Dear Lincoln Families:

Let the celebration begin!! The last few weeks of school are filled with fun activities that allow students, teachers, staff, and families to celebrate the end of another exciting and successful school year together. Open House is one of those events and this year's did not disappoint.

It warmed my heart to see families huddled over students' desks as they showed off the amazing work accomplished during the school year. Thanks to the dedicated work of our teachers, our students have grown and learned so much, both academically and socially. Thanks to the amazing partnering of our families, Lincoln has thrived this year, which has allowed our students to thrive.

I have some end of the year Thank Yous to give to some of our most unheralded volunteers. First of all, thank you to all of the editors of the Links. The entire community is kept informed thanks to the late night work of a few people. On more than one occasion this year, they have needed to reformat the newsletter at the last minute because your principal's letter was tardy. A special thank you to Gary Rainville, Jennifer Carroll, Katie Storey, and Karen Hirschmann.

Thank you also to the incredible ROAR editorial staff.  Next year's Editors-in-Chief have some very big shoes to fill. This year's team, Jacqueline Rainville, Molly Abramson, and Chloe VanVoorhis, have been enthusiastic and dedicated in their leadership. All of our student editors have worked incredibly hard to ensure that this Lincoln tradition thrives. I can't thank our amazing parents enough for all of their behind the scenes work. Sandra Osumi, Elana Lieberman, and Andrea VanVoorhis. If not for them, the ROAR would not have been possible this year.

Field Day is tomorrow. Mrs. Rossi and our volunteers are preparing a wonderful morning of fun for all of our students. This is the final opportunity for our students to gather together and enjoy each other's company. Lincoln has grown over the past few years making full school activities more difficult.  This chance to celebrate together is all the more precious because of how rare it is.

As the year comes to an end, please remember to check your student's lunch account to make sure it is current. Please also check with the library to make sure all books are returned and all fines are paid.  Remember that Friday is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:30.

Thank you and here's to a wonderful last few weeks!!

Sincerely,

Pat