K-4 Family Updates Newsletter
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Dear K-4 Families,
The winter weather has certainly kept us on our toes! While we’re expecting more sunshine and warmer temperatures next week, we’ll also be dealing with a messy mix of melting snow and mud. Please continue to send your child to school in layers and waterproof footwear so they can stay comfortable during outdoor play.
March is a busy and beautiful month as we celebrate Greek Heritage, Irish Heritage, Women’s History, and Music in Our Schools! Throughout the month, our morning announcements will feature stories of notable figures, history, and vibrant cultures.
Speaking of history, have you explored the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail? Their website is a fantastic resource, with sites organized by neighborhood and themes like the arts, abolition, civil rights, and time periods. Even if you can’t visit the trails in person, the digital maps and photos are well worth a look!
We remember to say that "Every day is a good day to celebrate identity and culture" to recognize the wonderful heritage months, and remind everyone that we believe in honoring and learning about our diverse backgrounds all year long.
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend! Time changes can leave us all feeling a little "off," but sticking to your regular routines and getting plenty of physical activity can help make the transition much smoother for the kids.
Have fun at the LSF Lincoln Lounge this weekend!
Sincerely,
Sarah
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K-4 Calendar & Important Dates |
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Religious and Cultural Observances are italicized
MARCH 2026
K-4 Art Show @ Lincoln Public Library
3/11 - Lincoln School presents The Spongebob Musical - Auditorium, 3:00 pm
3/11 - Lincoln METCO Parent Board Meeting
3/12 - Lincoln School presents The Spongebob Musical - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
3/13 - Lincoln School presents The Spongebob Musical - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
3/14 - Lincoln School presents The Spongebob Musical - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
3/16 - Laylat Al-Qadr (Islamic)
3/20 - Eid al-Fitr (Islamic)
3/20 - Community Meeting, 8:15-8:45
3/20 - LPTO Moving Night, 6:00 pm (P-4 in Smith Gym / 5-8 in Reed Gym)
3/21 - Bahá'í Naw-Rúz (Bahái)
3/21 - Ram Navami (Hindu)
3/21 - MCC and First Parish present Ray Anthony Shepherd - Does Your Hustle Match Your Game? - Putnam Hall @ Urban Ministry, Roxbury; 2:00 pm
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Parent-Teacher Conferences
1:35-4:00 by appointment
3/25, 4/1, 4/8
MCAS (Grades 3 & 4)
March 26 & 27 - ELA (English Language Arts)
May 7 & 8 - Math
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Learning Commons, 8:15-8:45
Next Meeting: March 20th
April 17 - May 15 - June 5
Please wait in the lobby until 8:10, sign-in, and be seated in the "Family and Friends" section.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
3:00-4:30
2+2=5 (Thurs.)
3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
Boys Affinity Group (Thurs.)
4/2, 5/7, 6/11
Creative Sparks (Mon)
3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27
Girls Affinity Group (Thurs.)
3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 5/11
SDGs for You and Me (Tues.)
3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28
LPS Step Team (Mon. & Thurs.)
3/9, 3/12, 3/23, 3/26 @ Hanscom
4/6, 4/9, 4/13, 4/16, 4/27, 4/30 @ Lincoln
Teflon Yak Break Dance (Mon. & Tues.)
3/9, 3/10, 4/6, 4/7, 4/13, 4/14, 4/27, 4,28
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The kitchen is no longer selling cookies on Fridays. In lieu of cookies, students can purchase an ice cream for $1.00.
Menus are always subject to change and you will be notified if there are any entree changes. The online menus are the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings, and view the menu in other languages.
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The Lincoln School Foundation’s fundraising event, Lincoln Lounge, an evening of live jazz, wine tasting, professional photos, tarot readings, and spirited silent auction bidding will take place next Saturday, March 7, from 7-10 pm at the Pierce House. This special night brings our community together to raise critical funds for teacher-driven grants that bring new opportunities and enriching experiences for educators and students. Grab your tickets while they’re still available, space is limited!
The Silent Auction is LIVE NOW and will remain open until the end of Lincoln Lounge next Saturday. Families and community members can bid on dozens of exciting items, including a 3-night Vermont getaway, Boston Red Sox tickets, a private wine and painting night at Clark Gallery, a Colonial Theatre night out, and a pizza-making party at Codman Farm.
Thank you in advance for your support. The Lincoln School Foundation is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our schools by supporting our educators and strengthening innovative learning for every student. Thank you for your support,
The LSF Team
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Wed., Mar. 11, 3pm, &
Thurs. - Sat., Mar. 12 - 14, 7pm
The Doomsday Clock is ticking, with Mount Humongous threatening to erupt and destroy Bikini Bottom! Plankton and Krabs are scheming, everyone is panicking, neighbors are turning on each other ... can SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick save the town?
March 11th - 14th, Lincoln School will present The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition. More than 70 students from grades 5 through 8 make up the cast and stage crew. They are supported by the creativity of dozens of adult volunteers working behind the scenes. A whole community working together ... Can Bikini Bottom learn to do the same? Come see the show to find out! Running time on this family-friendly show is 60-70 minutes.
The show is based on the television series by Stephen Hillenburg, with a book by Kyle Jarrow. It contains original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. and Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley. Additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton, additional music by Tom Kitt Musical Production. The show was originally conceived by Tina Landau. With zany characters, some thoughtful messages, plenty of humor, and SpongeBob's infectious positivity, the show is sure to leave everyone smiling.
Tickets are general admission and available at the door from 30 minutes before showtime: adults $10, students/seniors, LPS Employees $5. Cash or check only.
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Join us for a high-energy METCO Community Assembly and hear from students, alumni, and CEO Dr. Kandice Sumner as we share the vision for METCO’s next 60 years. Open to families, students, parents, alumni, partners, and the full METCO community. RSVP by hitting the button below.
Share your voice by completing the community survey on March 7th and be entered to win $500
RCC Auditorium
March 7, 2026 | 2–4 PM
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Lincoln Public Schools is a proud founding member of the METCO program, and this year METCO is celebrating its 60th year. As part of its 60th anniversary, METCO Inc. is looking to raise funds to support a variety of student programming and professional learning opportunities.
The bulk of METCO funding comes through state grants to participating districts, and this funding goes to support METCO transportation and district staffing costs, along with a number of local programs. But METCO Inc. also sponsors a variety of programs for participating students through its Boston headquarters. For individuals or organizations that may wish to donate to METCO’s fundraising efforts, they have set up a donation page. For any Lincoln-associated families or organizations that may wish to donate, please be sure to mention the Lincoln connection when filling out your donation. And thank you!
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March
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3/15: Trivia Night 6-9 pm at The Painted Burro, Waltham
- (Adults only — no kids, sorry!)
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3/15–3/29: Online Auction Fundraiser
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3/27: Kids’ Fun Night with LEAP
April
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4/13: Spring Coffee Drive Thru at
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May
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5/16: Car Wash
- Rain date: 5/17
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Gather your crew (2–6 people), grab a cocktail, hit the nacho station, and settle in for a lively night of brain teasers, big laughs, and friendly competition. Adults from all grade levels — along with community members from Lincoln and Boston — are encouraged to attend.
We’re thrilled to have Lincoln’s own Dan Pereira emcee the evening's activities.
This isn’t just any Sunday night - it’s your chance to show off your random knowledge, claim ultimate bragging rights, and support Lincoln’s 8th Grade Class for their Spring Trip to Washington DC at the same time.
Warm food. Great drinks. Smart friends. Friendly Heckling. Questionable answers.
What more could you ask for?
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Teachers:
- Gwen Blumberg (gblumber@lincnet.org)
- Nicole McDonagh (mcdonaghn@lincnet.org)
Parents:
- Candace Pearson (candace.blodgett@gmail.com)
- Lauren Wirth (laurenwirth4@gmail.com)
Community Member:
- Emily Haslett (emhaslett@gmail.com)
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MacLean Hospital is excited to share that their next webinar as part of our annual School Consultation Service “Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series” is coming up on March 18th, 12:00PM-1:00PM.
Here as well are the details for the upcoming webinar:
Topic: Childhood irritability
Title: Responding Skillfully in the Context of Childhood Irritability
Date: March 18th, 12:00PM-1:00PM
Learning Objectives:
Childhood irritability, which can range from developmentally normative to serious and concerning, can often be difficult for adults to manage effectively in the home and at school. Irritability is often paired with behavioral responses like aggression, arguing, withdrawal, and even high-risk behaviors. In this webinar, caregivers and educators will: 1) gain a stronger foundational understanding of childhood irritability, 2) learn practical and effective strategies for staying grounded, supportive, and still firm, and 3) become familiar with therapeutic interventions that may be used as referral options should children and their families need additional support.
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6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
ph: 781-259-9404
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Sarah Collmer, K-4 Principal
scollmer@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 2300
Alison Bryan, Interim METCO Director
abryan@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 1146
Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator
asears@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 1139
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Kim Goldmacher, School Nurse
Alana McLaughlin, School Nurse Assistant
kgoldmacher@lincnet.org
Tel: 781-259-9407
Fax: 781-259-2705
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Nanette LaRochelle
Administrative Assistant to the Principals
nlarochelle@lincnet.org / 781-259-9404
Carolyn Morrissey
K-8 Administrative Assistant
cmorrissey@lincnet.org / 781-259-9408
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Kerri Martinec
Student Services Administrative Assistant
kmartinec@lincnet.org / 781-259-9400 x 2203
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If your student needs financial assistance, please review these links. Applications are submitted by US Mail or In-person Drop-Off or by Confidential Fax: 781-259-9246. EMAIL is not confidential.
The town also has financial support available as well.
All applications are confidential.
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