Lincoln Elementary
BRUIN BULLETIN - February 2020
From the desk of . . .
Janelle Helm, Dean of Students
Our Mission: “Achieving excellence by educating and empowering all students to succeed.”
Email: kiserm@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Lincoln
Location: 2120 9th Street South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4900
Family Conferences! Time to Sign Up!
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ
ON-LINE Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up information!
Conference dates: T-February 25 3:00-7:00 pm
TH-February 27 3:00-7:00 pm
M-March 2 3:00-6:00 pm
How to Register Online for Lincoln Elementary Conferences:
On-line conference scheduling begins on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020.
Go to: www.fargo.k12.nd.us - Click on the red “Our Schools” tab, Click on Lincoln, scroll down and on the right hand side click on Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up
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Exciting Events at Lincoln in February!
Winter Fun in Phy. Ed
Winter Fun in Phy. Ed
Missuola Children's Theater Production- Snow Queen
Lincoln students on stage int the Snow Queen
More Make-Up Please!
Great group of characters!
Ice Skating
To Parents/Guardians,
We will be continuing our skating unit thru February in Phy Ed. Class. We will be going out every Thursday and Friday of each week (WEATHER PENDING). Grades 2nd -5th will be skating if they choose, otherwise they will be playing on the ice in their boots. Grades k-1st will be in their boots. We have skates that students can use otherwise students are more than welcome to bring their own! PLEASE NO HOCKEY STICKS! The Lincoln warming house will be available to students to warm up when needed. Chairs will be provided for beginners that have not had a lot of practice in skating. I do not provide helmets.
The plan is to skate:
Feb. 6th and 7th
Feb. 13th and 14th
Feb. 20th and 21st
Please if you have any questions please feel free to call or email Mr. Olson
Phone: 701-446-4936 Email: olsonr1@fargo.k12.nd.us
Kindergarten Registration
Fargo Public Schools Kindergarten Registration [OR attached Photo Graphic]
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2020 opens online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration on February 1, 2020. Child must be age 5 by July 31, 2020 to attend school in the fall.
Registration is a two-step process: online registration and document submission.
STEP ONE: Registration can be completed at home online anytime or at computer kiosks in the office at each Fargo Public elementary school building on the following dates with extended office hours:
- February 24, 26, and 28 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- February 25, 27, and March 2 – 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
STEP TWO: Once online registration has been completed, families MUST bring the following documents to the school their child will attend to finalize their child’s registration:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Child’s current immunization record
- Document (i.e. current city utility bill or bank statement) that includes parent/guardian name and address to verify the correct neighborhood school
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps.
Questions? Call the school office or Betsy Beaton at 701-446-1043.
Counselor's Corner
Counselor Newsletter Info:
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for sponsoring our Day of Compassion for 4th and 5th graders in November. The students had a great time learning about and understanding compassion for others!
Thank you to all of our Lincoln parents and students for all of your donations for Fill the Dome! We had a goal of collecting 800 items and we collected over 1700! Way to go Lincoln!!! It’s a great way that we can work together to support our community.
Counselor lessons in December will focus on:
*Empathy-trying to understand what someone else is feeling (using clues like: look at their face/body, listen to their voice and thinking about the situation)
*Compassion-putting empathy into action; when we practice the empathy skill we can then think “what can I DO or SAY that can help and will show the person I care?”
*Identifying our own feelings and labeling them as COMFORTABLE or UNCOMFORTABLE
*Please take the time to talk with your children about these two skills and provide opportunities to practice. This will help them develop the skills and reinforce their learning.
Physical Education News
Hello Lincoln Families!!
One of our big statements for PE is, “I can ACTIVELY participate in physical education class!” Our philosophy for Lincoln PE is to be fitness based during our first half of PE and work on skills our second half.
We are going to try something new this year. We have started a Lincoln Elementary PE Instagram account! The account name is lincolnelementarype. The account is to show you what we are doing in Physical education! Please spread the word to other Lincoln Families!!
We will be starting our ice skating/boot skating unit in January. Grades 2nd thru 5th will have a chance to wear ice skates. Kindergarten and 1st will be just boot skating. More information will be coming home with the students closer to January!
Anytime you have questions or concerns please give the PE Department a call or email!
Thanks for everything you and your family do for Lincoln! Mr. Olson and Mr. Butler
701-446-4936
Art News
Art News:
Happy New Year from the art room Art to Remember artwork will begin in January. Over 50 products will be available to turn your child’s artwork into keepsakes! More info to follow later.
Art News:
Greeting Card contest for FPS. This contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain district-wide recognition.
The work submitted to the School Board will be used to create a selection of blank cards that can be used for any occasion. They will be made available for purchase on the District Website. One Grand Prize /Two Honorable Mentions.
Winner and family will be invited to an unveiling at a School Board meeting in the spring. A large poster of the winning piece will be showcased at the District Office. *Our greeting card Lincoln winner is Ella from Ms. Deyle’s fifth grade. Congratulations
Mrs. Johnson
Musical Moment
Parents and Guardian,
For those of you that don’t know, I am Jessica Kuntz, a music specialist at Lincoln. I have started an Instragram account for Lincoln Music Classes. Lincolnelementarymusic is the account name. In our next Lincoln Leader Newsletter explaining to all. I wanted to do this so parents/guardians can see what we are learning in Music.
A few Details:
- 1. I will follow the fps media guide policy. Students who don’t have the form will not be on or in any pictures or videos.
- 2. I will not follow anyone back.
- 3. There will be no comments other then myself explaining the activity.
- 4. I will be as diligent as I can on who I accept requests from. If you don’t get accepted please send me a message letting me know who you are via my email.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LINCOLN BRUINS!
Jessica Kuntz
General Music Specialist for K-5 and Adaptive
Ringers and Singers Director
701-429-4935
Ringers and Singers
Ringers and Singers Corner
*NO REHEARSALS from Dec 10-Jan. Spring Rehearsals start Feb. 4&5.
At this time I will except any new Musicians. Sign up will be in January.
Enjoy the Break! And Please feel free to contact me.
Jessica Kuntz
701-429-4935
Library Updates
Hear for the Kids
Hear For The Kids -discusses and shares information and ideas about school, mental health, home life, and building relationships. Please check back often as they will be posting podcasts every two weeks, or you can always listen again to one of your favorite episodes! It is our hope that you find this information helpful in a format that is easily accessible!
https://blubrry.com/hearforthekids
Eagles Elementary School counselor Cassie Larson, and Students and Wellness Family Facilitator Carly Gaddie recorded a special episode during the State of the Schools Address on the theater stage at South High School.
Please help us keep students safe!
If you pick up your child from school at the end of the day, we need all vehicles to park parallel to the school so children can safely walk from the sidewalk to the waiting vehicles. Please drive NORTH on 9th street when picking up students.
It is essential that we keep a single file line of cars moving NORTH. When vehicles are double –parked or are moving south, it means students must run in between vehicles. This is extremely dangerous. Even though there is a lot of traffic, the cars clear out quickly. Please wait patiently for a spot to pull up and pick up your child safely.
Remember this is a pick-up and drop off area. During the start and end of the school day- if you need to run into the build please park your car in the south parking lot not in front of the school. THANKS!
Traffic Safety:
- Single file traffic moving north.
- Do not leave vehicle unattended.
- Be patient– traffic clears out quickly.
- Never double park or have children run between cars.
- If you need to park your car during drop off times please use the South parking lot.
Tardies/Absences/Appointments
Tardies: Our first bell rings at 8:10. This is the time when students are allowed to go to their lockers and inside their classrooms. Students must be in their classrooms by 8:20. The time from 8:10 to 8:20 is important for organizing and preparing for the day. It is important for all of our students to be on time…meaning in the classroom and ready to learn at 8:20.
Absences: If your child will not be in school, please call our office staff at 446-4900. If we do not hear from you, our office will be calling to check the whereabouts of your child…your child’s safety is always our number one concern. Being on time and having good attendance is crucial for learning. When a child is habitually absent/tardy, there is a negative impact on learning. If you are ever having trouble with getting your child to school on time or your child feeling sick too often, please call the office. Our school counselor, Amy Blesie, would be happy to work with you and offer support and suggestions.
Appointments: If you need to pick up your child during the day, please come to the office to sign he/she out. The office will call your child out of his/her classroom. Due to district policy, we are unable to call your child out of the classroom before you have arrived at the school.
Lincoln PTA- Next meeting February 10th at 6:45
District Annual Report
As evidence of Fargo Public Schools’ commitment to our patrons, the FPS 2018-19 Annual Report is now available, and it showcases the qualities and services of our school district. The publication provides a wide array of information to familiarize families and the community with Fargo Public Schools. Report details include enrollment, staffing, and budget numbers, and overviews student services and student assessment data. Thank you for your continued support as we serve the citizens of Fargo by providing its students an excellent educational experience. Access the full document at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/AnnualReport.