Come out and support Lincoln school!
ello Parents,
I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.
If your family has not participated, there's still time!
This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.
Please help now. It really will make a difference.
Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000175678 to show our valued teachers your support.
Thanks
Lincoln Elementary School
P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!
SCHOOL ARRIVAL WILL FOLLOW THE BELOW PROCEDURES, THE CONCRETE IS FINISHED: (Below is a Map as well) The Main Street crossing guard will now be crossing Main towards Leland Street. Thank You for your patience and understanding.
School Times and Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures
School begins daily at 8:20 a.m. and students are considered tardy after 8:20 a.m. please do not drop off students before 8:00 a.m., as there will not be supervision.
Main and Madison Street doors will be closed to students. Parents who need to visit the office, will buzz in at the Main street entry.
Lincoln Preschool Pick up will be out the back doors on Leland Street, starting Monday 9/9/24. The concrete work in finished. Thanks all!
Tonight is the Night!
Scarecrowfest Parade-
All student’s accompanied by an adult, can attend the Scarecrowfest parade on September 29, line up at 11:45AM. We will meet in front of Ottawa Savings Bank on Lasalle Street. If you’d like to donate candy to throw, you may drop it off at the district office, on Main Street, prior to the parade. Hope to see you there! Our awesome PTO is decorating a Scarecrow, check it out that day!
For questions on Sensory Swim, reach out to Doug Miller at dougm@ivymca.org or call 815-223-7904 ext. 014. For information on all the other flyers, contact Brandon Schroeder at brandons@ivymca.org or call 815-223-7904 ext. 021.
Check out this upcoming event at IV YMCA
Upcoming events at IV YMCA!
Check out the upcoming events at IV YMCA!
The IV YMCA has many great upcoming events!
Kroger info:
Kroger Rewards
Please help to support Lincoln by joining the Kroger Rewards program and selecting “Lincoln Elementary School.” To sign up for Kroger Rewards:
Visit: kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Follow the steps listed on the page
Under- “Search for your organization” search for Lincoln Elementary School
School code: IX380
Confirm Lincoln Elementary School at 1110 Main State Street in Ottawa
Click “Enroll”
Thank you to Walmart, Ottawa for donating two car loads of school supplies to Lincoln elementary school!
Please see the map of the current arrival procedures. Departure will be on Main K-2, and Madison 3-4th. Please stay behind fences when picking up your student. Thank you.
REMINDERS:
CHANGE OF DROP OFF UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE:
For the Safety of our students, due to the back entrance being under construction all drop off will start heading north on Leland Street. Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students will get out on Leland Street, and be directed from staff to the appropriate playground. Students in Third and Fourth grades, will follow Leland Street, turn right onto Madison Street, where you can drop students off at the fence. Thank you for your patience during our construction.
First Day of School Information
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-4 is Wednesday, August 21st and students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten students will attend an orientation with their parents/guardians for a portion of the first day. Please refer to the section titled “Kindergarten Orientation” for more detailed information regarding the schedule. Beginning on Thursday, August 22nd we will be dismissing at 2:20 p.m. for all students (Grades K-4) through Tuesday, September 3rd. The first regular dismissal day for all students (Grades K-4) will be on Wednesday, September 4th with dismissal at 2:50 p.m. Preschool will be conducting home visits the 22nd. and 23rd. of August. The preschool staff will be getting in touch with these families to schedule this visit. The first day for preschool students will be August 26th.
Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 21st. The orientation will be split into two time slots to allow each student and parent the opportunity to meet with their classroom teacher to discuss expectations and procedures.
Orientation Schedule
Girls 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Boys 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Dismissal through Wednesday after Labor Day
We will be dismissing at 2:20 p.m. through Tuesday, September 5th. The first regular dismissal day for all students (2:50 p.m.) will be on Wednesday, September 6th. After September 6th, all Tuesdays are early dismissal days with students being dismissed at 2:20 p.m.
New Arrival and Departure Routines
School Times and Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures
School begins daily at 8:20 a.m. and students are considered tardy after 8:20 a.m. please do not drop off students before 8:00 a.m., as there will not be supervision.
Main and Madison Street doors will be closed to students. Parents who need to visit the office, will buzz in at the Main street entry.
Student Drop off/Walkers
Non bus riding student’s will be dropped off on Harden St., starting at 8:00am. If you are dropping your child off, you will drive from Main and turn North on Harden Street. Please do not drive or park on Leland Street during arrival and dismissal, unless parents need to come into the office. We are asking that those student’s in cars be unloaded and loaded by their adult. Following drop off, they will be directed by staff to the appropriate playground, weather permitting.On inclement weather days, students will enter the North Harden Street doors, and be directed by staff to the appropriate indoor recess areas.
Breakfast
Breakfast will be served from 8:00-8:15 a.m.
Drop off or walking students who are eating breakfast will be admitted into the building at the North Harden Street entrance. Any students not eating breakfast will be sent to the playground.
Bus Students
Students riding the bus will be dropped off on Leland street and directed by staff to the appropriate playground.Only the bus students who are eating breakfast will enter the Leland street entrance with staff.
New Dismissal Procedures
Main Street Entrance
Kindergarten dismissal 2:45
First-2nd dismissal 2:50
Madison Street Entrance
Third and fourth dismissal 2:50
For the safety of the students we ask that all adults picking up students remain behind the fences. Playgrounds are closed to the public from 8:00AM-3:00PM or when all students are dismissed.
Meet the Teacher night is canceled for the 20th.
Open house September 5th 5:30-7:00 PM.
Physical Exams
Proof of immunizations and Physical Exams (Or written proof of scheduled appointment) for all incoming Kindergarten and 6th graders are due before the first day of school, which is August 21, 2024
If all registration documentation is not turned in, your child will not be allowed to attend school, until it is complete.
Bike Safety Class
There will be a bike safety class provided for those students wanting to ride their bicycles to school, on August 29th at 1:30PM. They cannot bring their bikes until after the course is completed.
New Fundraiser:
Be on the lookout for a new fundraiser coming out on September 9, called School Store! Packets will be coming home September 9th, this will run the entire school year.
L.E.A.S.E will be hosting the 3rd annual Back to School Bash on August 15th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at City Park in Streator. We have invited several local organizations/agencies and will provide free food, games, activities and resources.
Hiring Bus Drivers for 2024-2025 School Year. Contact Steve Stohr at 815.433.2315 or email at sstohr@oes141.org
It's hard to believe that Back to School activities are already being planned. This great event looks like a fun way to support our OES families and help our students prepare for school starting on August 21st!
Free, fun activities for the kids this summer!
