Dear Team Lincoln,
I hope you had a relaxing weekend. My oldest daughter Layla totally surprised me by coming home for a quick visit from college. Having all of my children together was exactly what my heart needed after a long week. We are in the homestretch of preparing for spring conferences, field trips, MSTEP, etc.--hang in there. We got this.
Important Announcements
NO Hot Breakfast this Monday. Bagels and cream cheese is on the menu.
5th Grade is at Sherman Lake Monday 3/17 and Tuesday 3/18
Wednesday District MTSS Meeting at Advia Credit Union Building.
Wednesday, Kindergarten Toolkit Night 5:00-6:30 Open to all Families with Kindergarten Students (siblings welcome to attend) in Lincoln Library (Dinner provided)
Celebrations from Last Week
Celebrating Baby Sabin--Thank you to the social committee for organizing the opportunity for us to shower Ms. Sabin with gifts and well wishes.
Global Reading Branch Challenge The Lincoln Reading Raiders participated in the Alma Powell Branch Challenge against Woodward and Northglade last Thursday, scoring 50 points. Although, Woodward's team scored the most points and was the branch challenge winner, our students did very well and look forward to trying again next year. Shout out to the cheering section: Ms. Beltran, Ms. Kasinger, Ms. Jen, and Ms. Dunning. Thank you for supporting our readers!
The Kalamazoo Regional Spelling Bee was Saturday, March 15th. Nivek made it successfully through 3 rounds of intense competition. He did an excellent job representing Lincoln by being a good sport, putting forth his best effort, and pacing himself.
The Young Artists of Kalamazoo Exhibit at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts featured many Lincoln students. If you didn't get to attend the opening reception this Saturday, you can check it out through April 14th. Thank you, Miss. J. for highlighting Lincoln artists in the community.
- 4th and 5th Grade had successful field trips to the KIA. Congratulations, to Miss. J., for coordinating your very first field trip!
- Mr. Casey served as DJ and MC for the Trimester 2 BRAG Awards. Thank you Mr. Casey for setting things up and keeping things running smoothly.
Teaching Tip #16: Moving Beyond “Turn and Talk:” Intentional Partnerships
What if student partnerships were more than just chance pairings? Intentional partnerships are deliberate, purpose-driven collaborations designed to enhance learning, engagement, and confidence. By thoughtfully pairing students, these partnerships provide the right balance of support and challenge, fostering growth and equity in the classroom.
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Jeana Little
K-5 District Instructional Coach
Department of Multilingual Learner Services
Kalamazoo Public Schools