Lincoln Weekly Buzzz
Week of June 6 - June 10, 2022
Important Dates...
6/6: Powerpuff Game (Seniors v. Sophomores)
6/7: Welcome Class of 2026 (Incoming 9th Graders)
6/8: Late Start Wednesday at 9:35 AM
6/8: Covid Testing all day in the Theatre foyer
6/8: Senior Awards Ceremony & Celebration Dinner @ 4:30 PM
6/9: Class of 2022 final grades are stored and counselors will confirm final graduation status.
6/9: Senior Movie Day (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
6/9: SGT Meeting (see website for information)
6/10: Senior check out day & Cap and gown pick up for graduation.
6/13: Graduation rehearsal (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Vic Player Stadium)
6/13: Senior Class Yearbook Signing Party (11:30 PM - 12:30 PM)
6/14: Last Day of School (Minimum Day 8:35 AM - 12:35 PM)
Principal's Message
Dear Lincoln Families,
We are in the final stretch of the 21-22 school year. This will be a busy week. Please be sure to read important details that outline the remaining seven days of school. Congratulations to our soon-to-be graduates!
Enrollment for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
All current 9, 10 and 11 grade students received a Returning Student Enrollment Packet. Each year, parents must review and update their information. Each student is required to return this packet in order to confirm enrollment. Students will not receive a schedule on the first day of school (August 29, 2022) if they have not confirmed their enrollment. Please contact Cinthia Ramos at cramos2@sandi.net if you have any questions or need a new packet.
Timeline of Important Dates
Monday, June 6: Powerpuff Game (Seniors v. Sophomores)
Tuesday, June 7: Welcome Class of 2026 (Incoming 9th Graders) Flier in English Flier in Spanish
Wednesday, June 8: Senior Awards Ceremony & Celebration Dinner Click HERE to verify if your senior will be awarded. Must use (Ctrl + F or Command + F) to search for your student’s ID number. Awards ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8: Senior Class Yearbook Signing Party 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 9: Class of 2022 final grades are stored and counselors will confirm final graduation status. Contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
Thursday, June 9: Senior movie day 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 9: SGT Meeting - See website for more information.
Friday, June 10: Senior check out day. Return laptop, books, athletic/cheer uniforms, and pay outstanding debts. Pick up a cap and gown for graduation.
Monday, June 13: Graduation rehearsal 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Vic Player Stadium)
Tuesday, June 14: Last Day of School
Final Report Cards will be mailed home early summer. Please contact the appropriate school clerk if you need to update your address.
Graduation Details:
Location: Vic Player Stadium
Students check in at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Gym
Parents and Guests may enter the stadium beginning at 1:00 p.m. Covered garage parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m.
Each senior received 6 tickets for their family and guests. Seniors and their family may purchase additional tickets for $10 at our Finance Office. Remaining tickets will be available for sale at the ticket booth on the day of graduation.
Diploma Distribution will take place on June 14 immediately following the commencement ceremony and on June 15 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. in the drive through cul-de-sac off Wille James Jones. Students who borrowed a cap and gown must return it in order to get their diploma.
Class of 2023 is hosting a VIP Experience Fundraiser for this year’s graduation ceremony. VIP Experience costs $100 and includes:
4 Tickets
VIP Parking for One Car
VIP Shuttle for 4 people (ages 5+) to VIP Lounge
Reserved front row seats
Light refreshments in the VIP Lounge
We have 10 VIP packages available. Please contact Jiemy Abille at jabille@sandi.net in our Finance Office to purchase.
June 14, 2022: Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Period 1: 8:35 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Period 2: 9:37 a.m. – 10:32 a.m.
Period 3: 10:39 a.m. – 11:34 a.m.
Period 4: 11:41 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Grab and Go Lunch at Dismissal
School buses depart at 12:45 p.m.
We will quickly clear campus in preparation for the Graduation Ceremony that will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Quarter 4 Grading Timeline
Progress Report grades are now available to view in PowerSchool. The last day of the grading period:
June 8 for Seniors and Early Grad Juniors.
June 14 for all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
Class of 2022 - Senior Activities
Click HERE to review the calendar for end of year activities.
SGT Meeting
SGT will meet on Thursday, June 9th at 5:00. Please see our website for more information.
Click HERE to see the schedule for our after school tutoring program.
After School Programs Available
Click HERE to see the calendar of programs we have available through our after school program.
Student IDs
Students are expected to have their student ID on them at all times. We started using a digital ID system through an app called Minga. Students who do not have a phone can identify themselves using their physical school ID. Please have your student see Ms. Mitchell in the Welcome Center if they are in need of a school ID.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation will take place on Tuesday June 14 at 2:00 p.m. on Lincoln High School’s Football Field. Each student will be given 6 free tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased in the finance office or online for $10 using the following link https://sdusd.schoolcashonline.com/ Cap & gowns will be distributed the week before graduation.
Senior Awards Night
Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Theater. Invitations forthcoming
Free PRONTO Bus Passes for all students under 18!
The city is piloting a program where any student can register for a FREE PRONTO BUS PASS! Here is the link. Please encourage your student to register and use one as this is a pilot program and will not continue if there is no demand.
Free YMCA Membership for Lincoln Students
Lincoln students can join the After School Teen Center at the Jackie Robinson YMCA through June 14 at NO COST. This opportunity includes a YMCA membership, free bus pass, STEM and Literacy activities and a snack. See flier for more information. Students must present a current Lincoln High School ID to enroll. Students may see Ms. Mitchell in the Welcome Center if they need an ID.
Congratulations to Mahlani!
WRESTLING
2022 Summer School
Summer school is a required remediation/recovery for students who earned a D/F grade. All students who earned a D/F grade have been automatically enrolled in Summer School and must plan to attend in order to meet graduation requirements.
Enrollment: Students should visit their counselor for guidance if they are unsure about their summer school status.
Enrollment Options:
In person: Lincoln HS will be hosting summer school on our campus.
Students can recover a maximum of 4 available courses
Session 1 (2 classes) June 21 - July 8
Session 2 (2 classes) July 11 - July 29
Senior Information
Class of 2022 Senior Class Information
Scholarship Page - Click HERE to view all the latest information on scholarship opportunities.
Senior activities and Graduation
If you have any questions regarding the following items, please contact our Senior Class Advisor, Ms. Cornwell, kcornwell@sandi.net
Graduation - Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Lincoln HS Football Field
Each graduate will be given ticket numbers. The number of tickets each student will receive will be based on the current COVID Guidelines. Official tickets are required for entrance and will be given to graduates/families closer to the graduation date. Tickets Details to follow.
Cap and Gown Orders
If you want to purchase your cap and gown, please call Jostens 1-858-486-2020
You can also purchase the “Spring Grad Special” including your cap, gown and tassel (to keep) and a Yearbook! LINK HERE
All Cap and Gowns, whether purchased or borrowed will be distributed
Hornet Air Brush Shirt and Mask - Ms. Cornwell is still selling shirts and masks in Room 451
Shirts are $35; masks are $10
Yearbooks
Can be purchased in the finance office at Lincoln
You can also purchase the “Spring Grad Special” including your Cap and Gown (to keep) and a Yearbook! LINK HERE
Senior Events
Awards Night: Wednesday, June 8th (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) @ Theater
Senior Class Yearbook Party: Wednesday, June 8th (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM) During Advisory & lunch @ Baseball Field.
Senior Class Family Sunset Dinner: Wednesday, June 8th (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) @ Lincoln (location to be determined)
Graduation: Tuesday, June 14th (2:00 PM) @ Football Field (must have tickets to attend)
Parent Foundation
We are developing a partnership with the Lincoln High School Alumni Association to launch the Lincoln High School Family Foundation. The official launch of the LHS Family Foundation is scheduled to begin in the 2022 - 2023 School Year.
LHS Family Foundation will be composed of current and former parents and guardians of Lincoln High School Students. The goals of the LHS Family Foundation will be to:
Establish and maintain a set of bylaws for the LHS Family Foundation
Facilitate and enhance communication between families and the school
Work in partnership with LHS to provide parent education regarding college and career readiness and social issues that affect our students
Assist in fundraising for the school to provide school programs and capital items not paid for by the San Diego Unified School District
Develop a parent ambassador program
Click HERE to submit your name.
Nominate Someone Who Needs to be Recognized
Lincoln High School in partnership with The Understand the Grind Foundation is looking to recognize and appreciate those in our community who give their time and resources to support our students and school. Please nominate someone you believe needs to be recognized.
Click HERE to make your nomination
COVID Information from the School Nurse
This is our current process for sick students.
Students sick with any of these symptoms should stay home, or will be sent home from school:
☐ Fever with or no chills > 100.0F
☐ Cough*
☐ Shortness of breath
☐ Nasal congestion/Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose)*
☐ Sore Throat
☐ Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea*
☐ Fatigue*
☐ New Loss of Taste/Smell
☐ Headache*
☐ Muscle/Body Aches*
☐ Poor Feeding or Poor Appetite*
If your student has any of these symptoms, please isolate your student at home and follow these steps to return to school:
*If your student has a chronic pre-existing condition that causes these symptoms, your student may come to school if a “Certification of Chronic Medical Condition” form is on file. Due to these symptoms, please isolate your student at home and follow these steps:
• Your student may return 24 hours after symptoms are improving and no fever with a negative COVID-19 PCR-NAAT test (please note: Antigen and at-home tests are not allowed)
o You may send a copy of the result to your school health office mliwanag@sandi.net
• If you do not wish to get a COVID-19 test, your student must stay home for 10 days after their symptom(s) first began, if their symptoms are better and no fever for 24 hours before returning to school without fever reducing medications
• If your student’s symptoms are severe or are not improving after 24 hours, please contact your family doctor or 211 if you do not have a doctor for follow-up and care
• Please send your student to the health office when returning to campus after being out.
• If your student tested positive in the last 90 days and again has new symptoms at this time, please call your family doctor and ask what to do next. Your student may return to school 10 days after their new symptoms started, or when your doctor says it is ok to return.
Independent Study Contracts
Attendance Office & Enrollment
Please call or email our attendance office if your student will be out. Alpha Assignments...
- A- D - Cathy Dominguez* (ext. 3011) cdominguez1@sandi.net
- E - L - Rosa Gallardo* (ext. 3013) rgallardo1@sandi.net
- M-Q - Emilia Castillo (ext. 3012) ecastillo2@sandi.net
- R - Z - Michelle Mitchel (ext. 2146) mmitchell@sandi.net
* Habla Español
Athletics Department
Attention ALL returning Hornets! The Lincoln Athletics Program is in need of athletes to fill up our 2021-22 Season! No prior experience necessary! Just come with an open mind, a positive attitude and the willingness to put in some work. Simply scan the QR Code below, sign into your google account to complete the Google Form and we will be in touch! We’re looking forward to your participation.
DISTRICT MESSAGE ABOUT ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
2021-22 athletic physical packets have officially been posted to www.athleticclearance.com as of Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The San Diego Unified School District is offering a one year grace period where the physicals for the 2021-22 school year are acceptable one year from their date of clearance; however in the 2022-23 school year, all physicals will need to be completed after June 1st to be covered for the entirety of the 2022-23 school year
ASB Updates
This is the ASB online store it is open 24/7/365 and ships straight to you once your order is processed. 20% off of orders of $85 or more until the end of January!! ASB does make a percentage of profit on each item.
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/sandiego/lincoln-high-school
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team at Lincoln provides proactive academic, social-emotional and behavioral strategies for students with various needs.
You can assist students in receiving the supports they need to be successful by emailing their counselor for academic support or refer students using the Intervention Referral Form on the counseling website for social-emotion and basic needs.
Reasons to Complete the Intervention Referral Form:
-If a student is struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self harm or any other mental health issues
- If a student is going without basic needs (housing, food, hygiene products, clothing, etc.)
- If a student has a general health issues (vision, sick visit, hearing, etc.)
Nursing & Wellness
Sick and symptomatic students must not come to school. Please contact the School Nurse if your student has a chronic condition she needs to be aware of. Please contact the School Nurse Ms.Bree Williamson at bwright3@sandi.net or at (619) 266-6500 ext. 3050 or the Health Technician Ms. Deen Liwanag at mliwanag@sandi.net or at (619) 266-6500 ext. 2137. Please contact our attendance office and report your student’s absence if he/she/they are unable to attend classes in person or on-line.
Testing Information for Students
All families are now required to make a choice on Covid testing at the start of the new school year. Every family must complete the below form and submit their response online at this time. Free Covid testing in school not only helps prevent the spread of the virus, but it also helps more students stay in school and continue their education.
To opt-in for testing for your child, please complete the COVID-19 Testing Acknowledgement Form on PowerSchool. Please Note: A PowerSchool Username and Password will be required to complete this form. If you do not have the Access ID and Password for your student, please contact Ms. Jarvis at ejarvis@sandi.net to obtain this information.
If you prefer filling the form out on paper, please complete and turn it into your school's front office: English | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Arabic | Somali | Swahili
See job aid: English | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Arabic | Somali | Swahili
Transcript Request
All Transcript Requests must be made using the following google form:
-All current Lincoln High Students and Alumni/ Former Students of Lincoln High from the class of 2015 to 2025:
USE THE FOLLOWING LINK LHS Transcript Request Form C/O 2015-2025
**Please note Alumni/Former LHS Students: Copy/Picture of government issued ID is required. Allow 5 business days for processing.
High School Registrar: Ms. Molina-Cordova
Email: jmolina-cordova@sandi.net
How to get help with...
Student and Family Support Hotline
We have established a hotline for students, parents and guardians who need support in accessing live zoom classes. The hotline is open Monday – Friday from 8:15am – 11:45am.
English & Spanish 619-732-6282
Technology Support
If you need help with your district Chromebook or other devices used for Online Learning, contact the Distance Learning Technical Support Line at (619) 732-1400.
Hours of operation are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Textbooks (Drop off and Pick Up)
Please contact our Library Tech, Ms. Liwanag at cliwang@sandi.net or 619-266-6500 ext. 3055 to schedule an appointment.
Parent Portal
Please contact our SIS Site Tech, Ms. Jarvis at ejarvis@sandi.net or 619-266-6500 ext. 2609 for assistance.
Family Engagement
Please take a moment to review our district’s Family Engagement Website to learn about Parent Leadership opportunities, workshops, resources and more.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Website: https://lincoln.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 266-6500