Lincoln Leopard Links
December 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
Dear Lincoln Families,
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to attend Parent/Teacher Conferences this past month. Research shows that children whose parents are actively involved in their education do better in school. Parent-Teacher conferences are an excellent way to get involved and be an active participant on your child’s educational team. We value your perspective and appreciate the opportunity to share with you information about your child’s strengths and what educational needs they have. We hope that you have found this information helpful and valuable as you work with your child at home and set goals for growth during second quarter. Partnering with your child and child’s teacher will ensure learning, growth and success!
Throughout the month of November, we will continue to celebrate students’ accomplishments and good character. We will begin learning more about the character trait, RESPECT. Respect means, “I am polite, courteous, and caring. I honor others and myself. I will treat all people with dignity and value property.” We encourage you to take some time to discuss this character trait with your kids and find ways to practice being a respectful person at home as well! One way that Lincoln Elementary shows Respect is by hosting our Annual Veterans Day Assembly in November.
Please take a moment to take a look inside this issue for more details about the Veterans Day Assembly and much, much more...
Yours in education,
Ms. Holly Ellis, Principal
Mrs. Rachel Enos, Assistant Principal
Volunteer Information
Thank You to our Veterans
Lincoln Elementary would like to thank everyone that came to honor our veterans at our annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th.
We would like to thank all of our nations Veterans for your service to our country and for protecting our freedom. Thank you again for your service and protecting our freedom.
PTO Fundraiser Pickup and More!
*PTO Fundraiser Pickup is Monday, December 7 from 3:45-7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln cafeteria. Thank You to all who sold products for our school. We raised $6,600. Way to go Lincoln Leopards!
*Santa Workshop December 16th-18th. Watch for information to come home soon.
*Free Movie Night and Santa Workshop, Thursday, December 17th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Elementary gym.
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 December Dates
Monday, November 30-Friday, December 4-Fall Book Fair
Thursday, December 3-Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night
Thursday, December 3- 6:00 p.m. PTO Meeting-Lincoln Conference Room
Friday, December 4-Raging Rivers Forms Due-NO EXCEPTIONS
Friday, December 4-6:00 p.m. 5th grade Christmas Caroling on Courthouse steps - Only those 5th grade students who would like to volunteer
Monday, December 7-3:45-7:00 p.m. PTO Fundraiser Pickup in Lincoln cafeteria
Tuesday, December 8-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Tuesday, December 8- 6:00-7p.m. 1st Grade Music Program
Wednesday, December 9- 50 cent Hot Cocoa Day to benefit Adopt-a-Family - available during lunch shifts
Wednesday, December 9-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Friday, December 11 - Adopt-A-Family gifts due
Monday, December 14-3:45-4:45pm Yearbook Club
Tuesday, December 15-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Wednesday, December 16-9 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Santa Workshop
Wednesday, December 16-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, December 17-9:20 a.m. 5th Grade Christmas program at LCCOA
Thursday, December 17-6:00 a.m. Free Movie Night/Santa Workshop
Thursday, December 17- 9 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Santa Workshop
Friday, December 18-Kdg. Craft Day
Friday, December 18- 9 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Santa Workshop
Monday, December 21 - Holiday Wear - Wear hats, shirts, socks, etc.
Monday, December 21-Buddy 1/2 Day
Monday, December 21-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Tuesday, December 22 - Christmas P.J. Day or just regular P.J.'s
Tuesday, December 22 - 2nd Quarter Ends
Tuesday, December 22-Kdg. Polar Express Day
Tuesday, December 22- 2:30 p.m. Early Release
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - Monday, January 4, 2016 -NO SCHOOL
Important January 2016 Dates
Monday, January 4- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 5-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Wednesday, January 6-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, January 7-Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night
Thursday, January 7- 6:00 p.m. PTO Meeting-Lincoln Conference Room
Monday, January 11-3:45-4:45pm Yearbook Club
Tuesday, January 12-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Wednesday, January 13-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Friday, January 15 - Buddy Day - Wear your buddy shirts
Monday, January 18-Inclement Weather Day if needed
Tuesday, January 19-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Wednesday, January 20-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Thursday, January 21-6:00-7:00 p.m. Bingo Family Night
Monday, January 25-3:45-4:45pm Yearbook Club
Tuesday, January 26-3:45-4:30p.m. Read, Right, & Run practice
Wednesday, January 27-2:30 p.m. Early Release
Dates and times are subject to change. Go to www.troy.k12.mo.us and click on our school for updates and future dates.
Lincoln Science Fair Fun Night
Confused about where to start?
Want a bit of guidance?
Join us for the Lincoln Elementary Science Fair Fun Night at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th! Kids will have the opportunity to enjoy a free, high energy science assembly to pump up their enthusiasm. Parents will learn some tips and tricks on how to support the Science Fair Process at home. Teachers will be available to provide guidance, answer questions and provide support for families as we prepare for the 2015 Lincoln County R-3 Science Fair. Stay tuned for more information!! Click the link below for more information about the LCR3 Science Fair 2015.
Free Educational Opportunity for Parents-Youth Mental Health Training
Have you ever struggled to come up with the right words to help your child through a tough situation? Do you worry about the emotional well-being of your child or his/her friends? A wonderful educational opportunity is now available at no cost to parents of R-3 students. Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches adults how to help a youth through a mental health challenge or crisis. This interactive 8-hour course provides information about signs and symptoms, typical adolescent development, and an action plan for responding to a youth in crisis. You will spend time practicing each step so that you have the confidence and skills needed to help a youth in need. Troy R-3 has already trained over 300 adults in Lincoln County, including parents, volunteers, educators, law enforcement, and health professionals. Thanks to grant funding, we are able to provide this course at no cost to parents of R-3 students, and at a minimal fee for anyone else. We will even feed you lunch! There is a course available approximately once per month. Contact your school counselor for more information.
Upcoming Courses:
December 1
January 4
February 12
March 14
Meal Charging Procedures
Lincoln Co. R-III School District and Chartwells School Dining Services serve students with quality, well-balanced meals at affordable prices. All students have a meal account that is used to keep track of student deposits and purchases. Parents can view the balances of their child’s meal account via the SISK12 Parent Portal. Your children may qualify for free meals or reduced price meals. Parents need to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application for all students in the household. The completed application is returned to Donetta Schieffer, 951 West College St., Troy, MO 63379. Students are required to keep meal accounts current with a positive balance. However, there are instances when meal accounts do reach a negative balance. If a student’s meal account has a negative balance, below are the District’s practices for students purchasing meals at school:
Students in grades K-5:
* Students are allowed to accrue a negative balance of -$10.00.
* Students that have a meal account balance of -$10.00 or more will not be allowed to
purchase a school tray meal but will receive toast with milk for breakfast and a sandwich with milk for lunch until their meal account has a positive balance.
* Email notifications will be sent weekly to parents.
* Every Friday letters will also be sent home with students who have a +$10.00 or below in their meal account.
Lincoln Yearbook Club
They were required to create a mock yearbook page that was graded with a grading rubric. The top point leaders were chosen to be a member.
3rd Grade:
Riley Cannon, Alyssa Latham, Jacob Dreiseward, Evan Simpson, Anna Neilson, Ryan Mosher, & Ava Dew
4th Grade:
Ella Stockhorst, Brayden Gipson, Anna Gambill, Hannah Easterday, Paige Quinones, Hayley Cox, Hannah Anderson, & Anna Stanton
5th Grade:
Olivia Drawbaugh, Carlye young, Carter Simpson, Hannah Dickherber, Kenzie Harper, & Casey Tallevast
Lost & Found
Our lost and found is filling up! Please have your student check the lost and found,
which is located in the hallway by the music room. Or feel free to stop in and check! It is always best to write your child’s name on all their items!