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

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

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

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Optimism.  We want the children to learn to find the positive side of life. Research shows that people who are optimistic are healthier and have better coping strategies. At school we will be discussing how to find the goodness in a situation, learning that even rough times will pass, and seeing there may be a way to solve a problem. Parents can help their children develop this trait by asking children to think about the positives that can be found in a difficult situation or having children start their day with a positive … [Read more...] about Being Optomistic