Lincoln Lions "ROAR" Newsletter
April 8, 2024 through April 19, 2024
Lincoln Update: Mrs. Morrison, Principal
Family Fun Night Thank you!
I wanted to thank our PTO for another amazing Family Fun Night! The extra time and energy that goes into making those couple of hours fun for our students and their families requires much planning and organizing ahead of time. All of the volunteers that assisted during the evening made for such a fun event for all who attended. THANK YOU!! There are several pictures included further below in the newsletter.
Kindergarten Round Up
Parents of kindergarten students for 2024-25 are welcome to attend Round Up on Thursday, April 18th from 2:30-3:30 PM. Students will attend and spend time in the classroom with the kindergarten teachers while parents meet with the principal and other staff members in the library.
No School Days in April
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, April 10th and Friday, April 19th. Please mark your calendars.
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress: April 15 through April 18
Our students in grades 3-6 will take ISASP during the week of April 15th. A few reminders shared in the last newsletter:
To ensure your child is fully prepared to take these assessments, please assist with the following:
It is very important that your child be present during these test administration dates.
Please be sure your student has their fully-charged, school-issued chromebook for all days of the testing. The assessment cannot be taken on a personal device.
No other electronic devices will be allowed during the test administration time including cell phones, tablets, laptops, Smartwatches, etc.
Students should get plenty of rest during the week of the assessment and eat a good breakfast each morning.
You may assist your child in a practice assessment which can be found online at iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com, under the “Test Preparation” tab.
Calendar Reminders: (Please mark your calendars!)
Wednesday, April 10: NO SCHOOL (District Officed Closed)
Thursday, April 11: 1:55 Early Dismissal for PD
Thursday, April 18: 1:55 Early Dismissal for PD & Kindergarten Round Up
Friday April 19: NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 22: Grades 3-6 Conditions for Learning Survey will be administered.
Thursday, April 25: 1:55 Early Dismissal PD
Spirit Week: Week of April 22
5th and 6th Grade Track and Field Day: May 13
This year's 5th and 6th grade Track and Field Day for Lincoln will be on Monday, May 13 at City High beginning at 11:30 AM. Families are welcome to attend. All students will ride to and from Lincoln with their class on the school bus. No students will be picked up from the event. Raindate is Monday, May 20.
ISASP Schedule: Grades 3-6
Lincoln PTO News
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
We have the following upcoming PTO events:
1. Next PTO meeting: Tuesday April 16th - In Person (5:30pm) @ Lincoln
WE DID IT!
Thank you to all our amazing parents, family and community volunteers! We could not have done it without you all. Thank you to both the 5th and 6th grade classes for the great new games! We cannot wait to have them back next year. We have a muffin pan that was left behind. Please let us know if it is yours. We need pictures from fun night for the yearbook. If you took any, please send them to our email address.
MEETING DATES FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR:
PTO meets monthly and meetings are open to all staff and parents. Our remaining meeting dates are as follows:
o Tuesday April 16th - In Person (5:30pm) @ Lincoln
o Tuesday May 14th - In Person (5:30pm) @ Lincoln
COMMUNICATION AND DONATIONS:
Anyone wishing to DONATE to PTO may do so by sending a check made payable to “Lincoln PTO” to the school main office (or mailed to Lincoln Elem School C/O PTO, 300 Teeters Ct, Iowa City IA 52246) or by PayPal
**If you wish to donate for a specific event rather than to our general fund, please
specify how you wish us to utilize your donation! Either leave a comment in the donation
link or email PTO following your donation.**
PTO will continue sending out parent emails and sending home flyers as needed along with posting information in the bi-weekly Lincoln Lion’s Roar Newsletter. Follow us @LincolnLionsPTOIowaCity on Facebook or just click https://www.facebook.com/LincolnLionsPTOIowaCity/ to view our page.
Find our ICCSD website, with meeting information and minutes here: https://www.iowacityschools.org/domain/2488
If you have questions, you can email the PTO board directly at: lincolnlionsroarpto@gmail.com
Thank you all! Lincoln Lions ROAR
-Your Lincoln Lion PTO
Family Fun Night was FUN!!!
So many cakes were donated!
An amazing creation!
Wow! Looks delicious!
Beanbag Toss
Families having fun!
Everyone loves Leo, Lincoln's mascot!
Face Painting Fun
Ping Pong vs. Mr. Bernard!
Cotton Candy! :)
Attention 6th Grade Parents: 7th Grade Required Immunizations
Two more vaccines are required for students entering 7th grade:
- A meningococcal vaccine (MCV) and a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster (Tdap).
- Students are not allowed to start 7th grade in the fall without documentation of an MCV vaccine according to IA law.
Please check your child's immunization record or call their health care provider to find out if they have received the Tdap booster and meningococcal vaccines (MCV) and make an appointment if needed.
- Johnson County Public Health also provides immunizations and can be reached at 319.356.6045.
- If your child does not have insurance, please reach out to The Healthy Kids Clinic. Call or text 319.631.3204 to make an appointment.
- If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.
Helpful Information
Our district's elementary handbook is for all elementary schools and is linked below. Elementary Handbook
Lincoln's After School Program
Please contact the Lincoln ASP director with questions.
(319) 430-4196
Summer Camps at City High
Registration is now available for our City High Summer Sports Camps.
They can be found at https://www.iccityhighsportscamps.com/.
Follow Us on Facebook!
Click here to follow our Lincoln Facebook page.
Photos, important dates, and special events are posted on Facebook.
IMPORTANT DATES: MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ICPL Bookmobile - Updated Information for after Winter Break: 4:00-4:30pm on Wednesdays from through May 24, 2024.
April 10: District Offices Closed/NO SCHOOL
April 15-18: Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) - Grades 3-6
April 19: NO SCHOOL
April 22: Conditions for Learning Survey - Grades 3 through 6
May 27: District Closed/NO SCHOOL
June 4: 5th Grade Graduation Celebration @ 11 AM
June 5: 6th Grade Graduation Celebration @ 10 AM
June 5: 1-Hour Early Release/Last Day of School
Lincoln Elementary: Lincoln Lions Roar with Pride!
Email: morrison.tracy@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/LincolnES
Location: 300 Teeters Ct., Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 319-688-1130
Facebook: facebook.com/LincolnElementary
Twitter: @Lincoln_Roar