Lincoln Leopard Links
October 2015
Lincoln Elementary School
Email: calhoone@troy.k12.mo.us
Website: http://www.troy.k12.mo.us/Domain/9
Location: 1484 Boone Street, Troy, MO, United States
Phone: 636-528-1990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckytheleopard?hc_location=timeline
Twitter: @proud2bleopards
Fall is in the Air!!!
As the change of colors outside fill us with excitement and enthusiasm for fall, we are just as excited about all of the changes we are seeing at Lincoln Elementary. Our schedules have become routines and the students and teachers are busy with the work of learning and #growingtogether. Lincoln Leopards are hard at work each day reading, writing, problem-solving and showing their PAW!!!
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming soon! October signals the end of the first quarter and a time for parents, teachers, and students to discuss students' current data and set future goals. Conferences will be a time to explore your child’s progress and to find ways to support your child’s growth and development.
Looking forward to the month ahead, we have a lot of opportunities to gather and celebrate as well. From a fun night at Eagle Fork Pumpkin Patch, Donuts with Dudes and PTO sponsored Trunk or Treat! Building a strong connection between home and school is vital to your child's success. Please review the dates below and mark your calendars, we hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Ms. Holly Ellis, Principal
Mrs. Rachel Enos, Assistant Principal
Volunteer Information
Parent Teacher Conference
Parent teacher conferences offer an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and set goals for your child's growth this year. Please take a moment to review the article from The Learning Community website for ideas on how to make the conference a success. We look forward to seeing all of our Lincoln families for conferences! Please watch for information in your child's backpack.
Bedtime Math
Looking for a FUN way to help your child in math??? Check out http://bedtimemath.org/! Bedtime Math is a nonprofit operating foundation funded by private donations. These resources support our mission of helping kids love numbers so they can handle the math in real life.
There is also a FREE app!
PTO
During the month of October the PTO is very, very busy! Please see the list below to find out more:
*Hosting Donuts with Dudes event
*Hosting Trunk or Treat event
*Selecting the 2015-2016 Spirit Gear for our Leopards
*Purchasing a new recess cart to store playground equipment
*Purchasing a few decorative items for the school
*Organizing the Tom Evans Fundraising Event for the year
And much, much more!
Did you know that our focus this year is purchasing more books for classroom libraries? Our kids need more books so they can become better readers. Will you help us reach our goals? Stay tuned for more information about how you can help!
Counselor Corner - Accountability
Accountability-I am someone people can depend on to honor my commitments. I am responsible for my thoughts, words, actions, and choices. I admit my mistakes and work to correct them.
At Lincoln Elementary we have been working very hard on how to greet each other the proper way. For example, when someone says “Good Morning” to you, you should say “Good Morning” back while looking the person in the eyes and smiling at them. Our hallways and hopefully your home is becoming an even more positive place to be.
This month I will be doing guidance lessons around the word accountability. Please take the time to talk with your child about how they can become more accountable for their words and actions. Please feel free to ask the personal accountability questions as a guide for your discussion. Also this month we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week by learning how to keep our bodies healthy and making sure we are making the right choices for our bodies. Be on the lookout for our theme this year and the special dress days that the students here at Lincoln will be choosing.
Thank you for your continued support and as we tell our children, “Be the reason someone smiles today!”
ADOPT A FAMILY
Each year Lincoln Elementary adopts families for Christmas through the Lincoln County Adopt a Family Program (Harvester Christian Church). If your family is in need of being adopted you must begin the process now. Please read the following:
1. Questions about the program, applications and interviews should be directed to Harvester Christian Church 636-528-0566 ext. 149.
2. Applicants must apply in person at the Harvester Troy Campus and be a resident of Lincoln County.
3. Interviews for families seeking assistance will be taking place on Sept. 25 & 26, and Oct. 9, 10, 30 & 31.
4. Brochures for the program are available in Mrs. Meyers' office.
What can you do to support your child's good attendance?
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before
- Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early
- Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick. Keep in minds complaints of stomach ache and headache can be signs of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make him/her comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop a back up plan for arriving at school if something comes up. Call on family member, neighbor, or friend to help.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Why does attendance even matter?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help catch children up.
Important October Dates
Thursday, October 1-Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night
Thursday, October 1- 6:00 p.m. PTO Meeting-Lincoln Conference Room
Monday, October 5- 5:30-7 p.m. K-2nd Grade Night at Eagle Fork Pumpkin Farm
Tuesday, October 6- 5:30-7 p.m. 3rd-5th Grade Night at Eagle Fork Pumpkin Farm
Wednesday, October 7-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Friday, October 9-Buddy Day
Tuesday, October 13-Kdg. Field Trip to Big Joel's
Tuesday, October 13-6:00 p.m. 4th Grade Music Performance
Wednesday, October 14- 8:00-8:30 a.m. Donuts with Dudes- Last Names A-L
Wednesday, October 14-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, October 15-8:00-8:30 a.m. Donuts with Dudes-Last Names M-Z
Friday, October 16-First Quarter Ends
Monday, October 19-Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 20-Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 21-Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 21- 2:30 p.m. Early Release
Wednesday, October 21- 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Drive One for Buddy Bags
Thursday, October 22-Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 23-NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 26- Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 27 - 3rd Grade Symphony Trip
Wednesday, October 28-Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, October 28-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, October 29-6:30-8:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30-Fall Parties
Important November Dates
Wednesday, November 4- 2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, November 5- Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night
Thursday, November 5- 6:00 p.m. PTO Meeting
Tuesday, November 10- 6:00-7:00 p.m. Bingo Night
Wednesday, November 11-Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 11- 2:30 p.m. Early Release
Friday, November 13-Buddy Day
Wednesday, November 18-Progress 2 Ends
Wednesday, November 18- 2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, November 19- 8:00-8:30 a.m. Muffins with My Ladies A-L
Friday, November 20- 8:00-8:30 a.m. Muffins with My Ladies M-Z
Wednesday, November 25 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 27-NO SCHOOL
Monday, November 30-Friday, December 4-Fall Book Fair
Dates are subject to change. Go to www.troy.k12.mo.us and click on our school for updates and future dates.