The students in Ms. Demirbulakli's class had a special visit from a parent who also is a firefighter. Students learned about the role of the firefighter, reviewed safety protocols and became firefighters for the day! … [Read more...] about Firefighter Visits PreK
Hispanic Heritage Month
Senora Cormack acknowledged Hispanic Heritage Month by having Lincoln and Washington students work on a mural featuring famous people of Hispanic heritage. Students added quotes highlighting contributions. The mural will be displayed in Lincoln until mid-October and then will travel to Washington School. … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month
First Grade Readers Leave Some Seeds
Ms. Monochello's reading class read a non-fiction book today about seeds and planted some seeds in egg shells. They hunted around the school for a sunny spot and decided Dr. Velechko's office would be best. Once the seeds sprout, the students will plant the seedling in the egg shell into the Lincoln Woods. Students learned the terms fertilizer and biodegradable during the lesson. … [Read more...] about First Grade Readers Leave Some Seeds
Week of Respect Acknowledged
The Week of Respect is October 1-5. 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. Bregman, our Student Assistance Counselor, will visit classrooms during the month to discuss various topics. Even though NJ designates one week for activities, we continue to emphasize character traits throughout the year to foster positive character development. As shared during Back to School Night, we will develop 7 traits: fairness, bravery, … [Read more...] about Week of Respect Acknowledged
Yoga Program
We started our yoga program today. Six classes received a short yoga practice guided by one of our instructors. Next week the other six homerooms attend. Students seemed to enjoy the practice and welcomed the instructor back for another year. There is a parent workshop on mindfulness at Pierrepont School on October 24th from 7-8 pm. All parents are welcome to attend this informative workshop. … [Read more...] about Yoga Program