The Lincoln Leopard Link
November Newsletter
Principal's Message
Hello Lincoln Families,
As we jump in to November, it is important to touch on attendance. Every day is important for your child's learning. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year or 1-2 days per month are considered chronically absent and that can negatively impact them.
- Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than proficient readers to drop out of high school.
- Students who are chronically absent in the early years of their education miss crucial school readiness skills such as critical and creative thinking and problem-solving. This negatively affects social and emotional development.
- Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days in most districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and is known as chronic absenteeism.
Please see the Colorado Department of Health's "How Sick is Too Sick", which will help you determine if your child is too sick for school.
If you are unsure, please bring your student to our health office and we can evaluate if your son/daughter is too sick to be at school.
Additionally, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about our Hub at Lincoln. It is a place where we can connect you with temporary food and clothing resources. Additionally, we can get you connected with other resources within Larimer County including employment services, the Food Bank, Housing resources, and many other services. I encourage you to reach out to Tanya Santacruz at Tanya.Santacruz@tsd.org or at 970-613-6200 if this is something you may need to access.
Along those same lines, please consider completing the free and reduced lunch form. Each year the for needs to be submitted for requalification. The application process is quick and confidential. You can complete the form online at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new or by completing a paper copy and returning it to Lincoln. If you need help completing it, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 970-613-6200.
Warmly,
Ms. Stott
Email: brandi.stott@tsd.org
Website: https://les.tsd.org/
Location: 3312 North Douglas Avenue, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-6200
To encourage positive attendance at our school, we are excited to launch a monthly attendance challenge!
Each class that maintains 94% attendance or higher by the end of the month will be invited to a glow-in-the-dark dance party in the gym, complete with a special treat! ✨
This month, there’s an extra bonus: families of students in each class who reach the goal will be entered into a drawing for a Safeway gift card! 🛒
Let’s keep showing up and shining together! 💛💙
Did you know that the proposed $99 million bond, placed on this November’s ballot by the Board of Education, would provide funding for key projects at Lincoln Elementary? To learn more about the proposed bond, please visit Lincoln's Website for more information.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:45 Soft Start
8:00 Final Bell
3:10 Dismissal
Wednesday (Late Start)
8:45 Soft Start
9:00 Final Bell
3:10 Dismissal
All students will enter and exit through our main entrance located on 33rd between Logan and Douglas. This shift is to increase safety for our students. We will continue to have soft start. Soft start means that your child can enter the school 15 minutes before the bell. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students may enter the building at 7:45. Wednesdays will continue to be a late start day. Students will be able to enter the building at 8:45 on Wednesdays. The final bell rings at 8:00. Students will be walked out our main entrance at the end of the day for a 3:10 dismissal.
Hug and Go
Our Hug and Go lane is located at the front of the school along 33rd. Please know that this lane is intended for quick drop off and pick up. We ask that parents utilizing the Hug and Go stay in their car and to have their students jump in and out of the car quickly. We appreciate your support in keeping the front of the school running safely!
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. By partnering with the neighborhoods they serve, they are helping people live healthier lives.
The Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. More information found here.
How to link your Card to an organization.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
By computer:
1. Sign in to your digital account on the computer
2. Click on "My Account" and locate the "Community Rewards" tab
3. Click on the "Enroll" button
4. Select Lincoln Elementary and click “Save”
By phone:
1. Open the App on your phone
2. Click "Rewards"
3. Click "Community Rewards"
4. Enter Lincoln Elementary as the organization you want to support
4. Click on the "Enroll" button
Once you link your Loyalty Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers. At checkout simply swipe your Shopper’s Card or enter your alternate ID. Happy Shopping!
Volunteer Sign Up
Families are always welcome in the building and we would love to have you volunteer. We have opportunities that allow you to volunteer both at school and at home!
All volunteers are required to complete a background check which can be accessed here.
Thompson School District Family Center
The mission of the Family Center is to provide families with information about what the district and community have to offer. to connect, network and learn from each other and to access resources to meet your needs.
-Multilingual staff and translation is available
The Family Center is located on the west side of the Stansberry Early Childhood Center at 407 E. 42nd St in Loveland, CO 80538Family Center (970) 613-6808
Kids Pack
KidsPak is a weekend hunger-relief program for students in the Thompson School District community. The program partners with schools in the District to provide much-needed bags of food that meets the nutritional requirements for children.
If you would like to sign up for KidsPak click here KidsPak
