Dear K-4 Families,

We have more wintery weather coming our way so it's a good time to share some information about recess!

Like many schools, we use the Child Care Weather Watch chart (see below) to determine when the temperatures and conditions require us to hold recess indoors. Recess is outdoors when the conditions are green or yellow, and indoors for red. Believe me, we want kids to get outside for fresh air, movement and fun so we do everything we can to keep recess outside!

Outdoor recess can be tons of fun, and in the snowy and cold weather it is important to be prepared! We have Snow Specific Recess Rules (see below) to ensure children can enjoy their time outside. There is a lot of winter gear and the potential for lost items so it's very helpful if layers, hats, mittens, boots and coats are labeled!

As you know, morning arrival is a very busy time on campus, especially in the "south lot" where we have staff parking, K-4 car drop off, and preschool drop off. Preschool caregivers are required to walk their children to the door, and children of employees who work at Lincoln School park and walk. We ask all other vehicles to stay in the "live drop-off" lane. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sincerely,

Sarah

Lincoln School Learning Commons

January 30, 2026

5:30-7:30

Thank you to everyone who has already donated prizes! Drop off donations at the main office or reach out to diana.jong@gmail.com to coordinate.

In lieu of prize donations, you can donate your valuable time! Please review this SignUpGenius.  Just giving a few hours makes a huge impact, as this is one of the PTO’s biggest fundraisers!  Also reach out to Diana with any questions.

Boston resident students and their caregivers: If you’d like to sign up for MCC’s Stay and Play at the school between the end of school and the start of Bingo night,  please sign-up here

PTO is looking for volunteers to take over for Bingo night 2027 - if you are interested, please contact ptochair@lpto.org.

All Lincoln School students in grades K-8 are invited to participate in the MSLA (MA School Library Association) 2026 Bookmark Contest.

There are 5 age divisions and wonderful prizes including bookstore gift certificates, professionally printed bookmarks, an awesome bookmark enlargement, and a lovely award ceremony. Last year a Lincoln School student won their age division, and we'd LOVE to have another winner this year!

Entry forms and full rules are available in the library or online. For more information, visit https://www.lincnet.org/msla-bookmark-contest or reach out to Gwen Blumberg, Lincoln School Librarian. 

Submission Details

Start the new year with some creativity by participating in our annual Yard Sign Design Contest! The contest, entering its tenth year, kicks off today! 

The 2026 Contest Guidelines are available on the Encouragement page of our website. This contest is open to grades 2-8 and multilingual signs are highly encouraged!

All submissions are due by: Monday, February 23, 2026. 

This two-session workshop (Saturdays 1/24 and 1/31) for young authors will dive into the creative process and help your child find their own unique voice. Through journaling, writing prompts, mindfulness, movement, and visual art - children will explore their own natural creativity and use it to write an original story. Intended for children in grades 4-6. Participants are highly encouraged to attend both sessions. Workshops are taught by published author Erin Petti. Register here: https://lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-writers-workshop-7/