This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Gratitude.  We want the children to focus on acknowledging the good in their life and to learn to say, "thank you!"  Often children will focus on what they do not have or want.  We want students to take a moment to recognize what they do have.  This simple gesture can change outlook and help guide someone through a difficult time.   Parents can teach this trait by focusing on the positive, accepting the mishaps in life with a smile, and sharing something that brought joy each day.  Some parents like ending the day with the … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month-Gratitude

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character traits- Kindness and Mindfulness.  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 … [Read more...] about Two Traits this Month: Kindness and Mindfulness

Report Cards will be available in parent portal on December 17th.  Please use this as an opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments, growth, and work habits.  Parents may also want to discuss goals for the next trimester.  Students should write these goals on a piece of paper and display it in a prominent area.  If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child’s teacher. … [Read more...] about Trimester 1 Report Cards

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Honesty.  Honesty is the ability to be truthful about information, your talents/challenges and even the ability to be true to your values when no one is present.  We will focus on discussions on how characters in stories sometimes are not honest and how this can lead to more discomfort.  We also mentioned how it is important to be honest even though there may be a consequence.   We are trying to teach children that being honest about our actions/feelings will be better in the long term.   We also want to model for our children … [Read more...] about Discussing Honesty

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Perseverance. Perseverance is the ability to stick with a project or goal until it is complete.  This year more than ever we realize times may get tough and setbacks may occur, but you should keep working toward your goal.  People with perseverance will practice, practice and practice to reach the goal; we don't reach our goals by luck.  Thomas Edison reached his goal of finding a filament for the light bulb.  He failed many times, but he saw each failure as an opportunity to learn what would not work.  Helen Keller persevered … [Read more...] about Perseverance