Lincoln Lions Family Newsletter

October 20, 2024

Dear Lincoln Families,

Our students have been busy learning inside and outside the classroom. Lincoln in collaboration with the YMCA had a wonderful time at our first Open Library event, Reptiles and Reading. Check out the pictures below!

Save the Date Info:

Monday, October 21st- Half Day for Professional Development of Staff. This replaces Early Release days from last year. Dismissal at 11:24.
Nov 1st- No School

Nov 4th-Picture Retake Day

Respectfully,

Principal D. Roberts

robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary Visits Open Library

4th Grade Visits Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery

2nd & 3rd Grade Visits Gull Meadow Farm

Building a Strong Community of Readers Is The Goal

As we continue to build a culture of reading with our students here at school, we need your help at home. Reading at least 20-minutes a day at home independently or with someone, has significant educational benefits for students. These include:

Vocabulary expansion: Regularly reading exposes individuals to a large number of words, leading to a richer vocabulary and better language comprehension.
Improved reading comprehension: Consistent practice with different genres and text types sharpens reading comprehension skills.
Enhanced writing skills: By observing sentence structure and word usage in books, reading can significantly improve writing abilities.

Critical thinking development: Reading encourages analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of information, boosting critical thinking skills.
Empathy building: By encountering characters from different backgrounds and situations, readers can develop empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Stress reduction: Reading can serve as a relaxing activity, helping to alleviate stress and anxiety.
Cognitive function improvement: Studies show that regular reading can enhance brain activity and cognitive function, potentially mitigating age-related decline.
Academic success: Students who read consistently tend to perform better on standardized tests and in academics overall.

Do you want to learn skills and strategies to help your child with reading?

Field Trip Updates

Field Trips are excellent opportunities for our students to extend learning beyond the classroom! We have the following upcoming field trips to look forward to. Please conteact your child's teachers directly if you have questions

Oct 22nd: Sabin's Class to Miller Auditorium

Oct 24th: Kindergarten to Gull Meadow Farms