Lincoln Families,

We are getting closer to the end of 2022. This year, our Lincoln community has felt the pain of transitions and growth and now we are beginning to see glimmers of successes!

I’d like to show you our Fall student survey data (percentages in parentheses are from last year):

	I feel safe at school.	Teachers treat me with respect.	I am recognized for my positive behavior.	I have at least one adult I can talk to.
Lincoln	74.6% (61%)	82.6% (81)	83.9% (45%)	76.4% (69%)

While our goal is that the percentages reach 100%, as you can see, across the board, our students have shown more trust in us as a community of adults. I am thankful and honored to witness the changes that are taking place, the resilience of our community, and our collective efforts manifesting.

In addition to this, we are making pivots to our instructional strategy come January. Lincoln has been fortunate to receive funding that assures every learner in the building has access to Lexia, a high quality literacy program. All our learners will have the opportunity and support throughout the school week to engage and complete lessons based on their individual literacy needs. We believe that the integration of this program can increase our students’ self-efficacy in literacy, which will have a cascade of positive effects in other facets of their school life.

Thank you for all your support and trust in us this year. Let’s keep this work up!

Best,

Principal Ayala

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Important Dates

Events	Date	Time
PTO Fundraising Brainstorm Session	December 15, 2022	5:30-6:30pm
LMS Winter Concert	December 20, 2022	6:00-7:00pm
Winter Break, No School	December 23, 2022-January 3, 2023
Community PTO Meeting	January 12, 2023	5:30-6:30pm

 

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The LMS Calendar page includes dates, times and locations of Athletic events and Clubs.

 

Student Athletics

Basketball has begun! Please review the Athletics Webpage for practice and games times as well as more information.

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Clubs at Lincoln

Many clubs are underway and it is not too late to join. More clubs will begin in January! The Clubs webpage includes Club Teachers and additional information.

All-Stars/Homework Club - Please check with your Lion’s Pride Advisor for the days this is held for your house. Monday Art Club - 2:50-4:00, room 308 - 6th Grade Art club Tuesday 8th Grade Math Team - 7:30-8:20 AM, room G4 Black Student Union - Meets during Lion’s Pride in room G5 6th Grade Math Team - 2:50-4:00pm,  room 204 Civil Rights Team - 2:50-4:00pm, room 210. Seeking grownups from the Lincoln community who want to help support the team as a Community Advisor. Please fill out this form here! Learn more about what Civil Rights Teams do. Dungeons and Dragons Club - 2:50-4:00pm, Learning Commons Thursday SAGA - Sexuality and Gender Alliance - 2:50-4:00pm, room 304 Future Clubs Drama Club - Fridays starting in January. Garden Club - Mondays starting in March Girls Who Code - Starting in January. More information to come as the date draws nearer. Ski Club - January - March, after school to 9:15pm, Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton Sign up deadline 12/15/22

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PTO News & Notes Highlights

Please review the PTO website for more information

• Staff Appreciation: Coffee Cart! - Monday, December 12, parent volunteers shared coffee, tea, and treats with teachers and staff at Lincoln. Thanks to our LMS Staff and our PTO for supporting them!
• PTO Fundraising Brainstorm - Thursday, December 15 at 5:30pm, we'll be meeting at Lincoln (in the Atrium on the first floor). Come and contribute your ideas about fun ways to raise money to support our students and staff!
• Looking for More Volunteers at Lincoln - There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at the school, including supporting students during class transitions, supervising lunch, or helping with specific classes, like Puffin House (8-1). First make sure you are approved by the Portland Public School district to volunteer by filling out this form. If you don't know whether you are an approved volunteer or not, email Courtney Graffius who can double-check for you: graffiuscourtney@gmail.com.
• Like or Follow the Lincoln PTO on Facebook for info, updates, and more!
• Mark the date: Thursday, January 12th, 5:30-6:30pm for our next Community PTO meeting (location will be announced soon).