Dear Lincoln Families:

There is so much happening at Lincoln between now and spring break. All of us on the team came back with our track shoes on ready for the sprint to the break!!! All of us except for Mr. Carney and Ms. Nielsen who both had accidents that have them recuperating at home. Ms. Nielsen broke her wrist and Mr. Carney broke his leg. Both of them had surgery and are at home recovering. We all miss them and hope to see them back as good as new soon.

A special thank you to all of the parents who rallied to cover our double lunch on the Friday before Presidents' Week break. Many parents showed up to help on the playground and during our two lunch periods. This allowed all of our teachers to have a solid hour to have lunch together as a full team. Because of our three lunches, this is a rare occasion. All of us at Lincoln thank the many parents who helped that day for making this celebratory event possible.

Conferences are just around the corner. You will be receiving a form in your student's backpack giving you information about conferences and asking for some information back from you. Please look for this form and return it to your student's teacher as soon as possible. You will receive your student's 2^nd trimester report card during your conference. This will give you an opportunity to have a more detailed conversation with your teacher about your student's progress. We look forward to seeing you for this important meeting.

Spring is the time that Ms. Ivy Chan visits all 5^th grade classrooms to present the district's puberty education curriculum. Your 5^th grade student will be bringing home a permission slip on Monday, 3/2. Please read and sign the slip and send it back to your student's teacher. The district is also holding a Puberty Education Parent Information Night on 3/11 at 6 pm in the library at BIS.

At tonight's PTA meeting, I will be presenting both the new playground remodel plan as well as Lincoln's Art Plan for next year. I hope to see you there. 

Sincerely,