Dr. King's work was recognized across the grades. Many students studied Martin Luther King in their classroom. Students discussed what it meant to have a dream and talked about Dr. Martin Luther King's dream. Students had to decide what their dream would be. First graders brainstormed ways to make the world, school, or community a better place. Students listed topics such as stopping pollution and bullying, helping the homeless, and being fair. Ms. Freitag's class interpreted one of Dr. King's speeches and created a visual display of their images, and Ms. Mayfield's class identified their … [Read more...] about Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King
January’s Trait: Kindness
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Kindness. Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures. We will be teaching students to do something/say something kind for no reason. Teachers will identify acts of … [Read more...] about January’s Trait: Kindness
Creativity Emphasized
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Creativity. Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes: thinking--then producing. If you have ideas, but don’t act on them, you are imaginative; but not creative. Parents can help develop creativity by having children use everyday objects in a new way. Empty boxes, paint, … [Read more...] about Creativity Emphasized
Bravery
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Bravery. Bravery means facing your fears. We are discussing bravery in school through our books and actions. We are encouraging students to try something new and to think about a skill they want to learn. We also want to teach students to be brave and stand up when something is wrong. Parents can share how they may have overcome a fear or stood up to help another person. … [Read more...] about Bravery
Mystery Reader Visits
Students in Ms. Campo's class were excited to learn the identity of their mystery reader. Students listened attentively as a parent read a book to the class. … [Read more...] about Mystery Reader Visits