Tiger Family Newsletter

Monday 10/3 - Girls Basketball Practice

Tuesday 10/4 - Girls Basketball Game @ Home vs. Schrum, Polished Pebbles, CHAMPS

Wednesday 10/5 - Early Release Day, Evacuation Drill, Girls Basketball Practice

Thursday 10/6 - PICTURE DAY, Parent Workshop, Girls Basketball Game Away @ Wentworth, Polished Pebbles

Friday 10/7 - Happy Friday!

We will not be sending Order Flyers home with students this year. Be sure to preorder your pictures at inter-state.com/order and use Order Code 69670FF

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Lincoln Elementary School is hosting two parent workshops in October. On Thursday, October 6th we will host a workshop for parents focusing on reading comprehension and fluency. This workshop will be presented in English. We will also host the workshop on Thursday, October 20th for parents presented in Spanish.

"Polished Pebbles, an Illinois Gold Star rated mentoring program, is a Chicago-based mentoring initiative that increases the communication skills and employ-ability of young women for the future workplace. Polished Pebbles helps girls ages 7-17 become effective communicators at home, school, and their future careers. The organization currently serves 500+ girls and young women per school year in Chicagoland, Indiana, Texas, and North Carolina. Since our inception in 2009, Polished Pebbles has worked with over 4,000 African-American and Latina girls and provided over 500 mentors to girls in more than 100 schools." https://polishedpebbles.com/about-us/

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the rich history and cultures of the people of Mexico, Central America, and South America. This year's theme is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. Here are some informative links:

A link to the National Archives Page on Hispanic Heritage Month

A link to Boys and Girls Clubs of America Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Book List for Hispanic Heritage Month

Here is a link to many videos for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Arrival - Please pull all the way up to the Main Entrance Area before letting your child out of your vehicle. There are staff members posted to ensure that your child arrives to their designated door safely. Do not let your child out in the middle of 157th Street, it is unsafe for your child to cross through cars using the drop off lane. Also, please be mindful of students on 156th Place. The school zone speed limit is 20 MPH.

Dismissal - Please maintain a 20 MPH speed around the building. Also, please watch for students that are still learning traffic safety. The staff parking lot is NOT a designated pick up area, please do not use this space to pick up your child.

• Navy blue or sky polo shirt
• Khaki or navy blue pants

• October 5th - Early Release
• October 6th - Picture Day
• October 6th - Parent Workshop
• October 10th - Columbus Day - No School

Email: nbako@L156.org
Website: L156.org
Location: 410 157th Street, Calumet City, IL, USA
Phone: 708-862-6625
Twitter: @natalie9881