WHAT'S UP AT LINCOLN
Monday, September 27, 2021
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy Monday Lincoln Families,
I hope that you are off to a great start to your week. On Friday, it was amazing to see all the kids dressed to impress and bringing their smiles.
This week I want to personally thank Nurse Donovan for tirelessly working to keep us safe. We are so grateful to have her here at Lincoln and support her continued work with our students, staff and families.
I hope you all have an amazing week!
Take care,
Ms. Gordon
IMPORTANT DATES:
OCTOBER
6 - PTO Meeting @ 7pm
11 - No School Indigenous Peoples' Day
11 - 22 - Virtual Book Fair
22 - Picture Make Up Day
What's Up in the Lincoln Library?
We are excited to have our first author's visit (virtually) on October 13th! 1st-3rd grade students will get to hear J. Dillard talk about his book series, J.D. The Kid Barber Series. Order forms will be available for those that are interested in purchasing a signed copy from J. Dillard.
LIncoln Lions' Book Club sign ups are happening now through October 1st for 3rd-5th graders. Click for more information and feel free to email me at rmeisinger@op97.org with any questions you might have.
From October 11th to October 22nd, we will be having a virtual book fair through Anderson's Bookshop. Stay tuned for more information!
Please let me know if you have any questions! My email is rmeisinger@op97.org.
This week in Second Step
The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a month-long event to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Across the district our teachers will be teaching the Bullying Prevention Units, which is a 4 week curriculum designed to teach students to recognize, refuse and report bullying. As a reminder, conflict in childhood is natural and something that all human beings experience at all ages. Bullying is different from conflict in that it is ongoing in nature and a set of behaviors that have the intent to harm, hurt, or humiliate the victim. They involve power and control dynamics between two individuals or groups.
Bullying can be reported at any time to a school staff member or by using this form. Over the next few weeks you will be seeing home links in our newsletters to let you know what your child is learning about bullying!
Next week students will be taught lesson 1 in the Bullying Prevention Unit. Students in grades K- 3 will be learning how to Recognize Bullying. Students in grades 4 and 5 will be learning about how to Recognize, Report and Refuse bullying. Below are “Home Links” that provide some information about what your student learned and some possible ways you can extend that learning to your own home.
Kindergarten: Recognizing Bullying
First Grade: Recognizing Bullying
Second Grade: Recognizing Bullying
Third Grade: Recognizing Bullying
Fourth Grade: Recognize, Report and Refuse
Fifth Grade: Recognize, Report and Refuse
PICTURE MAKE UP DAY IS OCTOBER 22nd
School pictures were taken on Friday morning. If you have not yet done so, you can place your order online through Tuesday evening by clicking here.
The code for Lincoln is 61966FA.
Orders placed after Tuesday evening will be charged shipping and handling.
A message from the Nursing Office
Hello Lincoln Families:
We want to send a reminder that students cannot bring any food items that contain nuts of any kind or manufactured in a facility with nuts due to the health and safety of our students with severe, anaphylactic allergies. This includes snack and lunch.
This includes:
- Peanuts (including Peanut Butter)
- Almonds (including Almond Butter & Marzipan)
- Hazelnuts (including Nutella)
- Pine Nuts (this including Pesto & Pignolias)
- Pecans (this including Pralines)
- Coconuts
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
- Cashews
- Brazil Nuts
- Chestnuts
- Macadamia Nuts
Thank you so much for your partnership in keeping all of our students healthy and safe.
- Georgia Donovan
NEWS FROM DISTRICT 97
District 97 Halloween Letter 2021
Dear District 97 Families,
For those of our families who celebrate Halloween, many of you are starting to discuss costume choices with your child. Although students are not required to wear costumes, we recognize that they are a fun and creative part of our schools' Halloween activities.
Our goal is to create a positive learning environment where all students, staff and families feel a sense of belonging. In that spirit, we ask that you take care to ensure that your child’s costume choice does not portray a stereotypical image of any group of people or culture, or be offensive to any one racial, ethinic or religious group. We appreciate you being proactive with your child in making thoughtful costume choices.
To support you in your conversation with your child and to build your understanding around this topic, we have compiled links to resources that you may find helpful:
- "I Am Not a Costume" (information about Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group campaign): http://www.lspirg.org/costumes/
- “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume” (article about Ohio University campaign): https://www.cnn.com/2011/10/26/living/halloween-ethnic-costumes/index.html
- "Teaching Tolerance" (a lesson for classrooms and can be applied at home): https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/tolerance-lessons/what-do-halloween-costumes-say
- "Teaching Tolerance: Teach About Blackface and Other Racist Halloween Choices" (written for educators, but provides useful prompts for discussions at home): https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/teach-about-blackface-and-other-racist-halloween-choices
Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools.
District 97 Now Hiring!
District 97 is currently hiring for key positions to support in-person learning during the 2021-22 school year!
Certified Nursing Assistants
District 97 has immediate openings for certified nursing assistants. If you know anyone who is looking to work with children, earn competitive pay and support the safety and health of our school community during the 2021-22 school year, please encourage them to apply today at: https://www.op97.org/hr/employment.
Permanent Substitutes
District 97 has immediate openings for permanent substitute teachers. If you know anyone who is looking to work with children, earn competitive pay and give back to the community, please encourage them to apply today at: https://www.op97.org/hr/employment.
Lunch/Recess Supervisors
To support our students and staff during the school day, we are still seeking more parents and community members to serve as lunchroom/recess supervisors during the 2021-22 school year. It's easy to apply, and your time would have a direct impact on our schools. CLICK HERE to apply!
Reminder: Stay Home When Sick!
Staying home when sick is essential to keep COVID-19 infections out of schools and prevent spread to others. Symptoms that should be monitored daily by District 97 staff, families and students are:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION
Extra Clothes and Extra Masks
We are also asking that all students have an extra mask on hand as well.
Student Attendance
If you need to pick up your child early for an early dismissal, please communicate the to the classroom teacher and email the office at lincolnattendance@op97.org
WELLNESS APPOINTMENTS
"Dr. Pérez makes wellness appointments for acute mental health support for students and families during after school hours on Wednesdays. The slots are 20 minutes and available to reserve on a weekly basis. Please reserve your student slot with some notes on your concerns. Also, parents should ensure their children attend on time to ensure each child is afforded the time needed to discuss their needs with the school psychologist.
FAQ
Who is the type of student that should participate?
If your child is in need of connecting with a mental health professional for issues that are new and impact their academic performance please reserve your slot to meet with Dr. Perez.
When would the appointments take place?
Wednesdays, after school, starting at 3pm for 20 minute sessions
What type of support would the student and or family receive?
The first session is an intake and consultation approach to designate next steps or resources relevant to the child's needs. The appointments can lead to skill building counseling sessions for at least 3 appointments, referrals to school based or community type services for ongoing support.
Where can I find the appointment calendar to reserve my child's spot?
Visit the google calendar webpage to reserve your Wednesday 20 minute slot.
Click the link - Lincoln Wellness Check-ins with Dr. Perez
About Us
Email: lincolnoffice@op97.org
Website: op97.org/lincoln
Location: 1111 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-524-3110
Twitter: @UpAtLincolnOP