team wrapped up their season with great effort and teamwork in their final game.

In Cross Country, our runners finished the season strong with outstanding results:

• Beatrice Cohen – 4/38, 14:45 (PR)
• Danielle Hellman – 6/38, 14:59 (PR)

6th Grade Boys – 1st Place in the Meet

• Harrison Bond – 4/71, 13:01 (PR)
• Liam Broihier – 7/71, 13:36 (PR)
• Beau Zaczepinski – 8/71, 13:38 (PR)

7th/8th Grade Girls – 7th in the Meet / 7th Overall in the League

• Gia Varo – 8/85, 13:42 (PR)

• Justin Pfaff – 7/133, 12:43 (PR)

And the excitement continues—playoffs begin next week for our Varsity Girls Volleyball and Boys and Girls Varsity Flag Football teams! Let’s cheer them on as they represent Lincoln with pride and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to all our student-athletes for their hard work, perseverance, and Lincoln pride throughout the season.

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!