Lincoln Log

Dear Abraham Lincoln Families,

As we move into our fourth week of school, I want to thank you for helping make drop-off and dismissal run smoothly. Your support truly makes a difference in keeping all of our students safe. Here are just a few reminders:

• Drop-Off: To ensure student safety, parents should remain outside the front and back gates at drop-off. If you need to come through the gate, please check in at the office first. Our staff are on duty each morning and will make sure your child gets to the right place.

• Playground Access: For safety reasons, only school staff are permitted on the playground during school hours. If you need to visit the school for any reason, we kindly ask that you begin by checking in at the office.

• Traffic Safety: We’ve noticed some cars not fully stopping at the Forest Avenue/Somerset Avenue corner, which also has a crosswalk. Please take extra care to stop completely, follow the crossing guard’s directions, and avoid U-turns in this area.

Thank you for being such important partners in creating a safe, welcoming environment for our students. By working together, we can make sure every child begins and ends the school day safely.

~ Mrs. Ireland

The Abraham Lincoln PTO would love for you and your family to get involved! Our next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 8 at 5:15 p.m. at the school. Join us to plan our upcoming Book Fair, fall fundraisers, and other exciting events for the school. If you want to get involved or have more questions, email abrahamlincolnschoolpto@gmail.com. Thanks!

• Oct. 7 - Bus Evacuation Practice
• Oct. 8 - PTO Meeting at 5:15; School Committee Meeting at 7:00
• Oct. 13 - No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Oct. 15 and 16 - 3rd Grade Fall NWEA Testing
• Oct. 15 - Early Release - Students are dismissed at 12:00
• Oct. 27 - School Picture Re-take Day
• Oct. 30-31 - PTO Book Fair
• Oct. 31 - End of 1st Quarter

Building strong attendance habits takes teamwork, and small steps at home can make a big difference:

• Use positive encouragement. Celebrate good attendance with simple praise or a special family activity at the end of the week.

• Make school a “non-negotiable.” Just like brushing teeth, going to school becomes a daily expectation when it’s treated as part of the family routine.

• Stay connected. Encourage your child to join school clubs, activities, or teams. When students feel involved, they’re more excited to be here every day.

• Keep communication open. If your child says they don’t want to go to school, listen closely. Sometimes worries about friendships, learning challenges, or other concerns are at the root. Let us know so we can help.

• Model the value of showing up. Share stories about how being present at work, sports, or commitments has made a difference for you — kids notice when we take showing up seriously.

Together, we can help every student see that showing up every day matters for both learning and belonging.

Each day our school feels a little brighter when all of our students are here. Attendance is more than just being present — it’s about friendships, routines, learning, and belonging. When your child walks through our gates, they bring energy, curiosity, and joy that make our community complete. Thank you for making school a priority and for partnering with us to ensure every child feels the heart of Abe, every day.

Early Release dismissal is at 12:00 PM.