Lincoln Lowdown- 3/3/25

Dear Lincoln Families,

Our biggest fundraising effort of the year, The Spring Break Out, is off to an amazing start—we’ve hit our first milestone of $25,000! We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible community.

This week, our students enjoyed exciting rallies where we gave away prizes and announced our first winning homebases.

Congratulations to DeBeech’s, Greenfield’s, and Hylind’s homebases for leading the school in pledges sent and funds raised so far—they've earned ice pop parties!

Your support makes a real impact! Part of this fundraiser helps provide enriching experiences like the African Drummer assembly that every student enjoyed for Black History Month this week.

Ask your Lion about Spring Break Out and how you can help! Visit pledgestar.com/lincolnmiddle today to contribute. Got questions?

Thank you for being part of this amazing effort!

Events this week:

We are pleased to invite you to a two-part Restorative Justice training series designed to promote community building and conflict resolution through empathy, communication, and understanding.

📅 Part 1: Saturday, March 8th
📅 Part 2: Saturday, March 15th
🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Library Classroom

This training will provide valuable insights into Restorative Justice practices and how they can support our school community.

We hope you’ll join us for these important conversations as we continue fostering a positive and supportive school environment together.

I want to thank everyone who attended this week’s L’Dough V’Dough event. It was a truly meaningful experience as we came together to make challah and listen to the powerful story of Holocaust survivor Samuel Joseph.

A special thank you to Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Hoffman for their dedication in helping to coordinate this event. Your efforts made this experience possible for our community.

We are grateful to be part of a school that values learning, remembrance, and coming together in meaningful ways.

Our Basketball and E-Sports teams are still in action, and we want to give a special shoutout to our 7th/8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team for remaining undefeated this season—way to go, Lions! 🏀💪

Looking ahead, Spring Sports registration is now open! Students can sign up for:

⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer
🏐 Boys & Girls Volleyball
🏃 Track & Field

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the excitement! For more details and to register, visit https://www.smmusd.org/domain/4571

Let’s keep the momentum going—Go Lions! 🦁

I wanted to take a moment to highlight Mr. Martinez's engaging lesson on UV light and solar energy. His students were actively engaged in different stations, exploring the various ways the sun's energy affects our environment. Through hands-on experiences, Mr. Martinez effectively integrated culturally responsive teaching practices, ensuring all students were able to connect their prior knowledge with real-world applications.

His approach demonstrated how scientific concepts like UV light can be explored through diverse perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding while promoting inclusivity. Great work, Mr. Martinez, for creating an environment that encourages exploration and meaningful learning!

We are so proud of our Math Counts team for their outstanding performance in the recent competition! A special congratulations to our top three competitors:

🥇 1st Place: Ethan Zhang (7th)
🥈 2nd Place: David Sabo (8th)
🥉 3rd Place: Leah Jiang (7th)

A huge shoutout to Ethan Zhang, who has qualified for State and will be competing in Riverside on March 22—way to go, Ethan! 🎉👏

We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated and represented Lincoln with their hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work, Mathletes! 🦁✨

This past week, our 7th-grade students had the incredible opportunity to experience the powerful beats and rich traditions of African Drumming in honor of Black History Month! The talented drummers brought energy, culture, and history to life through their vibrant performance, creating an unforgettable experience for our school community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. It was a wonderful way to celebrate and honor Black History Month while immersing our students in the artistry and storytelling of African music.

Ask your 7th grader about their favorite part of the performance—we loved seeing their excitement and engagement!

A huge thank you to all the parents who attended our last ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) meeting! Your engagement and support are invaluable as we work together to ensure success for our English Learners.

A special thank you to Mrs. Moazezz for her insightful presentation on supports and reclassification. Your guidance and expertise provided families with important information and resources to help our students thrive.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

We invite you to join us for our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) meeting this Friday! This is a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and collaborate on ways to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our school community.

Your voice and participation are essential in helping us create meaningful change. We hope to see you there!

Please read the attachment in the link below for important information on upcoming 8th grade activities!

Attention 8th Grade Families,

Our Breakfast Club is up and running! Click link here to DONate time or donuts. Kids earn Community Service hours as well for helping! Each Friday earns around $100 so your support is appreciated to help give our 8th graders a great year and promotion at Lincoln.