The Week of Respect is October 2-6. Even though NJ designates one week for activities, we continue to emphasize character traits throughout the year to foster positive character development. Here are some planned activities with the intent of building a strong sense of community. October 2nd is wear Blue to Stomp Out Bullying (District-wide) Ms. Bregman or Footprints for Life coordinator visits the classrooms Make friends with someone you don’t know October 5th is wear Purple for Courage (Character Trait) Discuss character choices Celebrate differences … [Read more...] about Week of Respect
Character Trait of the Month- Courage
As introduced in last month’s newsletter, this month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Courage. You use courage when you are the first to try something. You use courage when you are frightened. You use courage when you learn something new or try something that is complex. Being brave enough to make mistakes and learn from them every single day, takes great courage. It does not mean you are fearless. It means that even though you have fear, you still try your best. It isn’t easy to have courage. It takes hard work, inspiration and passion. There is joy from being … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month- Courage
Vocabulary Development
This year we will be continuing our initiative to build our students’ vocabulary. This improves comprehension and writing. Each week, each grade level will have exposure to four words throughout the day. Specialists, homeroom teachers, custodians, lunch aides and office staff will infuse these words in daily conversations. We know children need to hear a word multiple times before he/she can understand the meaning in text and use the new word in writing and speaking. Parents are encouraged to use these words also to complement our efforts. Below is the list of September words for each … [Read more...] about Vocabulary Development
Summer Update
I hope you are enjoying your summer! Just a reminder that the School Supply Lists are on the school's website https://www.rutherfordschools.org/lincoln/about-lincoln-school/school-supplies/. Students are encouraged to read over the summer https://www.rutherfordschools.org/lincoln/summer-break/and partake in as many experiences as possible! Take trips to the beach, go to a … [Read more...] about Summer Update
Self-Control
One of our students danced her way down to the office after she heard her name was announced as a Citizen of the Month! Dr. Velechko showed the student where her star was going. … [Read more...] about Self-Control