Lincoln Lions Family Newsletter
April 19, 2026
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
Summer School Applications
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
PEEP and Kindergarten Registration
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!
Mark Your Calendars
Important Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 20th: Rotary Readers Visit 2nd Grade
April 21st-22nd: MSTEP Testing Grades 3-5
April 22nd: Administrative Professionals Day
April 28th-29th: MSTEP Testing Grade 5
April 28th Bus Diver Appreciation Day
April 30th: 1st Grade Visits the Kalamazoo Public Library
Mark Your Calendars: May 11-May 15th!
PreK-5th Grade Attendance Matters Poster Contest
Community Input Session with Superintendent Dr. Slade
May 4, 2026
4:30 p.m. at Linden Grove Middle School with Kalamazoo Central High School
6:00 p.m. at Northeastern Elementary School with
El Sol Elementary School
Lincoln International Studies School
Spring Valley Center for Exploration