As introduced in last month’s newsletter, this month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Courage. You use courage when you are the first to try something. You use courage when you are frightened. You use courage when you learn something new or try something that is complex. Being brave enough to make mistakes and learn from them every single day, takes great courage. It does not mean you are fearless. It means that even though you have fear, you still try your best. It isn’t easy to have courage. It takes hard work, inspiration and passion. There is joy from being … [Read more...] about Teaching Children to be Courageous
Halloween Information
We will be celebrating Halloween on October 30th in school. While we cannot have a typical parade, we are planning crafts/activities and a special treat with the PTA. Children should wear costumes to school, but refrain from wearing the costume’s facial covering/mask until the celebration begins. Children must wear their mask that is used for COVID prevention during the school day. Later in the day, the student can put on his/her accessories over the COVID-preventive mask. In addition, teachers will send parents a link for a virtual class parade at a specific time. Parades will be done … [Read more...] about Halloween Information
It’s Pumpkin Week
Today in preschool, the students carved a pumpkin! Students were able to observe a pumpkin with their senses and use words to describe the pumpkin's shape, texture, and physical features. Preschoolers also counted seeds and discussed the growth cycle of a pumpkin. The students had a wonderful day filled with pumpkin fun! … [Read more...] about It’s Pumpkin Week
Yoga on the Grounds
Core Yoga for Youth started their outside classes today! Every other week students will have yoga classes outdoors while the weather permits. Today the students learned about a lotus flower breath, tall mountain and downward dog. The children were very excited to see Miss Ruth return to Lincoln School. … [Read more...] about Yoga on the Grounds
Back to School Night Information
It has been an exciting start to the 2020-2021 school year as students and staff come together as a learning community! In place of the traditional in-person Back to School Night, your child's teacher will be creating a Welcome Back Video Message to provide parents and guardians a peek into their child's school day. This will be available on Tuesday, September 29th on the teacher's website. Information regarding daily routines, procedures, classroom expectations, and how to support your child at home will be shared.