Lincoln Lions Family Newsletter
September 20, 2026
From the Principal's Office
Dear Lincoln Families,
Thank You for Joining Our Open House last Thursday!
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Open House! It was wonderful seeing so many students and families picking out free books, visiting classrooms, and spending time learning about our community partenerships and resources. We loved having you here and appreciate everyone who helped make the evening such a success.
We recognized ROAR Students of the Week on September 18th. If your student came home wearing a ribbon it was because their teacher nominated them for being leaders in the classroom by modeling the ROAR expectations of being Responsible, On-Task, Always Caring, and Respectful! Please see the graphic below for all student names. Teachers will nominate 1-2 students each week throughout the year. Check out the names below!
We will conduct two school safety drills this week; Fire and Lockdown. Please talk to your students about the importance of safety and knowing how to follow their teachers directions especially in emergency situations.
4th grade orchestra begins this week for students who signed up. Academically talented classes begin for many of our qualifying students in 3rd-5th grade.
If you have any questions or concerns I can always be reached via email or you can call the main office to schedule an in-person appointment. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and here's to a positive week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Roberts
🤎Lincoln Principal
My name is David Cicha and I teach 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra at Kalamazoo Public Schools. It is my 6th year in the district and I am thrilled to be at my four buildings this year! I love playing all kinds of instruments; outside of strings I also play percussion, piano, clarinet, and many more! Outside of school, I enjoy cycling and running, playing video games, photography, yoyoing, and spending time with family and friends. I live in Kalamazoo with my wife and cat (you'll have to come to orchestra to see pictures of him).
During the first week of school, please check your child's backpack and folder for an important back-to school packet. Within this packet is important information including the education benefits form. This form needs to be filled out and returned to school as soon as possible. This helps ensure that we can continue to provide universal breakfast and lunch FREE of charge for ALL STUDENTS. Please help our school reach a 100% form return rate!
Another way to fill it out is by clicking here or below to get to the form. Select "Apply for Benefits." After accepting the terms and conditions, select the "Education Benefit Form."
Click Here for the Education Benefits Form- Then click apply for benefits
Click the Apply for Benefits form and complete the form as soon as possible. This form filled out by all Lincoln families greatly impacts the funding we received to support our students!
Sept 24th-First Day Shoe Fund Distribution
Oct. 8th--School Picture Day
Oct. 20 PreK-12; no students
Oct. 30 PreK-12 half day; records day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov. 5. K-8 half day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov. 6 K-5 half day 11:20 Dismissal
Nov 10--Picture Retake Day
Nov. 13 PreK-5; no students
Nov. 25-Nov 27 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed
Dec. 9 PreK-12; no students
Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break