This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Bravery. Bravery means facing your fears. We are discussing bravery in school through our books and actions. We are encouraging students to try something new and to think about a skill they want to learn. We also want to teach students to be brave and stand up when something is wrong. Parents can share how they may have overcome a fear or stood up to help another person. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who … [Read more...] about Character Trait- Bravery
Character Trait: Fairness
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- fairness. Fairness is demonstrating impartial, unbiased, and equitable treatment of others. You give up personal interests, prejudice and favoritism. Fairness is defined by some as little more than “playing by the rules” and not taking advantage of others. It is challenging to learn how to handle it when life isn’t always fair!! “It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself." – Eleanor Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Character Trait: Fairness
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back to the 2021-2022 school year. The teachers have been getting the classrooms ready to make the first day of school extra-special. … [Read more...] about Welcome Back!
We Love Lincoln Staff
We celebrate National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week beginning May 3rd. I would like to publicly thank our teachers and staff members for all they do! This year, our Lincoln staff has been exceptional in providing an educational program for children in and out of school. Their professionalism and willingness to support the reopening plan was evident. I am honored to call them colleagues. … [Read more...] about We Love Lincoln Staff
Trait of the Month
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Open-mindedness. We want the children to learn to be tolerant of ideas, culture, people, foods, and experiences. The students may not always agree with one another, but they can learn to listen, summarize and maybe even reflect on a different perspective. The teachers will teach open-mindedness by discussing points of view in literature, history or resolving a conflict between two students. Parents can encourage their children to listen to new music or try a new food. As always, we all encourage our students to embrace what … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month