9/8/25

Lincoln Families,

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the importance of consistent school attendance. Every day matters! When students attend school regularly, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with their peers, and are more likely to succeed both academically and socially.

At Lincoln Middle School, we are committed to supporting our students and families in building positive routines that help students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Together, we can make sure our Lions have the best opportunity to grow, achieve, and thrive.

Thank you for your partnership in making attendance a priority—because when students are here, they shine!

Events this week:

9/8 - 9/12 - STAR Math testing window in Math Classes

Thank you to all the staff, students, and families who joined us for our Back to School Picnic! It was a wonderful evening of connection, laughter, and community spirit to kick off the school year together.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing PTSA for organizing the event and creating such a welcoming space for our Lincoln community. We’re grateful for their support and for everyone who came out to make the evening such a success.

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Years at Lincoln: 1st Year!

Favorite Educator: My favorite educator is Ms. Means, the mentor teacher I was placed with during my student teaching year.

Ms. Means is the clearest picture of what I want to be when I grow up that I have ever seen. On top of being incredibly kind, supportive, and full of so much scientific knowledge, she was also always willing to humor extra experiments that weren't in the lab instructions or unconventional review games, and her door was always open. She was incredibly involved in the school community outside the classroom, and it was through her that I learned I not only love teaching middle school, but I also love to coach!

Fun Fact:I used to be an aerial performer in the circus!

We are excited to welcome you to our Back to School Night this Thursday, September 11th, from 5:30–7:00pm. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn more about the year ahead.

We will open the gates at 5:15pm for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our beautiful new mural—please join us for this moment before the evening begins.

Please note that this is a parent-only event.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening and sharing all the great things happening at Lincoln!

We will be hosting a Parent Eyes training on Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00am via Zoom.

Parent Eyes is a wonderful program for parents who wish to volunteer by helping supervise during nutrition and lunch. If you are interested in getting involved, please join us for this training session.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us keep Lincoln a safe and welcoming place for all!

We’re proud to recognize Mr. Kornell, Mr. Rowe, and Mrs. Haendel for the ways they are using restorative circles in their classrooms. Restorative circles are a powerful culturally responsive teaching strategy because they honor student voice, encourage active listening, and create space for every learner’s experiences and perspectives to be valued.

By building community through circles, our teachers are helping students feel a greater sense of curiosity, empowerment, and belonging—all central to our schoolwide focus on culturally responsive teaching.

We are grateful to our teachers for leading this important work and modeling strategies that strengthen both relationships and learning at Lincoln.

You are invited to join us for our upcoming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) Committee Meeting! This is a space where families, staff, and community members come together to support a school environment where every student feels a strong sense of curiosity, empowerment, and belonging.

We hope to see you there!

A big thank you to all of our students who tried out for fall sports—we are so proud of the effort, dedication, and sportsmanship shown throughout the week!

Team rosters will be sent out over the weekend. We appreciate every student who participated in tryouts and want to congratulate those who made the teams.

We’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead—go Lions!