Lincoln Family Newsletter
Purpose, Passion, Belonging
April, 2021
I hope you all are doing well.
We are working on all of the system changes needed to safely bring students back to the building five days a week. Our first day back all together will be on Monday, April 19th.
This week -April 12-16 there are some important changes.
There will be NO in person learning this Thursday, April 15th or Friday, April 16th. Your child/children will work on online assignments from the teacher.
Starting Monday, April 19th- ALL students will attend school in person each day 5 days a week unless you are continuing in the Virtual Academy.
We will have early release Wednesdays starting April, 21st. Our Wedensday, Early release time will be 1:15
- Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Students will be dismissed at 1:10-1:15
- Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students will be dismissed at 1:15-1:20
*If you have siblings please come at the older siblings pick up time. For example, If you have a fifth grade student and a Kindergarten student please come between 1:15 and 1:20
We will continue with our drop off and pick up procedures which are as follows:
MORNING DROP OFF
- In the morning students may arrive at 7:30.
- The morning bell rings at 7:45.
- Breakfast will be after the bell and continues to be free for all students.
- The student drop off zone is on Sampson.
- Please continue to have your online wellness screener completed and be ready to show.
- Make sure your child/children have a mask and water bottle
*We have made some changes to afternoon pick up
- Kindergarten, First and Second grade students will be dismissed from 2:05-2:10
- Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students will be dismissed between 2:10 and 2:15
- If you have siblings please come at the OLDER siblings pick up time. For example, If you have a fifth grade student and a Kindergarten student please come at 2:15.
- Please pull up along the sidewalk on Sampson. We will load students as quickly as we can.
- We encourage families to make a RIGHT turn on to Capital to help keep the pick up line moving.
*If you are parking in the neighborhood and waiting on the grass near the flagpole PLEASE use the CROSSWALKS when crossing any of the streets.
Returning Chromebooks
We will no longer take Chromebooks home, but will use them at school when needed.
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student please register by April 14. You can read the parent letter at the link below. You can also access the online portal from the ESD 401 link shared below.
If you have questions about Kindergarten Registration please call Liz Holmes at 925-8050.
Our Core Value/Big Idea this Month is Peace.
The information below is from our parent letter that was sent home for the month of April.
KNOW IT:
ASK A KID: • Have you ever heard your parents or teachers say “try to keep the peace”?
- What does that saying mean to you?
- Think of some times that you were able to be a peacemaker in a situation. This might have happened at school with classmates or at home with siblings.
- Also, think of a time when you were unable to keep the peace.
- How did each scenario make you feel? What was the outcome in both situations?
ASK A GROWN UP:
- Have there been times as an adult when you were unable to keep the peace?
- Discuss the circumstances, the people involved and the outcome.
- Now, share a time when you were able to be the peacemaker.
- Discuss specific positive contrasts from the example when you weren’t able to keep the peace.
BE IT: This month, focus on being a peacemaker. Find ways to de-escalate and diffuse confrontation at school, home, ball practice, etc. Make it a point to show others that you care more about them than winning an argument. This will require lots of patience like we learned about last month. As a result of keeping the peace, there will be much more happiness and harmony wherever you are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VUEgbL55DY&list=PLVXqh1woV2T0CKKu2IkviKh4Y03DGpgSl&index=35
We Value and Enjoy Time Outside
Recess Reboot With Playworks!
Play Matters!
Play is one of the most important ways in which children learn.~Jack Shonkoff
If you are a Virtual Academy Family there is an awesome family Playworks link filled with fun games and activities to play at home.
You can learn more about Playworks here-https://www.playworks.org/about/why-play/
Thank You! We Appreciate You!
Your patience, support and understanding have been the reason we have been successful during the pandemic. We greatly appreciate each and every one of you.
Respectfully,
JoAnne Duncan
Please call the office if you have any questions. 509- 925-8050
You can also email me at joanne.ciliaduncan@esd401.org