Lincoln's Weekly Bulletin

Good Afternoon Lincoln Family,

It’s been a busy and eventful week here at Lincoln, and we are so proud of our Panthers! Congratulations to our students on a successful testing week. They worked incredibly hard, stayed focused, and showed great perseverance all week long.

We also want to take a moment to recognize what an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week this has been. A huge THANK YOU to our PTA and all of the wonderful families who donated treats, snacks, gifts, and special surprises for our staff. It was so special visiting classrooms and the break room throughout the week and seeing the smiles on our teachers’ faces. Your kindness and generosity truly made our staff feel valued and appreciated. Thank you for recognizing the hard work, dedication, and heart our teachers pour into our students every single day.

I am also incredibly proud of our staff and students for their flexibility and positivity during the water main break this week. Despite the unexpected challenge, our Lincoln community continued to come together and support one another.

This week, we also had the opportunity to celebrate some amazing accomplishments across our campus. Congratulations to our AVID 8th-grade standout, Ashley S., for being selected as the AVID 8th grade Standout. We also want to recognize Ms. Nelson for completing her induction program and clearing her California teaching credential. What an incredible accomplishment! In addition, we continue to celebrate and support Ms. Stauffer as she completes her first year in the induction program, and we look forward to celebrating her accomplishments next year as well.

One of my favorite parts of being a principal is attending events that highlight and celebrate our amazing students and staff.

As we wrap up testing week and head into the weekend, I also want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and mother figures in our Lincoln community. We appreciate all that you do, and we hope you take time this weekend to relax, celebrate, and feel appreciated.

Thank you again for an incredible week, Lincoln Family. Let’s continue finishing the year strong!

Have a great weekend, Panthers!

Dr. Myeshia Whigham

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Principal

Lincoln Middle School

Student Handbook (English/Spanish)

Oceanside Unified School District

OUSD Community Resource Guide

"0-Period Physical Education (7th & 8th Grade Only in 2026-2027 school year)

Get a jump start on your day with 0-Period PE! This before-school class is graded and will serve as your required PE class to create space for a second elective during periods 1-7 (regular school day). This PE class gives 7th and 8th graders the chance to stay active, improve fitness, and try new sports and activities, without taking time away from your regular classes.

Students will still maintain a full course load, but this option allows you to add an extra elective while building strength, endurance, and teamwork skills. Activities may include traditional team sports, fitness challenges, and fun group games that keep you moving and energized for the day ahead. Start your day strong, stay active, and make the most of your elective opportunities!

0-Period PE Hours:

M, T, Th, Fri- 7:19-8:11am

Wed (minimum day): 7:29-8:11am

* Please note, students with 0-Period PE will have 7 graded classes. Students who maintain regular school hours, periods 1-7, will have 6 graded classes."

If you would like your child to participate in Zero Period PE for the 2026-2027 school year, please Complete this Zero Period PE Permission Form by Tuesday, 5/12."

We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade students at their Promotion Ceremony on June 9th! Please save the date and time. This special event marks the culmination of their middle school journey and recognizes their growth, achievements, and readiness for high school. We look forward to honoring this important milestone with our students and their families! More information about parking and planning for this special day, to come! Families, continue to work with your child on their GPA ahead of this special day!

8th Grade GPAs!
Our 8th grade students took time this week in Advisory, to review their current GPAs and reflect on their progress as they approach the end of middle school. Our student assistance team has been meeting with students who have below a 2.0, to support them. This week, all 8th grade students set academic goals and discussed strategies to stay on track for high school readiness. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to finishing strong!

Who: Rising 6th (2026-2027)

When: June 22nd - July 3rd Mon-Fri.

Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Lincoln Middle School

2000 California St

Academia de

Matemáticas de Verano

Quién: Estudiantes entrantes al 6°

Cuándo:Del 22 de junio al 3 de julio

A qué hora: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Dónde: Lincoln Middle School

School Site Council Meeting

School Site Council will be meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 3:15 pm in room S3.

To view the agenda, please view the link here.

The 2026 Summer Camp Pre-Registration Form is OPEN NOW for current OUSD students rising to grades K-8! The form must be submitted by May 15th.

For questions and program updates, please see the Program Webpage.

This week, 7th & 8th grade students will be receiving a Notification Letter regarding Health and Human Development Instruction.

This spring, in alignment with the California Healthy Youth Act, students in 7th and 8th grade science and 8th grade history will participate in lessons on sexual health education, HIV prevention, and human trafficking from May 18th to May 22nd. These lessons will cover topics such as gender, sexual orientation, discrimination, relationships, and family.

Parents and guardians are invited to preview the instructional materials on the district website (linked here) or at Lincoln's front office on Wednesday, April 29 (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) or Wednesday, May 6 (8:00 am - 9:00 am).

If you wish to opt your student out of these lessons, please submit a written request to the front office, or download the opt-out form from the OUSD website (linked here).

Please see the attached PDF to access SUN Bucks over the summer! SUN Bucks gives families access to free food over the summer!

ENGLISH FLYER

SPANISH FLYER

The pre-enrollment window for all TK-12 grade students who are not currently attending OUSD is now open. Visit Oside.us to get started. If your student is currently enrolled you do not need to pre-enroll. We will invite you to complete data confirmation this summer.

Preinscripciones del OUSD abiertas para nuevos estudiantes

Empezó el periodo de preinscripción para los estudiantes de grados TK a 12 que actualmente no asisten a ninguna escuela en nuestro distrito escolar. Para empezar, visite oside.us. Si su hijo ya está matriculado, no es necesario hacer este paso. Les vamos a invitar a hacer la “confirmación de datos” durante el verano.

Spring Reading Challenge- Ending April 31st

Kids and teens read 5 books to earn one free book to build their own library

Sign up: https://oceansidepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

The Big Read and The Little Read

Oceanside Public Library was granted funds from the National Endowment for the Arts to help bring communities together around the shared activity of reading and discussing the same book. For adults, we invite everyone to read The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson and invite families to read Where We Come From by Diane Wilson. All spring, the Library has programming for adults and youth that align with both books' themes of Indigenous resilience, the reclamation of cultural heritage, and the relationship between humanity and the land. Flyers attached.

FREE Prom Dresses for Teens (Princess Project)

Teens who are planning to go to Prom this year can select and keep a Prom Dress on April 18th and April 19th at John Landes Community Center Library. Teens can reserve a spot using the following link: https://www.oceansidelibrary.org/events/the-princess-project

FREE Produce Boxes at Mission Branch Library

In partnership with Healthy Day Partners and Produce Good, Folks can pick up a free Healthy Neighbor box full of fresh and local grown produce at Mission Branch Library on Friday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. No ID, area of residence, or income verification is required. While supplies last.

Mark your calendars for the Pro Kids Community event in May!

On May, 16th at Pro Kids Summer Community Kick-Off, a family-friendly event focused on supporting youth, connecting families with local resources, and raising awareness about summer opportunities available to students ages 7–18.

This event is designed to bring the community together in a positive, welcoming environment while highlighting programs that help keep students engaged, supported, and active during the summer months.

• Our May events calendars for teens in English and Spanish
• Our Save the Date for Summer Reading, which starts June 1. Sign up can be in-person at any library location or online through https://oceansidepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/
• Our flyer for Teen Partners, which is our teen volunteering program. Any student aged 14-18 and currently enrolled in high school can sign up to be a Teen Partner. The application is now online through Government Jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oceansideca/jobs/5222846/library-volunteers. If you know kids that are interested in volunteering this summer, have them sign up as soon as possible because the whole process can take a while!

Save the Date for 8th grade promotion at Lincoln! We look forward to seeing you and your families on Tuesday, June 9th!

More information to come!

SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARD (EC 35256, 35258)

The School Accountability Report Card provides parents and other interested members of the community a variety of information about the school, its resources, its successes, and the areas where it needs improvement. On or before February 1 of each year, an updated copy of the School Accountability Report Card for each OUSD operated school can be found on Oceanside Unified School District's website at www.oside.us. A direct link for North Terrace can be found here. A hard copy will also be provided upon request to any student's parent or guardian.

Safety Tips for Bike Riding at Night

• Off-Highway Electric Motorcycles Classification, Registration, and Operation

Steps to Complete to ride an E-Bike on any OUSD campus

To ensure the safety of all students riding to school, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete the liability waiver (Data confirmation)

2. Complete the OUSD-approved -Bike Safety Course online: CHP Online Certification

3. Complete the Online Bicycle Permit Application with a Parent or Guardian

4. It is highly encouraged that students register their E-Bike on Project 529 for free in the event their bike is lost or stolen.

PERMIT STICKER MUST BE PLACED ON THE HANDLEBARS!!!

Please see the links below for information about tutoring opportunities with Tutor.Com.This is a great way to get help for your child!

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We are partnering with parentguidance.org to offer families free, confidential mental health support.

Parents can access one-on-one coaching, on-demand courses (in English and Spanish), and even submit questions directly to licensed therapists.

These resources are available anytime, anywhere, at no cost to our families.

We want to thank you all for your support when dropping off and picking up your students. We appreciate your moving forward in the line, and dropping off your students in the designated areas. This allows us to do our best to keep California Street safe for student pedestrians, student e-bikers, and students being picked up in vehicles. Please continue to follow the directions of our staff, so we can keep every student safe.

We’re looking for parent volunteers to join us in keeping drop-off and pick-up safe and smooth. Parents can sign up to support for a week, or just a few days at a time. Morning shifts are 7:45–8:15am, and afternoon shifts are 2:45–3:15pm.

If you’d like to help, please fill out the Google Form to sign up to support us. We’ll provide guidance so you’ll know exactly how to safely support both students and vehicles. Your partnership helps ensure every student starts and ends their day safely!

Immigration Statement

Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.

Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources

Please see below for resources to support:

• Student/Family Rights Checklist

• Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

• OUSD Board Policy & Administrative Regulations

• Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish

• OUSD Family & Community Page

• SDCOE Resource Page for educators.

• Mira Costa College Resource Page

Your membership donation will go towards enriching our students’ learning experience and supporting our amazing staff! We help fund classroom supplies, teacher appreciation goodies, field trips, and much more. Let’s work together to give our kids the best possible middle school experience!

Together with schools throughout Oceanside Unified School District, we continue our cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2025-2026 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

Key Points:

• Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified in the policy.

• Communication: Office has landlines for students to contact parents when necessary and may ask permission to call you.

• Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.

Support and disciplinary measures are in place for policy violations to help students adjust.

Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.

Sign up for STAAR today by clicking on this link.

Website: https://www.oside.us/lincoln
Location: 2000 California Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8900