As the first phase of the trails nears completion, the landscape contractor has made great progress. In order to prepare the ground for excavation, trails were marked and a 6-8” layer of wood chips were placed on top of the prepared ground to make the area safe. The Shade Tree Committee then added temporary demarcation roping to make the trails visible. In order to continue the ongoing development of the area, the Lincoln Woods Committee discussed purchasing/making signage, placement of the butterfly garden in the meadow area in memory of Mrs. Giusto-Cammerano, and installing a gate from … [Read more...] about Lincoln Woods Update
Halloween
It’s about that time again...time for the Ghouls & Goblins to roam at Lincoln School! We have a few helpful hints to make sure that our upcoming Halloween parade is fun & safe. If possible, have children go home for lunch to change into their costumes. Please return the permission slip Halloween Permission Form to the teacher by Monday, October 27th. This will eliminate the need to sign out your children in the main office if they do go home for lunch. Students will exit out the … [Read more...] about Halloween
Week of Respect
The Week of Respect is October 7-11. During the month of October, Lincoln School students will learn about, and celebrate, acts of kindness to others. Students will participate in specific activities to demonstrate respect for each other. Ms. Huzzy, our student assistance counselor, will visit classrooms during the month. Pierrepont’s “Friends of Rachael Challenge” will also visit Lincoln School to discuss how Pierrepont students show kindness and will encourage our students to pledge an act of kindness! Teachers infuse character traits throughout the year and ask students to reflect on … [Read more...] about Week of Respect
Third Grade Book Club
Thanks to a grant by the Rutherford Education Foundation, Lincoln School will be hosting Lunch Bunch Book Club for students in grade three. Here’s how it will work. Students will receive a book one month prior to the meeting. Meetings will be listed on the Google calendar. On the day of the meeting, we will enjoy some lunch together, while discussing the books that we read. I cannot think of a better way to spend lunch! Students in the Book Club will have an opportunity to discuss books with their friends, Mr. Giordano or me. The only requirement is that the students read … [Read more...] about Third Grade Book Club
Word Work Newsletter
Thank you to all who attended Back to School Night. This was a great opportunity for you to learn about your school and the ways we continually are trying to improve. One of the goals, Word Work, was discussed in the general session. Attached is some additional information from our reading specialists, Mrs. Monochello, Mrs. Risoli and Ms. Reenstra. Mrs. Monochello is the first grade reading specialist liaison, Mrs. Risoli is grade 2 and Ms. Reenstra is assigned to grade 3. The reading specialists publish monthly newsletters about our reading program Good Habits Great Readers and … [Read more...] about Word Work Newsletter