Lincoln Family Newsletter
March 2024
Mission, Vision and Values
Our BPS Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."
Our BPS Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."
Our BPS Values: Inclusion, Excellence, Innovation and LeadershipMessage from Mrs. Hurt
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support this week as we navigated through a challenging and unfamiliar experience. Your understanding and patience have been invaluable, and it is evident that our school community is built on strength and resilience.
Your support has been a beacon of light, and we are confident that together, we will emerge from this situation even stronger than before. Thank you for being an integral part of our Lincoln family.
Additionally, thank you in advance for your patience as our trimester two and monthly attendance progress reports are behind delivery schedule. Please look for both of those to arrive in your email early next week.
With appreciation,
Melissa Hurt
Fruit and Veggie Week - March 4th-8th
BPS School Nurses developed this project to excite your child about living a healthy lifestyle in school and everything they do.
Heart Challenge Message from Mr. Frase ♥️
We're excited to announce that we're on a mission to save lives and join the Nation of Lifesavers at our school! As part of our commitment to heart health, we'll be incorporating heart-pumping fun into our PE activities.
Join us in having fun while learning to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and supporting the American Heart Association's mission on its 100th Anniversary. We're dedicated to making communities safer and healthier.
HOW FAMILIES CAN HELP:
Joining the Nation of Lifesavers is easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Sign up for our school at https://www2.heart.org/goto/lincolnlightning or download the AHA Schools App.
- Learn Hands-Only CPR online with Finn's Mission.
- Be a Lifesaver by completing all 7 challenges in Finn's Mission.
HOW WE CELEBRATE:
- Students who raise $100 or more go into a drawing to SILLY STRING Mr. Frase and a chance to win the special Red Panda Warmie.
Drawings for participation throughout for popular plush Warmies.
- Race to 150 – when 150 students register, all students will receive a Heart Hero prize.
New this year from the American Heart Assn:
- When 50% of our students sign up, we earn $500 in bonus PE equipment!
- Students who COMPLETE Finn’s Mission go into a drawing for 2 NFL 2025 Super Bowl Tickets
- For every 18 students who COMPLETE Finn’s Mission, our school gets entered into a drawing for $10,000 in new PE equipment
Your support makes a difference! Every donation contributes to the AHA's lifesaving mission and helps us earn more resources for our school. Thank you for being part of our mission!
Reading Month ⚡💙⚡March Madness
Lincoln Elementary is excited to launch our March Madness Book Bracket in celebration of Reading Month! Take a look at the images below to discover the fun-filled days we have planned throughout the upcoming month. Our theme for this exciting event is "Never Judge a Book by its Movie." Stay tuned for more literary adventures!
Art From the Heart
Lincoln Art Club will be held March 1, 8 & 22 from 3:05 to 5:00. You can find more information on Art From the Hearts Facebook page linked below. The cost is $45 per artist and there is a limit of 25 students during this and each additional session. Each month will begin a new session and registrations will take place for each session.
Kindergarten Registration
Camp Ed Registration
The goal is that children who enroll in Camp Edventure will maintain or improve their academic skills in reading and math. You can register your BPS student for Camp Ed online using PowerSchool or fill out a paper form and turn it in to Lincoln Elementary School Office.
Online registration continues through Monday, March 18, 2024. All registrations received by Monday; March 18th will be guaranteed a spot. Late registrations will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be notified if space becomes available.
To register online, simply Login to PowerSchool at https://bismarck.ps.state.nd.us. If you don’t have a login, contact Kyra or Diana to get started.
- Once you’ve signed in, click on the “Forms” link on the left side.
- Select the “Camp Edventure Registration Form,” fill it out with your student’s information, and submit.
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The deadline for registering is Monday, March 18, 2024. Please register online or fill out a registration form (1 per child) that will be attending and return it to the Lincoln Elementary School office. Make sure that each registration form is signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
- TRANSPORTATION: Busing service is not provided for Camp Edventure. Parents will need to provide transportation.
- SCHOOL HOURS: Class begins at 7:45 and ends at 1:00 each day from May 29th – June 28th . There is no supervision for your child before 7:45 or after 1:00.
- LUNCH: This year with Camp Ed will be going until 1:00, students may bring a lunch from home or a hot lunch option will be offered.
Special or Unique Circumstance Form
Exciting times are ahead as we gear up for the process of assigning students to their next classrooms for the upcoming school year! We can't wait to share the positive energy and effort we're putting into making this a fantastic experience for everyone.
Our Shared Goal: We're on a mission to create classrooms that feel just right for every student. Imagine it as putting together a puzzle where each piece matters. Our dedicated team of classroom teachers, specialists, and administration is working hand in hand to ensure a perfect match for each student, considering interests, learning styles, and academics.
Teamwork in Action: It's a team effort! Our amazing classroom teachers, specialists, and administration are coming together to review and plan for the smooth transition of students to the next grade level. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?
Belief in Excellence: We have the utmost confidence in our incredible Lincoln teachers, all highly qualified and dedicated to providing a top-notch education. Our commitment is to ensure that every student receives a quality education that sparks curiosity and a love for learning.
Your Input Matters: Although we are not taking specific teacher requests, we warmly welcome you to share any special needs or unique circumstances your child may have. Your insights will help us create a personalized and supportive learning environment for every student.
We've designed a Special or Unique Circumstance Form to provide you with an opportunity to let us know about the factors that will help us make the best possible placement for your child. Your input is invaluable in ensuring a positive and tailored experience for your child.
A friendly reminder that class lists will be shared with families in mid-August. Thank you for being a part of this positive journey with us! We can't wait to see the smiles and success that the next school year will bring. In the meantime, let's continue to make this year the greatest yet!
PTO Happenings
NEXT PTO Meeting
March 5, 2024
6:30 pm
Lincoln Conference Room
OR
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 299 127 940 912
Passcode: 2gQamh
Download Teams | Join on the web
ALL parents are invited to join and see what PTO is all about
Important Upcoming Dates
MARCH
4-8 Fruit and Veggies Week
5 - 5th Grade Music Program School Performance (9:30)
5 - 5th Grade Music Program (6:00)
5 - PTO Meeting (6:30) - Kindergarten Team Share
11 - BPS School Board Meeting (5:15)
15 - NO SCHOOL - Storm Make-up Day
25 - BPS School Board Meeting (5:15)
29 - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
APRIL
1 - NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conference Day Off
2 -PTO Meeting (6:30) - 4th Grade Team Share
4 - 2nd Grade Music Programs
- 6:00 - Cosman, Frost & Wetzel
- 7:00 - Eckert, Nagel & Wyatt
11 - BPS School Board Meeting (5:15)
21 - PTO Spring Carnival 2:00 - 4:00
22 - BPS School Board Meeting (5:15)
29 - NO SCHOOL - Storm Make-up Day
30 - 1st Grade Music Programs
- 6:00 - Bach, Fleck and Mayer
- 7:00 - Fitterer and Waliser
Upcoming Music Programs
March 5
6:00 - 5th Grade Music Program
April 4
6:00 - 2nd Grade (Cosman, Frost & Wetzel) Music Program
7:00 - 2nd Grade (Eckert, Nagel & Wyatt) Music Program
April 30
6:00 - 1st Grade (Bach, Fleck & Mayer) Music Program
7:00 - 1st Grade (Fitterer & Waliser) Music Program
May 6
6:00 - Mrs. Garaas Kindergarten Music Informance
6:30 - Mrs. Vetter Kindergarten Music Informance
May 7
6:00 - Mrs. Doll Kindergarten Music Informance
May 9
6:00 - Mrs. Steier Kindergarten Music Informance
6:30 - Mrs. Blacksher Kindergarten Music Informance
About Us
Email: melissa_hurt@bismarckschools.org
Website: www.bismarckschools.org/lincoln
Location: 3320 McCurry Way, Lincoln, ND, USA
Phone: 701-323-4310
Facebook: facebook.com/LincolnElementaryBismarckPublicSchools
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are not sponsored/endorsed by Bismarck Public Schools.