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September 2026

Lincoln LeopardLinkSeptember 2026

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Dear Lincoln Families,

What a fantastic start to the school year! The first two weeks have been filled with high energy, new friendships, and wonderful learning experiences across all our classrooms. Thank you for your partnership in making our return to school so smooth and welcoming.


Safety First: Walk Your Bikes

To keep all of our students, families, and staff safe during busy drop-off and pick-up times, please remember that all bicycles and scooters must be walked once you enter Lincoln property. We appreciate your help in keeping our walkways safe for everyone!


Save the Date: Family Game Night!

  • When: Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 PM

  • Where: Lincoln Gym / Cafeteria

  • Details: Grab your family and join us for an evening of friendly competition, board games, and community connection. More details to follow soon, but mark your calendars now!


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

Important Upcoming Dates Important Upcoming Dates

  • 9/4 Shirt Orders Due
  • 9/7-9/8 No School
  • 9/10 Picture Day
  • 9/15 Family Game Night 6:00-7:00pm
  • 9/17 Hearing and Vision Screen
  • 9/22-23 5th Grade Field Trip to Cal-Wood
  • 9/24 Kinder/1st Grade Field Trip
  • 9/29 Dine out Night Fundraiser at Freddy's-See info below

Complete Your Annual Family Check-In 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:


  1. Go to the infinite campus app or visit the website: Infinite Campus
  2. Click on More - along the left hand side from the menu icon in the top left corner
  3. Select Annual Family Check-In
  4. Choose 2026-2027 Registration
  5. 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 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

Lincoln Apparel Lincoln Apparel

Lincoln Elementary shirt Orders are due September 4th. Please reach out if you need an order form. Pay by Cash or Check.

Lincoln Elementary School apparel order form featuring custom school merchandise including tie-dye, navy, and pink t-shirts, a blue hoodie, and a long-sleeve shirt.
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Picture Day Picture Day

Picture Day is coming up on September 10! Watch for order forms in your take home folders or click the link below to order and enter code: K4GHNRTVE.

Picture Day Order

Dine Out Night at Freddy's Dine Out Night at Freddy's

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
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Instructional Fees 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.

School Attendance! School Attendance!

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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 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 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

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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 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 School Cell Phone Policy

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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:


  1. As specifically authorized by school administration;

  2. As required by an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or documented medical need; or

  3. 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
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Nutrition 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 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 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

Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club

Looking for after-school care? The Boys & Girls Club at Lincoln provides a safe, fun place for students to learn, play, and connect. Fill out the application to get started!


Boys and Girls Club Application

The Hub at Lincoln 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

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A spacious room featuring clothing racks, seating, and supply shelves under warm string lights strung across ceiling.
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TSD Inclement Weather Procedure 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 King Soopers Fundraiser

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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!

Preschool Preschool

Fun and Engaging Place to Learn and Grow preschool.tsd.org 970-613-5052 FREE for Qualifying Families with 3- and 4-Year-Olds • Convenient Preschool Classrooms across the District • Licensed Early Childhood Teachers • Healthy Food Provided Daily • Head Start, Universal Preschool, Special Education, and Tuition

2025 TSD Flyer 4.25x5.5 Early Childhood 3.pdf PDF 125 or less alt text  Preschool program for qualifying 3- and 4-year-olds, with convenient locations, licensed teachers, daily healthy food, and multiple program options.
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Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?! Why Choose Lincoln Elementary?!

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