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

Thank You to Our Lincoln Community!

As I'm sure you've heard, our Lincoln Carnival was a HUGE success. We could not have pulled it off without the support and assistance of our Lincoln Lion families.

A big thank you to the PTO, Carnival Committee, and parent volunteers for making the magic happen. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our community come together in fun and collaboration. You really did make this year's Carnival the best yet! 🥳

What's Next? We're looking forward to Lincoln Lions Academy's Spring Session (registration is now open), the last few months of school, and for some spring weather!

- Delilah & Beky

p.s. Looking to make a difference in our Lincoln community? We're looking to fill some of our PTO executive and committee positions. Learn more below.

Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, February 19th @ 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, February 19th in person at the Media Center at Lincoln School, or virtually (Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 851 3168 9791 | Passcode: 9RemXiJf)

Join Lincoln’s PTO – Make an Impact!

Lincoln’s PTO brings parents, teachers, and staff together to create the best learning experience for our kids. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a way to get involved!

🔹 Lead the Way – Serve a two-year term on our Executive Board and help shape the PTO’s direction. We need skills in communications, finance, event planning, and more!

🔹 Run a Project – Be a chair for an event or initiative like family movie night, social media, or our lunchtime running club. Commit to one year, or stay as long as you’d like!

🔹 Lend a Hand – Join a committee or sign up for day-of event support. Every bit helps!

Opportunities are open to parents, guardians, teachers, and staff. Find your perfect fit at the link below or email us at info@ptolincoln.org with questions. Let’s make this a great year together! 🎉

Learn more and check out open positions HERE.

We Did It! We raised $16,000+!

We're still tallying everything up for a final total, but so far we're excited to announce that we raised $16,000, which means we've exceeded our goal!

Thank you to everyone who made both the Lincoln Soirée and our 75th Annual Lincoln Carnival a phenomenal success! These events brought our community together for unforgettable moments of fun, connection, and celebration, and all in support of the Lincoln PTO.

To all the students, families, and local businesses who contributed and attended—thank you for keeping this beloved tradition alive.

Our Lincoln Soirée was a fantastic night! Around 125 guests gathered at Pleasant Home to dance, dine, sip, and socialize—all while bidding on exciting auction items. Alumni, current staff, and parents came together for a memorable evening of fun and community.
The 75th Annual Lincoln Carnival was another huge success! A big thank you to our incredible sponsors—Bulley & Andrews, Petite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Tooth Buds Pediatric Dentistry, Senator Don Harmon, and Battistoni, Beam, Polivka Orthodontics—for their generous support.

We’re grateful for the many volunteers, including former students (even a group from the Class of ’75!), teachers, and parents, who made it all possible. Your donations to the Ticket of Choice, Cakewalk, and Silent Auction created some truly exciting moments.

📅Mark your calendars for the 76th Annual Lincoln Carnival on
February 7, 2026!

Registration NOW OPEN: Lincoln Lions Academy Spring Session!

Spring session dates are 3/11/25-4/25/25. Join Lincoln Lions Academy for after school enrichment!

REGISTER HERE | Registration closes 3/5/25.

Scholarships are available, submit Angel Funds requests here.

We are looking for Volunteers to help with day of supervision, in exchange for free (or discounted) enrollment. Email Amanda (turnbull.amanda@gmail.com) or Norah (norah.leavy@gmail.com).

🪴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

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

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.

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!