CSA Lincoln Newsletter
February 19, 2016
PRINCIPAL'S NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Three things on my mind as we wrap up the week.
1. We sent out invitations to 2016-2017 applicants this past Friday. We added a "red ticket" in our acceptance letters to welcome our newest Huskies! While I don't have Facebook, I've heard that several have been proudly displaying their tickets in posts. Mrs. Thompson, our school counselor, shared this picture of her daughter Lola with her ticket. Super fun!
3. Only in Indiana could you have a snow day on Monday and it be 62 degrees on Friday!
Enjoy the weekend!
Bus Safety
While a minor inconvenience, please utilize the crosswalks and crossing guards.
Safety first!
ISTEP/IRead TESTING SCHEDULE- Save the date!
Tuesday, March 1st- Math- Grades 3,4,5,6
Wednesday, March 2nd- Language Arts- Grades 3,4,5,6
Thursday, March 3rd- Language Arts- Grades 3,4,5,6
Tuesday, March 8th- Science- Grades 4,6
Tuesday, March 8th- Social Studies- Grade 5
Tuesday, March 8th- IREAD- Grade 3
Wednesday, March 9th- IREAD- Grade 3
Thursday, March 10th- IREAD- Grade 3
Attendance Challenge
We will have a third quarter perfect attendance competition beginning January 19, 2016- March 11, 2016. Those students with perfect attendance will be eligible to win a Kindle Fire.
At the end of the school year, those students with perfect attendance for the entire school year will be eligible to win a laptop.
Perfect attendance means the student is present 100% of the time- no early dismissals, no late arrivals, and absences for any reason.
Contact our Guidance Counselor, Alisha Thompson, if you have questions (thompsona@bcsc.k12.in.us)
PACK PACK PARTY- Staff vs. Student Basketball Game
The Paw Pack Party (Grades 3-6) is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th and will be after school until the basketball game starts at 5:00 p.m. The permission slip is due back on Monday, February 22nd. The cost is $10.00 and includes pizza, drink, game ticket and fun!
The Paw Pack will travel over to Central as a group, but all students and parents are welcome to attend the basketball game. Admission to the game for those not attending the Paw Pack will be $1 for students and $2 for adults. The Principal's Advisory Council met with Mr. Shipley and myself and came up with some changes to the format of the game. See changes here.
In celebration of the Paw Pack and the Staff vs. Student game, next Wednesday will be school spirit day!
Party Planning Passion

Early Departure
This does not include doctor's appointments, etc. as those are considered excused.
PROJECT UPDATES
Our Kindergarten classes are working on their helping Columbus pets project. They are currently learning and working on presentations about how we can help our pets.
First grade are still working hard on their habitat project. This week they are working on Google slides about their animals.
Second graders are continuing to work on their Genius Hour projects. Most students have had their interviews with their community partners and they are going to begin the research process of their project in the coming weeks.
Third graders will be rolling out their Pop Tab Contest project for the Ronald McDonald house in the coming weeks. Save those pop tabs.
Fourth grade are working on their Scientific Design project. They are learning about the scientific design process and will continue to grow these skills throughout the project. They will be having students from Ivy Tech coming in next week to help show them these concepts in hands-on ways.
Fifth graders are working on their Treasures project. They will be setting up displays at Viewpoint Books in the coming weeks.
Sixth grade students are working on the upcoming Paw Pack. They are using this as a fundraiser project for their upcoming trip to Chicago. It will take place on February 24th at the Staff vs. Student game.
Click here for directions on how to receive text message updates from Mr. Findley
WHAT IF WE NEEDED YOU TO KNOW...
WHAT IF there was an EMERGENCY? WHAT IF we needed to GET INFORMATION TO YOU? This is a QUICK and EASY way to communicate needed information TO YOU!
Principals everywhere are forgetting their complex phone trees and are using Remind as a simple way to keep their colleagues in the loop and build community at their schools.
Click on the Get Connected with REMIND above this article.
More than Lunch 2016
Did you know that the meal assistance is not just about lunch?
If your family meets the income qualifications for free or reduced lunch, and even if your child brings his or her lunch to school, there are several benefits that may be available for your family:
- Textbook Assistance: For financial assistance with textbook fees, check the box on the back of the free/reduced lunch application
- Elementary Backsacks Program: For weekend food, see school counselor
- High School - ACT/SAT Testing Fees: See school counselor
- High School - Dual Credit/AP Courses: See school counselor
- Discounted Internet service :$9.95 per month through Comcast — Internet Essentials — 1-855-846-8376
- Discounted Computer: $149.99 through Comcast — Internet Essentials — 1-888-710-4156
- Discounts for Sports Program Fees: See school Athletic Director
- iCare afterschool program: limited scholarships available - See BCSC website
Click here to access this information on the BCSC website.
LUNCH TIME!
HUSKY GRAM DRAWING WINNERS
Anthony England
Mia Seaborne
River Degner
Kaleb Hyer
Phillip McKinely
Tristan Davis
Gaven Albers
Mrs. Brill
Austin Nesci
Information on this great program. Both here and at Northside Middle School I have seen HUGE gains for students who are partnered with a "big". If you have time or know someone who would be a good fit, please consider this program.