Welcome Back Lincoln Families!!

August 6, 2025

Dear Lincoln Family,

As the proud Principal of Lincoln Elementary School, I am delighted to welcome each of you back to our school community. I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we prepare to launch the 2025–2026 academic year. Let us embrace the promise of a new beginning and celebrate the unity and strength that make Lincoln truly special.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team of educators and staff, as well as to our students’ families. Your unwavering support and partnership have been instrumental in our past successes, and we are excited to continue this important work together in the year ahead. Together, we are building a school where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Please note that the school day runs from 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Students should not arrive on school grounds before 8:00 a.m., as staff supervision is not available before that time.

New Administrative Structure

In an effort to maximize support and instructional leadership in classrooms, we are excited to announce our new grade-level administrative assignments:

• Pre-K – 2nd Grade: Mrs. Monica Reynolds
  
  

• 3rd – 5th Grade: Mr. Kevin Scouten
  
  

• 6th – 8th Grade: Mrs. Sharon Turner-Wingba
  
  

Each administrator is committed to providing targeted support for students and staff to ensure academic and social-emotional success across all grade levels.

This Year’s Theme

“One Team, One Goal: Every Student Thrives!”
This theme reflects more than a motto—it captures our shared vision of cultivating an inclusive, nurturing, and high-achieving environment where every student is equipped to reach their fullest potential.

Important Dates & Events

Back to School Bash
Join us to kick off the new school year with fun, food, and community spirit!
📍 West Playground
🗓 Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy games, performances, and an opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new families.
School gym uniforms will be available for purchase (cash only).

Lincoln’s 100-Year Celebration
Help us celebrate a century of excellence at Lincoln Elementary!

Lincoln’s 100-Year Celebration

Highlights & Accomplishments from 2024–2025

We are proud to celebrate the following achievements:

• Increased student attendance by 2%–3%
  
  

• Launched a targeted Attendance Team to boost daily engagement
  
  

• Achieved 100% participation in the ACCESS assessment and graduation for eligible students
  
  

• Improved student outcomes on IAR and ISA assessments (preliminary results)
  
  

• Welcomed Mr. Anderson and Ms. Earl—former support staff now serving as certified teachers
  
  

• Redesigned testing environments to promote focus and academic success
  
  

• Expanded special education services with additional LBS1 teachers and trained paraprofessionals
  
  

• Strengthened our team with a new Case Manager
  
  

• Opened and expanded a Tier 3 Room for students with intensive needs
  
  

• Implemented a robust onboarding process for paraprofessionals and international staff
  
  

• Hosted an unforgettable Athletic Banquet to celebrate our student-athletes
  
  

• Realigned middle school programming to support smoother transitions to high school
  
  

• Increased instructional and social-emotional support: added a third Assistant Principal, a new Dean of Students, and another Social Worker
  
  

• Recognized Students of the Month for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and resilience
  
  

• Celebrated students and staff with Perfect Attendance awards
  
  

• Held quarterly recognition assemblies and a spirited IAR Pep Rally
  
  

• Showcased our diversity through monthly cultural and awareness campaigns
  
  

• Enhanced safety and efficiency through upgraded front office monitoring and dismissal procedures
  
  

• Expanded Tier 3 SEL supports with structured check-ins and check-outs in our SEL Hub.
  
  

As we embark on this new school year, I wish each of you a joyful, purposeful, and inspiring journey. Let us approach each day with curiosity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

Here’s to an incredible 2025–2026—filled with new opportunities, meaningful growth, and shared success. Together, we thrive.

Warmest regards,

LaTanya S. Donald
Principal, Lincoln Elementary School