We celebrate National PTA Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week beginning May 5th.  I would like to publicly thank our teachers and staff members for all they do!  Our Lincoln staff has been exceptional in providing an educational program for children.  I am honored to call them colleagues. Todd Whitacker believes it is never about the program; it's the staff.  From the custodial and maintenance team, assistants, clericals, secretaries, lunch aides, nurse, specialists, teachers, etc., everyone plays a role in educating our children.  Let’s not forget that parents are the first teachers! Thank you to … [Read more...] about Staff Recognition Week

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Zest.  Zest is not just a brand of soap! It is an enthusiasm and excitement for all that you do; a desire to be active and feel alive! Children learn to be passionate about things by watching their parents get excited and from receiving encouragement for things at which they are good.  We want the children to approach life as an adventure; so that one has motivation in challenging situations or tasks.  Zest is essentially a concept of courage, and involves acquiring the motivation to complete challenging situations and tasks.  … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Forgiveness.  The act of forgiveness requires forgiveness for others, and sometimes you must forgive yourself. When you choose to forgive, the barriers are torn down, and the record is wiped clean. We teach our children to say, “I am sorry,” “I was wrong,” “Will you please forgive me?” The important phrase here being Will you please forgive me?  When we just say sorry, we are carrying the conversation, we are dealing with our guilt and our need to say sorry. But we are not inviting the other person to deal with their feelings, … [Read more...] about February Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character traits- Kindness. Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures. We will be teaching students to do something/say something kind for no reason. Teachers will identify acts of … [Read more...] about Focus on Kindness