LINCOLN LOG
The PTO Newsletter for
Abraham Lincoln
Elementary School
Oak Park, IL
October 2013
A Message from Our Principal,
Ms. Hamilton
What's Up at
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Inside this issue:
Get Ready to Run
3
PTO Message
4
Lounge Remodel
5
Hungry Minds Dinner
6
Language Classes
6
Bookfair
7
Start Trekking
8
OPEF at Lincoln
9
Reading at Home
10
Super Specials
11
Teacher Updates
12
PTO Membership and
Fundraising
14
PTO Officers & Committees
16
Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year!
Thank you parents, students and staff for helping make this a successful start to the
new school year. We have had so many wonderful opening activities and I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and participation in making the following events a huge success: Kindergarten Sneak Peek, Kindergarten and New Parent Welcome, Open House
and Curriculum Night, Spanish Immersion Pot Luck and our first PTO meeting. I
hope these events and the ones to come will continue to foster the strong community
we have created at Lincoln School.
New Staff
Please join me in welcoming the new faculty members to the Lincoln staff. I am glad
to add these skilled professionals to our team:
Mr. Joan Estragues - 1st Grade Spanish Immersion
Ms. Rebecca Meilinger - 2nd Grade
Mrs. Rahwa Casselle - 3rd Grade
Mrs. Karri Spillane - 3rd Grade
Ms. Julie King - 4th Grade
Mr. Noah Wiza - traveling PE
Mrs. Georgia Donovan - School Nurse
Mrs. Mary Schlesser - part-time Learning Resource
Ms. Lauren Agruss - part-time Speech Therapist
Mr. Evan Jacobson has returned to Lincoln as our traveling music teacher
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mrs. Meisinger, third grade teacher, on the birth of her son, Bryce
on June 20th and to Mrs. Valverde, first grade teacher, on the birth of her daughter
Soliel on July 25th. Congratulations to Mrs. Knox on the upcoming birth of her second
child who is due mid-November. Miss Hull, kindergarten teacher, was married over
the summer. Congratulations Mrs. Rupnow!
Important Attendance Information
The State of Illinois has requested that schools in Oak Park be in compliance with the
state requirements defining attendance. In order for a student in grades 2-5 to be
counted as present for the entire morning, the student must be present for 150
minutes of instructional class time. Therefore, any student in grades 2-5 who arrives
at Lincoln after 8:30 or who is absent for any 30 minute portion of the morning is considered absent for the entire morning because they do not meet the 150 minute state
guideline. The state guideline for K and 1st graders is 120 minutes of class time.
For the afternoon, any student in grades 2-5 who leaves before 2:30 or who is absent
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for any 30 minute portion of the afternoon, is also not meeting the 150 minute guideline for half day attendance.
That student will be counted as absent for the entire afternoon. For K-1 students, the guideline is 120 minutes
of instructional time and they will be counted absent if they miss 60 minutes of class time.
Because Wednesday is a shorter day, any student who arrives after 8:05 is considered to be absent for the entire
morning. For K-1st graders on Wednesday, the cut-off is 8:30. Any student in 2-5 who leaves on Wednesday afternoon before the 2:00 bell is considered to be absent a half day. The K-1st graders who are out of school for 30
minutes in the afternoon are considered absent for a half day. Please be aware of these guidelines as you make
appointment arrangements for your children. The district does not receive state aid for the half days that students are counted absent. That is why we need to keep accurate attendance records that reflect when students
arrive at school and when they leave as these records are subject to audit by the State of Illinois. Once again,
this is state mandated and required in all of the schools in our district.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher conferences will be held during the week of October 7 th. If you have not set up a conference with
your child’s teacher, please email them to set up a time. It is important that parents participate in their child’s
education by meeting with the teacher. This offers an opportunity for information sharing and cooperatively
planning the best educational program for each child. We want all parents to be actively involved in their child’s
education by:
 attending Parent Teacher conferences
 talking about school each day
 praising effort and achievements daily
 reading together for a minimum of 15 minutes each day
 building self-discipline routines together
 stressing the importance of punctual daily attendance
 encouraging the completion of all homework assignments
 communicating regularly with teachers
 participating in or regularly attending
activities during the year
Weather Watch
We intend to go outdoors every day
at recess and lunchtime and expect
students to be dressed to match the
weather conditions. We stay indoors on rainy days and those bitter
days during the winter months. We
provide inside activities for the students if we are not able to go outdoors. Some of the indoor activities
include movies, basketball, board
games, card games, coloring, reading and library/computer activities.
Thank You PTO
The entire Lincoln staff would like
to thank the PTO for the remodeled
teacher’s lounge. I know you will
agree that it is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you, PTO, for your valued
support and contributions to the
school.
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Get Ready
for the
Orange Ruler
Fun Run !
Get your sneakers and Spiritwear
(or school colors) ready to wear!
The Orange Ruler Fun Run is
almost here!
When:
October 15, 2013
Where:
Lincoln School
(outside)
Time:
K-1: 8:50-9:50 AM
2-3: 9:55-10:55 AM
4-5: 12:15-1:15 PM
Parents are invited to come cheer on their children.
Thank you to everyone who has donated and provided
support to the Orange Ruler Fun Run fundraiser. Your
efforts have gone a long way in helping us make this one of
the most successful fundraisers our school has ever had!
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A New Year, A New Space, and New
Opportunities - A Message from the
Lincoln PTO
This summer was full of busy projects for the PTO—
the visible one being the renovation of the teacher’s
lounge, another, finalizing our plans to partner with
Orange Ruler for the Fun Run this fall. To say I am
pleased with both is a huge understatement. But to
get here required the work of many hands.
contributed time, labor, and/or
items and funds to the teacher’s lounge are: Catherine
Hamilton; Superintendent Albert Roberts, Therese
O’Neill, Norm Lane and the construction crew Chris
Francis, Mike Claire, Ken Zibart, James Crollica, and
Daniel LaRocca from District 97; our own Lincoln Custodial and Buildings and Grounds staff Tony Kaspar,
First, thank you to the PTO Executive Committee of
Earl Butler, Salvador Delorea and Jose Plaza; Cher2012-2013 for initiating the teacher’s lounge project
yl Jackson, a former Lincoln parent, assisted with the
last spring. Our renovation project hit a bump in June purchase of the new furniture; newly elected Lincoln
when some asbestos adhesive was discovered under the PTO officers Jamie Klobuchar and Rebecca Malley doold carpet. Nevertheless, the project went forward, the nated significant time, labor and goods; Faith Humphasbestos was remediated, and the room was not just
rey Hill and Anna Lentz and the Art in the Classrooms
“spruced up” but completely gutted and redone. With
kids created the current artwork on display. Current
space at a premium we cannot afford to have underuti- and former Lincoln students Tallin Rao and Marie
lized rooms at the school, and with the assistance of
Smart O’Brien assisted with the final setup of the
District 97, Ms. Hamilton, and the school staff, the
room.
PTO was able to complete the project on time and only
slightly over budget.
And this wasn’t the only work going on over the summer. Our new PTO Co-President, Jamie Klobuchar,
If you never saw the old lounge, you won’t be able to
and new VP of Ways and Means, Laila McCloud, spent
fully grasp the changes that took place. To see the
significant time working with Orange Ruler to bring
room go from the 1970s McDonald’s restaurant tables
the new Orange Ruler Fun Run to Lincoln this fall. As
and chairs, the thirty-five year old dingy carpet and
I write this on day three of the fundraiser, we have alstained mismatched furniture to the clean, bright and ready surpassed any previous fundraising goals for this
modern space we have now was amazing. I hope the
event and have gotten an enormously positive response
pictures here will give you a sense of just how marvel- from students and teachers. Kudos to Jamie and Laila
ous it is, and I hope you will peek in there next time
for their hard work in making this happen.
you have the opportunity. This is a project I will always be proud to have been a part of.
You might be able to tell that I feel incredibly lucky to
be working with the caliber of volunteers on our PTO.
None of this could have happened without Lincoln par- All of the committees that are the core of the organizaent and interior designer Carol Rao sheparding the
tion have been busy creating great things. Lincoln was
project through its various phases. It goes without say- recently recognized for outstanding participation in the
ing that she has exceptional design skills, but she also village-wide food waste composting program, a new
kept our budget and our timeline on track. When Car- Lincoln PTO web site is being created, new Lincoln
ol said yes to my request to “help us pick out paint and Spiritwear designs are being finalized, the PTO memflooring” I’m sure she had no idea what she would be in bership drive is underway, our room parents are signfor! Not only did she not run away, she donated her
ing up, Trekkers is starting, World Language and Afexpertise and labor over the summer, along with furni- ter School Programs are taking registrations, the Book
ture and accessory items, even making sure we had
Fair is being organized, Cultural Arts assemblies are
fresh cut flowers for each table for the teachers’ grand being scheduled, the Art in the Classroom committee is
opening party. Carol has created a truly wonderful
collecting items and getting ready to start their prospace for our deserving staff and she cannot be
grams, the gardens are being maintained, the Carnival
thanked enough.
committee has already begun planning the event and
enlisting sponsors, you are reading the first Lincoln
Along with Carol, the many other hands who directly
Log of the year….. and the list goes on. I took all of
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this for granted until I became Co-President of the PTO and now see the inner workings and the energy and
drive of all of our fantastic volunteers every day. There is a momentum at Lincoln that can only be described as
extraordinary. I hope you will join us and be a part of it! We welcome your ideas, your talents, and your creativity--what do you want to see happen this year?
Lynn Thomas
PTO Co-President
Teachers Lounge Remodel Before and After
BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFORE
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 2013
9
Walk/Bike to School Day
9-11
Lincoln Bookfair
10-11 Half Day Due to Conferences
14
Columbus Day - No School
15
Orange Ruler Fun Run
31
Halloween
November 2013
11
Veteran’s Day - No School
27
Pulaski Day (Commuted) No School
28-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 2013
5
Hungry Minds Pasta Dinner
23
Winter Break Begins
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Help Take Hunger Off the
Menu!
The 7th Annual Hungry Minds Pasta Dinner
at Lincoln Elementary School aims to benefit
hunger-related charities who make a difference
in the lives of families in need.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
On Thursday December 5th, 2013, the Lincoln School community will once again gather
together for a Pasta Dinner hosted and served by Lincoln School’s 5th grade
students. Dinner includes pasta, salad and bread provided by local merchants.
All net proceeds will benefit this year’s hunger relief charities that will be selected and researched by the 5th grade students.
Last year, almost 500 Lincoln School students, staff, and family attended the event. As a result, the 5th grade students donated $3,200
to Action Against Hunger, Heifer International, and Trees For Life.
Thank you in advance for your support of The Hungry Minds Pasta Dinner
at Lincoln Elementary School. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
The Hungry Minds Pasta Dinner Committee
Monica Newmark and Kristi Braun
Learn a New Language in a World
Language Class
World Language Classes began October 2nd, but it isn’t
too late to join a class.
Information and the registration form for extracurricular Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese classes is available
in the digital backpack. Contact Eileen Lynch (708-445-9848)
or [email protected] to confirm availability in the class of
your choice.
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Girls onto
the
Run
Come
the
Annual Lincoln Bookfair
October 9-11 in the Lincoln Media Center
Anderson's Bookfair Company has prepared a large selection of great books
specifically for Lincoln School. There'll be books for all levels and interests,
including picture books, fiction, nonfiction, Spanish-language and more! Books
make great birthday and holiday gifts, too, so plan to stop by, shop, and
support Lincoln. Proceeds will go towards new materials for the Lincoln Media
Center.
Where:
Lincoln Media Center
When:
October 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Questions? Contact Trish Ryan
at [email protected] or Bernadette Homberger
at [email protected].
September There’s Still Time to Turn in
Your Summer Math Packets
Author
for a Prize!
Visit
Lincoln Elementary School
was delighted to welcome
author Brandon Mull to
the school on Monday, September 30th. Mr. Mull
spoke with students about
his career, his writing and
the first book in his new
Spirit Animals series: Wild
Born.
Summer is now officially over. But wait, we still have
those summertime memories…ahhhh, sweet summer
math. That’s right; the Summer Math Challenge Committee wants to bring you a little more summer and reward all of you who participated in the program this
year. So, get those math packets from underneath the
beds, pull them out of your junk drawers and get them
to your teachers by Friday, October 18th. What’s that
you say, “But, my kid didn’t finish the packet”? Phooey,
no amount of completed math is too small. Every student who turns in a math packet or has worked
on any of the on-line programs will receive a special gift acknowledging their accomplishment.
Just our way of saying thanks for understanding the
importance of math. We’ll see you next summer.
Happy math!
Summer Math Challenge Committee
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Lincoln Trekkers: Promoting
Heart Health through Fitness
What is Trekkers?
Lincoln Trekkers is a voluntary fitness program open to 1st
through 5th graders that is designed to encourage students to build
endurance and maintain cardiovascular health.
Trekkers meets on Thursdays during the 30 min. lunch recess (weather permitting) Students are encouraged to walk/run laps around Lincoln with friends, teachers & parents.
Emphasis is place on distance (not speed) and FUN!
TREKKERS FUN FACT!
The first day of Trekkers for
the 2013-2014 school year
was on Thursday, September,
26th. A total of 264 students
participated, for a total of
295.25 miles (1181 laps)!
How does Trekkers work?
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Please help support Trekkers by
VOLUNTEERING!
Volunteers track laps completed around perimeter of school/playground. Each lap is equal to 1/4
of a mile.
Students log miles & earn cool incentives while
staying fit!
Students do not need to participate every Thursday, and they are free to stop after any number of
laps at any given session.
Participants need to wear gym shoes.
SAVE THE DATES!
Teacher’s Day: October 17, 2013
Parents’ Day: April 24, 2014
Volunteers are needed to help pass out cards, track
laps, monitor the course, and cheer on our Trekkers! It is a fun and easy way to support
your kids & Lincoln School! Shifts are approximately 30 minutes (3rd, 4th & 5th graders
run at 11:00, 1st & 2nd graders run at 11:30).
Please contact Marsha Acevedo ([email protected]) or Kristi Braun
([email protected]) if you would like to volunteer or should you have any
questions about this program.
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Attention all Lincoln Elementary boys in grades first
through fifth! It’s not too late to sign-up for Cub Scouts!
Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) at
Lincoln
When Lincoln’s library is transformed into a castle or your child comes home
engineering Legos into machines, chances are you’re seeing an Oak Park Education Foundation project in action. The Oak Park Education Foundation is a
non-profit organization that creatively enhances the District 97 curriculum by partnering
artists, architects, engineers, and scientists with our amazing Lincoln teachers and their students. You’ve heard of the OPEF’s award-winning Vex Robotics program at our middle
schools, but OPEF programming runs throughout a child’s K-8 education in D97. Every year
at Lincoln, our students’ learning is opened to real-world applications with experts in their
fields.
From practicing yoga to dissecting a sheep heart, planning onion dome architecture to redesigning Graue Mill to make it accessible to students of any physical ability, our Lincoln students are learning by doing with the Oak Park Education Foundation. Check out these projects and more, including how you can get involved, at www.opef.org.
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Prioritize Reading at Home
A Message from Mrs. Davidhizar, Reading Specialist
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope that the beginning of this year has been off to a good
start, for you and your child. Every year the Lincoln staff encourages students to commit to reading regularly at home, above and beyond the usual homework. Here is an article that supports
this important priority. Thank you for supporting your child in his/her reading progress!
Happy Reading! Mrs. Davidhizar, Reading Specialist
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"Why can't I skip my twenty minutes of reading tonight?"
SOURCE: U.S. Dept. of Education, America Reads Challenge. (1999) "Start Early,
Finish Strong: How to Help Every Child Become a Reader." Washington, D.C.
Let's figure it out...mathematically!
Student A reads 20 minutes five nights of every week;
Student B reads only 4 minutes a night...or not at all.
Step1: Multiply minutes a night x 5 times each week.
Student A reads 20 min. x 5 times a week = 100 min. a week.
Student B reads 4 min. x 5 times a week = 20 min. a week.
Step 2: Multiply minutes a week x 4 weeks each month.
Student A reads 400 min. a month.
Student B reads 80 min. a month.
Step 3:
Multiply min. a month x 9 months.
Student A reads 3600 min. in a school year.
Student B reads 720 min. in a school year.
Student A practices reading the equivalent of 10 whole school days a year.
Student B gets the equivalent of only 2 days of reading practice per year.
By the end of 6th grade (if Student A and Student B maintain these same reading habits...
Student A will have read the equivalent of 60 school days.
Student B will have read the equivalent of only 12 school days.
One would expect the gap of information retained will have widened considerably and so, undoubtedly, will school performance.
In addition, we can also expect that students who read daily will...read better...know more...write
better...have a better understanding of vocabulary...and will have the joy of reading established
in their lives. Thank you for giving your child the gift of time, each day...to read.
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Physical Education News from Mrs. Madura
We had a lot of fun working with cooperative
games and activities to start our
school year. Before we knew it,
we were already in our gymnastics unit! Students had the opportunity to experience tumbling,
balance beam, uneven parallel
bars, parallel bars, and the rings.
Our next unit will be in soccer.
The basic skills will be covered
by all with the 3rd – 5th grade classes enjoy-
ing some lead-up games and activities as well.
Please help your student remember to
always have their gym shoes on days
they are scheduled for physical education. It is great, if you have a spare
pair, for them to leave them in their
locker to make sure they can always
participate. Thank you so much for
your help with this!
FLES with Señora Jacoby and Señora Ruiz
¡¡¡¡Hola a todos!!!!
Second grade students are reviewing the
same phrases in Kindergarten and First
Bienvenidos a otro año más en la esgrade. They are also learning to say where
cuela Lincoln.
they are from by using the expression Soy
de...(I am from..) and using new expressions
Welcome to another school year at Lin- such as: Yo también (Me too), ¿y tú? (And
coln school.
you?), Mucho gusto (Nice to meet you), Encantado/a (Nice to meet you), Hasta luego
This school year 2013-2014, Students in
(See you later). They are practicing a diaKindergarten, First, and Second grade will logue and presenting their puppets shows.
have World Language (Spanish) FLES three
times a week for thirty minutes each class. Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders are workStudents in Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade ing on a project about who they are. We are
will have World Language (Spanish) FLES reviewing how to communicate using basic
twice a week for 30 minutes each class.
sentences such as: “¿De dónde eres?” (Where
are you from?), and “¿A dónde fuistes este
Kindergarten and First grade students are verano?” (Where did you go this summer?).
working on saying their names, ages, feelThey wrote a paragraph in Spanish giving
ings, favorite color, and where they live.
basic information about themselves. Also,
Here are the expressions:
they interviewed their classmates in groups
and/or pairs using the iPods in español.
Me llamo...(My name is..)
Yo tengo__ años. ( I am __years old)
Señora Jacoby and Señora Ruiz.
Yo estoy../Me siento..(I am.../I feel...)
Mi color favorito es...(My favorite color
is...)
Yo vivo en...(I live in...)
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Welcome to Art with Mrs. Klemp-Florczak
What is Art?
During this school year students will be pondering this question as we develop technical
skills and reflect on the influence of art in our lives.
Be An Advocate:
Do you want to show your support for the art program? Volunteer!
Parent and guardians are invited to work with classes as a guest artist, or to put their aesthetic expertise to work by assisting with displays and bulletin boards. Feel free to get in
touch with me via email at [email protected]
Donations:
The art room can always use: buttons, glue, felt, Sharpie markers. If
you have a supply you would like to provide we will put it to good use!
Please visit my art blog to see some amazing student art:
http://mrsklemp-florczaksartclass.blogspot.com/
Second Grade Looping with Mrs.
Hayes and Mrs. Zillman
Welcome back and jump right in! That is what we have done in
grade 2 Looping! We are working hard on Common Core Standards in math, reading and writing.
In math, we are working on place value up to 1000 and figuring out how to do graphs and interpret data. In reading, we are focusing on identifying characters, setting and plot, and also
learning how to better ask and answer questions about a literary selection. In writing, we are
STRETCHING sentences to make them more interesting and fun to read to others. Of course
we can't forget the grammar, mechanics, punctuation and capitalization!
We are looking forward to our field trip on Thursday, October 17, to Kline Creek Farms. It's
a working farm that operates as if was 100 years ago - a beautiful place. The
trip ties in wonderfully with our non-fiction reading selection "Family Farm Then and Now"
Our students are enjoying the beautiful weather too, and it is good to see them being respectful and helpful to one another. That is the Lincoln way!
Thank you again to all our parents for being supportive partners in your child's education. We look forward to the rest of our second grade year together!
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Zillman
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BIG MAC Students Are Ready to Learn!
We have been having an awesome time in the
Big Mac this year. Our theme for this year is
“Put Me in Coach, I’m Ready to Learn.” We
celebrated International Peace Day by making Pinwheels. We already had our first field
trip to the Oak Park Conservatory and the
Fire Station. We are thankful for our community helpers. They help make the world a
better place. We also just earned our 20th
Big WoW. We are going to celebrate by having a popcorn and movie party.
as who, what, where, why, and how to demonstrate key details in a text. Writing happens
on a daily basis in the Big MAC. We want to
become fantastic writers.
We look forward to the many upcoming
events in the Big MAC such as our field trip
to Jewel and the Kline Creek
Farm as well as our Halloween Party and Parade.
Check out our website to see
We are busy in math learning how to add and all of our pictures from our
subtract to 20, place value and measurement. field trip and all of our great
We are working in reading on setting, charac- work in class.
ters, and events that take place in a story.
We are asking and answering questions such https://thebigmac.shutterfly.com/
Greetings from Mrs. Conmy and Room 204
We are happily working and playing under
the bluest skies imaginable this September
and watching the trees as they get ready for
October and beyond. I for one am extremely
grateful for autumn as we are not
sweating and laboring through the
hottest part of the year anymore.
The kids have energy and zip
again and it is great fun to see
how each student manages their
day.
We have been working to understand the parts of a flower as well
as how trees and plants produce
their own food and why that production is shut down until next spring. We
have read some books about seeds and have
looked at the roots of some sunflowers from
my yard. We have examined seeds from various plants and watched a kidney bean grow,
and dissected other beans to see the baby
plant inside. So far we have enjoyed two short
walks to find seeds still on trees and those on
the ground and decided how those particular
seeds would travel. Along the walks,
the children used some binoculars to
watch the very busy squirrels in the
trees. Science is a blast and the culminating event for all of this fabulous
learning is a trip to the Morton Arboretum (all 5 classes) on October 24th.
Permission slips will be coming home
soon.
We have been looking at character
traits and why a character changes
from the start of a story to the end. Children
are being asked to locate the evidence of these
traits after reading a book or story. We are
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Mrs. Conmy (continued from page 13)
tion selections to answer specific questions.
Please continue to read with your child and to
We are looking at maps to determine the top- check their assignment book. The red folder is
ic of each map. We are asking the kids to look my way of letting you know how the previous
at the title on each map and the key or legend week was and for you to take any graded
to be able to answer questions about them.
work to look at. That work is for you to keep
The students have enjoyed map games that
but please leave the comment sheets in the
we play and are becoming more confident
folder. Thanks.
with their geography skills. Soon we will
begin one of my favorite projects that is all
Water bottles are a good idea in class, helping
about landforms. More on that when we
reduce the amount of times your child needs
begin.
to leave the room for a drink. We also encourage a healthy snack each day as the kids are
We are working on rounding, place value, ad- working hard and need a bit of energy mid
dition and subtraction of basic numbers and
morning. NO NUTS! Thanks.
big numbers so the children do need to get
their basic facts to memory.
I am a happy teacher, so glad to have your
lovely children in room 204, loving the days
I am looking forward to our first set of confer- as I get to know them and their personalities.
ences. This is a good time for us to sit and
A great great class that makes me smile from
share what we see in your child and to share the inside out.
the goals we have as well. It is a good time for
you to write down specific questions you may Peaceful days to you,
have so that we can address those at that
Diane Conmy
time.
New Lincoln Spiritwear Coming Soon!
The new Lincoln Spiritwear designs will be available soon, but
we always have some items on hand. Please contact Anna Harlan at [email protected] to check availability of sizes and
styles.
Join the Pride! Join the Lincoln PTO!
We invite you to join the PTO for the 2013-2014 school year. Donation
envelopes were sent home with children and can be returned to the
school. Membership fees and participation in other fundraisers support
important initiatives, programs and events throughout the year that
enrich our children's lives.
If you would like additional information, please contact us at [email protected] or join us for the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Media Center. Thank you!
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Lincoln PTO Makes Your Money Count!
Through our partnerships with these vendors, your everyday purchases create cash rewards for Lincoln.
Stay Tuned for Information About the
Next Box Tops Collection Dates!
This year, the Lincoln Student Council will be running the Box Tops collection drives. Student Council is just beginning for the school year and
collection details will be coming soon. In the meantime, keep on clipping!
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OCTOBER 2013
2013-2014 PTO OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
OFFICERS
Co-Presidents
Jamie Klobuchar
[email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
After School Programs
Diana Stimpel-Barrutia
[email protected]
Lynn Thomas
[email protected]
Art Volunteers in the
Classroom
Faith Humphrey-Hill
[email protected]
Treasurer
Bob Walicki
[email protected]
1st VP Allocations and
Nominations
Phyllis Gunning
[email protected]
2nd VP Room Parents
Christine Keyes
[email protected]
3rd VP Communications &
Marketing
Jennifer Hauptmann
[email protected]
4th VP Ways and Means
Laila McCloud
[email protected]
Secretary
Rebecca Malley
[email protected]
Anna Lentz
[email protected]
Book Fair
Trish Ryan
[email protected]
Bernadette Homberger
[email protected]
Box Tops
Student Council/
Ms. Diane Conmy
[email protected]
Carnival Chair
Allison Fluecke
[email protected]
Carnival Ticket of Choice
Sloan Watson
[email protected]
Chess Club
Marvin Childress
[email protected]
Gardening
Wendy Nieslawski
[email protected]
Photography
Kristi Braun
[email protected]
Girl Scouts
Julie O’Shea
[email protected]
PTO Membership
Michele McAndrews
[email protected]
Girls on the Run
Kristi Braun
[email protected]
Spellcheck
**OPEN**
Trish Ryan
[email protected]
Spiritwear
Anna Harlan
[email protected]
Green Committee
Mindy Agnew
[email protected]
Summer Math
Patti Perry
[email protected]
Hospitality
Kitty Monty
[email protected]
Trekkers
Marsha Acevedo
[email protected]
Lincoln Log
Jennifer Hauptmann
[email protected]
Kristi Braun
[email protected]
Listserv/Email
Tanja Saarinen
[email protected]
MANNA Gift Cards
Mark Luptak
[email protected]
Market Day
Anna Harlan
[email protected]
Web Site
Massimo Di Pierro
[email protected]
Wellness
Kirsten Straughan
[email protected]
World Languages
Eileen Lynch
[email protected]
Cub Scouts
Jason Clary
Yearbook
[email protected] Oak Park Education Foun- Kristi Braun
dation (OPEF) Liaison
[email protected]
Cultural Arts
Nora Flynn
Josh Klein
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pasta Dinner
Facebook
Kristi Braun
Kitty Monty
[email protected]
[email protected]
Monica Newmark
[email protected]