WHAT'S UP AT LINCOLN
Weekly Newsletter
A Message from the Building Leadership
Yesterday marked the end of the second trimester! 65% of the school year is already completed, however we have much more to accomplish before summer break. This month, each grade level team has met and discussed student scores and performance in order to establish goals for this final trimester.
We would like to thank the parents who attended the Town Hall Meeting this Wednesday. We appreciate your support!
Cathy Hamilton
Sheila Carter
Calendar Events
MARCH
11, 12, 13 - Book Fair
11 - Red Carpet Recital (Band Students) 7:00 p.m.
12 - 12th Annual Hungry Minds Pasta Dinner
11, 12, 13 - 5th Grade IAR Testing
16 - 5th Grade Science Assessment
18, 19, 20 - 4th Grade IAR Testing
30, 31, 4/1 - 3rd Grade IAR Testing
Black History Month Assembly
3rd Grade
Old Town Road
Kindergarten
Do you Love Me
3rd Grade
Glory
2nd Grade
Happy
5th Grade
Ain't Got Time for Hate
Kindergarten
4th Grade
1st grade
Thank You PTO!!
SPOTLIGHT ON
5th graders and Kindergarten Buddies
Opera for the Young
Mrs. Thompson
PTO Request
Flexible Volunteer Opportunity
We Need You!
Please consider joining the PTO Executive Board for the 2020-2021 school year. Attached you can find more information on who we are, what we do, and what positions are open. Contact Laura Sakiyama at LMSakiyama@gmail.com or Autumn Hamer at HamerAutumn@gmail.com to express your interest or find out more.
Please help our Lincoln Girl Scouts ...
Since beginning this tradition in 2012, Lincoln Girl Scouts have donated more than 700 kits! Our goal this year is 100 kits.
The Girl Scouts will decorate and assemble the kits during their lunch break on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Please help us by donating boxed cake mixes and canned frostings in any delicious flavors!
There is a donation box in front of the Lincoln office.
Update on Coronavirus
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please be assured that we are following all recommended protocols of the IDPH, which includes routine deep cleaning and disinfecting in all of our buildings. We are also asking staff to review hand-washing techniques with students. We will continue to monitor updates about the coronavirus from local, state and federal agencies, and will keep families informed should recommendations change.
The IDPH recommends everyday actions to help prevent the spread of viruses, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
District 97 News and Upcoming Events
Strengthening Families Program
The Strengthening Families Program is a free, evidence-based prevention program for families with children ages 7 to 17. The 11-week program will teach effective parenting skills, healthy communication, stress management skills, conflict resolution and more. The program will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday from Feb. 25, 2020, through May 12, 2020, at the River Forest Community Center. Click here to view the program flyer.
"Mindful Middle-Schoolers" Program
The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, and DePaul University’s Community Counseling Center have partnered to deliver a vast array of educational and therapeutic services to staff, families, and youth. The “Mindful Middle-Schoolers Program” will offer staff training, parent workshops, groups and counseling for middle school students in Oak Park during the 2019-20 school year. To learn more about the program and upcoming talks for parents, please visit https://www.op97.org/news/1673321/mindful-middle-schoolers-community-talks-2020.
Below is a list of upcoming community talks for parents, students and staff.
- Wednesday, March 4 (Brooks): Technology and mental health: strategies to promote mindful digital citizenship - http://bit.ly/2HINzVJ
- Wednesday, March 11 (Julian): Social-emotional needs of today’s Middle-Schoolers - http://bit.ly/2PeaADY
"Food Free in Three"
During the 2019-20 school year, District 97 will be in Phase 2 of "Food Free in Three." This means that celebrations can include food from the following four categories: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and packaged popcorn and pretzels that are nut safe. More information about this initiative can be found at https://www.op97.org/health-services/food-free-in-three.
About Us
Email: lincolnoffice@op97.org
Website: op97.org/lincoln
Location: 1111 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-524-3110