10/27/25

Lincoln Families,

October is Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the rich heritage, culture, and many contributions of the Filipino community to our nation’s story. At Lincoln, we take pride in celebrating the diversity that strengthens our school and the spirit of bayanihan—community and unity—that our students and families bring every day.

As we close out the month, we’re also looking forward to celebrating Halloween this Friday! Students and staff are encouraged to join in the fun by wearing school-appropriate costumes—please remember that our dress code still applies (no masks covering the full face, no weapons or replica weapons, and no costumes that may be unsafe or inappropriate for school).

We can’t wait to see the creativity and excitement on campus! Thank you, Lincoln Lions, for continuing to make our school a place where every culture is celebrated and every student belongs.

Events this week:

This past week, Lincoln came together to celebrate United Against Hate Week, and the energy across campus was truly inspiring! Thank you to all our students and staff for showing your support, wearing orange, and standing up to hate by choosing kindness, empathy, and respect.

Your actions and voices make a difference every day—helping us build a school community where everyone feels safe, valued, and seen. Let’s continue to lead with love and keep spreading positivity throughout the year. 💛🦁

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Friday’s Halloween Festival! It was an incredible day filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit. A special shout-out to our amazing PTSA and ASB for putting together such a fun and memorable event—and an extra special thanks to Jinyen, Chris Carew, and Kristi Nellor for leading the charge and making it all possible!

This celebration has become a beloved Lincoln tradition, and our community once again heard us ROAR!

Next week we’ll be celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign that promotes making healthy and positive choices! Our students will take part in daily activities to show their commitment to living drug-free lives.

Here’s what’s happening at Lincoln:

• Monday: Students will watch a short Red Ribbon Week video during Homebase.

• Tuesday: Classes will sign a pledge to make positive, healthy choices.

• Wednesday: Wear red to show your support and complete a fun Red Ribbon Week crossword puzzle!

Thank you for encouraging your student to participate and helping us promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle at Lincoln!

You’re invited to join us for Coffee with the Principal this Wednesday! This is a great opportunity to connect, hear school updates, and engage in meaningful conversation about what’s happening at Lincoln.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in some great discussion (and coffee!) together.

We will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium to discuss the new SMMUSD Electronic Device Policy and our upcoming Yondr implementation. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the policy, ask questions, and hear how it will support student engagement and learning on campus.

For those who were unable to attend last week’s webinar, we’ve also included a recording below for your viewing.

Thank you for your continued partnership in creating a focused and connected learning environment for all students!

A huge thank you to all the families who encouraged your children to participate in Bike It, Walk It! We had an incredible turnout and loved seeing so many students choosing active and sustainable ways to get to school.

This year, we added a little friendly competition between grade levels—and our 6th graders came out on top with the most participation! As a reward, they’ll be receiving a free shaved ice this Thursday at lunch.

Thank you, Lincoln Lions, for showing your ROAR and helping make our community a little healthier and greener!

Our Lions are ready for another exciting week of competition! Come out and show your Lincoln pride as our student-athletes give it their all.

This Week’s Games:

📅 Tuesday, 10/28

Cross Country – Edward Vincent Jr. Park @ 4:00pm

Girls Volleyball (Varsity) vs. El Segundo Middle School @ 3:50pm

📅 Wednesday, 10/29

Boys Flag Football (JV) vs. Beverly Vista Middle School @ Beverly Vista Middle School @ 4:00pm

📅 Thursday, 10/30

Girls Flag Football (JV) vs. Beverly Vista Middle School @ Beverly Vista Middle School @ 5:00pm

Let’s cheer on our teams as they compete with Respect, Ownership, Accountability, and Resilience — the Lincoln way! 💪🦁

Heading to Friday’s athletic games at the Lincoln field? Be sure to stop by the Lions Den, our PTSA snack shop!

You’ll find a variety of snacks and treats available for purchase — and best of all, all proceeds support our 8th grade activities fund.

Come cheer on our Lions, grab a snack, and support a great cause!