Dear Lincoln Families,
We've made it to February! You should expect data progress reports and student improvement plans from your child's classroom teacher by February 10th. Please reach out to them if you have questions or concerns regarding your child's academic progress and how you can continue to support at home.
Attendance/Dismissal Changes Reminders
- Attendance is an important part of your child's education.
- All instructional minutes count. When possible, please avoid dropping off students late or picking them up early.
- Please contact the main office and leave a message if your child is missing school due to illness. After 3 consecutive days of absence, a doctor's note may be requested.
- If there will be a child's dismissal plan, this needs to be communicated no later than 2:30 pm
- After 3/5/10/15 days of unexcused absences, you will receive communication from the school as part of the district-wide attendance policy.
CIS 21st Century Afterschool Program is Accepting Applications!
- Homework Help and other academic programming provided
- Meal and Transportation Provided
- From the end of the school day until 5:30 pm
- If you are interested, contact your child's classroom teacher or CIS After-school Coordinator, Kenisha Darden at dardenk@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Upcoming Events
Spelling Bee
- Students from each 4th and 5th grade class participated in the first round of the 2025 spelling bee qualifying process. Twenty-two students will go on to compete in a building Spelling Bee held on February 13th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Check out their pictures below. Parents of those competing in the building Spelling Bee will be invited to attend. From there, the winner and runner-up will be invited to our Kalamazoo Regional Spelling Bee!
Kindness Spirit Week
- We will have a Kindness Spirit Week from February 10th to 14th. We will conclude the week on Friday, February 14th. See the flyer below fir details on activities planned for each day.
Valentine's Day Celebrations
- Please look to your child's teachers for how they will be celebrating Valentine's Day. Each teacher runs it a little differently, so classroom teachers will be communicating directly with parents on expectations for that day.
Respectfully,
Principal Dionna Roberts
robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net
(269) 337-0640
On February 4th at 6:00 pm, here at Lincoln, our students in grades 2-5 who participate in Gilmore Piano Lab classes will play in their first recital. Student performers should dress to impress and prepare to arrive at school by 5:30 pm on the night of the performance. This is a FREE Event. Invite as many family and friends as you would like.
From Mr. Tofiq Orchestra Teacher
Hello 5th Grade Orchestra Families!
The 5th Grade combined Winter Concert will be held at Chenery Auditorium on February 12th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Please make sure the following details are in your calendars now so that you are able to ensure that you student is at this amazing event!
Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 6:30 pm - 5:45 arrival time
Location: Chenery Auditorium - Enter through Dutton Street doors
Dress Code: "Dress to Impress"
Admission: FREE, so please invite your whole family
We hope to see you all there!
-Ahmed Tofiq
Lincoln Orchestra Teacher
tofiqak@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Communities in Schools Mobile Health Units and Vaccinations
The mobile health unit will cover:
- Medical Services: Annual well-child visits, immunizations, and care for chronic conditions like asthma.
- Dental Preventive Care: Twice-yearly dental cleanings, exams, and sealants.
To register your child electronically, please click the following link:
[ENGLISH & SPANISH Registration Form](https://form.jotform.com/231327122384146)
Important Dates to Remember
Feb 4th-Piano Lab Recital Lincoln Auditorium
Feb 12th-Count Day
Feb 12th-5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30 Chenery Auditorium
Feb 13th 4th/5th Grade School Spelling Bee
Feb 19th-K-5th half day
Feb 26th-Literacy Night
Feb 27th-Mobile Dental Health Unit Visits Lincoln
Mar 5th-Incoming PEEP/Kindergarten Orientation
Mar 6th--4th/5th Grade Global Reading School Competition
Mar 7th-NO School Records Day
Mar 12th-K-5 half day; PEEP No School
Mar 17-18th-5th Grade Camp
Mar 20th-K-3 Musical ¨The Cat Came Back¨
Mar 27-K-5 half day; PEEP No School
Mar 31st-April 4th-SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL
