SOAR
I am safe. I am on task. I am accountable. I am respectful.
Dear Lincoln Elementary Families,
What a wonderful first month of school we have had! It has been so exciting to see our students learning, growing, making new friends, and becoming part of our school community. Thank you for helping your children get off to such a great start!
Throughout September, we have been practicing and learning what it means to SOAR at Lincoln:
S – Safe
O – On Task
A – Accountable
R – Respectful
We are seeing our students put these expectations into action in their classrooms, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and throughout our school. We will continue to practice and celebrate what it means to SOAR all year long!
October is going to be a fun and busy month at Lincoln! We will celebrate Homecoming, recognize National Bullying Prevention Month, and have many special learning opportunities and activities throughout the month. We will spend time talking with students about kindness, inclusion, friendship, and how we can all help make Lincoln a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
A quick reminder that Homecoming Parade Day on October 2 will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. Please make sure your family has a plan for the early dismissal.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Lincoln Elementary community. I am grateful for the partnership we have with our families and look forward to all the fun and learning October will bring!
Let’s keep SOARING, Lincoln!
Warmly,
Allison Sweeney
Principal
Lincoln Elementary
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 28-Oct. 2~ Homecoming Week!- See information below.
Oct. 2~ School dismisses at 12:55. Homecoming Parade at 2:15
Oct. 14 ~ Falcon Day - No School
Oct. 15 & 16 ~ Fall Break - No School
Nov. 11 ~ Picture Retakes
Nov. 12 ~ Conferences 3:30PM - 7:00PM
Nov. 13 ~ Falcon Day - No School
Nov. 19 ~ Conferences 3:30PM - 7:00PM
Nov. 20 ~ Conferences 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Nov. 25 -27 ~ Thanksgiving Break- No School
Dec. 11 ~ Falcon Day- No School
STEM&M needs CLEAR, large plastic bottles like the ones pictured for a project. Please rinse them out and keep the cap attached. Questions-please ask Ms. Jensen!
Faribault Public Schools, together with the Community Action Center of Faribault and the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with local businesses this August and September to support its School Supplies for All (SSFA) initiative—an effort that ensures every in‑person student in Pre‑K through 8th grade begins the school year with the supplies they need to learn and thrive. With multiple round‑up campaigns underway, residents have several opportunities to contribute to a program that directly benefits approximately 2,000 Faribault children.
The SSFA program addresses a significant need: 68% of Faribault Public School students qualify for educational benefits, making back‑to‑school shopping a financial strain for many families. To reduce that burden, the district asks families to contribute $35 per student, but this optional payment is fully waived for those who qualify. Community donations—especially through round‑up campaigns—help close the gap and ensure every child receives the same high‑quality materials.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Dear Lincoln Families,
As we continue with our regular afternoon pick-up procedures, we want to provide a quick reminder of the expectations that help keep dismissal safe and efficient. We appreciate everyone’s help in following them consistently.
Student Car Pick-Up Expectations
1. Pull up to the curb by Door 1.
When picking up your child, please travel south on Lincoln Ave NW and pull up to the curb by Door 1. Please make sure your car sign is clearly visible. If you need a car sign, please let a staff member know.2. Please stay in your vehicle.
Remaining in your vehicle helps us keep the pick-up line moving safely and efficiently.
3. Students will wait in the Link.
Students will wait in the Link (media center) until their family arrives. A staff member will record each family’s name on a spreadsheet. When your name appears, students will be lined up and escorted outside to their cars.
Once your child is safely in your vehicle, please slowly and carefully pull back into traffic.
Important Reminders
Please continue traveling south after picking up your child.
U-turns are not permitted and are not safe during pick-up.
Students who are walking home will exit through Door 18.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and for helping us keep dismissal safe and efficient for all of our students and families.
If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions, please contact me.
Thank you,
Allison Sweeney
Principal, Lincoln Elementary
Attendance line is available 24 hours a day.
#507-333-6601
REMINDER:
Students cannot be dropped off before 7:45 am.
There is no staff or supervision available before this time.
After 8:15 AM- students should be dropped off at Door #1
We all want our students to succeed at school. One thing that can have the biggest impact on a student’s success at school is attendance. Research has shown that Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused and unexcused absences —can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school. We understand that there are many reasons students are missing school, but if there is something we can do to assist you in getting your child to school everyday, please reach out.
Beginning of the Year Attendance Letters - these will be sent home with your child next week also. English Spanish Somali
Kim Barry, LICSW (507) 333-6611 kbarry@faribault.k12.mn.us
Michelle Kaune, LICSW (507) 333-6646 mkaune@faribault.k12.mn.us
Kelsey Wolf, LGSW (507) 333-6635 kwolf@faribault.k12.mn.us
PTO Meetings this year are on the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:00pm at Lincoln in the Link.
Here is a list of meeting dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar (TBD), Apr. 12, May 10
Attending PTO meetings is a great way to volunteer and support Lincoln. If you can’t make the meetings, sign up for the TeamReach page to find out about volunteer opportunities and other PTO needs.
Our TeamReach page: Lincolnpto-fbo
Questions: Contact Michelle Kaune 507-333-6646 or Calla Case 507-333-6657
Keeping Our Schools Safe with the Standard Response Protocol
Faribault Public Schools staff recently trained with the I Love U Guys Foundation on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)—a nationally recognized safety plan used in schools across the country. The SRP gives students and staff simple, clear actions to follow during an emergency.
Here are the five actions your child may practice at school:
Hold – Stay in the classroom, where learning continues, and keep hallways clear until the “All Clear” is given.
Secure – Get inside, lock outside doors, and continue learning in a safe, controlled setting.
Lockdown – Lock doors, turn out the lights, get out of sight. Used if there’s a threat inside the school.
Evacuate – Leave the building with staff and go to a safe location.
Shelter – Move to a safe place inside the building and use safety strategies for severe weather or other hazards.
Practicing these steps helps ensure that if an emergency happens, every student and staff member knows what to do—keeping our schools safe and prepared.
At Faribault Public Schools we have a strong belief that students learn better when their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing is balanced. If your child has signs and symptoms of illness, it is important to keep them home to rest so they can return to school feeling well enough to participate without their illness interfering with their learning. Please use the following as a guideline for when you should keep your child home.
When your child is absent is it important to call the Lincoln attendance line everyday your child will be out of school.
Please call: 507-333-6601
The attendance lines are open 24 hours a day. Leave a message with:
Your name and relationship to the child
Child’s name
Child’s grade / teacher
- Reason for absence **
**If illness, please specify all symptoms your child has such as fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, etc.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL
Your child should stay home if they:
Has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, and should remain at home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication to keep the temperature down
Has vomited or has continual diarrhea
Has a persistent cough which interferes with learning
Has a rash without a physician's diagnosis
Has open or draining skin sores
Has strep, should remain home until prescription medication has been taken for at least 12 hours and has been 24 hours fever free without fever reducing medication
Had or potentially has an communicable disease-- Please report this to the nurse to assist you on a case by case basis
Please encourage your children to wash their hands often, as we have seen an increase in contagious illnesses.
COUGH DROPS: Cold and Flu season is upon us. Faribault Public Schools Health Services Team is committed to keeping your child healthy and safe while in school to promote optimal learning. Health Services does not have a stock supply of medications for student use. Cough Drops are allowable with written parent permission. The cough drops must be supplied by the parent in the original, unopened, packaging and stored in the school’s health office. They will be used according to the package instructions. Please direct your questions about Health Services to your school’s health office staff.
Any other questions please call the Lincoln Health Office at 507-333-6670. The Health Office is open 7:45am to 3:15pm everyday that school is in session. More information can be found regarding specific illnesses on our FPS website under the department tab, Health Services.
Health Office Donation Request
The Health Office is looking for stretchy pants sizes 5-14 that are in good condition. If you have any that you would like to donate please submit the clean/washed items to the Health Office. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Students are learning about pedestrian training this week. As a parent and/or guardian please be an excellent role model and use the crosswalk at all times when our patrols are there. They are there to cross you safely before and after school.
Thank you!
We are committed to promoting student wellness and healthy habits in our school community. All classroom snacks or food items must follow our Wellness Policy No. 533 in alignment with federal standards.
Key Areas of Focus
Nutrition: Healthy meals and snacks that meet all standards
Physical Activity: Regular opportunities for physical exercise
Caregiver Involvement: Supporting healthy habits at home and in school
Food and Beverage Guidelines
School Meals: Nutritious, safe, and diverse
Competitive Foods: Meet USDA Smart Snacks standards
Celebrations: Healthy, non-food options for parties and rewards
Celebration Ideas for Families (English)
Celebration Ideas for Families (Somali)
Celebration Ideas for Families (Spanish)
Together, we can create a safe and healthy space for our students to thrive. Let’s celebrate and reward in ways that contribute to their well-being and success.
WE ARE LIFEWISE ACADEMY!
WHO? Any student at Lincoln Elementary!
WHAT? LIFEWISE Academy is a release time religious instruction program. These classes focus on character education through Bible stories. A more detailed explanation can be found on our website, under "Still have questions?"
WHEN? Tuesday's, during your students' specialist class (approximately 1 hour a week). Students can join anytime throughout the school year!
WHERE? Students will take the BIG red bus to Bethel Ridge Church (next to the Grand Stay Hotel).
VIsit our website lifewise.org/faribaultmn to register your student for classes! Any other questions can be directed to Stephanie Gulland, Program Director, email @ stephaniegulland@lifewise.org or call #612-812-8822
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a community where we take responsibility for our learning, show respect for ourselves and others and promote a positive and safe learning environment.
At Lincoln we believe EACH child is special in his or her own way. Children benefit from positive role models and the staff set high learning expectations for all students. Our staff offer leadership, which allows these expectations to be achieved in a supportive and caring environment. We want our students at Lincoln to have a desire to learn and to feel successful! A vital part of a successful student is active parent involvement and at Lincoln we welcome parents to volunteer, participate in school events, and be a part of our school's Parent/Teacher Organization!
Website: https://lincoln.faribault.k12.mn.us/
Location: 510 Lincoln Avenue Northwest, Faribault, MN, USA
Phone: 507-333-6600