Dear Lincoln Families,

We had a great first week of testing! Thank you for your support in ensuring that your child arrived to school on time and got a good night's rest. Your involvement is greatly appreciated. We are excited and proud of our students to show off what they know! I was out sick last Thursday and Friday and appreciate your patience in working with the guest principal and support staff in my absence. I will be getting caught up with return calls and emails this week.

MSTEP State Testing for 3rd- 5th graders coming up:

MSTEP testing will take place:

Tuesday, April 21st and Wednesday April 22nd--Math; Grades 3rd-5th

How can you help your student to prepare?

Make sure your child gets to school on time to help the day start off smoothly
Get a good night's sleep
Eat a good breakfast (we will have breakfast at school too)
Encourage them to do their "personal best"
Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed in the testing rooms. These should stay at home for safe keeping. Any at school will be collected until the testing is over for the day.
We will do daily raffle drawings for our students taking the MSTEP to help encourage them as they work!

Upcoming Special Recognition Days

Wednesday, April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day

A big thank you to our wonderful administrative assistants who keep our school running smoothly. We appreciate all your hard work behind the scenes and for being the first contacts in our front office!

Tuesday April 28th- Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Let's take a moment to thank the amazing bus drivers who safely transport our children to and from school every day. Their dedication and care do not go unnoticed!

First Grade Field Trip to the Library

• Tues, April 30th @ 9:15 AM —

-Please arrive on time so your child doesn't miss the bus and this hands-on library adventure! If you are interested to chaperoning/joining your child at the library, please connect with Ms. Isela or Ms. Lauren in the front office this week. All volunteeers and chaperones must complete/pass a background check.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs. Roberts 🤎

Principal

robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Summer School is being offered again this year!

Initial invitations and registration forms have been sent home with students by their classroom teachers.

Return registration forms ASAP if interested
Not invited? Let your child's teacher know to join the waiting list

If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartener or preK age student, here is the enrollment links for next year in case you still need them. Help spread the word to sign up for kindergarten/prek early and save your spot!