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
Hard Character Trait Focus: Respect
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 your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or police officer — or being an elder — like a grandparent. We will also teach children to respect “things,” as well as people.. For example, we will work on being respectful of Lincoln School by cleaning up and taking care of the Woods. HOW TO BE RESPECTFUL Treat other people the … [Read more...] about Hard Character Trait Focus: Respect
Back to School Night
I would like to invite you to attend Lincoln School’s Back to School Night on September 22nd. This is an opportunity to meet your child’s classroom teacher and some special subject teachers as well. Teachers may present information on classroom routines and procedures, curriculum, special activities, and instructional materials. Most importantly, you get to view the learning environment of your child. At 7 p.m. there will be a Welcome Address in the gymnasium. Presentations for grades 2 and 3 and the multi-level class will begin immediately following the Welcome Address. The first grade … [Read more...] about Back to School Night
Back to School Information
Welcome back to an exciting 2016-2017 school year! School opens for all students on Tuesday, September 6th. Throughout the summer many teachers came to school and prepared their classrooms to make them exciting and welcoming. Our maintenance and custodial staff worked diligently to get our school organized and clean. The first day of school will certainly be a very positive event for the children. Please review the information below which explains the procedures for the opening of school. FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADES LOCATED AT LINCOLN SCHOOL Students will enter through the gym door … [Read more...] about Back to School Information
Summer Enrichment
Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer. I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day five days a week. Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections. I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities. Here is what I do as a mother: discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Summer Enrichment