Lincoln Newsletter
February 2nd, 2018Vol. 7, No. 6
Principal’s MessageLincoln School has been approved for a new project that will change the face of the front of our school. We will be looking to build an Outside Classroom, which will be adjacent to the school. This project will be spearheaded by teachers Mrs. Grady and Mrs. Frake and sponsored by our PTC. The vision is to provide an alternative learning environment for students to gain knowledge and obtain skills in a natural environment. An outdoor classroom would lend itself to the learning of many science concepts, but can also be utilized for math, reading, art, physical education, music, and writing as well. More information will be coming from our PTC on how parents and community members can donate to our project.
For the month of January, our school attendance decreased to92.29%! This is slightly below our monthly goal of 94%. For the month of January, we only had 117 students receive the Perfect Attendance recognition. Make sure to check out their names as well as our attendance graph as you enter our school. Attending school regularly is important for students with establishing consistent routines and not getting behind with their schoolwork.
Mrs. Gauthier
Pre K/ Kindergarten RegistrationParents who will be registering a child for Pre-K for the 2018/ 2019 school year, need to contact Gilbert School at 626-2491. To enroll in Pre-K, your child must live in Augusta and have turned four years old by 10/15/18.
For parents who will be registering a kindergarten student for the 2018/ 2019 school year, please call Lincoln School at 626-2483. To enroll in Kindergarten, your child must be live in the Lincoln district and have turned five years old by 10/15/18. Mrs. Cloutier, our school secretary, will take your name and contact information down to send out registration information in early spring.
Classroom FeatureOur classroom feature for this month is our 4th grade, Mrs. King and Mrs. Poulin:
We are off to a great start in fourth grade. We have tackled many tough concepts in math including long division and multiplication. Reading and writing are a little different for both classrooms as Mrs. Poulin’s class is piloting a reading program. This means both classrooms are working on fourth grade skills but we are reading different stories and doing different assignments.
This year we dove into Maine Studies by going on a field trip to the Maine State Museum. We learned about Thomas Moser, the famous Maine chair maker, how to make arrowheads and much more. We will be taking another field trip in May to the Blaine House and Legislature to learn more about how our government works.
Fourth grade parents don't forget any fourth grade student can get a free National Park Pass just by going to Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to see Acadia National Park for free!
Second Chance BreakfastStarting Feb 5, students will be offered a Second Chance at Breakfast at Lincoln Elementary School. This program was piloted at Farrington last year and was so successful that we are implementing it in the other three district elementary schools. Beginning at 8:30 am, Food Service workers will push a cart from room to room offering students a chance to get breakfast if they missed it in the cafeteria before class started. The student will enter his/her PIN into the computer tablet, get a breakfast and go back to the classroom. There will be no cash sales during this time to keep things moving along. If they ate in the cafeteria and try to eat again, the computer system flags them and they will not get a 2nd meal.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact me.
Maureen Thompson
Augusta School Nutrition Director
626-2468 ext 1142
The PTC will have their next meeting on 2/27/18 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you are interested in helping out with future events, we encourage parents to attend the meeting or email our PTC on how they could volunteer. Please contact Staci Fortunato, our PTC president, at for further questions or how you can become involved with the PTC.
Student Council~ Pennies for PatientsOn February 2, 2018 student council will be kicking off their next project of raising money through Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Donations from Pennies for Patients help pay for medicines, doctors, or other expenses, and also help fund research focused on finding a cure.
Each student will be given a collection box to collect change in. Student are able to collect money until March 9, 2018. In addition to collecting change, each Friday in February will be hat day. For a donation of $1.00 students can wear their hat during the school day. Be on the lookout for more information coming home soon!
Nurse NotesFlu season has officially arrived. To date, there have not been any confirmed cases of the flu at Lincoln. We strive to keep both our students and staff healthy at school. Tables, desks, and door knobs are constantly being washed down. There is also lots of hand washing and hand sanitizing going on. If your child has a temperature or is exhibiting flu like symptoms, students should stay home. They need to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If a student has a cough or stuffy nose, these are things that can be supported at school. Always communicate with the nurse on medical things going on with your child. When possible, please provide the school with a doctor’s note on any absences.
Nurse Bobbi Jo
World’s Finest Chocolate/ Snack FundraiserOur Chocolate/ Snack Fundraiser thru the World’s Finest Chocolate, sponsored by our PTC, will begin 2/5/18. Students will be sent home with order forms and an informational letter for parents. We will be selling solid chocolate bunnies and assorted snacks over the next few weeks. Students can turn in order forms and money by 2/16/18 to be considered for an incentive. All orders will arrive by the end of March. The money raised from this event helps to pay for indoor and outdoor supplies for students, bringing in guests (ex. Theater group), showing appreciation for our teachers, and field trips for students. The PTC thanks you in advance for your support.
Fun Things Happening in the Library in FebruaryMaine Student Book Award Challenge continues
Students in 5th & 6th grades are still busy challenging to read more than Mrs. Gauthier from the books on the MSBA list for 2017-2018. Many of our students are reading lots of the books. We still have February and March and April to keep reading or to start reading the MSBA titles. The challenge will end April 30 with a Pizza Party for the students and staff members with more books read than Mrs. Gauthier. The students who participate and read at least 5 books will also win a prize. Keep Reading!
Many new books are still arriving and students are eagerly checking them out and finding one that fits their need to read. Parents that would like to help their student choose books from the Lincoln Library, our collection can be viewed at home by accessing our online card catalog system. Visit us at: choose Lincoln library and just write down the information and have your child bring it to the Librarian.
Another fabulous site Augusta Schools sponsors for your child’s reading enjoyment is our Capstone Interactive site. We have 152 titles!Many of the students access it in the library and in the classroom. This is free to our students and families. You can directly access it at:
If a login/password is requested it is, Username:augustaps Password:school.
We have had many books returned with damage from food, drinks, pets, and small siblings. Please help your child keep their library book safe by avoiding any of these dangers. Books returned wet or damaged beyond repair cannot be put back on the shelf and parents will be billed.
Please help your child by placing the books to be returned in their backpack on or before their Library day.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Pridham
Upcoming DatesChocolate/ Snack Fundraiser …………….………………………………………2/05/18- 2/16/18
Early Release: Dismissal 11:45 a.m. …………………………………………...…………….. 2/16/18
School Vacation …………………………………………………………………….…. 2/19/18- 2/23/18
Students Return to School ……………………………………………………………………..… 2/26/18
PTC Meeting: 6:00 p.m. …….……………………………….…………………….….….………. 2/27/18