In order to offer you more flexibility for parent schedules, we are going to try a new approach to our parent visitation. We will be sending home a letter with your child’s schedule for the week of November 11th. You may visit on any one of these dates/times. In order to accommodate everyone and maintain instructional flow, I ask that you limit your visit to one period during the week and not bring young children with you. … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation Week November 11-14th
Character Trait
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Citizenship. Citizenship means more than knowing how the government functions. Good citizenship in practice is understanding, appreciating and doing things that make life better for you and for others. Citizenship is not passive. Citizenship demands participation, involvement and contribution. Good citizens go beyond their own interests, demonstrate a concern for the needs of others and recognize their obligations to make their home, school, neighborhood, country and world the best they can be. Citizenship is a two-way … [Read more...] about Character Trait
Author Matthew Payne Comes to Lincoln
Michael Payne created quite the buzz when he entered the building. Students listened to Mr. Payne share his writing tips, inspiration and book excerpts. He also answered some students' questions. Mr. Payne signed over 250 books ! … [Read more...] about Author Matthew Payne Comes to Lincoln
Exploring Camouflage
Students in Ms. Campo’s class were busy in science class today! They learned about animals surviving in their habitats and focused on the term, camouflage. Scientists created moths to camouflage in the “classroom habitat." Students then used VR goggles to look for animals hidden in a rainforest. … [Read more...] about Exploring Camouflage
Classifying Insects
Ms. Kessler led first grade students on an insect hunt. Students first used large models of arachnids, centipedes and other insects found in the woods to help them identify animals. Then the students went into the woods to look for live specimens. Students compared specimens and discussed animal features that assist in survival. … [Read more...] about Classifying Insects