Lincoln Middle School
October 8, 2021
Contact Us
Paul Suminski, Principal / psuminski@d57.org
Randy Steen, Assistant Principal / rsteen@d57.org
Susannah Wade, Assistant Principal / swade@d57.org
Office: (847) 394-7350 / Fax: (847) 394-7358
Website: https://www.d57.org/lincolnmiddleschool_home.aspx
Location: 700 West Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Twitter: @D57_Lincoln
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
I am pleased that it may take parents and guardians more than just a few minutes to scroll through our newsletter each week! Lincoln, even amidst the pandemic, continues to strive to offer opportunities for students and always has information to share with families.
At this time, I am able to share that Lincoln Parent/Teacher Conferences will be offered from 3:30pm - 7:30pm on the following dates:
Monday, November 1, 2021
Thursday, November 4, 2021, and
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
More information about Lincoln conferences will follow in the weeks ahead, but families may want to take note of these dates.
Dr. Gorr recently emailed all district families regarding the implementation of Shield testing, which will start at our school next week. Parents will receive more information from Lincoln in the next several days about how this testing will work in our building.
Read on for plenty of more important messages . . . and have a great extended weekend,
Paul Suminski
8th GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS! READ THIS!
DISTRICT 214 HAS MAILED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION!
Parents and guardians can download the parent mailing, access the online enrollment, and view PSAT 8/9 Test details here: https://www.d214.org/assessments.
Important dates:
- District 214 high school online enrollment is open October 5 through October 20.
- Enroll on the student's high school website under School Info, Registration, and find High school Enrollment Fall 2022.
- Parents/Guardians should enroll by October 20, 2021 to enroll for high school and choose the PSAT 8/9 test date.
- The enrollment site works best on computers and laptops. Parents may have trouble if using a mobile device or Chromebook.
- Saturday, October 30: 8:00am-12:10pm, PSAT 8/9 testing at all 6 high schools
- Saturday, November 6: 8:00am-12:10pm: Makeup PSAT 8/9 testing at all 6 high schools
If you’re interested in photography, photo editing, or design then you should consider signing up for Yearbook Club with Mr. Ruggiero. In YEARBOOK CLUB, you will have the opportunity to design, photograph, and edit this year's yearbook.
PARTICIPANT LIMIT--20 STUDENTS
The first 20 sign-ups will be accepted.
BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS
7th and 8th graders interested in playing basketball:
If you are interested in trying out for one of the basketball teams, click on the link below. Students must have a current physical on file with the school nurse to attend tryouts.
Boys Basketball tryout information: Tryouts in the Busse Gym
Monday, October 18 - 7th grade 3:00 - 4:30 and 8th grade 4:30 - 6:00
Tuesday, October 19 - 7th grade 3:00 - 4:30 and 8th grade 4:30 - 6:00
Wednesday, October 20 -7th grade 3:00 - 4:30 and 8th grade 4:30 - 6:00
Girls Basketball tryout information: Tryouts in the West Gym
Tuesday, October 19 - 7th grade 3:00 - 4:30 and 8th grade 4:30 - 6:00
Wednesday, October 20 - 8th grade 3:00 - 4:30 and 7th grade 4:30 - 6:00
Amazing Amigos/Peer Partners Club
. . . is a club for any students interested in making new friends while creating fun activities. It was created to provide students in the SOAR classroom a natural opportunity to get to know their peers. Students will meet twice per month. The Peer Partner activity dates will have students preparing fun activities for the monthly Amazing Amigos Club. Meetings begin Thursday, September 23rd, and permission slips can be found in the commons.
See Ms. Hirsch in room 306, or Ms. Luce in room 103 if you have any questions!
SIGN UP FOR AMAZING AMIGOS/PEER PARTNERS HERE!Attention all Lincoln musicians! We will be wearing polo shirts for our concert uniform this year. All singers and instrumentalists need this shirt! We will be wearing the same shirt from year to year, so plan ahead on size!
To order:
1. Click the link below
https://www.storessimple.com/crpromotions/groups.php
2. Enter LMSMUSIC (All caps, no spaces) into the access code for LINCOLN MUSIC POLO
3. Choose your size and follow the instructions through payment.
4. Shirts will be delivered to Lincoln with names and we will distribute them to the musicians.
The store will be open until October 8. Earlier is better than later for ordering! Any questions? Contact Ms. Thomas at lthomas@d57.org
VISION AND HEARING - NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Lincoln’s annual Vision and Hearing Screening will take place on Thursday, November 4. Please remind your child to bring their glasses to school on that day. Please note that not all students are screened, this is determined by state mandates. Also, vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye exam by an eye doctor.
Attention 8th Grade Parents of students who wear glasses or contacts: Please email Mrs. Smith, RN, (ssmith@d57.org) with the date of your child’s last eye examination.
Please call the health office with any questions or concerns.
News from Your Lincoln PTO: Color Run Registration Closes Today; Next PTO Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12
REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY! Tell your kiddos to grab a friend and join Lincoln’s first-ever Color Run taking place Saturday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. As students run, walk, or roll around the course, they’ll be showered with different color powdered dyes that create a cool pattern on their color run shirt. They'll also get sweet treat at the end of the event and a raffle entry for a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Click here to register today to guarantee your child’s spot (event is limited to 100 participants). See the related flyer for more information, and as always, contact the PTO at info.lincolnpto@gmail.com should you have any questions or wish to volunteer.
Our next PTO meeting takes place Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the school. All current PTO members and those interested in joining are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
ASK THE OFFICE STAFF!
Where is my child’s lunch bag, it never makes it home? If your child is missing his or her lunch bag, be sure to remind him or her to check the cafeteria or the Lincoln Lost and Found. Lunch bags, unfortunately, can not remain in the Lost and Found cubbies for too long. Because of food debris left in lunch bags, we have to dispose of unclaimed lunch bags in about a week’s time. Look for your lunch bag right away. Parents are welcome to check the Lost and Found as well. PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR LUNCH BAG and it stands a much better chance of being returned to you.
Dropping off a lunch? Fast food (i.e., Jimmy Johns) can not be ordered for delivery as a student lunch. We can not manage fast food deliveries for the student body in the school office. Parents may drop off fast food items, label the lunch, and place the items in the office. Parents may not bring items such as pizzas or birthday cakes for students to share during their lunch period.
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The Lincoln Office!
We are here to answer questions and assist you in any way we can!
Lynn Atkinson, 847.394.7350, X5001 - latkinson@d57.org
Robin Moran, 847.394.7350, X5000 - rmoran@d57.org
Beth Wiley, 847.394.7350, X5013 - ewiley@d57.org