📣 LAST CALL 📣
This is the last week to turn in lanyards for the School Store Fundraiser! Help us reach our goal of 50% participation! We are at 43%, SO CLOSE!
This is the last week to turn in lanyards for the School Store Fundraiser! Help us reach our goal of 50% participation! We are at 43%, SO CLOSE!
Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸
Life is a puzzle and every piece matters. Make the right choices and live a drug-free life. Together, we can solve the challenges ahead and build a future full of health and happiness. Let's commit to staying strong and drug free.
#RedRibbon2025. #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree
#RedRibbon2025. #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree
October is Anti-Bullying Month!
Signs Your Child May Be Experiencing Bullying
1. Emotional Changes
Appears anxious, sad, or unusually quiet
Shows signs of low self-esteem or loss of confidence
2. Physical Symptoms
Complains of headaches, stomachaches, or other frequent illnesses
Has unexplained bruises, scratches, or damaged clothing
3. Social Changes
Withdraws from friends or social activities
Avoids school or certain places at school
4. Academic Changes
A sudden drop in grades or loss of interest in schoolwork
Trouble concentrating or completing tasks
5. Behavioral Changes
Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Shows anger, irritability, or aggressive behavior
Refuses to talk about school or certain peers
6. Digital/Cyber Signs
Becomes upset after using devices or social media
Deletes social media accounts or avoids online interactions
💡 Tip for Parents: If you notice any of these signs, gently talk with your child, reassure them, and report concerns to a teacher, counselor, or school administrator. Early intervention can make a big difference.
Signs Your Child May Be Experiencing Bullying
1. Emotional Changes
Appears anxious, sad, or unusually quiet
Shows signs of low self-esteem or loss of confidence
2. Physical Symptoms
Complains of headaches, stomachaches, or other frequent illnesses
Has unexplained bruises, scratches, or damaged clothing
3. Social Changes
Withdraws from friends or social activities
Avoids school or certain places at school
4. Academic Changes
A sudden drop in grades or loss of interest in schoolwork
Trouble concentrating or completing tasks
5. Behavioral Changes
Changes in eating or sleeping habits
Shows anger, irritability, or aggressive behavior
Refuses to talk about school or certain peers
6. Digital/Cyber Signs
Becomes upset after using devices or social media
Deletes social media accounts or avoids online interactions
💡 Tip for Parents: If you notice any of these signs, gently talk with your child, reassure them, and report concerns to a teacher, counselor, or school administrator. Early intervention can make a big difference.
🎒🖍️ Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🌍
Fall into Fortune 💰
Red Ribbon Week
Did you know that parents who talk to their children regularly about making good choices about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't; yet, only a quarter of kids reports having these conversations.
Red Ribbon Week (October 27-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.
This year's theme is "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free". Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs and making healthy choices. The life that you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
📢 PTO Fall Fundraiser Announcement 📢
Wellness Committee announcement!
Join us tonight!
Pumpkin Palooza 🎃🍂✨
Dear Parents,
Creating an illness plan for your child’s school experience is a great way to ensure that you are prepared
for any unexpected health-related absences. It's always a good idea to keep the school updated with current
contact information, including a backup contact who can step in if you're unavailable. This way, if your child
becomes ill or there's an emergency, the school can quickly reach someone to provide the necessary support.
Having these details on file ensures that the school can act swiftly to care for your child.
Medication can be administered at school. For this to be allowed, one must complete our Ottawa
Elementary School Medication Authorization Form (located on our school website: select menu, then
documents, then parents, then forms, lastly click on medical forms). Please remember to bring the medication
directly into the school and hand it to the office staff or school nurse. Never give the medication(s) to a child to
bring in his/her book bag, especially on the bus.
No policy will prevent all illnesses. We make every effort to minimize their spread at school, but nothing
can prevent it all the time. Promoting handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of
illnesses. Encouraging children to wash their hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom, before eating,
and after sneezing or coughing, can make a big difference in keeping germs at bay. It’s also helpful to remind
them about the importance of covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when they cough or sneeze
to prevent germs from spreading.
Sincerely,
OES Nursing Team
Creating an illness plan for your child’s school experience is a great way to ensure that you are prepared
for any unexpected health-related absences. It's always a good idea to keep the school updated with current
contact information, including a backup contact who can step in if you're unavailable. This way, if your child
becomes ill or there's an emergency, the school can quickly reach someone to provide the necessary support.
Having these details on file ensures that the school can act swiftly to care for your child.
Medication can be administered at school. For this to be allowed, one must complete our Ottawa
Elementary School Medication Authorization Form (located on our school website: select menu, then
documents, then parents, then forms, lastly click on medical forms). Please remember to bring the medication
directly into the school and hand it to the office staff or school nurse. Never give the medication(s) to a child to
bring in his/her book bag, especially on the bus.
No policy will prevent all illnesses. We make every effort to minimize their spread at school, but nothing
can prevent it all the time. Promoting handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of
illnesses. Encouraging children to wash their hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom, before eating,
and after sneezing or coughing, can make a big difference in keeping germs at bay. It’s also helpful to remind
them about the importance of covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when they cough or sneeze
to prevent germs from spreading.
Sincerely,
OES Nursing Team
Here’s a list of 5 practical bullying tips that families and students can use to prevent or respond to bullying:
5 Bullying Prevention Tips
Be Kind and Inclusive – Small acts of kindness, like inviting someone to join a game or giving a compliment, can prevent bullying before it starts.
Speak Up Safely – If you see someone being bullied, stand up in a safe way or get help from a trusted adult. Being an “upstander” makes a big difference.
Report Bullying – Always tell a teacher, counselor, or parent if you or someone else is being bullied. Adults can help stop it.
Use Respectful Communication – Avoid hurtful words or actions, both in person and online. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Support Each Other – Encourage friends and classmates, celebrate differences, and make sure everyone feels included and safe.
5 Bullying Prevention Tips
Be Kind and Inclusive – Small acts of kindness, like inviting someone to join a game or giving a compliment, can prevent bullying before it starts.
Speak Up Safely – If you see someone being bullied, stand up in a safe way or get help from a trusted adult. Being an “upstander” makes a big difference.
Report Bullying – Always tell a teacher, counselor, or parent if you or someone else is being bullied. Adults can help stop it.
Use Respectful Communication – Avoid hurtful words or actions, both in person and online. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Support Each Other – Encourage friends and classmates, celebrate differences, and make sure everyone feels included and safe.
📅 Mark your calendars!
Our next Lincoln PTO Playground Meetup is coming up, and we’d love to see you there!
Join us Friday, October 24 at 3:00 PM at Eastside Park for some after-school fun. These meetups are a casual way for Lincoln families to connect — whether you're chasing toddlers, chatting with fellow parents, or just enjoying some downtime while the kids run wild on the playground.
No sign-up, no stress — just show up (weather permitting)! ☀️
Our next Lincoln PTO Playground Meetup is coming up, and we’d love to see you there!
Join us Friday, October 24 at 3:00 PM at Eastside Park for some after-school fun. These meetups are a casual way for Lincoln families to connect — whether you're chasing toddlers, chatting with fellow parents, or just enjoying some downtime while the kids run wild on the playground.
No sign-up, no stress — just show up (weather permitting)! ☀️
🚌 School Bus Safety Week 2025! 🚌
This week, we’re celebrating School Bus Safety and reminding everyone how important it is to stay safe on and around buses! Let’s work together to make sure every ride is a safe ride! 💛
This week, we’re celebrating School Bus Safety and reminding everyone how important it is to stay safe on and around buses! Let’s work together to make sure every ride is a safe ride! 💛
✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
Vincent helped with our NED show. He reminded us to
Never give up!
Encourage others!
Do your best!
Just a reminder that we are paying it forward to another school so that they can learn to be resilient by selling Yo-Yos. For the next 10 days, our Lincoln Leaders will have yo-yos for sale in the morning. All of the proceeds from the sales goes toward another school being able to experience the NED show, just like we did!
Never give up!
Encourage others!
Do your best!
Just a reminder that we are paying it forward to another school so that they can learn to be resilient by selling Yo-Yos. For the next 10 days, our Lincoln Leaders will have yo-yos for sale in the morning. All of the proceeds from the sales goes toward another school being able to experience the NED show, just like we did!
As we focus on Anti-Bullying information in October, please join us in developing our comUNITY by wearing orange on October 22.
October is Anti-Bullying Month!
🚫 Myth: “Bullying is just a normal part of growing up.”
✅ Truth: Bullying is never a normal or acceptable part of childhood. It can have lasting effects on a child’s confidence, well-being, and learning. Every child deserves to feel safe and supported at school.
At Lincoln, we work hard to stop bullying by teaching kindness, respect, and the importance of standing up for others. Families can help by talking with children about what bullying looks like and encouraging them to speak up if they see or experience it.
Together, we can create a school community where every child feels safe, valued, and respected!
🚫 Myth: “Bullying is just a normal part of growing up.”
✅ Truth: Bullying is never a normal or acceptable part of childhood. It can have lasting effects on a child’s confidence, well-being, and learning. Every child deserves to feel safe and supported at school.
At Lincoln, we work hard to stop bullying by teaching kindness, respect, and the importance of standing up for others. Families can help by talking with children about what bullying looks like and encouraging them to speak up if they see or experience it.
Together, we can create a school community where every child feels safe, valued, and respected!
