Lincoln School News

The students at Lincoln School collected items to help the community.  Students collected items for an animal shelter in Lyndhurst.  The shelter received animal treats, foods and toys.  Some students donated pajamas and books and mittens and gloves so neighbors could be warm.   The Lincoln Character Education Committee encourages students to think about those less fortunate and then come up with a way to help.  The Giving Tree donations will continue to give long after the holiday season! … [Read more...] about Giving Tree

Mrs. Mayfield's class read their personal narratives to the Lincoln three year old preschool class! The preschoolers had a wonderful time listening to these detailed stories.  One third grader was thrilled to read his story to his little brother. … [Read more...] about Author Visits

Third graders worked with staff of the Rutherford Police Department to complete the LEAD course.  LEAD stands for Law Enforcement Against Drugs.  Students participated in activities that promoted social and emotional learning and the decision making process.  The program reinforced making healthy choices.  Graduates of the LEAD program received t-shirts and certificates from Officer Ahearn and Sergeant Zeigler.  Thank you to Chief Russo and the RPD for supporting this program.  The program will be implemented with another group of third graders after the new year.  … [Read more...] about Rutherford Police Department Expands LEAD Program to Grade 3

This week Ms. DeBouter's class participated in Computer Science Week by participating in the Hour of Code program.  Hour of Code was started to demystify computer science and expose students to one hour of computer coding. This is an effort to get more students interested in careers in computer science. … [Read more...] about Hour of Code

Ms. Egar-Smith, a second grade teacher at Lincoln School, reviewed the bar modeling strategy with parents of students in elementary school. Ms. Egar-Smith reviewed the steps needed to solve a problem and then guided parents as they used bar models to solve word problems. The Parent Academy is hosting its next event at Washington School on December 4th at 8:30 a.m.  This workshop will be focused on building independence and resiliency in students in grades K-3. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy Hosts Bar Modeling Workshop