News from the Lion’s Den

September2017

Principal: Calvin Anderson

Vice-Principal: Shannon Atherton

(506) 357-4075

Lion’s Pride. Lead and Learn with the Lincoln Lions.

Welcome to a brand new school year!

We are excited to have your child as a student at LECS. There are so many exciting learning opportunities for students at our school!

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT!

This event will be held on Thursday

September 14 at 6:00pm.

This is for parents of students in all grades K-5.

We will be a brief information session in the gym, and then parents are invited to visit their child’s classroom where you will be provided information about class expectations and curriculum. Coffe and muffins will be served.

School Enrolment – Every school is alotted their number of teachers based on enrolment. Our school population fluctuates and sometimes changes must be made throughout the month of September. Please understand that there may be some class/teacher changes if necessary, based on our numbers.

PALS and PSSC Volunteers

Our Parents Assisting Lincoln School (PALS) Committee is always looking for additional volunteers. This fabulous group of volunteers plan and organize fundraising and other activities for our school. Everything they do benefits our students!

The Parent-School Support Committee (PSSC) is a group of committed volunteers who work with the Principal on the School Improvement Plan, Positive Learning Environment and other work that makes our school a great place to be.

At Meet the Teacher on September 14th, there will be sign up sheets for both of these committees – please help us out if you can!

Student Agenda Book

Please take the time to review the information about our school in the front portion of your child’s agenda. It contains important information about our policies, procedures and expectations.

Dates to Remember:
Mon . Sept. 11 / Fred Fox (Terry Fox’s brother) visits Lincoln-parents
Thurs. Sept. 14 / Meet The Teacher (6-7pm)
Tue. Sept. 26 / ½ day of school for students (am only) noon dismissal. Teacher Professional Development in afternoon (PM)

We request all parents/guardians read the important school information contained in the student agenda, page two to page twelve. Youneed to sign – page 12 acknowledging an understanding of the District Protocol for Violent Threat Risk Assessments and to acknowledge you have read the school information.

It is important to check the agenda nightly for notices in the plastic pocket in the back, and homework or notes from the teacher on the daily page. This book is an important communication tool

between home and school. Thank you.

Curious Kids Child Care

Curious Kids Child Care Inc. Curious Kids Child Care is a private child care service that operates in Lincoln Elementary. They offer services to meet family’s childcare needs.

  • Before school care Mon-Fri 7:30-8:15
  • Afterschool care Mon, Tue. Wed, Thurs. 2-6 pm and Fri. 12-6pm
  • Full day 4 year old care Mon-Fri. 7:30-6pm
  • Morning Pre-School ages 3 and 4 years Mon-Fri. 9-12 noon

For more information please contact Angela Prime @

Hot Lunch and Milk Program

Our hot lunch and milk program will begin late September -early October and we are hoping to have lunches available at least twice a week. Details will be sent home soon.

School Website

Our school website will often have what your are looking for! Information, upcoming events, forms, etc. Please check this site often!

lincoln.nbed.nb.ca

Lice Awareness!

At this time of year, lice can be very common. Please ensure you check your child’s hair regularly and advise the school if you find lice. Students with live lice are excluded from school.

CARE THEME FOR SEPTEMBER:

CITIZENSHIP

We will be working very hard at being good citizens. This means treating others well, following the rules, working hard in class and being good citizens at school.

Our school opens at 8:15am daily. Please note that we do not have supervision for students until this time and the doors are locked. Our buses begin arriving around 8:20am. Daily dismissal is 2:05pm and 3:05pm and Fridays at 12:05pm.

SAFE ARRIVAL 357-4075

Please call the school and leave a message if your child will be absent from school. Otherwise, you will receive a call from the school. Thanks!

Bus Loading Zone

When you enter the main driveway, please continue to the parking lot or to the left to the drop off area. Do not enter the bus area. If someone else is picking up your child, please inform them that the bus loading zone is not to be used. Thank you.

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Please update your phone numbers and email addresses if these have changed.

For the safety of your child, we must be able to reach you throughout the school day.

Children do get sick during the day and there are sometimes injuries that happen.