Week of January 28th

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Monday, Jan. 28th (B Day) Book Orders Due Today, Art

Tuesday, Jan. 29th (C Day) Math Center, Gym

Wednesday, Jan. 30th (D Day) SSW, Music

Thursday, Jan. 31st (E Day) Library, Art

Friday, Feb. 1st (F Day) Art, Gym

Great Kindness Challenge

Our school will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this week.  This is an opportunity for students to show caring and kindness above and beyond their normal interactions and create a culture of kindness at Lincoln.  Students can also choose to participate in the themed spirit days throughout the week to celebrate kindness. Please encourage your students to help show the world that kindness matters!

Mon. 28th-Wild about Kindness-Dress like an animal

Tues. 29th-Warm and Cosy for Kindness-Wear Fuzzy socks

Wed. 30th-Team Kindness- Wear your favorite sports/team apparel

Thurs. 31st- Peace, Love, and Kindness-Dress like a Hippie/Wear Tie Dye Day

Fri. 1st - Dream of Kindness- Wear PJ’s Day

Important Upcoming Dates

Late Starts - February 6, 13, 20, and 27

Multiplication Facts

We are continuing working through all of the multiplication levels to fill a pizza.  For each multiplication level they pass, students will add another piece to make a whole pizza.  So far, we’ve tested on 1’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s. We will continue testing all the way through 10s in the next few weeks.  Please check in with your child to see how many slices they have earned. Have your child begin working on their facts at home too. Learning their multiplication facts will be key to their success in math.

Week of January 21st

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Monday, Jan. 21st - No School - Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, Jan. 22nd (D Day) Math Center, Music

Wednesday, Jan. 23rd (E Day) Art

Thursday, Jan. 24th (F Day) Snowshoeing at Sarett, Art, Gym

Friday, Jan. 25th (A Day) HALF DAY Dismissal at 12:05pm, Music

Important Upcoming Dates

Jan.28th - Feb. 1st Great Kindness Challenge Week/Spirit Week

Mon. 28th-Wild about Kindness-Dress like an animal

Tues. 29th-Warm and Cozy for Kindness-Wear Fuzzy socks

Wed. 30th-Team Kindness- Wear your favorite sports/team apparel

Thurs. 31st- Peace, Love, and Kindness-Dress like a Hippie/Wear Tie Dye Day

Fri. 1st - Dream of Kindness- Wear PJ’s Day

Book orders will be sent home on Tuesday.  

Please return your order or order online by Monday, January 28th!

Snowshoeing at Sarett  

This Thursday, our third grade classes will be going snowshoeing at Sarett Nature Center.  

There is no cost to students. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for

the weather with snow boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, and a warm winter coat.

We will be at Sarett from 9-11:30am.    

Multiplication Facts

Student pizza slices are being added!  We are continuing working through all of

the multiplication levels to fill a pizza.  For each multiplication level they pass, students

will add another piece to make a whole pizza.  So far, we’ve tested on 1’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s.

We will continue testing all the way through 10s in the next few weeks.  Please check in with

your child to see how many slices they have earned. Have your child begin working on their

facts at home too. Learning their multiplication facts will be key to their success in math.

Week of January 14th

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Monday, Jan.14th (E Day) - NWEA Math Testing, Library, Art

Tuesday, Jan.15th (F Day) - Math Center, Art, Gym

Wednesday, Jan.16th (A Day) - LATE START, Computer Lab, Music

Thursday, Jan.17th (B Day) - NWEA Reading Testing, Art Friday, Jan.18th (C Day) - Gym, Mystery Reader, PTO Popcorn Friday

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 21st NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day

Friday, January 25th ½ Day Dismissal at 12:05

Multiplication Facts

Next week we will be starting an fun incentive to learn our

multiplication facts. Students will be working to earn a pizza

party. For each multiplication level they pass, students will add

another piece to make a whole pizza. Please have your child

begin working on their facts at home too. Learning their

multiplication facts will be key to their success in math. We are

working on finding the area of shapes in math right now,

by multiplying two sides. If they know their facts, it makes

learning this concept easier.

Week of January 7th, 2019

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Monday, Jan.7th (F Day) - Art, Gym

Tuesday, Jan.8th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music

Wednesday, Jan.9th (B Day) - Art

Thursday, Jan.10th (C Day) - Gym

Friday, Jan.11th (D Day) - Music, SSW

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, January 11th United Way Wear a Hat Day for $1

Monday, January 14th NWEA Testing Window Begins

Wednesday, January 16th Late Start

Friday, January 18th PTO Popcorn Friday

Monday, January 21st NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day

Friday, January 25th ½ Day Dismissal at 12:05

Welcome Back!

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break.  I enjoyed spending time with my family and had a fun time with my children.  Even though I enjoyed having time off, I'm ready and excited to get back to school.  The end of the second trimester is February 22nd. Your child should be getting close to reaching their Reading Counts goal of 18 points for this trimester. Like any other skill, reading proficiency comes from practice and encouragement.  Thank you for encouraging your child to read nightly! Also, please make sure your child spends time during the week practicing his/her multiplication facts. Extra practice at home will help build his/her math skills and confidence! The end of the second trimester means the year is more than halfway over! I look forward to continuing to watch your child learn and grow.

Week of December 17th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!

Monday, Dec. 17th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music

Tuesday, Dec. 18th (B Day) - Art

Wednesday, Dec. 19th (C Day) - Gym

Thursday, Dec. 20th (D Day) - Music, Mystery Reader

Friday, Dec. 21st (E Day) - Holiday Concert @SJHS, Holiday Treats & Movie, Art

Word Study

There will not be a new Word Study list this week!  We will be working on different writing projects before break.

Holiday Concert

On Friday morning, December 21st, the district 2nd – 5th graders will be going to St. Joseph High School for the Annual Holiday Concert.  This is an amazing opportunity to hear our high school band, choir, and orchestra students perform. We will return to school before lunch.

Reading Counts

Please look for your child’s Reading Counts progress report to come home this Monday!   The goal for this trimester is 18 points.  If your child needs to catch up on points, holiday break would be a great time for this.  Reading Counts tests can be taken from home, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Sock Collection
One of our third graders, Donevin Ruchti, along with his sister at Upton Middle Schoo, are collecting socks for the Skate for Change program.  There will be a collection box this week here at Lincoln. Please send in socks if you are able.  Here is a link to that site to hear more information:  Skate for Change website .

Have a wonderful holiday break and

enjoy the time with your family!

Week of December 10th

Take a Peek...into our classroom!

Monday, Dec. 10th (B Day) - Art,

Nutcracker Performance 1:30pm and 6pm (Be here at 5:30)

Tuesday, Dec. 11th (C Day) - Gym

Wednesday, Dec. 12th (D Day)- LATE START, SSW, Music

Thursday, Dec. 13th (E Day) - Library, Art,

Ice Skating with Buddies 12:30-1:45
Friday, Dec. 14th (F Day) - Mystery Reader, Art, Gym

Upcoming Events

Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th

Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, December 15th

Nutcracker Help!

Help! We will need to take down all of the Nutcrackers off the wall, the decorations, and the lights from the stage. If there are any parents that could volunteer to do this on Thursday, Dec.13th, that would be great! The gym doesn’t host any gym classes on this day, so you can come anytime besides lunch 11:30-1. The morning or after school would be best. Let me know if you can help! THANK YOU!

Word Study

Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their weekly homework.

Ice Skating with Buddies
Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to ice skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena this Thursday.   Our class will walk with our buddies in Mrs. Bartz’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 12:45-1:30. The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.  The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day. Skates brought to and/or from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective helmets are also encouraged & welcomed.

Reading Counts

Please look for your child’s Reading Counts progress report to come home on Friday.   The goal for this trimester is 18 points.  If your child needs to catch upon points, holiday break would be a great time for this.  Reading Counts tests can be taken from home, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Week of December 3rd

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Monday, Dec. 3rd (C Day) Gym

Tuesday, Dec. 4th (D Day) SSW, Music

Wednesday, Dec. 5th (E Day) LATE START, Art

Thursday, Dec. 6th (F Day) - Art, Gym

Friday, Dec. 7th (A Day) - Computer Lab, Music

Upcoming Events

Late Start - December 12th

Monday, December 10th Nutcracker Performance

1:30pm and 6:00pm

Book Fair in Media Center - Week of December 10th

Word Study

Please make sure your child continues to practice their word study word list each week.  We have added all our lists to Spelling City.  This is a program that allows students to practice the words online.  The link is: www.spellingcity.com/users/lincoln3rd and is also available on the teacher itsLearning page. Spelling City can be written as a “My Choice” assignment on their weekly homework.

Nutcracker UP DATE!

Be sure to click on the link below to find out what clothing your child will need to wear under their costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, Please continue to have your student practice all of the songs for our performance at home  https://3rdgradenutcracker.weebly.com/.  The Nutcracker is scheduled for Monday, December 10th, with a school performance at 1:30, and the evening performance at 6:00.  Mark your calendar!

Ice Skating with Buddies

Thanks to our PTO and the City of St. Joseph, our Lincoln School K-5 students will be able to ice skate for free at the Howard Ice Arena on Thursday, December 13.   Our class will walk with our buddies in Mrs. Bartz’s class to and from the ice rink. We will skate from 12:45-1:30. The ice-skating and skate rental is FREE for our students and any parents that can come and help.  The more adults we can have helping students with skates, the better! Students are encouraged to bring their own ice skates. The number of skates per size is limited. If your child has their own skates, label with their name and allow them to bring them that day.  Skates brought to and/or from school on the bus must be in a duffle bag or a brown paper bag. Safety/protective helmets are also encouraged & welcomed.