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, September 18th in person at the Media Center at Lincoln School, or virtually (Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 851 3168 9791 | Passcode: 9RemXiJf)

The PTO Kindergarten Liaison team would like to invite Kindergarten parents to a Kindergarten parent social! 

• When: Thursday, November 7th | 5:30-8:30 PM. 
• Where: Taco Mucho, 220 Harrison St. 
• Babysitting is available at Kidcreate a few doors down ($20/child, ages 4+). Register in advance for babysitting. 
• Questions? Reach out to Hanne Weber (hanne.weber19@gmail.com). 
  Note: Financial Assistance is available, please reach out prior to registration. 

The Lincoln PTO Green Team invites you to an all ages Halloween Costume Exchange!

• When: Saturday, September 28th | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
• Where: Lincoln Elementary School Playground
• What: Bring your gently used costumes and accessories and feel free to take a new-to-you costume home. Costumes can also be dropped in a bin at the school office anytime during the month of September.

Get your Lincoln Lion Spirit Wear! 

• Did you know: The first Friday of each month is Spirit Day. Wear your Lincoln Lion spirit wear and show your Lincoln pride! 
• Where do I get the gear?  Back to School Picnic on Friday, September 13th, and other future PTO events!
• Upcoming Spirit Days: September 6, October 4

Your order benefits the Lincoln PTO!

Sign up to be a Lincoln PTO Room Coordinator for your child's classroom! This program is designed to foster a strong sense of community and connection within Lincoln and the PTO. Check out the website to see our guide and learn more. 

What the PTO Room Coordinator(s) does: 

• Build Community: Foster a sense of belonging in each classroom by arranging meetups, offering PTO support, and welcoming new families.
• Serve as PTO Liaison: Share important PTO updates with the class and help recruit volunteers.
• Support the Teacher: Assist with classroom needs, including coordinating appreciation gifts, snacks, and celebrations.

Interested? Email Sarah Severson (saraheseverson@gmail.com) to sign up. 

Did you or someone you know attend Lincoln School?

• We're on a mission to preserve our school's history, and we need your help! 
• If you have any old photos, videos, or memorabilia, we'd love to showcase them throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Your contributions will help tell the story of Lincoln for everyone to enjoy.

Please contact Mr. Ben Melickian at bmelickian@op97.org to share your memories or ask questions. 

Let's celebrate Lincoln's legacy together!

Join Us as an Assistant Coach for Let Me Run!

No running experience required!

We're looking for parent assistant coaches for Lincoln's 4th and 5th grade boys running club. 

Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after school, starting mid-September. Each 1.5-hour session includes exercises, a practice run, and activities to build confidence and respect. The program wraps up with a local 5K race.

Commitment: Attend practices once or twice a week. The number of spots for boys depends on coach availability.

Interested? Email Katie (katie.r.bernhard@gmail.com) to volunteer for the Fall session. Learn more at letmerun.org.

The Student Enrichment Team is seeking enthusiastic individuals to collaborate on the future of after-school enrichment programming and solidify our goals through the PTO.

We're planning the first of 3-4 focus group meetings by the end of October, following our discussion with school administration.

Interested in making a difference? Contact Amanda Turnbull (turnbull.amanda@gmail.com), Co-VP of Student Enrichment, to get involved.

Our Biggest fundraiser of the year kicks off on Sept 16! Lets turn pages together, win daily prizes, silly string parties, gift cards and most of all - raise money for our awesome school! 

Register your child(ren) and ask family, friends and neighbors to support them by making a contribution! Thank you! 

Learn more at the Read-a-Thon website and look out for the take-home flyer! 

Lincoln's favorite Carnival is returning this winter on Saturday, February 1st, 2025.

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. More details forthcoming. 

Interested in Being a Volunteer? We are looking for a team of volunteers to help plan and execute this event and will be sending more information out about this soon!

We're Looking for Sponsors: If you have a lead for sponsors, please reach out to Lincolncarnival@gmail.com.

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!

Tell us at info@ptolincoln.org or attend the next PTO meeting. Want to support our efforts and more? We are the Pride and we can do this together.