Originally delivered on 1/13/2025 5:07 pm

SUBJECT: Lincoln PTO Newsletter - January 2025

LINCOLN PTO NEWSLETTER  ||  PTOLINCOLN.ORG  ||  JANUARY 2025

Happy New Year, Lincoln Community!

Welcome back, everyone! We hope your break was relaxing and your first week of 2025 got off to a great start. 🎉

We're looking forward to all that the second half of the school year has in store, and we're very excited for the upcoming Carnival. 

Mark your calendars for the 75th Annual Carnival on Saturday, February 1st! 🎡 This beloved event is packed with fun for the whole family and supports our amazing PTO, and, in turn, all our students and teachers. We're still looking for volunteers, silent auction items, and treats for the Cake Walk—can you help? You can find more information further in the newsletter. 

A huge shoutout to the PTO, Carnival Committee, and parent volunteers for making the magic happen. Let’s make this year's carnival the best yet! 🥳

- Delilah & Beky

Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, January 15th @ 6PM

Why attend? Every Lincoln parent, guardian, and teacher is automatically a PTO member. Attending gives you the scoop on school happenings, updates from Principal Rehfield, and a chance to share your ideas. Plus, it's a great way to meet other parents and staff!

Join us from 6:00-7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 15th in person at the Media Center at Lincoln School, or virtually (Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 851 3168 9791 | Passcode: 9RemXiJf)

Join us for Lincoln's favorite Carnival, Saturday, February 1st, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

What is the Carnival? The carnival is a 75-year-old tradition that many Lincoln Families and Faculty remember fondly. It is a day of fun for people of all ages with carnival games, prizes, food, balloons, face painting, laughter and memories that will last a lifetime. 

  • Cake Walk: Looking to make our 75th annual Carnival extra sweet? 
    Sign up to bring a treat for the Cake Walk.
     
  • Donate a Silent Auction Item: We're looking for items to include for the silent auction. A Stay at your vacation home, wine, new toys, gift cards, experiences? 
    Sign up here.
🍭Volunteer for the Carnival

Interested in Being a Volunteer? We are looking for a team of volunteers to help plan and execute this event! 

Sign up here. 

Take a Break from Cooking – and Support Lincoln School!

Looking for an easy meal idea? 

Great news! Starship in Forest Park is hosting a fundraiser for us every Wednesday in January. 🎉

When you mention 'Lincoln School OP,' 10% of your purchase will benefit our school. Enjoy their delicious subs, soups, and meals – perfect for stocking your freezer and staying cozy all winter!

Thank you for treating yourself to a kitchen break while supporting our school.

Bon appétit! 🍲

🪴Garden Club Update

Thank You to all our Lincoln Lions who have participated in our Garden Club sessions this fall. We've spent several lunches since the start of the school year harvesting, planting, and cleaning up our school garden. Most recently we picked radishes and planted bulbs that will flower in the spring. 

Stop by the garden anytime to check out what's in bloom and maybe hunt for some beneficial insects! 

Volunteer Opportunity! We're also looking for all interested adults who would be interested in assisting with the garden in the spring, over the summer, and next fall! 

Reach out to Amanda Turnbull (turnbull.amanda@gmail.com) if you might be interested. No experience necessary!

Girls On the Run - Calling all 3rd - 5th grade kids!

Another season of support, movement, and confidence building is right around the corner with Girls on the Run at Lincoln. Don’t miss your chance to sign your girl up for 10 weeks of Girls on the Run! This evidence-based curriculum offers participants the ability to:

  • Boost self-worth through goal setting
  • Learn how to foster meaningful relationships 
  • Develop healthy habits and understanding of physical movement. 

We culminate in a 5k along Lake Michigan! We will meet twice a week (Mondays & Wednesdays) beginning March 3rd for 75 minutes after school. 

Register here.

Any questions?Interested in coaching? Contact Gwen at gwalski@sbcglobal.net

Photos for 5th Grade Yearbook Needed!!

Please upload your student photos throughout the years at Lincoln! Example of photos: first day(s) of school, special events like Halloween, Carnaval, Clubs, Field Trips, photos from classroom and classmates, etc. 

Submit to the Photo Formby Friday, March 21, but you can avoid the pre-spring break craziness and upload K-4 now.  

Questions? Please contact Alicia (ak@akubista.com)
or Andrea (andreakovach1@gmail.com). 

Inspire the Next Generation: Share Your Career Experience!

Join us for an exciting evening to hear from members of our Lincoln community about their careers. 

When: April 24, 2025 | 6 PM- 7:30 PM 

Where: Lincoln Elementary 

Volunteer! Passionate about your career? Want to inspire our Lincoln Lion students to dream big and explore job opportunities. We invite you to share your career journey and participate in an inspiring night! Email info@ptolincoln.org

Save the Date: Multicultural Celebration, Mar. 8 |12-3PM

Date: Saturday March 8th
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Cultural Commons (formerly the lunchroom)

Join us for our Multicultural Fest—a vibrant celebration of the incredible diversity that makes our neighborhood special! Let’s come together to showcase our heritage and learn about the rich cultures of our friends and neighbors.

Our Vision:
Celebrate our community through display tables, mini-performances, and interactive activities like games and crafts—all created by us!

How to Participate:

  • Share your culture with a small presentation featuring food, clothing, artifacts, or music.
  • Add an interactive element like a game or craft to engage others.
  • Team up with others representing the same culture or go solo—your unique contributions are what make this event special!

Whether you'd like to showcase your culture or join as a guest, it’s easy to get involved. Businesses with a cultural aspect are welcome too!

👉 Sign Up Here

 


Mabel's Labels

Lost at Lincoln? Found with Mabel's Labels! 

Help items make their way back home by labeling clothes, water bottles and belongings with these amazing, washable labels! 

Fun Fact: 20% of all purchases benefits our school! 

Purchase here!

Attention 5th Grade Families!

The upcoming school year is packed with tradition that your 5th grader will remember forever, including the 5th grade dance, talent show, outdoor ed fieldtrip, the yearbook, and more! 

The PTO is asking for a $30 contribution to help cover some of the 5TH grade expenses. Donate $30 here

Donate to Help Our Kids Grow

Every dollar that is received from the Lincoln Community by the PTO is used to help facilitate a better educational experience for our Lions and their teachers. Your donations are a tangible way to make a positive impact on the school as a whole, and help our kids and teachers be equipped to work together toward the common goal of a great education.  // TAP HERE // to make a donation today!

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📖 Parent & Room Coordinator Directory: Gain access here

💻 Previous Newsletter Editions: Missed a newsletter? Want to check out previous news? Check them out here. 

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Upcoming January & February Events
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - D97 Schools/Offices Closed
Thursday, February 13
Family/Teacher Conferences - Full Day of Student Attendance
Friday, February 14
Family/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
Monday, February 17
Presidents Day
Lincoln Elementary School PTO Newsletter - See you in February!

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