Lincoln Middle School
December 20, 2019
Contact Us
Paul Suminski, Principal
Randy Steen, Assistant Principal
Office: (847) 394-7350 / Fax: (847) 394-7358
Website: https://www.d57.org/lincolnmiddleschool_home.aspx
Location: 700 West Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Twitter: @D57_Lincoln
CURRENT NEWS
Mr. Suminski's Message
Lincoln Families,
This newsletter is jam packed with so much news . . . Volleyball, Spring Musical, District 57 , Science Chicks, and more all have news to share. Our wishes for your families are short, sweet, and sincere . . . we wish you restful, joyful, and peaceful holidays. See you on January 6th!
Paul Suminski
Important Dates
Winter Break
NO SCHOOL December 23, 2019, through January 3, 2020
Classes Resume January 6, 2020
January 14 and 16, 2020
Auditions for Spring Musical, Honk Jr.!
Audition packets available January 6 in the school office!
January 17, 2020, Quarter 2 Ends
January 17, 2020, Early Dismissal (11:15am)
NO SCHOOL, January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King Day
Lincoln is Proud to share . . .
Julia V. a Lincoln Middle School student, is awarded a certificate and check from Commander Les Durov Veterans of Foreign Wars Prospect Post 1337. Julia won The VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest for post 1337 and shall now advance to the District level (District 4 VFW Department of Illinois) to be judged. The subject matter was “What Makes America Great.” She was picked from many different schools and entrees in the northwest suburbs. Photo Dutch DeGroot
District 57 on Addressing Bullying
In District 57, we take the prevention of bullying very seriously. All K-8 students participate in weekly classroom meetings/advisory meetings to build classroom community and provide strategies for students on how to prevent/handle potential bullying situations. This is done, in part, using the Olweus Bully Prevention Program. This curriculum offers an opportunity for students to share their feelings and opinions, to suggest solutions, and to learn to follow the rules and handle bullying situations appropriately. It also builds class community and cohesiveness and recognizes achievements and successes of the class as a whole.
We encourage any student or parent who is aware of a potential bullying situation to report the issue immediately to a staff member. This report will initiate an investigation. Whether or not the issue is found to be bullying, any behavior that does not follow school expectations will be addressed. We want all students to feel safe and comfortable during their time at school, and we are committed to removing barriers that are preventing this for individual students or groups of students. For more resources on this topic, please visit this link.
D57 Fall/Winter Newsletter
Please be sure to find a moment to read the District Newsletter.
Just click here!
IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!
Parents can order online! You can print the Yearbook Order Form below.
Or . . . just send $25 (cash or check) in an enveloped marked:
Student Name / Grade 8 / Yearbook
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MS. SASSATELLI, LINCOLN TECHNOLOGY COACH
During the month of December, our digital citizenship focus is on news and media literacy. We encourage families to continue these important conversations at home. Check out these family tips and family activities to get started!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM MRS. WALSH, LRC DIRECTOR
PARENTS WILL WANT TO READ THIS!
YA Checkout Policy
Lincoln’s library collection has been carefully cultivated to reflect our community’s demographics and changing world. Lincoln’s LRC Director, Mrs.Michelle Walsh, selects multicultural, award-winning, and popular children’s and teen novels. YA novels are often featured in our collection.
What is a YA novel?
YA novels transition between children and adult novels. These may include friendship, first love, relationships and identity. Some focus on the specific challenges of youth and may be referred to as “coming of age” novels. They may contain more mature themes and language.
Lincoln’s Check Out Policy on YA Novels
At this time, Lincoln is asking parents or guardians to please notify Lincoln’s LRC Director, Mrs. Michelle Waters-Walsh if you DON’T wish for your student to read YA materials. We will note this in our database and do our best to ensure your student(s) doesn’t have these materials checked out to them. Contact Mrs.Walsh at mwalsh@d57.org
Great YA Resources to Consult
As the parent(s) or guardian(s) you serve as the guide for what you feel is appropriate for your student.
LINCOLN'S PTO
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020
PTO'S Winter Activity Ski Outing
CHECK OUT THE FLYER AND SIGN UP FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER!
THE OFFICE LADIES . . .
Question: Can we get into the building over Winter Break?
Answer: December 20 is the last day of school before break.
Parents, please take note that the building will be closed at the end of the day on Friday, December 20. Students will not be able to get back into the building until January 6 — when district buildings reopen. Students should remember to take home their musical instruments, Chromebooks, binders, etc., on Friday, December 20.
DISTRICT 57 . . .
GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION!
Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls! Volleyball sign-ups are currently happening online.
To sign-up for volleyball try-outs, please follow the following steps
Step 1 - From your Chromebook, go to the Lincoln homepage.
Step 2 - Click on Athletics, found on the left hand side of the page.
Step 3 - On the homepage of Athletics, click on “CLICK HERE” for Volleyball.
Please make sure that you have turned in the Interscholastic Concussion packet and have a current physical on file with the nurse. A physical is good for 13 months from the date given.
Volleyball Try-Outs 2020
January 7
7th grade - 3:00-4:30 / 8th grade - 4:30-6:00
January 8
7th grade - 3:00-4:30 / 1st round cuts for Gr 7 / 8th grade - no tryouts
8th grade - 3:00-4:30 / 1st round cuts for Gr 8 / 7th grade - no tryouts
January 10
7th grade - 3:00-4:30 / 8th grade - 4:30-6:00