Ms. Campo and Ms. Smith’s classes had a writing celebration this week. First and second graders shared small seed stories and then provided the student authors compliments on these stories. Multi-grade interactions creates a school community and allows more students to get to know one another. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Writing Across the Grades
During the week of January 27th, students will participate in The Great Kindness Challenge. Students will challenge themselves to perform as many kind deeds as they can in one week. Students will receive a checklist with suggestions listed. Each day we will participate in activities to promote kindness. Wear PINK on Friday, January 24 for Kindness Week Kickoff!! January 27 Wear Different Color Socks or Shoes Day----January 28 Crazy Hair Day----January 29 Wear Favorite Pajama Day-- NO SLIPPERS January 30 Wear Sports/Dance attire (Sunday is Super Bowl LiV). … [Read more...] about
Recognizing the Holidays
Lincoln students had a busy week. The first graders culminated their Around the World unit by making a quilt about holidays and all students shopped for loved ones at the PTA Holiday Boutique. Mrs. Cioffi, Mrs. Monochello, and Mrs. Risoli's first and second grade classes finished their Gingerbread Man unit of study. Students used a Venn Diagram as well as other graphic organizers, to compare and contrast the different versions of the Gingerbread Man. As a culminating project, Mrs. Cioffi showed the students how to make Gingerbread Playdough. Students had fun playing with the play dough … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Holidays
Giving Tree
The students at Lincoln School collected items to help the community. Students collected items for an animal shelter in Lyndhurst. The shelter received animal treats, foods and toys. Some students donated pajamas and books and mittens and gloves so neighbors could be warm. The Lincoln Character Education Committee encourages students to think about those less fortunate and then come up with a way to help. The Giving Tree donations will continue to give long after the holiday season! … [Read more...] about Giving Tree
Peter and the Wolf
The PTA arranged for the Pushcart Players to return to Lincoln School for the 10th year. The gymnasium turned into a theatre as students listened to the music that represented the characters in Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. The students were very attentive and asked the performers insightful questions during the Q & A session. … [Read more...] about Peter and the Wolf