This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Self-control. Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. The components of self-control are balance, calmness, determination, confidence and will power. Teaching self-control is one of the most important skills that a parents can do for their child because self-control is a contributing factor to success later in life. By learning … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month: Self-Control
Reminders About Weather Related School Closings/ Delayed Opening/ Early Dismissals
Just in case you need this information from the Lincoln Student Handbook...... HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT SCHOOL CLOSINGS, DELAYED OPENINGS, AND EARLY DISMISSALS? The Connect5 System will be activated. If there is a block on your phone, the call will not go through. (See Below- Connect5) Go to the Rutherford web site - www.rutherfordschools.org Announcements are made on the radio, station - WCBS-880 Announcements are also made on the TV, channel CBS Call 201-438-7675. If the schools have a delayed opening or closure, a prerecorded message will come on and state needed … [Read more...] about Reminders About Weather Related School Closings/ Delayed Opening/ Early Dismissals
SOUPer Bowl Challenge
January 30 to February 3 – Bring your favorite can of soup to donate to the Rutherford Food Pantry from January 30th through February 3rd. Students can place their can(s) on the table of the team they think will win Super Bowl LI on February 5th, creating a real pictograph with their cans! Last year, our SOUPer Bowl donations correctly predicted victory for the Denver Broncos. Will Lincoln School be able to do it again??? Bring in your cans to cast your vote! No matter which team wins Super Bowl LI, we all can be winners! … [Read more...] about SOUPer Bowl Challenge
One School, One Book: Cricket in Times Square
The Lincoln School community is reading The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden starting February 6th. Check the Google Calendar for the chapter being read as a family each night. The goal of this program is for students to experience the joys of reading with friends and family. Thanks to the PTA for purchasing the books … [Read more...] about One School, One Book: Cricket in Times Square
Trait of the Month: Love
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Love. Love is a variety of feelings, attitudes and emotions. The dictionary lists love as a noun and a verb. It is a strong feeling of affection for another person -- such as you love your parents, grandparents, brother or sister, an intense emotional attachment to something,-- such as your pet or a treasured object, or a need or requirement for life --such as plants love the sun. Parents can teach children love by explaining that people know you love them by your actions. … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month: Love