As introduced in last month’s newsletter, this month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Courage. You use courage when you are the first to try something. You use courage when you are frightened. You use courage when you learn something new or try something that is complex. Being brave enough to make mistakes and learn from them every single day, takes great courage. It does not mean you are fearless. It means that even though you have fear, you still try your best. It isn’t easy to have courage. It takes hard work, inspiration and passion. There is joy from being … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month- Courage

This year we will be continuing 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 September words for each … [Read more...] about Vocabulary Development

I hope you are enjoying your summer!  Just a reminder that the School Supply Lists are on the school's website https://www.rutherfordschools.org/lincoln/about-lincoln-school/school-supplies/.  Students are encouraged to read over the summer https://www.rutherfordschools.org/lincoln/summer-break/and partake in as many experiences as possible!  Take trips to the beach, go to a … [Read more...] about Summer Update

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Appreciation of Beauty.  Sometimes it is a brilliant sunset, a simple act of kindness, an adorable puppy or your first view of a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon.  In that moment, you feel a sense of wonder, awe or admiration.  Appreciation of Beauty is defined as the ability to recognize and take pleasure when we experience those moments of awe.  Studies show that appreciating beauty causes the heart rate to slow, brain waves to soften, and your endocrine system to synchronize.  A sense of peace and rightness washes over … [Read more...] about April Trait of the Month- Appreciation of Beauty