Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
End of the Year
Tuesday, May 17th is our Field Trip to the Amana Colonies. Students and chaperones will need a sack lunch (not in a cooler of any kind) and a drink - I will have one cooler for drinks only.
Chaperones - Please be to school by 8:30. I am looking forward to a fun day!
Kids Fest in Central Park: May 13th from 4:30-7:30.
Final PTG meeting of the year Monday, May 16th. Come to vote in new officers!
STAR Party will be Friday, May 20th. More details to come soon!
Last Day May 24th with a 2:20 dismissal.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April Information
*We are starting a Box Tops competition Monday so clip those Box Tops and send them in!
* I received 9 notes with parents interested in chaperoning our field trip. Our 4th grade team will decide soon how many we are able to take and I will contact you as to whether or not you are able to chaperone.
*Bakery Orders for the field trip are due May 6 - you must send the order form in WITH MONEY by that date or your order will not be placed. You do not have to order anything!
Early Outs: April 27th and May 11th
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Weekly Information
Early Dismissals - April 13 and 27.
Iowa Assessments will be April 11-15. We begin testing each day at 8:45. A snack is served each morning. It is very important that kids are on time to school this week so that they are prepared and ready to do their best on the tests! If you have a calculator at home, please send it on Monday - kids can use them on the Tuesday math tests. If you don't have one, we will do our best to find enough at school. Thanks!
Family Fun Night: Thursday, April 14th from 5:30-7:00. A note went home and we would like you to return the bottom section with number of people attending so we can plan for a small meal.
There will be a Lincoln PTG meeting on Monday, April 18th at 5:30 in the Lincoln Media Center. We will be taking nominations for positions for next year. There are lots of opportunities to be part of your child's education and this is one way to become involved.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March News
Remember tomorrow is VIP Day! Guests are welcome to come as long or little as you would like. Please check in when you come tomorrow so we are able to keep track of guests.
The Book Fair is tomorrow as well. VIPs are able to purchase books and kids can also bring money to buy books if they would like. Our class goes to the fair at 2:45 tomorrow - if you won't be here at that time, I will find time for kids and their VIP to go while they are here.
Lunch is at 11:30. Those eating out need to be back by 12:15. Those eating here get Pizza Ranch pizza!
Monday, March 21 - Lincoln PTG meeting at 7 PM. Please come if you are interested in getting more involved at Lincoln. We are always looking for new ideas!
Thursday, March 24-Monday, March 28 - No School for kids. Happy Easter!
Ms. Mahr, our student teacher, is doing a fantastic job! She has taken over teaching LARS this week. After Easter, she will be taking over all subjects. I will be in and out of the room during the day. We will plan together for lessons and I am very confident in her teaching!
The Book Fair is tomorrow as well. VIPs are able to purchase books and kids can also bring money to buy books if they would like. Our class goes to the fair at 2:45 tomorrow - if you won't be here at that time, I will find time for kids and their VIP to go while they are here.
Lunch is at 11:30. Those eating out need to be back by 12:15. Those eating here get Pizza Ranch pizza!
Monday, March 21 - Lincoln PTG meeting at 7 PM. Please come if you are interested in getting more involved at Lincoln. We are always looking for new ideas!
Thursday, March 24-Monday, March 28 - No School for kids. Happy Easter!
Ms. Mahr, our student teacher, is doing a fantastic job! She has taken over teaching LARS this week. After Easter, she will be taking over all subjects. I will be in and out of the room during the day. We will plan together for lessons and I am very confident in her teaching!
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
March Fabulous Feats Feast
Congratulations Gage for showing great character in class and working hard to do your best work!
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Information
* I have not received very many VIP forms yet - we need them by March 11 in order to get a correct lunch count. We order pizza from Pizza Ranch for those eating here and we have to get them numbers a week in advance. A green VIP form went home as well as the last page of the orange Lincoln newsletter this week.
* GUM DAY Friday March 4th for $1. Money goes to field trips we attend this year.
* Beginning Monday, we will have a student teacher from Iowa Wesleyan college. Her name is Lexa Mahr and she will be working with us for 8 weeks. You will be hearing more about her soon!
Friday, February 26, 2016
Things to Know
STAR Party for 2nd Trimester will be on March 1st - Bowling. A note will come home today if your child earned the party. Kids are allowed to bring money for a snack and drink. In order to earn this party, kids had to have 5 or less late assignments 2nd trimester. Congratulations to those that made it!
Hopefully you all received the green VIP Day note. Please make sure to send this back if your child is having a VIP come. It is important we have correct numbers for lunch as well as expected visitors to plan for this day. Thanks!
Early out March 2nd for Professional Development.
March 4th is Gum Day.
Report cards will go home on March 4th.
Hopefully you all received the green VIP Day note. Please make sure to send this back if your child is having a VIP come. It is important we have correct numbers for lunch as well as expected visitors to plan for this day. Thanks!
Early out March 2nd for Professional Development.
March 4th is Gum Day.
Report cards will go home on March 4th.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Friday, February 19, 2016
Items
Kids did a great job at their concert! It is fun to watch them perform!
Wednesday, Feb. 24th and March 2nd and 16th will be a 1:10 dismissal for Professional Development.
Friday, Feb. 26th is the end of the 2nd Trimester. I can't believe how fast this year is going. Report cards will go home on March 4th.
STAR Party for 2nd Trimester will be on March 1st - Bowling. More details to come soon.
Hopefully you all received the green VIP Day note. Please make sure to send this back if your child is having a VIP come. It is important we have correct numbers for lunch as well as expected visitors to plan for this day. Thanks!
Wednesday, Feb. 24th and March 2nd and 16th will be a 1:10 dismissal for Professional Development.
Friday, Feb. 26th is the end of the 2nd Trimester. I can't believe how fast this year is going. Report cards will go home on March 4th.
STAR Party for 2nd Trimester will be on March 1st - Bowling. More details to come soon.
Hopefully you all received the green VIP Day note. Please make sure to send this back if your child is having a VIP come. It is important we have correct numbers for lunch as well as expected visitors to plan for this day. Thanks!
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Weekly Information
*We Jump Rope for Heart from 8:30-10:00 at the Middle School.
*Please bring fund raising packets on or before this day.
*We will then have Valentine parties in the afternoon. Kids can bring Valentine's for all kids in the class if they choose. Thanks to everyone bringing items for our party!
NO SCHOOL FOR KIDS FEBRUARY 15th or 16th!
*Book Orders are due Friday, Feb. 19th. Everyone got a coupon for a free $5 book if you spend $10.
*Some kids are starting to run low on glue sticks. We will need more for our final Science unit so please ask your child if they are running low, and restock if needed! Thanks!
*Be sure to check the photos tab on my blog - I added photos of kids working on houses and then final houses. I also am sending home photos with each student. They worked so hard and should be very proud of their houses!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
February Information
Thank you to everyone that attended conferences on Tuesday. I will see the rest of you tonight!
February 12: Jump Rope for Heart in the morning. Please make sure all donation packets are returned on or before this date as money will be counted while we are jumping! We will then have our Valentine Party in the afternoon. Thank you to everyone bringing in items!
February 15: NO School - President's Day
February 16: No School - Teacher Professional Development
February 18: 4th grade concert! More information will be coming soon.
February 24: 1:10 dismissal - Professional Development
February 26: End 2nd trimester - report cards will go home the end of the next week
January Fabulous Feats Feast
Congratulations Aaron, Jaden, Cornelio, Natalie, and Mikaila for making great growth on your SMI and SRI.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Geography Bee
Congrats to Mikaila, Frankie, and Sean for earning their way to the Lincoln Geography Bee!
Stuff
*Kids will be bringing home Jump Rope for Heart fundraising packets. If our school raises $15,000 Mr. Hoffman will shave his head! There are a variety of prizes kids can earn for raising money. We will be jump roping on Friday, February 12th from 8:30-10:00 at the Middle School.
*Please make sure to come to conferences at your scheduled time on either Monday or Thursday. Please be on time as my conferences are scheduled with no breaks in between. You will get to meet with Ms. Gieswein the last 5 minutes of your scheduled conference. Specials teachers will be here both night and you can visit them before or after your scheduled time.
*We have an early out for Professional Development on Wed. Jan. 27th.
*We bowl on Wednesday for PE. A note will be coming home about this.
*Please make sure to come to conferences at your scheduled time on either Monday or Thursday. Please be on time as my conferences are scheduled with no breaks in between. You will get to meet with Ms. Gieswein the last 5 minutes of your scheduled conference. Specials teachers will be here both night and you can visit them before or after your scheduled time.
*We have an early out for Professional Development on Wed. Jan. 27th.
*We bowl on Wednesday for PE. A note will be coming home about this.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
January 2016
Book Orders are due January 15th.
January 18th - Teacher Work Day - No School
January 18th - PTG meeting at 7:00 at Lincoln in the Media Center
January 25th and 28th - Conferences - you will receive a green note with your time. Please return the bottom half to verify that that time works. You will meet with both Ms. Geiswein and myself during that 15 minute time slot.
January 27 - 1:10 dismissal - Professional Growth
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