K-4 Family Updates Newsletter
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Dear K-4 Caregivers,
Last Thursday evening, second graders from Hanscom School and Lincoln School made presentations to the School Committee. Six representatives from our second grade classes - Kate, Folarin, Rishi, Viviana, Patrick, and Evie - made a presentation to the School Committee about their recent EL Literacy module, "The Wide World of Schools," which focused on education around the globe. Through the module, they studied schools in various communities, including Siberia, Haiti, and Bangladesh. Using the book Off to Class, students examined what impacts access to education and how communities support it as a basic human right, focusing on the concepts of access, impact, and basic human rights.
The core activity involved collaborative and individual informative paragraph writing. Students worked with learning partners to converse and draft their paragraphs, utilizing a planner to ensure all necessary components were included:
- Introduction
- Focus Statement
- Two Pieces of Evidence
- Two Pieces of Elaboration
- Conclusion
Students first partnered to write a paragraph about Siberia, then wrote their own paragraphs about either Haiti or Scotland. The students concluded their presentation by reading their paragraphs and expressing gratitude for their community, school, and teachers who help them learn.
Many thanks to our second grade team, Ms. McGrath, Ms. MIhovan, and Mrs. Webster, and congratulations to our students whose enthusiasm and presentation skills were a joy to see!
A reminder that caregivers are invited to the 2nd Annual K-4 Mock Ezra Jack Keats Award Ceremony tomorrow - details below!
Sincerely,
Sarah
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K-4 Calendar & Important Dates |
Click here to access and subscribe to the Lincoln K-4 Google Calendar!
Religious and Cultural Observances are italicized
MARCH 2026
K-4 Art Show @ Lincoln Public Library
3/25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - by appointment 1:35-4:00
3/26 - ELA MCAS - Grades 3-8
3/27 - ELA MCAS - Grades 3-8
3/31 - Transgender Day of Visibility
APRIL 2006
Autism Acceptance Month
4/1 - Parent - Teacher Conferences, by appointment 1:35-4:00
4/8 - Parent - Teacher Conferences, by appointment 1:35-4:00
4/9 - Kindergarten @ School Committee Student Learning Spotlight - 6:00 pm
4/10 - LPTO Meeting
4/11 - LPTO Parent Prom - Bemis Hall, 8:00 pm
4/14 - K-4 Family Literacy Night
- 5:30 - Pizza orders ready in the Dining Commons
- 6:00-7:00 - Activities in the Learning Commons, Library and Main Hall
4/20-4/24 - No School - April Vacation
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MCAS (Grades 3 & 4)
May 7 & 8 - Math
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Learning Commons, 8:15-8:45
Next Meeting: April 17th
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.)
3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
Boys Affinity Group (Thurs.)
4/2, 5/7, 6/11
Creative Sparks (Mon)
3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27
Girls Affinity Group (Thurs.)
4/9, 5/14, 6/11
SDGs for You and Me (Tues.)
3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28
LPS Step Team (Mon. & Thurs.)
3/23, 3/26 @ Hanscom
4/6, 4/9, 4/13, 4/16, 4/27, 4/30 @ Lincoln
Teflon Yak Break Dance (Mon. & Tues.)
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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We are so excited to announce that we’re partnering with Coffee Pond to create a K-4 yearbook! This special keepsake will be packed with student and class photos, and all those wonderful candid moments we’ve captured throughout the school year.
Before we place the order, we’d love to gauge your interest to help us determine the final cost. Because the price depends on the total quantity we order, the more families who participate, the lower the cost for everyone! Here is the breakdown:
Number of Yearbooks Ordered - Price Per Book
100 – 149 Books = $28.00
150 – 199 Books = $26.00
200+ Books = $24.00
Note: We want every student to be able to enjoy these memories—financial assistance is absolutely available.
The online order will be emailed out at the end of the month.
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Show your pride in style! METCO, Inc. has teamed up with Black & Scholared for an exclusive merchandise collection. Black & Scholared is a purpose-driven brand dedicated to celebrating higher education within the Black community. This collaboration honors the history and impact of METCO alumni, giving us all a way to wear our legacy with pride.
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Thanks to the support from our PTO, families can fuel up and have fun at Family Literacy Night!
Click here or on the QR code below to order pizza and come early to eat in the dining commons!
$5.00 for 2 slices of pizza + drink
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March
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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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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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This fall for the 17th year, Sudbury Flag Football League will be running an organized flag football
program in Sudbury. This is a non-contact contact version of football where young players can
develop their passing, catching and defending skills.
The SFFL Is for BOTH Boys & Girls. The games will be played by the Official National Flag Football rules.
Each player who is placed on a team will receive an NFL replica jersey with NFL team colors with
matching shorts and a flag belt and flags.
Registration for Sudbury Spring Flag Football League is open and we currently accepting applications for its 2026 Spring league for children who are currently grades K through 11.
Games will be played on Sundays. There will be 8 regular season games plus play-off games. The
majority of games will be played on the field turf.
If you are interested in having your child join the League, visit our website to register
We have a limited number of spots available. The first proposed date of the league is Sunday 4/12. The drop-dead date for registration is Friday 4/10.
Please do not wait till the last minute because once we hit capacity, we will NOT be able to add any new players. Unfortunately, last year we had to turn some players away.
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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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