Lincoln Lion Pride Newsletter
December 2023
Lincoln's Top 20 - ROAR
Vision: Success for ALL
Lincoln's 3 R's - Respect - Responsibility - Readiness - Safety
The fundamental way Lincoln’s TOP 20 mission is achieved and goals attained is the consistent and intentional creation of a TOP 20 culture built on four key Cornerstones:
- R-Respect To ALL -I will be Respectful -Communicate You Matter/Honor Absent
- O-Own Your Choices -You're the Driver of Your Bus -See the Problem Own the Problem
- A-Always Be Ready -Ready to Learn, and Problem Solve -Help Others Succeed
- R-Responsible For Your School -I will be Responsible -See the Problem Own the Problem
Lincoln's High-Reliability School Certifications:
Level 1 Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture (May 2020)
Level 2 Effective Teaching in Every Classroom (May 2021)
Level 3 Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (May 2022)
Level 4 Standard Referenced Reporting (May 2023)
Top 20 Monthly Focus:
December: The Frame – We can look at the same situation in more than one way. Students will learn to reframe situations to see them differently.
Happy Holidays
Lincoln Elementary staff want to wish you and your family a very joyous holiday season! We are so grateful for all of our Lincoln families!
Dates to Remember
December 4th - St. Luke's Gift Drive Starts
December 4th - Lincoln Lion Pictures
December 4th - 15th - 10 Days of Giving (DPS Pantry and Closet)
December 7th - LLPT Parent Meeting viz Zoom @ Noon
December 8th - Early Release @ 1:00pm
December 8th - STEM Day, Grades 3 - 5
December 13th - Fundraiser Pickup (more info below)
December 14th - 3rd Grade Music Program
December 15th - Family Movie Night
December 15th - St. Luke's Gifts Due
December 22nd - January 1st - No School, Holiday Break
St. Luke's Gift Drive
Dear Parents and Students,
Christmas is a time to share joy and happiness with others. It has been a tradition for many years at Lincoln Elementary to have a gift collection for the residents of St. Luke’s Nursing Home. The residents have been so appreciative of the gifts they have received in past years. Each year we ask that students who would like to participate bring a wrapped gift with a gift tag stating what is in the package so the St. Luke’s staff can match the gift with the perfect resident. We ask that all gifts be brought to school by Friday, December 15th. The 5th graders will deliver the gifts and sing Christmas Carols for the residents on Thursday, December 21st. A list of gift ideas will be sent home.
Fundraiser News
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our recent fundraiser was a tremendous success, and it's all thanks to the incredible support from our school community! Together, we raised an impressive $13,600!
🚚 Delivery Day Information!
Delivery day is December 13th
Location: Front Lawn (near east parking lot)
Delivery Times:
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm - Walk Up Pickup (park on street)
3:45 pm - 5:30 pm - Drive up Pickup (drive through bus loop)
ALL ORDERS NEED TO BE PICKED UP DECEMBER 13TH!
If you are unable to pickup your order please send a friend or family member to pickup the items.
Once again, thank you for making our fundraiser a huge success. We are grateful for each and every contribution!
Sax Motor Christmas Tree Contest
The Sax Motor Christmas Tree contest is just around the corner, running from November 29th to December 29th. This year, Lincoln's tree is adorned with the theme 'Happy New Year,' and our fantastic Student Council has been hard at work creating fabulous ornaments.
Special thanks to Mrs. Wolf and Mrs. Berger for their guidance and assistance in making this project a reality. Your support has helped our Student Council shine.
Please help us by voting on the Sax Motor Facebook Page and in person at Sax Motor Co!
5th Grade Student Council
The 5th Grade Student Council has truly been a shining example of leadership, teamwork, and dedication. Their efforts have made a positive impact on our school community, and they've been exceptional role models for our younger students.
It's hard to believe that next month, a new group of student council representatives will be elected. We extend our deepest appreciation to the current members for their hard work, commitment, leadership, and the positive energy you've brought to our school to make Lincoln Elementary a better place.
Top Row: Amilliana, Harmoni, Conner, Gavin, Braxton, Kyra, Courtney, Edie
Bottom Row: Teigen, Evy, Adelyn, Hadley, Grayson, Nora, Eli
Not Pictured: Teegan
December Menu
Breakfast
How much sleep does a child need?
My School Bucks
Lunch Visitors
Here is the procedure:
Please call in the morning and let office staff know.
Check into the main office to get a visitor badge.
Please bring your packed peanut-free lunch with you. We will not be serving visitors a hot lunch.
Please do not bring food from outside restaurants, as this creates issues with our other students.
Please do not bring soda.
Students will go to recess independently after lunch. Thank you for understanding that parents are not allowed on the playground.
BECOME A LINCOLN VOLUNTEER TODAY!
DPS uses VOLY, a volunteer management system, to post volunteer opportunities and find volunteers.
To volunteer on one of our campuses, you will need to create a VOLY account by visiting https://dickinson.voly.org.
Once you create an account, you will fill out the following:
- DPS Volunteer Application
- Volunteer Confidentiality Rules
- 2022-2023 Orientation Video
- Volunteer Handbook
- Background Check Consent
- DPS Board Policy requires that each volunteer undergoes a background check before working with students. You will be prompted to complete the background check during your VOLY account creation process. Keep an eye on your inbox for your background check approval (the process can take up to 2-3 days).
- Once approved, you will be able to sign up directly for volunteer opportunities through the VOLY platform!
Thank you for your desire to volunteer with us! Volunteers are an integral part of what we do every day in DPS.
Morning Drop Off & Departure
Students may NOT be dropped off at school prior to 7:35am unsupervised. Our school staff start supervision at 7:35am! If you bring your child before 7:35am, you are expected to stay with your child(ren) until a supervisor opens the front door to begin greeting students. If your child walks to school on their own, please make sure they will not arrive until 7:35am. We want to keep ALL students safe in the morning! Thanks for your cooperation.
Dismissal times are staggered.
3:00 Grade K & 1
3:05 Grade 2 - 5
Supervision after school is from 3:05-3:20. At 3:20 all students are brought into the school and supervised until 3:25. Please make arrangements to have students picked up by 3:25.
Parent/Visitor Policy
We ask that parents and younger children wait on the sidewalk during after school pickup.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe!
Sick? Stay home from school and notify the office!
Children don't learn very well or get much out of school when they aren't feeling well. It truly is in the child's - and their classmates- best interest to keep children home when they are sick.
Cindy Gellner, M.D.
Lincoln Spirit Wear
We are now offering Lincoln Spirit Wear through Logo Magic! Orders are picked up at Logo Magic.
Order here: https://lincolnelem.itemorder.com/shop/home/
You can also shop through 1st Place Spiritwear There is no minimum purchase and all items will ship directly to your home within about a week’s time!
Parent Communication
Lincoln Elementary will be using ClassDojo as the primary school to home communication tool for the 2023-2024 school year. ClassDojo is user friendly and allows principals, teachers, and family members to connect and engage with each other.
Other Communication platforms that you will want to check for school messages are:
Email, Lincoln Website, and Lincoln Facebook.
LLPT (Lincoln Lion Parent Team)
Please join us on November 9th, via Zoom at noon. An email will be sent out with the zoom link. All parents are welcome. Hope to see you there!!
DPS Pantry
The Dickinson Public Schools food pantry and clothing closet offers food, clothing for all ages, winter gear, pet food and more. The pantry/closet is available to any family with a child in Dickinson Public Schools. You must have a child enrolled in DPS in order to utilize the pantry.
Open Hours:
Tuesdays from 2:00-4:30 PM
Address:
Hagen Building, 402 4th St W. Enter through the northeast door (West Dakota Parent and Family Resource Center entrance).
Dickinson Backpack Program
The Dickinson Backpack Program is a food program that provides school-age children with easy to prepare food on weekends and during school breaks. This program is meant to assist families who may be struggling financially with providing their children enough food.
If you believe your child could benefit from this program, please stop by the school office for a permission form for your child to receive this donation.
Peanut/Nut Free Snacks
Please remember to send peanut/nut free snacks to school with your child. It is very important that this rule is followed.
Parent Suggestion Box and Student Celebrations
Parents, please help us improve by giving us your suggestions and feedback! Your suggestions are completely anonymous and the form can be found on the right side of our Lincoln website.
We also have a Celebrations form on our website and would love to hear about any celebrations our students may have whether it be in sports, arts, or community involvement!
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of a crisis situation, please be assured that our school has an emergency management plan in place and that school, district, and emergency staff will respond accordingly. We need your support and ask that you rely on communications from the school district. The first and official way for us to contact you in an emergency is using our automated calling system (Powerschool). We will also use our district website and social media accounts, and local news outlets to communicate information. It is very important that you understand that in a crisis situation, school phones are needed to manage the situation and lines must remain open. Calling could also put students and employees at risk in an intruder situation (if they did not have time to turn down the ringer, your call could potentially give away their hiding spot). You must also know that you need to wait for instructions on student release and do not go to the school. Emergency personnel responding to the situation need the area clear to do their job. After emergency responders determine that a safe student release is possible, arrangements will be made to reunite children with their families. In a reunification situation, you will be told where and when to go, and you will need photo identification.
In the aftermath of a crisis, it is important to remain calm as children are greatly influenced by their family’s sense of well-being, and anything that families can do to reassure students will be helpful. At the same time, families need to be compassionate listeners when their children speak of the crisis.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Mrs. Peterson
Lincoln Elementary School
Peggy Heidt - Secretary
Created by: Melissa Wolf - Tech Para
Email: tpeterson@dpsnd.org
Website: http://www.lincoln.dickinson.k12.nd.us/
Location: 102 West 10th Street, Dickinson, ND, USA
Phone: (701)456-0014
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-Elementary-Dickinson-ND-372608466237710/