Lincoln School News
January
Message from Mrs. Hawkins
Lincoln Families and Friends,
We are so happy to be back at school with your children. The halls are filled with happy faces and laughter and the classrooms are filled with students working hard to get back into a routine. I continue to be impressed by the resiliency I see in students, staff, and families. We will continue to require a face covering in the school and we will continue to follow social distancing guidelines, but these measures are easy to follow if the result is In-person learning.
We are collecting academic data on the students and will use this data to plan instruction for the second semester. We know students missed out on some of the traditional academic learning because of distance learning. We know we will not cover all the content that is typically covered. We also know that students did gain some valuable skills that might not have been acquired if we had a traditional year. I surveyed the staff and they identified these skills the students learned and practiced through distance learning: technology, independence, time management, responsibility, perseverance, flexibility, self advocacy, problem solving, empathy, and communication. These life skills are valuable, maybe more valuable than missed content. Through this challenging time, I encourage you to focus on the positive things taking place in your family and in the school. Together, we will get through this.
Take care,
Mrs. Hawkins, Lincoln School Principal
Mark your Calendars
February 5th - Incoming Kindergarten Registration deadline
February 12th - I Love to Read Kick Off
February 15th - February 28th Online Book FairFebruary 19th - Science Fair Registrations Due
February 22nd - 1st Grade Celebrating 100th Day of School
February 24th - Kindergarten Celebrating 100th Day of School
Science Fair
I Love to Read Month
Conferences
2021-2022 Kindergarten
Online Book Fair
The February Lincoln Book Fair will run from 2/15 through 2/28 and will be online again. Please use the below link to shop our online book fair. Scholastic donates a portion of the proceeds back to Lincoln PTO. The PTO uses this money to buy student books for the book giveaways. The PTO appreciates your support.
New PTO Facebook Page
Owatonna Public Schools Montessori Program Information for the 2021-2022 school year
What is Montessori Education?
The Montessori approach to education embraces individualized instruction for children, mixed-age groupings of students, a structured curriculum, and a prepared environment, using specialized Montessori teaching materials. Montessori classrooms provide an environment that supports independent, self-directed learning, and self-assessment.
Dr. Maria Montessori, who developed this educational program, believed strongly that parents play a critical role in their child’s education.
Montessori students display:
Self-directed work habits
High level of responsibility to work independently
Enjoy hands-on learning
There are two Montessori classrooms:
E1 - Grades 1-2
E2 - Grades 3-5
If you are interested in the Montessori program at the Owatonna Public Schools please complete the Enrollment form by February 12th and return it to your neighborhood school. Montessori is housed at Washington Elementary, 423 14th Street NE, Owatonna, MN. The administration will review student registrants for grade level balance and instructional needs. However, the primary basis for selection will be first come/first serve.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Beth Svenby at Washington Elementary School 507-444-8300
Let's Support Team "L"
More Information
Lincoln Elementary School
Website: https://www.lincelemowatonna.portal.rschooltoday.com/
Location: 747 Havana Road
Phone: 507-444-8100
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