Dear Lincoln Families
We return to school this week on Monday, April 7th! We are looking forward to having your students back. As we do whenever we have been away and on break for an extended time, teachers will review routines and procedures to help with a smooth transition back into learning. Please note the Save the Date Section at the bottom of the newsletter. We have many things coming up that we want to be sure you are informed about and can participate in when your schedule allows. Thank you for your continued support, and as always, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to email me at robertsdn@kalamazoopublicschools.net or call or schedule an appointment for an in-person meeting.
Attendance and Focus is Key. We Need YOUR Support!
Our 3rd through 5th grade Lions will begin state testing next week.
The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, is a computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. 3rd-5th grade students are tested in Reading and Math. 5th Grade takes two additional assessments in Science and Social Studies. The tests are not timed and students are encouraged to work at a pace that allows them to do their best and show what they know. We have developed a schedule for when tests will be administered. It is important that students are present and on-time on these days.
April 15th: ELA (3rd-5th) 9:00-11:00 AM
April 22nd: Math (3rd-5th) 9:00-11:00 AM
April 29th: Science (5th) 9:00-11:00 AM
May 1st: Social Studies (5th) 9:00-11:00 AM
It is important that students get a good night's sleep on testing days. Please assist them by setting earlier bedtimes and limit screentime before bed on those days especially. We appreciate your support. Thank you!
Kalamazoo Public Schools will introduce its 2025-2030 strategic plan by holding meetings at every school. Employees, parents and community members are invited to attend any meeting. Several additional meetings in community locations will also be scheduled.
The meeting at Lincoln is scheduled for April 11th at 4:00 PM in the auditorium.
We hope to see you there.
Important Dates to Remember
April 7th-School is back in session!
April 7th-11th 4th Grade Field Trip to Nature Center
April 15th- ELA MSTEP Testing Grades 3-5
April 17th-1st Grade Field Trip to Kalamazoo Public Library
April 22nd- Math MSTEP Testing Grades 3-5
April 24th- Kalamazoo Rotary Readers Visit 2nd Graders
April 24th-1st Grade to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo
April 25th- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Wolf Lake Hatchery
April 25th- Author Keenan Jones visits 2nd Grade Classes
April 29th-Science MSTEP Grade 5
April 29th- An Evening with Author Kate DiCamillo 6:00 pm-8:00 pm [Community Event]
April 30th-Kindergarten Field Trip to the Kalamazoo Valley Planetarium
May- 1st Social Studies MSTEP Grade 5
May 5th- Music Concert (Grades 4th and 5th), 1:30 pm
May 7th-Gilmore Piano Lab Spring Recital, 6:00 pm
May 15th-Lincoln Talent Show (Times TBD)
May 19th- 4th Grade Lemonade Day!
May 21st-2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trip to White Caps Baseball Game
May 23rd-5th Grade Track and Field Day at K-Central
May 23rd-Last Day for PEEP Students
May 26th-NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
May 30th-Kindergarten Field Trip to Boulder Ridge Adventure Park
June 2nd-Grades 4-5 Field Trip to Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Game
June 3rd- Grade 4 Field Trip to Warren Dunes
June 5th-Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony
June 6th-5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
