Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving!
Character Trait- Bravery
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Bravery. Bravery means facing your fears. We are discussing bravery in school through our books and actions. We are encouraging students to try something new and to think about a skill they want to learn. We also want to teach students to be brave and stand up when something is wrong. Parents can share how they may have overcome a fear or stood up to help another person. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who … [Read more...] about Character Trait- Bravery
Character Trait: Fairness
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- fairness. Fairness is demonstrating impartial, unbiased, and equitable treatment of others. You give up personal interests, prejudice and favoritism. Fairness is defined by some as little more than “playing by the rules” and not taking advantage of others. It is challenging to learn how to handle it when life isn’t always fair!! “It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself." – Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Character Trait: Fairness
Cereal Collection
Schools in Bergen County were encouraged to collect cereal for those in need. Lincoln students donated cereal to the Rutherford Food Pantry. … [Read more...] about Cereal Collection
Book Fair
Lincoln students selected books this week at the Scholastic Book Fair. Many parents donated funds to purchase books on the teachers' wish list. Thanks to the PTA for organizing this event. … [Read more...] about Book Fair