Each year, the Governor recognizes exceptional educators who make a difference in the life of a child.  Ms. Vanessa Campo is Lincoln School’s recipient of the Teacher of the Year award.  Ms. Campo has taught special education (Gr. 1-3) for her first two years at Lincoln and first grade for the past four years. Those students and families who have worked with Ms. Campo know she deserves this recognition. … [Read more...] about Honoring Ms. Campo

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Zest.   Zest is not just a brand of soap! It is an enthusiasm and excitement for all that you do; a desire to be active and feel alive! Children learn to be passionate about things by watching their parents get excited and from receiving encouragement for things at which they are good.  We want the children to approach life as an adventure; so that one has motivation in challenging situations or tasks.  Zest is essentially a concept of courage, and involves acquiring the motivation to complete challenging situations and tasks.  … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month- Zest

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Hope. The difference between hope and optimism is that hope isn’t based in reality. Hope is in your imagination. Hope is believing that your dreams will come true. Hope is usually described with such metaphors as: a ray, a beam, a glimmer of hope; the light at the end of the tunnel.  It is often discovered in unexpected places and in unexpected ways. Life is full of a series of challenges that we must face. Although these challenges may seem impossible at times, they are probably there for a reason.  No matter what sort of … [Read more...] about Character Trait- Hope

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Forgiveness.  The act of forgiveness requires forgiveness for others, and sometimes you must forgive yourself. When you choose to forgive, the barriers are torn down, and the record is wiped clean. We teach our children to say, “I am sorry,” “I was wrong,” “Will you please forgive me?” The important phrase here being Will you please forgive me?  When we just say sorry, we are carrying the conversation, we are dealing with our guilt and our need to say sorry. But we are not inviting the other person to deal with their feelings; … [Read more...] about Character Trait- Forgiveness

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 kindness in books and in situations. Parents can help us by modeling kindness: by holding a door for someone, greeting someone with a smile or writing a note in your child’s lunchbox. We will be emphasizing kindness by participating in The … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month- Kindness