Walk-a-Thon is tomorrow!

2pm at Ray Park Field

Final results are not in yet, but the latest figures show a whopping 88% participation rate!  Ms. Stair's class is first to win a free recess. Participation is what matters most.  We are so close to our goal of 92% school wide.  Please check your child's backpack.  It's not too late.

Calling All Volunteers

Thank you in advance for your time. If you volunteered to help distribute t-shirts to your class, please meet in the MPR at 1:15 pm sharp.  If you volunteered for a station during the event, please come to Ray Park field at 1:30 pm to await further instructions.  If you have any questions or can't remember what you signed up for, please contact the Walk-a-Thon co-chairs: Ingrid

PTA Meeting Recap

We had a great turnout at our first PTA meeting last Friday.  Among the many things discussed, we passed our annual budget and voted to fund the replacement of benches at Lincoln.  If you missed the meeting, PTA members may request the full minutes from our secretary, Jessica Beebe

WAT is TOMORROW!

We hope to see you all walking with your children & Linc the lion at the 10^th annual Walk-A-Thon! WAT is a great fall event that gets our community moving while raising funds to support our school.  If it's your first or your last, we hope you come enjoy the festive hour on the field.  Please see the WAT info section for important last minute details about the event.

PTA Reflections

There are many artists among us. Encourage your student to submit their work to the 2^nd annual Lincoln Art Reflections competition by 10/21. Last year we had submissions in all the categories from music composition to photography.  It is a proud moment for the kids to see their work displayed in the art show.  This year's show is 11/19 at 6pm & 11/20 at 8am in the Library.

Book Fair

The library will be transformed into our very own book store starting next week.  If you have 20 minutes to spare, consider volunteering for a shift in the store.  There's something special about seeing hordes of kids excited about purchasing books.  Lincoln receives a percentage of the sales.  Books make excellent gifts! See below for more details.

Best- June & Melinda

mikeandjunehee@gmail.com

The Book Fair promotes literacy at our school and earns money for the Lincoln PTA and classroom libraries. Last year we raised $10,287.43 to purchase books for our classrooms and library! We also received a bonus of over $800 because we raised more money than the previous year! Help us meet that goal again by buying books and holiday gifts from the fair. 

This year the Book Fair will be held from Friday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 31 in the Lincoln Library. Our hours will be 15 minutes before school begins and 30 minutes after it ends.  

Book Fair Itinerary

• Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 22 & 23. Book Fair Preview Days: Students have a chance to preview the Book Fair with their classes during school.

• Friday, Oct. 24. First day of Book Fair kicks off with Donuts with Dad from 7:30-8:30 am - dads, moms, grandparents -- all are invited to join us for coffee and donuts before school on Friday. Plus, be the first to buy books at the Fair.

• Saturday, Oct. 25. Family Day at the Book Fair. Join us from 11 am-1 pm.

• Wednesday, Oct. 29. Pajama Night is back by popular demand! Come join us for a fun-filled Book Fair Family Night from 6:30-8 pm. Wear your pajamas, have a cup of cocoa, and listen to Ms. Magda read everyone a book (around 6:45). We hope you can join us!

• Friday, Oct. 31. Last day of Book Fair - closes after lunch. Happy Halloween!

We are in great need of volunteers!   

We really can't do the Book Fair without you. If you are interested in being a Book Fair volunteer, please click here to sign up or contact Fiona Birchall at fibirchall@gmail.com.

Book Bucks will be available again this year. 

We hope to see you at the Fair,

Your Book Fair Chairs

Fiona Birchall and Robin Edmondson

Entries for the PTA Reflections Art competition are now being accepted. Look for the pink submission box in the office. 

All entries must be accompanied with an entry form. Tape or paper clip entry form to the back of the artwork. Student name should also appear on the back of the artwork. Please refer to both general and specific art category guidelines before submitting. 

General rules and entry form:

General Participation Rules

Entry Form 

Specific rules for each art category:

Dance Choreography

Film Production

Literature

Music Composition

Photography

Visual Arts

PLEASE VOTE!

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Please mark your calendars and plan to join the Burlingame School District Superintendent, Dr. Maggie MacIsaac, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, Dennis Hills, and the Elementary School Principals, to learn more about how Common Core Math instruction is engaging and preparing our students for middle school and beyond.

When:  Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Time:  6:30 pm

Location:  Franklin Multi-Purpose Room, 2385 Trousdale Ave.

You may have heard on the news about an increase in the number of cases of severe respiratory illnesses associated with the Enterovirus D68 (EV D-68) in several states throughout the country.  Currently, there have been confirmed cases in several counties in the Bay Area.  To date, there have not been any confirmed cases in San Mateo County. 

Burlingame School District is taking preventable measures as well as educating our staff and students.  Please click here to read a letter from District Nurse Diana Ayllon and learn more about what you can do to help prevent the spread of EV D-68. 

The generally accepted definition of bullying is aggressive behavior that must have three components: intent to harm, repetition, and a power imbalance between the bully and the target or victim.  There are four types of bullying: verbal (teasing, name calling), social/relational (rumors, leaving someone out on purpose), physical (hitting, tripping) and cyber bullying (any of the mentioned behaviors using digital technologies).  

The Burlingame School District takes this topic very seriously and believes in a proactive approach.  With the completion of another successful Ability Awareness and Tolerance Week, we realize how important it is to carry on the vital message that our students should continue to develop their empathy and tolerance of others.  

It is of high priority that your child receives not only an amazing academic education but also one that promotes "the whole child." It is our job to make sure the students of Burlingame feel safe, empowered and successful.  This includes developing their social and emotional skills.  

The District has implemented multiple evidence-based programs including Responsive Classroom and Tribes, which emphasize social and emotional learning (SEL) by creating a community within the classroom.  The newest program that has been introduced is called Second Step.  Second Step is a classroom-based social skills curriculum that focuses on developing skills for learning, empathy, emotion management and problem solving.  These programs have been proven to reduce negative behaviors and emotional distress as well as improve attitudes, behaviors and academic performance.  If you would like more information on social and emotional learning, you can refer to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL.org).  

"The Connected Adolescent: A Roadmap to Parenting in the Digital Age"

San Mateo Performing Arts Center, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 pm  

Presented by ParenTeen Quest and the Burlingame School District PTA Council 

Technology is pervasive in the lives of students and families. It is here to stay, and it is going to play a central role in our children's futures.

Jason Brand, a licensed clinical social worker, will help you to understand the powerful draw of new media/technology during childhood/adolescence, and how to help your children make good choices in the light of current research about technology and brain development. 

For more information or to purchase advanced tickets, see the flyer.

The City of Burlingame is interested in your perceptions of the Broadway Business District. Please take a few minutes to complete the city survey.

Don't miss McKinley Elementary's annual Harvest Festival Friday, Oct. 24 (6-10 pm) and Saturday, Oct. 25 (4:30-9:30 pm).  Games, music and frights await you, including the legendary Haunted Mansion.  Admission is free and costumes are encouraged.

Come see a performance of Once On This Island, Oct. 23-26

San Mateo High School's award-winning performing arts program is pleased to present Once On This Island. A modern adaptation of the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" with a distinctly Caribbean flavor, Once On This Island tells the story of Ti Moune, a beautiful peasant girl, whose love for a wealthy boy draws the attention of the gods themselves. Ti Moune battles the forces of nature and class prejudice to claim her heart's desire in order to prove that love is more powerful than death itself.

With a tuneful score from the creators of Ragtime and Seussical, Once On This Island will enchant every member of the family.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND will run from Oct. 23-Oct. 26, one weekend only. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. All shows are presented in the San Mateo Performing Arts Center at 600 North Delaware in San Mateo.

We hope to see you at the show! We also appreciate your help in letting others know about our productions. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for students with ID same night general admission seating. A 20 percent discount is available for groups of 10 or more. 

Additional information and online ticketing are available at www.smhsdrama.org. You can also contact us at  customerservice@smhsdrama.org or 650-558-2375 for additional information.

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