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Lincoln
Elementary
Our mission at Lincoln Elementary School is to provide a
nurturing environment where we model and promote life-long
learning so that each of our students learns to their full
potential.
4200 Daniels Vancouver, WA 98660
Office: 360.313.2300
Attendance Line: 360.313.1424
Craig Homnick, Principal
Eva Johnson, Secretary
Jean Gelder, Clerk
Vancouver Public Schools
December 19, 2014
All Day, Every Day
The first grading period for this school year came to an
end on Tuesday, November 25. Report cards went
home on Friday, December 12th. Teachers provided
feedback about student individual growth and progress
toward the grade level learning standards.
Holiday Wishes to All of Our
Lincoln Friends & Families
Winter Break
December 22 – January 2, 2015
No School
Monday, January 12
One Hour Early Release @ 2:30
Thursday, January 15
LPSG General Meeting @ 6:30
Friday, January 16
LPSG Fundraiser @ Chuck E Cheese 3-9 PM
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School
Thursday, January 22
Family Math Night @ 6:00 PM
Monday, January 26
One Hour Early Release @ 2:30
Wednesday, January 28
Semester Break NO SCHOOL
This is a good time to reflect on how the school year is
going and to celebrate success. It is also time to set
goals with your child for the next trimester. Are they
developing good study habits? Are they making time for
homework, math practice, and reading daily? Do they
seek help from the teacher when needed?
This is also a good time to reflect on student
attendance. Being at school on time and ready to learn
every day sets children up for success in school – All
Day, Every Day is our motto this year.
There are two important sections to the report cards.
The first section addresses Levels of Performance for
Literacy and Mathematics Foundations. This indicates to
you whether your child is learning at a “Developing”
level (1), a “Basic” level (2), a “Proficient” level (3) or an
“Advanced” level (4 – consistently performing above
grade level). The second important section of the report
card is the section that addresses Content Areas and
Lifelong Learning Skills with student performance
indicators of Rarely/Never (R), Sometimes (S), Often (O),
or Consistently (C).
Not all students currently have the background skills
and knowledge to perform at grade level in every
academic area. We expect that they all will get there
with our support. However, every child can be at their
best when it comes to trying, participating and putting
forth maximum effort. Those efforts will lead to student
success. Let’s work together to ensure that your child
practices and uses the learning skills that will bring
lifelong success. Remember to have your child return
the signed envelope to their homeroom teacher after
you have read the report card. The report card is yours
to keep. If you have any questions or concerns, do not
hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
On behalf of the entire staff at Lincoln, we thank you
for your support and partnership.
We wish you a safe holiday vacation full of rich
learning and special memories.
Craig Homnick
FAMILY ROOM NEWS
Talent Show Auditions
Tuesday, January 13th
3:30-5:00 PM
Be sure to practice your talent this winter
break so you are ready to audition.
Permission slips to audition will be sent
home January 6th. All students, K-5th grade,
are invited to audition for the 2015 Lincoln
Talent Show that will be held on February
12th, 6-8pm.
NOTICIAS DE LA SALA FAMILIAR
Audiciones de Show de
Talentos
Martes, 13 de Enero
3:30-5:00 PM
Asegurese de practicar su talento estas
vacaciones de invierno. La hoja de permiso a
la audicion sera enviado a casa el 6 de enero.
Todos los estudiantes de K-5 grado se invita a
hacer una audicion para el show de talentos de
Lincoln 2015 que se celebrara el jueves,
12 de febrero, 6-8 PM.
Minecraft Night
Thursday, January 22nd
6:00-8:00 pm
Noche de Minecraft
Jueves, 22 de Enero
6:00-8:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE
RESERVA LA FECHA
Employment Opportunities
Vancouver Public School currently has openings
for substitute: teachers, para-educators,
nutrition food services, and bus drivers. If you
are interested in employment, information about
positions and application materials are located on
the district website (www.vansd.org) under the
Employment tab (Apply Online). If you need
assistance, please contact the Human Resources
Department ([email protected] or 360-3131080).
Parenting the Love & Logic Way®
FREE Registration Starts January 6th
Wednesdays
1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1
3:45-5:30pm - Lincoln Elementary
Taught by Mr. Homnick and Ms. Jessica
Would you like to feel more confident as a
parent?
Would you like to have more fun parenting?
This six session parenting program is
designed to give you practical skills that
can be used immediately! Limited space
available. Childcare provided. Register by
Januanary 16th
To register please contact Jessica Blatt at
(360)313-2314 or [email protected]
School Closure Information:
To find out if schools are closed:
• Check “Emergency Closure
Information” on the district website:
www.vansd.org click on SNOWFLAKE
• Sign up for free Flash Alert text
and/or email messages. Both websites
listed above will take you to the
Emergency Messages page for
Vancouver School District. Find
“Emergency Alerts,” click “Subscribe”
and follow directions.
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to
see our school closure posts:
www.facebook.com/ VancouverPublicSchools
BRRRRR…..
COLD AND RAINY WEATHER IS HERE!
Please make sure your child has a coat with a hood
because we often go outside even if it’s raining.
Caps, hats, and hoods are not to be worn in school,
but can be worn during outdoor recess.
Our students go outside for recess unless there is
extreme weather and it is important that we keep
them dressed warmly.
Look What’s Happening at JPC
~ Columbia River Pre-K
Booster Program ~
Do you know a child
that will be entering
Kindergarten in the fall of 2015?
Give your child a boost towards
their school success ~
Enroll them in the CR Pre-K
Booster Program!
HS students work one-on-one
tutoring Pre-K students in preliteracy and school readiness skills.
Focus is on letter identification and
sounds, numbers, writing names
and letters, pencil grasp, and other
school readiness skills.
Program starts February 24th and
runs through the end of May
Tuesday & Thursday at 8:30-9:25 AM
Location:
Columbia River High School
Cost $20
For questions or more information
contact
[email protected] or
call 313-3900
Sign up now ~ limited spots available
Saturday Adventure Club
December 13, 2014
Enchanted Elves
9:00-3:00 PM.
Cost: $25.00 per student, ages 6-11
Download and print registration form at
www.vansd.org/jpc on the events page.
Swim lessons
Saturdays
December 13th - January 31
$56.00 for 8-1/2 hour lessons
Tuesdays/Thursdays
January 6-29th
$56.00 for 8- 1/2 hour lessons
Fridays
Adult Lessons
Stroke Improvement 6:00-6:45
Beginner 6:50-7:35
Lessons fliers and registration forms can be
found on the web site www.vansd.org (events)
WINTER BREAK POOL SCHEDULES
@Propstra Aquatic Center
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:30 AM & 11:00-2:00 PM
Fridays 6:00-8:00 PM
@Jim Parsley Community Center
Monday-Friday
Public swim 11-12:30 PM, 1-3:30 PM, 4:15-5:45
pm, & 6:00-7:30 PM
Saturday
Public Swim 11:00-12:30 PM, 12:45-2:30 PM, &
5:30-7:30 PM.
Sunday
Public Swim 12:00-1:30 PM, 1:45-3:30 PM &
4:00-5:30 PM
Rock Wall
Friday 5:30-7:45 PM
Saturday 12:30-3:00 PM & 6:00-7:45 PM
Sunday 1:00-4:00 PM
Please note Holiday closures:
December 24-25th (JPCC & Propstra)
December 31st Building closes @4:00 pm.
(JPCC only, Propstra open regular hours)
January 1st, 2015 (JPCC & Propstra)
Please see additional information such as fees, registration
and fliers on our web page,
www.vansd.org/jpc or www.vansd.org/pac.
Winter is here and the holiday
season has arrived! We all know this is
a special time of year and the children
are filled with excitement and
anticipation. This is also a time when we
can feel “seasonal” stress and pressure.
Let’s all remember to slow down and
enjoy the little things in life that bring us
happiness. Try to find time to spend with
your children just talking, playing
games, or reading together. Giving them
your time and attention is one of the
greatest gifts they can receive.
Wishing you the most joyous of holiday
seasons from your Lincoln
Staff.
Emergency Updates
New phone number… Have you let the
school office know? It is so very important
that we are able to reach parents at all
times. If you have an injured or sick child we
need to be able to reach you. Either stop by
the school office or send a note with your
child.
Citizen’s Complaint Procedures
Districts are required to disseminate to parents of
students adequate information about the Title I, Part A
written complaint procedures for resolving issues of
violation(s) of a Federal statue or regulation that applies
to Title I, Part A. In other words, a citizen complaint is a
written statement that alleges a violation of a federal
rule, law, or regulation or state regulation that applies to
a federal program.
The Citizen’s Complaint Procedure is used after a person
is unable to reach a satisfactory solution through the
District, ESD, or school service provider’s complaint
process.
Lincoln Elementary School has multiple locations in
which parents can access this form.
1. School website-Information tab
2. School front office
Información sobre el cierre de
escuelas debido al mal
tiempo en 2014-15
El cierre de escuelas y/o atraso de la apertura se
decide lo mas temprano posible en la manana. La
primera prioridad a
la hora de decidir si cerrar las escuelas o atrasar la
apertura de las mismas, es la seguridad de los
estudiantes y los
empleados. Si las escuelas estan cerradas o son
cerradas antes de la hora de salida regular, toda
actividad despues de
clases o por la noche sera cancelada. El uso de
espacio en las escuelas por grupos comunitarios
sera cancelado solamente
si las escuelas estan cerradas.
Si no se ha reportado ninguna informacion sobre
el cierre de escuelas, entonces las escuelas estan
abiertas de acuerdo
al horario regular.
Hay varias maneras de obtener informacion
sobre el cierre de escuelas:
• Vaya a la pagina web del Distrito Escolar VPS en:
www.vansd.org
• Vaya a FlashAlert en http://flashalert.net
• Suscribase para recibir gratuitamente anuncios
sobre cierres de escuelas; vaya a:
www.flashnews.net para apuntarse.
FlashAlert ya no envia notificaciones por
medio de mensajes de texto.
• Baje la aplicacion movil gratuita del Distrito de las
Escuelas Publicas de Vancouver a su telefono
inteligente o tableta,
http://www.vansd.org/mobileapp.
• Siganos en Facebook y Twitter para ver nuestra
informacion sobre cierres de escuelas:
www.facebook.com/
VancouverPublicSchools y @VancouverSD.
• Llame la Linea Informativa sobre cierres de
escuelas por nieve al 360-313-1401, Informacion
General al 360-3131000, o la linea informativa automatizada al 360313-1234.
• Compruebe la informacion publicada en las
paginas web de estaciones de radio, television y
periodicos.
• Si las escuelas son cerradas antes de la hora
regular, el distrito enviara mensajes automatizados
por telefono a las familias