The Lions' Pride

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! This month is designed to promote open communication and help foster friendships! We have students in our building with Down Syndrome.

To celebrate these awesome students, please join us next Wednesday, October 23rd and wear blue and yellow.

• Please use the car loop for morning drop off. The front door is for walkers and bike riders ONLY.

• Use only the curb lane until teachers arrive, which is around 7:50. The double line starts ONLY when teachers are there to supervise.

• Please pull all the way up to the car in front of you so more cars can let out.

• Please have children exit quickly so we can keep the car line moving.

• Doors lock at 8:05. If you arrive after this time, please take your child to the front door.

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking the Panorama Survey. This tool will provide us with information on student perceptions regarding topics such as school climate, sense of belonging, cultural diversity and social awareness.

The administration window for the survey this semester will be October 14 through November 1, 2024. During this administration, we will be seeking the opinions of students in grades 3, 4 and 5 via an online needs assessment survey that we expect to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

If you would like to opt your child out of taking this survey, please email Mrs. Giardino, at giardinoc@gjps.org

🐾 PAWS TO WALK IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY! 🐾
This is the BIG fundraiser of the year for Lincoln Elementary, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! We’re so excited to celebrate with our students, families, and community on Friday, October 18th! 🎉

💥 WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 💥
Fundraising is key to keeping all the amazing programs at Lincoln Elementary going—but we can’t do it without you! Let’s come together as a community to hit our goals. Every little bit counts!

📬 Donation Envelopes are due by Thursday, October 17th!
Be sure to send them in with your student! If every student in a class returns their envelope, their class will win a Mystery Indoor Recess Box full of fun surprises! Ask your teacher if you need an extra envelope! 🎁🎉

🎉 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Along with our Walk-a-Thon, we’ll have an exciting Silent Auction and Raffle where you can win awesome prizes! You won’t want to miss it!

🕒 Walk-a-Thon Schedule (Everyone is invited to cheer on the students!):

• 8:30-9:15 AM – 1st Grade

• 9:15-10:00 AM – Kindergarten

• 10:00-11:00 AM – 5th Grade

• 11:00-12:00 PM – 2nd Grade

• 12:30-1:30 PM – 3rd Grade

• 1:30-2:30 PM – 4th Grade

🎤 Special VIP Guests:

• Mayor Jadwin

• Superintendent Deagle

• Members of the Gahanna City Council and School Board

• Judge Andria Noble

• Gahanna Police

• Columbus Police and Therapy Dog

• High School Track and Cheer Students

🎟️ Raffle is NOW OPEN!
Click here to buy your raffle tickets: Raffle Link

🎁 Silent Auction IS NOW OPEN (Auction ends on October 19th at 5:00 PM)!
Check out all the incredible auction items here: Silent Auction Link

📢 Find everything you need to know about PAWS TO WALK here: PAWS TO WALK Info

🗓️ UPCOMING PTO DATES:

• October 17th - PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM - This meeting will only be IN PERSON as will be setting up for walk-a-thon! Join us in person if you would like to help set up!

• October 18th - PAWS TO WALK - Please join us!
  👉 PAWS TO WALK INFO

👉We need volunteers! Sign up to pass out popsicles

• October 25th - Trunk-or-Treat
  👉 Sign up to be a trunk: Trunk Sign Up

👉 If you would like to donate candy for another trunk to use please email us: lincolnPTOboard@gmail.com

Stay Connected!

• NEW Facebook: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Facebook

• NEW Instagram: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Instagram

• NEW Website: Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO Website

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see everyone at PAWS TO WALK! 💙👟

Gahanna Lincoln Elementary PTO

We would love to have students, staff, and families watch our Lincoln Live Broadcast every school day. Just click on this link and find Lincoln Elementary on the list. You may also go to video.gjps.org.

Gahanna Residents In Need (GRIN) has partnered with Lincoln Elementary to offer a “Weekend Supplemental Food” program for our students. The program provides for students who are in need of help with food at home. If you would like to participate in this program, please fill out the permission form below. Your student will receive a bag of non-perishable food items every Friday to bring home.

Lincoln Supplemental Food Permission Slip

The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Families are encourage to nominate a staff member today! The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Oct 18, 2024- Walk-a-thon

Oct. 21, 2024: Comp Day - No School
Oct. 22, 2024: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 8, 2024: PD Day - No School
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students