Lincoln Elementary Newsletter
August 2026

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Lincoln Families,
WE ARE BACK! The summer quiet in our building is officially over, and we could not be more excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–2027 school year! Whether you are returning to Lincoln or joining our community for the very first time, we are thrilled to have you here.
Our teachers and staff have been hard at work getting classrooms ready, planning amazing lessons, and preparing for a fantastic year ahead. As we jump in, we are excited to live out the Warrior Way together every day: #BeHere #BeInvolved #BeCommitted #BeKind!
We are so grateful for your partnership and energy. Let’s make this the best year yet!
Together in learning,
Kathy Schiefer, Ed. D.
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
To view the district calendar, click here: GASD Calendar in English and GASD Calendar in Spanish
📩 TEACHER ASSIGNMENT LETTERS COMING SOON!
We know how eagerly students wait to find out who their teacher will be! Teacher assignment letters will be sent home to families on Wednesday, August 5. Please keep an eye out for these letters in your mail/email so you and your child can prepare for the exciting year ahead.
🤗NEW STAFF MEMBERS FACES:
We are excited to welcome some new faces to Lincoln Elementary School!
Mrs. Best- Music Teacher
Mrs. Flores- Phys. Ed.
Mrs. Nasuti- Paraprofessional
Mrs. Sharrah- Social Worker
Ms. Shelleman- First Grade
🎒 FIRST WEEK ESSENTIALS
To help make the transition back to school as smooth as possible, here are a few key details:
First Day of School: August 19
School Hours: Doors open at 8:20, the late bell rings at 8:40, and dismissal begins at 3:05.
Backpack: Please ensure your child comes equipped with their labeled backpack, a reusable water bottle, and a warm smile!
Bus Information: Please be sure to check your email/skyward for your child’s bus information.
📋 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS & HANDBOOK UPDATES
As we prepare for a safe and productive school year, please take a moment to review a few essential items:
Elementary Student Handbook Changes: We have made a few key updates to our elementary handbook for the upcoming school year. Please take time to review the updated handbook here to ensure you and your child are familiar with our school-wide policies and expectations.
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy: As a Title I school, we value strong partnerships with our families. Please review our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Document linked below, which outlines how we work together to support your child’s academic and personal success throughout the year.
REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE
#BeHere Excuse Notes - There are options...
- Submit notes through Skyward - Click Here for Instructions
- Turn notes into your teacher first thing in the morning
- Send notes to lesattendance@gasd-pa.org
#BeHere Going on a trip? Turn in your Pre-Approval Form (found HERE) at least 7 days before the missed day.
Lunch with Family: We love welcoming families to join their students for lunch! To help our students establish routines and learn lunchroom expectations, we ask that families wait until September to begin lunch visits. We will also be introducing a new lunch visitor sign-up process, and additional information will be shared soon. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a smooth start to the school year!
End of Day Procedures: If you need to make a change to your child’s dismissal arrangements, please be sure to notify the office no later than 2:30 PM. Please be sure to contact the office directly with the change and not message your child’s teacher through Seesaw. If your child is a regular car rider on specific days each week, please write one note or email the office stating which days this will occur and list who will be picking him/her up. Also, If you are picking up your child, please keep them close for safety, as traffic is busy at this time. We also ask that students stay off the trees and mulch so our grounds can stay looking beautiful—thank you!
PTO SPOTLIGHT
🩺 NURSE'S NOOK 🩹
Is your student ready to begin the 2025-27 school year? Please read through the Health Room Updates to ensure your student(s) has met all of the mandatory requirements for the health office. Please feel free to reach out to me with any health related questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Mrs. Sites
🍓FOOD SERVICE🍇
Dear GASD Families,
Below is our food service newsletter with important information, new payment portal process using SchoolCafe and the household letter of income requirements for free and reduced meal eligibility. Please review this information as soon as possible.
Looking forward to welcoming our Warriors back for the 26-27 school year.
For any questions contact tsignor@gasd-pa.org or 717-334-6254 ext. 1204.
Tammy Signor
Food Service Secretary
August 2026 English Newsletter
August 2026 Spanish Newsletter
School Cafe Setup Quick Card English
School Cafe Setup Quick Card Spanish
Free and Reduced Household Letter English
Free and Reduced Household Letter Spanish