Weekend Update 02/09/24
Lincoln Middle School | Weekend Update
Lincoln Weekend Update, February 9, 2024
Lincoln Community,
We hope this message finds all of you well!
We're excited to announce that Lincoln now has a Boys Volleyball Team for 7th and 8th graders this year coached by Mr. Steen and Mrs. Morrison! Our school is part of the MSMSAC Conference, and all conference schools will have Boys Volleyball teams. It's important to note that Boys Volleyball and Track & Field will be happening simultaneously so students who may be interested in both sports would have to make a choice.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to seeing the Lions next week.
In Partnership,
Eric Larson, Laena DiVito, Jason Jonas
Boys Volleyball Tryouts
Boys Volleyball sign-ups can be found using this link. In order to try-out for volleyball, the student must have a current physical on file with Mrs. Smith, the school nurse. Physicals are good for 13 months from the date given. The following information is the tryout dates and times. All tryouts will take place in the Busse Gym. Any questions, please contact Mr. Steen at rsteen@d57.org or Mrs. Morrison jmorrison@d57.org.
Monday, March 18:
7th grade -4:30 - 6:00 | 8th grade - 3:00 - 4:30
Wednesday, March 20:
7th grade - 4:30 - 6:00 | 8th grade - 3:00 - 4:30
Thursday, March 21:
7th grade - 4:30 - 6:00 | 8th grade - 3:00- 4:30
5 Essentials Survey For Parents
Please click on the link below to a letter regarding an important survey for our school. The results of this survey will be included as a portion of our official School Report Card and school ranking next fall. As a result, your participation and input is important, as we need at least 20% of our parent population to participate.
The survey will be open until March 29, but please take a few minutes to complete the survey as soon as possible. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Track and Field is Around The Corner . . .
With the snow melting and the weather warming up, it points to Track & Field starting soon! The necessary steps for participating in Track & Field are to fill out the Track & Field signup form and have a current physical on file in the nurse's office. Signups on the Lincoln Athletic page begin Monday, February 12, and the Track & Field begins Monday, March 11, 3 - 4. Feel free to contact Steve Shaffer at sshaffer@d57.org or Kelly Bailey at kbailey@d57.org with any questions.
Lincoln PTO Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week: February 14 – 20
Make a Happy Picture:
Lemons of Love puts together care packages for cancer patients, and they include pictures made by students in each package. You can create colorful pictures with happy, upbeat images at home (no words, but you can put your first name and age on the back) and drop them off in the collection box in the Main Office. You can also sign up in the Commons area for an open art session in the art room at one of the following times:
Tuesday, February 13 - 6th grade lunch period
Thursday, February 15 - 7th grade lunch period
Thursday, February 15 – after school for 8th graders.
Feed My Starving Children:
Sign up for a packing session: Saturday, February 17, 1:45 – 3:45 pm.
Please disregard the note about "groups of 1 adult and 4 students". Just sign up! We'll figure out the ratios. REGISTER HERE!
Sign up for a Loving Lunches packing session:
Friday, March 15 after school – more information and sign-up link coming in February.
Questions: Anna Pentikainen (japentik@msn.com) Alyssa Gaden (a.gaden@gmail.com)
PTO's Chicago Wolves Hockey Game Family Day
support the Lincoln Chorus that will be performing at the upcoming Wolves game on February 25th at 3:00 p.m.. We would love for you to join us for a night of music, fun and HOCKEY! This is a fantastic chance for our chorus members to showcase their talent and our families and friends to come together in support! We encourage you to purchase discounted tickets to the game to cheer on our talented performers. The discounted tickets can be purchased through the link https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/lincolnfamilyday
Let's fill the stands with LINCOLN FAMILIES AND FRIENDS creating a vibrant and supportive audience for our performers! We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your continued support!
Any questions, please contact Lincoln PTO at info.lincolnpto@gmail.com
PEPS: Setting Boundaries for Stress Reduction and Self-Care
Join us Tuesday, February 13 from 6:30-8 PM for the webinar "Setting Sustainable and Compassionate Boundaries for Stress Reduction and Self-Care." Prof. Kristen Brendell from Aurora U leads this informative ninety-minute presentation tailored to parents of children with special needs. Access the webinar here.
Anxiety Unmasked Webinar
District 57 & Rogers Behavioral Health invite you to another School-to-Family Engagement event! Rachel Lee & Constance Manske from Rogers Behavioral Health present "Anxiety Unmasked," a special webinar that teaches practical strategies for identifying and managing anxiety at home. February 20, 6-7PM - https://buff.ly/3vXwWlg
WESTBROOK SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
We have begun the registration and enrollment process for the 2024/2025 school year.
We are currently pre-enrolling Kindergarten & NEW to Westbrook 1st Graders!
If your student will be a kindergartener next school year OR if you will have a 1st grader who will be NEW to Westbrook next year, please visit the WESTBROOK website for all the details. Look for the information under the 2024-2025 Registration and Enrollment header.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Westbrook office at wb-office@d57.org or call (847) 394-7340.
ECDEC Preschool Program
Click this link for important information regarding the ECDEC Preschool Program available to District 57 families.
Connect With Us On Social Media
We want to highlight for everyone that Lincoln has three social media streams where you can follow us. We are on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter. You can like and follow any of our streams as another way to stay up to date with what is happening at Lincoln. The Weekend Update, however, will still be our primary place to keep you informed about what is happening at Lincoln, but want you to be aware of these additional communication streams.
Ms. Thomas Announces Cabaret Auditions
Come to the Cabaret! Auditions for the Lincoln Spring Cabaret are right around the corner. Do you sing? Dance? Tumble? Juggle? Have some other amazing talent? Come join us for a show of one hit wonders! Auditions will be Tuesday, February 13, after school in Ms. Thomas's room. Interested in joining the stage crew or being an emcee? We need you too! Audition packets will be available in the office next week. Contact Ms. Thomas with any questions.
Recognize a Lincoln Staff Member
2/13 | Girls Volleyball Home vs. MacArthur
2/13 | Wrestling Away vs. MacArthur
2/13 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/13 | Open Studio Art Club
2/15 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/15 | Yearbook Club
2/15 | Board of Education Meeting
2/15 | Half Day Institute
2/19 | Non-Attendance Day
2/20 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/22 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/22 | Lincoln Orchestra Tour to Elementary Schools
2/22 | Yearbook Club
2/22 | Girls Volleyball Home vs. London
2/26 | PTO Meetings 7 pm
2/27 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/27 | Girls Volleyball Home vs. River Trails
2/29 | Fitness Club 6:45am
2/27 | Open Studio Art Club
3/5 | Fitness Club 6:45am
3/5 | Open Studio Art Club
3/7 | Fitness Club 6:45am
3/12 | Open Studio Art Club
4/2 | | Open Studio Art Club