This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Kindness.  Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures.  We will be teaching students to do something/say something kind for no reason.  Teachers will identify acts of … [Read more...] about Kindness Matters

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Wisdom. The dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. It is observing life experiences and sharing the understanding you have gained with others. The opposite of wisdom is foolishness, making life choices without careful thought or planning. While many say that wisdom only comes with age, it is possible to help children acquire wisdom far before they get old. Here are some ideas to help them to make wise choices. Be a model. Aim to be … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month: Wisdom

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

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- respect. Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect someone, you admire him/her and treat him/her well. We are emphasizing that students should be respectful of different cultures and traditions. We are also teaching students to respect “things,” as well as people. For example, we work on being respectful of Lincoln School by cleaning up and taking care of the Woods and our building. … [Read more...] about Respect

This year at Back to School Night you will be hearing about 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 … [Read more...] about Developing Vocabulary