Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates
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- Month of May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month
- May 11-15: PTO-Sponsored Teacher Appreciation Week (see details below)
- May 14-15 STE MCAS (gr. 5&8)
- May 14: Joint Boys and Girls Affinity Group Meeting
- May 16: Gr. 8 Car Wash (Town Hall), 9-3:00
- May 18-19: Civics MCAS (gr. 8)
- May 20: Art and Music Gala, 6-8:00PM
- May 25: Memorial Day
- May 26-29: Gr. 8 Overnight Trip
- May 27: Eid al-Adha
- June 17: Gr. 8 Promotion Ceremony, 6:15pm (Centerfield)
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Also, we currently have several positions open in both kitchens. If you know anyone interested in working in the kitchen, please send them this link HERE or have them contact Kelly Haley directly at khaley@lincnet.org.
Local Products
Menus are always subject to change and you will be notified if there are any entree changes. Menus can always be viewed HERE. This is 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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"Let's thank our teachers a bunch and treat them to LUNCH!"
Please help thank our amazing Lincoln School Teachers and staff by making one of your favorite food dishes, or pick something up from your favorite take-out spot. Sign up to bring items HERE
Grades Pre-K-2: 2 main dishes from each Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade classroom
Grades 3 & 4: 2 salads from each 3rd and 4th grade classroom (green salads, pasta salads, vegetarian salads)
Grade 5-6: 4 desserts from each grade
Grades 7-8: 3-4 dozen drinks from each grade (seltzer, soda, canned coffee drinks)
*PTO will provide all paper goods for the luncheon
We would LOVE assistance with setup and clean up (especially clean up). In addition, if you'd like to contribute, but do not have time or ability, there is an option to contribute financially and the PTO will purchase items for you. Details are listed on the sign up!
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Lincoln Public Schools Parents and Caregivers,
Each year we invite families and students to complete feedback surveys about their experiences in the Lincoln Public Schools. These surveys provide valuable feedback that directly informs our short and long-term planning and decision-making.
All of our students in grades PK-8 will participate in the annual student surveys over the coming weeks. In grades 3-8 students complete surveys online. The surveys are completely confidential and conducted through a third-party educational survey company.
Each year, we also invite families and caregivers to provide feedback through an anonymous survey. The family surveys are now open and we invite everyone to respond by clicking the link below for your child’s school. If you have children in multiple schools, you are welcome to submit either a single response that captures your general experience in our schools, or you may complete a response for each school where your children attend:
We encourage you to respond today, but the surveys will be open through Friday, May 22nd.
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We wrapped up our two days of math MCAS testing this week. Anyone who was absent for at least one of the days will make it up next week.
Science MCAS is up next week for students in grades 5 & 8 only followed by civics MCAS for gr. 8 students only the subsequent week.
Kids have worked very hard and we thank families for ensuring kids are in school on these particular days.
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Our recess cart that was once filled with basketballs, footballs, frisbees, soccer balls, and volleyballs is now looking quite sad and empty.
If you do any spring cleaning this week and have any of that gear that you'd like to donate to the middle school recess cart, we'll be happy to take it upon the kids' return to school.
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Funds help support end of the year activities for 8th graders.
Attention 8th graders: Be sure to sign up for a shift to support the annual car wash that goes entirely toward end-of-year happenings for grade 8 students. Talk with you families about which shift would work best for you and sign up at the link on Google Classroom that Ms. Reynolds posted.
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SPRING IS HERE! And with that, The Art & Music GALA is set for May 20, starting at 6pm!
Come for an evening of art and music! Student art will be displayed as well as musical performances by the Band, Chorus and Orchestra (grades 6-8), Instrumental Classes
(grade 5 &6), Grade 5 Singers and the Construction to Concert Class.
We are looking for parent volunteers that can help with the reception after the music performances. Anyone that can help Ms. Sheppard organize, doing some behind the scene organization, please reach out to her: ksheppard@lincnet.org
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Dear Lincoln School Composting Volunteers,
As we look ahead to the end year, we are in dire need of volunteers and would be delighted to see you again– or to have you help spread the word about this important work we are doing in our school with others who might also be interested in volunteering.
If you'd like to spend time with your child as you volunteer, your child is welcome to join you at the compost table if they would like to pull up a chair and eat their lunch with you, don a pair of composting gloves, or use the coveted composting tongs!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions. Thank you again for your invaluable support!
Most sincerely,
Gwen & Nicole
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Dear Parents & Guardians,
Massachusetts law mandates school districts to screen students for possible substance use. To address this mandate we will be conducting a screening program to take place for all 8th grade students attending the Lincoln Public Schools (for more information about the law, please visit http://www.masbirt.org/schools). The screening will take place during the day on May 21, 2026 at the Hanscom School and the Lincoln 5-8 School. The goal of this program is to let students know that we are available to support healthy decisions and to assist them in obtaining support if needed for substance use related problems.
See the recent letter sent out by Mr. Peledge for details and way to opt out if you so choose.
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Our promotion ceremony is now officially scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 at 6:15, If weather does not cooperate, it'll move inside to the auditorium. Fun happenings hosted by grade 8 parents to immediately follow in the Learning Commons and back patio.
The Codman Pool opening specific to grade 8 students is Thursday, June 18.
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Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has put together a dedicated webpage on their website with key information for current grade 8 students and their caregivers. Please check the link out to stay up to date on all the important dates and deadlines as your children transition soon into their high school years. |
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
at www.sudburyflagfootball.com or email Sudburyflagfootballleague@gmail.com.
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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This flyer provides registration details and session dates for the Lincoln Summer Camp 2026, organized by Lincoln Parks & Recreation.
Key Information
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Registration Opens: February 4
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Registration Website: LincolnRec.com
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General Inquiry Website: LincolnSummerCamp.com
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Contact Email: Laurie at Ldumont@lincnet.org
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Phone: 781.259.0784
Camp Sessions
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Session 1: July 6 – July 17
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Session 2: July 20 – July 31
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Session 3: August 3 – August 14
Camp Hours
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Standard Camp Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Note: Trailblazer (Grades 6-8) hours vary based on field trips.
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Early Risers (Extended Hours): 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
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Extended Day (Extended Hours): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Camp Groups
Group Name and Grade Levels
Pioneers Grades K – 1
Ramblers Grades 2 – 3
Pathfinders Grades 4 – 5
Trailblazers Grades 6 – 8
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Minuteman provides hands-on, enrichment programs around career technical education subjects for students entering grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Each one-week session is held either from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM or 11:30 AM-2:30 PM on the weeks of July 6th-10th, July 13th-17th, and July 20th-24th. Students may enroll in as many sessions as they would like.
https://www.minuteman.org/students-and-parents/summer-programs
Email Dylan English at denglish@minuteman.org if you would like to connect about Minuteman's summer programming.
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Join Lincoln Sports Academy for its inaugural year - what we expect to be the highlight of the summer! This special week builds on the traditions so many have come to love: friendly, competitive games like soccer, capture the flag, football, gatorball (and more!), relaxing lunches at the pool, and a weeklong, camp-wide tournament that brings everyone together, win or lose. It's EPIC!
We’re also excited to introduce new games and traditions that will make this experience even more memorable!
Camp is sponsored by Lincoln Parks & Recreation and led by Lincoln residents Bryan Doo and Kurt MacLaurin. Bryan’s company, Optimal Fitness, will operate the camp, bringing over 25 years of experience to our town. The camp will run rain or shine, with activities held on Codman Field and also in the Reed Gym.
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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has created a new website specifically for families to help understand and embrace the nuanced middle years. So whether your middle schooler is the first you’ve had or the 2nd, or 3rd, etc, this website has great resources to help you and your middle level child navigate these years productively.
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Our district’s website has a Family Resources page specific for families with lots of resources. Check it out if you are looking for financial assistance information, temporary bus forms, and more. |
If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
Lincoln School
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-9408
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Jay Peledge, 5-8 Principal
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Dr. Jaron Green, METCO Director
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Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator (currently on leave); Kerriann Gilman, Interim Student Services Coordinator
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Carolyn Morrissey, Front Office
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Nanette LaRochelle, Administrative Assistant
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Kerri Martinec, Student Services
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Catalina Gonzalez, Front Office
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