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
Honoring Veterans
Lincoln's second graders placed flags outside the front of the school to honor our veterans. … [Read more...] about Honoring Veterans
Parent Visitation Week November 11-14th
In order to offer you more flexibility for parent schedules, we are going to try a new approach to our parent visitation. We will be sending home a letter with your child’s schedule for the week of November 11th. You may visit on any one of these dates/times. In order to accommodate everyone and maintain instructional flow, I ask that you limit your visit to one period during the week and not bring young children with you. … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation Week November 11-14th
Character Trait
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Citizenship. Citizenship means more than knowing how the government functions. Good citizenship in practice is understanding, appreciating and doing things that make life better for you and for others. Citizenship is not passive. Citizenship demands participation, involvement and contribution. Good citizens go beyond their own interests, demonstrate a concern for the needs of others and recognize their obligations to make their home, school, neighborhood, country and world the best they can be. Citizenship is a two-way … [Read more...] about Character Trait
Author Matthew Payne Comes to Lincoln
Michael Payne created quite the buzz when he entered the building. Students listened to Mr. Payne share his writing tips, inspiration and book excerpts. He also answered some students' questions. Mr. Payne signed over 250 books ! … [Read more...] about Author Matthew Payne Comes to Lincoln