Lincoln Weekly News

Lincoln Early Learning Center houses the preschool programs for three school districts: Fremont District 79, Hawthorn District 73, and Mundelein District 75.

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Dear Lincoln Early Learning Center Families,

As we move further into November, our preschoolers continue to amaze us with their curiosity, creativity, and joy for learning! Each day, our students are showing greater independence, confidence, and collaboration as they explore and play together.

Class T-Shirt Orders

We are excited to announce that it’s time to order our preschool class t-shirts! These shirts are a fun way to show school spirit Be sure to place your order by November 21st.

Severe Weather Drill

Next week, our students and staff will participate in a severe weather drill. This important safety practice helps children understand what to do in the event of a tornado or other weather emergency. Teachers will prepare students in age-appropriate ways, keeping the experience calm and reassuring.

No School – November 14

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, November 14th due to a scheduled staff professional learning day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Cooler Weather Reminders

As the temperatures continue to drop, please send your child dressed for the weather. We go outside daily as long as the “real feel” temperature is above 30 degrees. Hats, mittens, and warm coats make outdoor play more comfortable and fun!

We are so proud of the growth, kindness, and enthusiasm our preschoolers bring to school each day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. It makes all the difference!

Warm regards,

Katie O’Brien
Principal, Lincoln Early Learning Center

kobrien@fsd79.org

Kim Stergios
Building Assistant Supervisor, Lincoln Early Learning Center

stergiosk@hawthorn73.org

Absences

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors’ appointments or vacation, please contact us at Lincoln at 847-949-2720. Please notify the school office by 9:30 a.m. the day of the absence to leave a recorded message regarding your child's absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task and we greatly appreciate your prompt attention.

Medical Forms

Annual Physical Examinations are required within the first 30 days of entering preschool. All forms can be emailed, faxed, or brought in with your student. If we do not receive your child’s physical, your child will be excluded from school and cannot return to school until submitted. Per IL State Law we must have a child’s physical by October 15 or within 30 days of starting preschool.

Illness and Injuries

Please remember that any child with a fever should stay home until they have been fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication, for at least 24 hours.

Students should also remain home if they are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea. Students may NOT return to school for at least 24 hours after the last episode.

The health office must have current telephone numbers for parents and designated emergency contact persons. Please select your emergency contacts carefully. This person should be familiar with your child, your family routine, and be available to transport your child home if necessary.

Please pre-plan for a telephone call from the health office. If your child becomes ill at school, you are responsible for picking up your child within 30 minutes of the call.

Medications

All medications, feeding, and treatment supplies are to be supplied by the parent per school policy.

Doctor’s orders for medications, feedings, and treatments are required at the beginning of each school year. The school nurse will not accept or administer any medications (including over the counter medications) or perform nursing services or treatments without a doctor’s order.

Any questions related to the above health office guidelines should be directed to the health office staff.

Lincoln Health Office

Holly Palo

847.949.2720 ext.1503

Change in Dismissal

Please contact América Lanuza (lanuzaa@hawthorn73.org) or Danielle Garcia (dgarcia@d75.org) at the Lincoln Front Office(847-949-2720) if there are any end of day changes throughout the school year. Teachers may not always be able to pick up their phone or check email throughout the day, so it would be best to call the front office with any changes. América and Danielle will relay any changes to the classroom teacher after you contact them. Please contact the main office by 10:00 a.m for the morning session and 2:00 pm for the afternoon session for any changes in regards to a child's dismissal procedures.

As a reminder, if your student is in our Tri-District classroom, they will follow the arrival and dismissal times below:

• AM: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• PM: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m

Please review the Hawthorn School District 73 section for information about important dates. Please review your home district section for any other information.

Parent University Virtual Presentation - November 13

Partnering for Success: Supporting Your Child's IEP Journey

November 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Zoom link

Join us for our next Parent University session, a virtual presentation, on November 13. Members of our Student Services department will provide a session on how the District supports families of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

New Episode: “Fremont Leads” Podcast

Our award-winning podcast, "Fremont Leads," is back for another year! Listen and subscribe as we highlight our amazing students!

In our brand-new episode, we catch up with Fremont Middle School eighth-graders Reed and Ava to discuss their involvement in our new Career Technical Education (CTE) class, the recent Navig8 Lake County event, their interest in coding, and more. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Music | iHeartRadio

Report an Absence

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please report it to the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence by completing the form linked below. While the online form is preferred, you may also call in the absence to the front office at 847-949-2720.

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 20 - Additional Parent/Teacher Conference Night - 4:00 - 8:00 pm

November 24 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

November 25 - 28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

PTO News

"We love our teachers and staff and want an easy and fun way to celebrate them. SO....we're trying something new this year!

Sign up to donate a store-bought pie (or other items) to share with our amazing staff during November Parent-Teacher conferences!

bit.ly/2025FallConf-D73

Communication of when and where to drop off your items will be sent out the week of November 17th, by your school's PTO VPs!"

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:30 - 8:00 pm

November 25 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 - 11:00 am

November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Please see the attached information from our Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Jamie DiCarlo.

In the event the rumor of a threat or the direct observation of a threat occur in any of our schools, the school team immediately initiates an investigation and involves law enforcement as warranted. Our school officials are trained in the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, widely recognized in school systems as CSTAG.

While the threat is investigated, the person(s) identified as making the threat are sought out, isolated and supervised early in the process.

PTO Updates

Box Tops (flyers below)

Box Tops is still going strong. We are currently 43% ($437.50) towards our goal of raising $1,000. In November you can earn bonus Box Tops when you buy Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Cheerios, Annie’s, Progresso, and Old El Paso products. Be sure to join the Monthly Challenge for additional Bonus Box Tops.

PTO Meeting

Our October PTO Meeting is on November 12th at 7pm in the MPR at Carl Sandburg. We will have updates from the School Admin, PTO Board, and PTO Committees.

Dine Out

With Thanksgiving days away, who wants to cook? Join the PTO at Taqueria Los Perez on Tuesday, November 25th for a Taco Tuesday Dine Out! Flyers will be coming home soon.

Thank you

The PTO Board would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped plan, organize, donate, or volunteer time to make our events possible.

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break