NewsLinc
January 12, 2018
Happy New Year!
School doors re-opened this week and 2018 is off to a great start! Students have adjusted well since returning from the 2 week vacation and have demonstrated the ability to focus on school. We are all looking forward to a successful 2nd half of the school year.
Lincoln's Holiday Program
A special thank you to Mr. Nau for taking a video of this year's holiday program. As a result of his fine work, the event is available, for free, to the Lincoln community. The link to this year's program is located below. Please contact the front office if you experience any difficulties accessing the video.
Lincoln Variety Show Information
1st Grade Mystery Reader
Trivia Night Donations Wanted!!
Snow what fun it is to play outside!
As a reminder, children will need to have appropriate apparel to play in the snow during recess. Those who do not will have to enjoy recess on the blacktop.
Looking Ahead:
1/15: No School - MLK Day
1/16: Chess Club
1/17: Variety Show Tryouts - 3:45 PM
1/18: Dine-Out @ Meatheads
1/22: No School - Institute Day
1/23: PTA Reflections Ceremony - 6 PM at Lincoln
1/27: Pancake Breakfast - 8 to 11 AM
Reading Reminder
-This equates to 3,600 minutes per school year
-Read approximately 1,800,000 words per year
-Scores in the 90th percentile on standardized tests
The best way to become a better reader is to read!!
Dine-Out Night
What sounds better than a burger with fries and a milkshake? Having it with friends! Meatheads 549 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 on Thursday January 18, 2017 will donate 20% of the net sales back to Lincoln. Feel free to make copies and share with your friends, family and neighbors. Eligible for Dine-in, Take-out or Curbside Pick-up orders.
Box Tops
Snacks that Give Back online sweepstakes ends 1/28/18.
5 Winners will each win 5,000 Bonus Box Tops for their School + a Snacks Prize Pack for themselves!
To enter, go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/sweepstakes/2018/snacks to complete and submit the online Sweepstakes entry form. Enter daily for a chance to win!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION in-store offer valid thru 1/31/18
WALMART:
BUY 5 ITEMS, EARN 50 BONUS BOX TOPS
Earn cash for your school when you buy, scan, and earn with Walmart, from 1/1/18 to 1/31/18.
Buy 5 participating items + Scan receipt with Box Tops Bonus app = Earn 50 Bonus Box Tops
A full list of participating products plus details can be found at https://wm6.walmart.com/boxtops
Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad is Thursday, February 8, 2018, 6:20-7:45 PM. Please sign up online by January 22, at: http://signup.com/go/TRODZJF
Contact Karen Hill (karenlouisehill@yahoo.com; 630-433-0829) or Brad Appelhans (brad_appelhans@rush.edu; 480-250-2820) with questions or if you can’t sign up online.
Chess Club
Because we have 2 no school days, Chess Club will meet Tuesday 1/16 and Wed 1/24. Monday 1/29 will be another video or play only day as Coach is at Whittier.
Tournament season is starting. Wheaton Christian Grammar Tournament (2/3), All-Wheaton (3/17) and State (3/10-11). We also have some Friendlies coming up with Whittier (1/17) and Lowell (2/1).
PTA Reflections
The Lincoln Honor Ceremony for all project and Theme Search participants is Tuesday 1/23/18 at 6 pm in the MPR. Refreshments will provided by the Hospitality Committee. All project entries for this year will be on display.
Wheaton Mobile Food Pantry
Reminders:
Next time you visit the building, please stop by the Lost and Found and look for any missing items.
Arrival Procedures: Please use either Alchester or Chase as drop off zones before school. The main drive is used for buses and daycare transportation. This is an area with a lot of foot traffic and we would like to ensure that the children are safe.
PACE Program Information
Lincoln Elementary School
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1057
Location: 630 Dawes Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States
Phone: 630-682-2075
Twitter: @LINCOLNCUSD200