Principal's Corner
What's going on at Barge-Lincoln Elementary?
Welcome Back to School!
🍎Barge is back in "full swing" and the learning has begun! Our school is buzzing with the excitement of learning and laughter. It is an incredible place to be for our learners!
Barge does have some new faces with staff and you will notice that Mrs. Qualo, our beloved assistant principal, will be shared with Garfield Elementary, again, this year. Mrs. Qualo will be at Barge on Mondays either mornings or afternoon, all day on Tuesdays, and all day on Wednesdays. Her skill-set of speaking multiple languages, rapport, and leadership will be sprinkled amongst both buildings. Mrs. Qualo is a ROCKSTAR!
New Staff or Teaching Assignment:
Kinder: Ms. Larios is now dual language
4th gr.: Mrs. Iman, Mrs. Carlos, and Ms. Kirkham
5th gr.: Ms. Avilez and Ms. Villegas-Rodriguez
Special Education: Colleen McAllister
In the classroom, our Bobcats have transitioned well and their brains and bodies are being exercised daily. I'm sure your Bobcat(s) are coming home exhausted, as they've worked hard to make those brains grow and develop. Please help by ensuring your child is getting 8-10 hours of sleep per night, at the minimum.
Thank you for being your child's first and most important teacher! Barge will will strive to provide our learners with a learning environment that is positive, safe, and an inclusive where every child is being taught, each day.
WE ARE BARGE!
~Mrs. Brennan
Principal
Don't Forget~ Mondays are for the WE ARE BARGE Tshirts!
We encourage our Bobcats to wear their shirts on
Mondays and PRIDE assembly days.
If you'd like to purchase a shirt, PTO will be sending home information soon on how you can do so! Be watching for information in backpacks soon.
We want ALL STAFF and STUDENTS to wear their shirts!
Let's show our school spirit!
WE ARE BARGE!
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Attendance Goal for YSD and Barge!
Both the district and Barge have attendance goals:
We want our students to attend 95% of their school year, which is 171 days of 180 possible.
Please help by:
- sending your child to school each day, unless they are running a fever or vomiting
- call the office if your child is out
- allow the school to determine if your child is too sick to be at school (sniffles, coughs, sore throats, tummy aches)
- pre-arranged absences are encouraged for missing more than 3 consecutive days
- send doctor notes if student was at an appointment
If you have questions about any of this, please reach the office for clarity at 573-5200.
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Hands-on Learning
Early Learning
Barge Happiness
Friendly Reminders:
FAMILIES---Don't forget!
Barge-Lincoln reinforces our three standards for learning and we'd love your assistance with reinforcing these at home, as well:
- Show Respect
- Make Good Decisions
- Solve problems
WE ARE BARGE!
~Mrs. Brennan
Principal
~Mrs. Qualo
Assistant Principal
School is open at...
As a friendly reminder, the doors open at 8:00am for students. We do not recommend students being dropped off without adult supervision. The school will not provide supervision before 8:00am.
Please only drop off your student BEFORE 8:25am if they need to be here. The closer you arrive to 8:25am, the better!
During the drop-off time (8:00am to 8:30am), we ask that families follow the direction of the staff. Please DO NOT pass other vehicles, as we want all of our learners to remain safe. If you have any questions about our procedures for drop-off in the morning, we'd be happy to have a conversation with you.
Remember, you can reach out to your child's teacher(s) to get information on how your child is doing in school. Our teachers are available from 8:15-8:25am and 3:00-3:45pm during the school day.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher first and if you need to continue the conversation, we can include the principal(s). Having a conversation with your child's teacher is the first and most important step, as they work with your learner for the majority of the day.
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Students, at Barge, are going to keep their laptops at school. Your child should NOT bring home their computer, as it will be a tool to use within their school day at Barge.
Thank you for understanding.
Note: If you have a strong desire to have your child's device at home, please contact the technology department at YSD 573-7091 to make those arrangements. You will be responsible for lost or damage to the device.
Your principals, office staff, and counselors are here to help you!
Principal: Mrs. Brennan
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Qualo
Counselor: Ms. Torres
Behavior: Ms. Lundeen (formerly Ms. Wood)
Office: Maria and Josie
Color Run 2026
Lunchtime Fun
Spirit Weeks
Cooperative Groups
Engagement
Focused
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Friendships
Celebrations!
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