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Dear Lincoln Families,

It’s hard to believe October is just around the corner! We have two wonderful family events coming up that you won't want to miss:

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15. Keep an eye on your inbox—sign-up links will be sent out next Thursday so you can reserve your spot!
Trunk or Treat & Movie Night: Join us on Friday, October 30 for an evening of fall fun! Trunk or Treat runs from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM, immediately followed by our Family Movie Night from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Building Lifelong Readers at Home

Reading with your child for just 15 to 20 minutes a day makes a world of difference. It builds vocabulary, increases comprehension, and strengthens your connection with them. Reading together isn't just about practicing words—it's about building confidence and curiosity!

Here are a few quick, easy strategies you can try at home:

Make It a Conversation: Before flipping the page, ask open-ended questions like, "What do you think will happen next?" or "How do you think that character feels right now?"
Take Turns Reading: Try "echo reading" (you read a sentence, then they read it back) or "partner reading" (alternating pages) to keep them engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
Point Out Words in the Real World: Reading doesn't just happen in books! Encourage your child to read grocery lists, street signs, cereal boxes, or recipe steps.
Let Them Choose: Children are much more excited to read when they pick the material—whether it's a chapter book, graphic novel, comic, or magazine!

Warmly,

Brandi Stott

Principal Email: brandi.stott@tsd.org

Secretary Email: kaila.kocer@tsd.org
Website: https://les.tsd.org/
Location: 3312 North Douglas Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6200
Attendance Line: 970-613-6290

Office Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Family-School Compact

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Please take a moment to review the Family School Compact and provide us with feedback! Your voice matters!

Important Upcoming Dates

9/28-10/2 - Spirit Week

9/28 - Virtual School Accountability Meeting

10/1 - October Count Day

10/8 - Student Council

10/9 - No School-Teacher Work Day

10/14 - Conferences 3:30-7:30pm

10/14 - Book Fair 3:30-7:30pm

10/15 - No School - Conferences 7:30am-7:00pm

1015 - Book Fair 7:30am-7:00pm

10/16 - No School

10/21 - Picture Retakes

10/22 - Kindergarten Field Trip

10/22 - Student Council

10/30 - Kindergarten/1st Grade/2nd Grade Field Trip

10/30 - Trunk or Treat and Movie Night 5:30-7:00pm

Mark Your Calendars!

Thursday, October 1st is October Count Day across Colorado—and it is one of the most important days of the school year for our community!

What is October Count Day?
October Count is an annual statewide event led by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Every single student who is enrolled and present in class on this day directly helps secure vital funding for our school. State per-pupil revenue—which pays for essential classroom materials, special programs, teachers, and school resources—is calculated based on the students in their desks on October 1st.

How can you help?
The best way to support our school is simply by ensuring your child arrives on time and stays for the full day on October 1st.

We love seeing your children every day, and having every student counted on October 1st ensures we receive the full funding needed to give them the best learning experience possible all year long.

Thank you so much for your partnership, support, and help in making October Count Day a success!

Spirit Week!

September 28-October 2!

Monday 9/28 Wacky Sock Day - Rock your wakiest socks!

Tuesday 9/29 Class Colors -

Kinder Orange
1st Yellow
2nd Orange
3rd Green
4th Red
5th Blue

Wednesday 9/30 Wacky Hair - Show off your crazy, fun hair!

Thursday 10/1 Career Day - Dress like what you want to be when you grow up!

Friday 10/2 Pajama Day - Get cozy and wear your pajamas!

School Accountability Meeting

Join us virtually for our upcoming School Accountability Committee meeting on Monday, September 28 at 5:30pm! We’ll come together to discuss school goals, student achievement, and ways to support our school community. All families and staff are welcome to participate and share their ideas and feedback.

Dine out Night!

Join us for a Dine out Night Fundraiser at Freddy's on September 29 from 5:00-9:00 pm. At 155 W 64th Street Loveland. 15% of Sales come back to Lincoln Elementary! See flyer below for more information.

English Flyer

folleto en español

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Trunk or Treat and Movie Night!

🗓 Date: Friday, October 30

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat!
Join us at Lincoln for some Halloween fun!

🕔 Time: 5:30–6:00 p.m.

If you’d like to decorate your trunk and hand out candy, please sign up below!

Don’t worry about the treats—candy will be provided by Lincoln.
Open to the first 25 participants.
Prizes for the top 3 best-decorated trunks! 🏆

Trunk Decorating Sign Up

🍿🎬 Movie Night!
Sponsored by our Lincoln Student Council!
🕠 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Lincoln Gym

More information to come!

Book Fair!

Stop by the book fair during conferences!

Wednesday, October 14 from 3:30-7:00pm
Thursday, October 15 from 7:00am-7:30pm

Check out the flyers below for more information!

Book Fair Flyer

Folleto de la feria del libro

Attention 2nd-5th Graders!

Join us for our Library Reading Challenge!

Read books to win awesome prizes for you and your class!

Prizes:

The class that reads the most books before March will receive a class party
The top 5 readers from each class will get a special prize
7 Books read = 1 free Kid’s Meal from Raising Cane’s

For more information email: deckard.finley@tsd.org

Library Reading Challenge Flyers-English and Spanish

Instructional Fees

Annual instructional fees have officially posted to your student's account. You can review and pay these fees online through your Campus Portal.

Quick Links & Information

View & Pay Fees: Access your account on the Thompson School District Campus Portal.
Fee Explanations: To view a breakdown of standard instructional materials and course-specific fees, please refer to TSD Board Policy JQ-E.

Fee Waivers

If your family qualifies for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program you may be eligible to have these mandatory instructional fees waived. More information on how to apply can be found below.

Complete Your Annual Family Check-In

To ensure a smooth transition into the new school year, a parent or guardian from the student's primary household must review and update essential information, including permission forms, household details, emergency contacts, and health records.

To complete from your infinite campus account:

Go to the infinite campus app or visit the website: Infinite Campus
Click on More - along the left hand side from the menu icon in the top left corner
Select Annual Family Check-In
Choose 2026-2027 Registration
Click Begin Registration

A new window will open to update your student and family information. For assistance, please contact centralregistration@tsd.org or call 970-613-6877

Helpful Information

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Subscribe to our: Lincoln Family Google Calendar
Set up a parent portal account. This will be very helpful in seeing grades, attendance, etc.: Parent Portal
Join our school wide: Class Dojo
If you want to volunteer in your child's class make sure you register to be a volunteer: Volunteer Registration
Link to our website: Lincoln
District Calendar

School Attendance!

We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Lincoln Elementary by giving students who miss one day or less, from September 9th - October 9th, a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match.

Students who qualify will receive a ticket link voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate. Vouchers will be redeemable for qualifying Fall 2026 games.

Attendance

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You can report your child's absence on the parent portal, by calling the attendance line, or calling the main office!

Attendance Line: 970-613-6290
Main Office: 970-613-6200

Supporting Strong School Attendance: A Guide for Families

Consistent school attendance supports students’ academic performance, social development, and future success. We understand that illness, emergencies, and family challenges happen. If you need support, please reach out. Every day matters - because when You’re Here Today, You’re Ready for Tomorrow!

What Families Can Do

Make school attendance a daily priority
Talk with your child about the importance of being in school
Schedule appointments outside of school hours when possible
Communicate with the school when your child will be absent
Keep your contact information up to date so we can reach you

What the School Will Do

Take attendance daily and monitor student absences
Notify you if your child is absent and we have not heard from you
Share information about your child’s attendance record
Reach out if attendance patterns become a concern
Partner with you to support your child’s regular attendance
Provide help and resources if challenges arise

When Your Child Is Absent

For all absences, please contact the school as soon as possible to let us know:

The reason for the absence
When your child is expected to return

Absence types have been updated in Parent Portal to align with Board Policy. Documentation and/or principal approval is required for excusal of recurring treatment (ie, orthodontia, counseling), pre-arranged absences (ie, travel, preventative medical care), family emergencies, extended period for disability or disorder, and legal absences. Additional requirements may exist when students are habitually truant or chronically absent.

If Attendance Becomes a Concern

If your child begins to miss multiple days, we will:

Reach out to better understand what may be impacting attendance
Work with you to identify solutions and supports
Develop an Attendance Support Plan if needed

Our goal is to partner with you, not to assign blame; we understand that illness, emergencies, and family challenges happen.

We Are Here to Help

We understand that challenges can affect attendance. If your family needs support with:

Transportation
Mental or physical health concerns
School anxiety
Family or housing challenges

Please contact us. We will work together to find solutions.

For more information, see Board Policy JH/JHB and Exhibit.

Stay Connected

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Campus Parent

aka. “Parent Portal”

See Grades
Check Attendance
Absence Requests
Missing Assignments
Assessment Results
Update Information

Check out the NEW: Campus Parent Portal Guide

Need help Visit: TSD's Campus Help Page

Please bring a Photo ID every time you come to school

Please bring a photo ID every time you come to school to show the camera (right above the button you push to buzz into the front office.)

The photo ID could be a drivers license, a passport or any state issued photo ID.

This is for the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation with this important matter.

When you need to pick your child up early from school

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Please come to the front of the school and push the call button. Please have your ID held up in front of you. When you get here we will call your students down. Please arrive about five minutes before you need to leave the school so we can call into the classroom and have your child get their belongings. You do not have to call ahead and let us know you will be checking them out early.

School Cell Phone Policy

Per TSD policy JICJ, elementary students may not use personal technology devices, including cell phones, watches with texting and internet capabilities, tablets, meta glasses, etc, within the school building or on school grounds during the school day (including before school, passing periods, lunch, and after school), except:

As specifically authorized by school administration;
As required by an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or documented medical need; or
During the designated arrival/dismissal transition window described above, and only while the student remains outside the school building.

Unauthorized or inappropriate use of a Personal Technology Devices will be handled through progressive discipline which may include confiscation and/or device pick up by the parent or guardian.

Cell Phone Policy Flyer

Folleto sobre la política de uso de teléfonos celulares

Nutrition

For the 2026-2027 school year, the Thompson School District will provide access to free meals for all students through the Healthy School Meals for All program. This program ensures enrolled students are provided free breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income.

Although all students will receive access to free meals, it’s still important for households to provide their income information when requested. Gathering this information allows the Thompson School District to receive the state and federal funding we qualify for. These funds go directly to schools to help cover the cost of meals and support after-school activities and other programs for students. Plus, qualifying households may be eligible for Summer EBT benefits, receive discounted or waived school fees, etc. Providing household income information ensures you and your school receive all available financial support. ***All household income information is confidential and will not be shared without your consent.***

Use the link below to apply online, or you may pick up a paper application at any TSD school or the Support Services Center and return or mail it to 2890 North Monroe Avenue Loveland, CO 80538.

26-27 Meal Application: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

Arrival and Dismissal

School Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:45 Soft Start

8:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

Wednesday (Late Start)

8:45 Soft Start

9:00 Final Bell

3:10 Dismissal

All students will enter and exit through our main entrance located on 33rd between Logan and Douglas. This shift is to increase safety for our students. We will continue to have soft start. Soft start means that your child can enter the school 15 minutes before the bell. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students may enter the building at 7:45. Wednesdays will continue to be a late start day. Students will be able to enter the building at 8:45 on Wednesdays. The final bell rings at 8:00. Students will be walked out our main entrance at the end of the day for a 3:10 dismissal.

Hug and Go

Our Hug and Go lane is located at the front of the school along 33rd. Please know that this lane is intended for quick drop off and pick up. We ask that parents utilizing the Hug and Go stay in their car and to have their students jump in and out of the car quickly. We appreciate your support in keeping the front of the school running safely!

Family & Student Handbook

Want to know more about Lincoln Elementary? Take a few minutes to read through our Family & Student Handbook! It includes important information about school routines, expectations, policies, and helpful resources for families and students. We encourage everyone to review the handbook so we can start the school year informed and ready for a great year together!

Family/Student Handbook

The Hub at Lincoln

We are excited to share the opening of The Hub at Lincoln Elementary! This welcoming space was created with input from families and the generosity of community partners. It is designed to support our school community with comfort, resources, and connections.

To schedule a time to visit The Hub, please contact Ms. Tanya at 970-613-6235 or call our front office at 970-613-6200.

For more information visit The Hub on our website.

Ms. Tanya
FSCP Specialist at Lincoln Elementary

Black and wooden shelving units fully stocked with packaged foods, canned goods, and condiments.

A cozy lounge area with a curved leather sofa, matching ottoman, round tables, and warm string lighting overhead.

A spacious room featuring clothing racks, seating, and supply shelves under warm string lights strung across ceiling.

TSD Inclement Weather Procedure

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During periods of inclement weather, Thompson School District is occasionally faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to close schools. You can find more information about this process and how these announcements are communicated here:

https://www.tsd.org/departments/communications/school-closing-delayed-start

King Soopers Fundraiser

Banner for Kroger Community Rewards featuring animated 3D family characters and bees against a green and blue backdrop.

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. By partnering with the neighborhoods they serve, they are helping people live healthier lives.

The Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. More information found on the King Soopers Rewards page linked below.

King Soopers Rewards

How to link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

By computer:

1. Sign in to your digital account on the computer

2. Click on "My Account" and locate the "Community Rewards" tab

3. Click on the "Enroll" button

4. Select Lincoln Elementary and click “Save”

By phone:

1. Open the App on your phone

2. Click "Rewards"

3. Click "Community Rewards"

4. Enter Lincoln Elementary as the organization you want to support

4. Click on the "Enroll" button

Once you link your Loyalty Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers. At checkout simply swipe your Shopper’s Card or enter your alternate ID. Happy Shopping!

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October 2026

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Family-School Compact

Important Upcoming Dates

Mark Your Calendars!

Spirit Week!

School Accountability Meeting

Meet

Dine out Night!

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Trunk or Treat and Movie Night!

Book Fair!

Attention 2nd-5th Graders!

Instructional Fees

Complete Your Annual Family Check-In

Helpful Information

School Attendance!

Attendance

Stay Connected

Please bring a Photo ID every time you come to school

When you need to pick your child up early from school

School Cell Phone Policy

Nutrition

Arrival and Dismissal

Family & Student Handbook

The Hub at Lincoln

TSD Inclement Weather Procedure

King Soopers Fundraiser

Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?!

Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram

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Family-School Compact Family-School Compact

Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

Mark Your Calendars! Mark Your Calendars!

Spirit Week! Spirit Week!

School Accountability Meeting School Accountability Meeting

Dine out Night! Dine out Night!

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Trunk or Treat and Movie Night! Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Trunk or Treat and Movie Night!

Book Fair! Book Fair!

Attention 2nd-5th Graders! Attention 2nd-5th Graders!

Instructional Fees Instructional Fees

Complete Your Annual Family Check-In Complete Your Annual Family Check-In

Helpful Information Helpful Information

School Attendance! School Attendance!

Attendance Attendance

Stay Connected Stay Connected

Please bring a Photo ID every time you come to school Please bring a Photo ID every time you come to school

When you need to pick your child up early from school When you need to pick your child up early from school

School Cell Phone Policy School Cell Phone Policy

Nutrition Nutrition

Arrival and Dismissal Arrival and Dismissal

Family & Student Handbook Family & Student Handbook

The Hub at Lincoln The Hub at Lincoln

TSD Inclement Weather Procedure TSD Inclement Weather Procedure

King Soopers Fundraiser King Soopers Fundraiser

Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?! Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?!

Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram

Family-School Compact

Important Upcoming Dates

Mark Your Calendars!

Spirit Week!

School Accountability Meeting

Dine out Night!

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at our Trunk or Treat and Movie Night!

Book Fair!

Attention 2nd-5th Graders!

Instructional Fees

Complete Your Annual Family Check-In

Helpful Information

School Attendance!

Attendance

Stay Connected

Please bring a Photo ID every time you come to school

When you need to pick your child up early from school

School Cell Phone Policy

Nutrition

Arrival and Dismissal

Family & Student Handbook

The Hub at Lincoln

TSD Inclement Weather Procedure

King Soopers Fundraiser

Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?!

Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram