Lincoln Elementary

🌟 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Custodians! 🌟
We want to give a big shout-out to our hardworking custodians who have spent the summer cleaning, organizing, and making sure every classroom, hallway, and corner of Lincoln Elementary is ready for our students and staff. 🧹✨ Your dedication and pride in our school truly make a difference, and we appreciate all that you do!

📸 Say Cheese, Lincoln Elementary! 📸
Picture Day is coming up Friday, August 22!
Make sure those smiles are ready and outfits are picture-perfect. 😊

"Welcome back, Lincoln Elementary students! 🎉 We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces on Thursday, August 21. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 📚✏️"

New this year: All families, even those recently registered, need to complete the online registration verification through the Campus Portal. This is also where you can fill out the free and reduced meal application. After you log into the Parent Portal, click on "more" on the bottom left, then click "Online Registration." Next, click on the red words next to your child's name. When you are finished with the verification process, the word next to your student's name will be green and say "complete." The meal application is also under "more" then "Meal Benefits." If you have any questions, please call or stop by the office.

As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhanced bussing services, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Building as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here: https://5il.co/3nku1. You can view the full transportation page here: https://5il.co/3nku0. Please see this link for food service information: https://5il.co/3ntqe.

Informational letters are being mailed home on August 1. The letters will include teacher information and registration for our pre-conferences on August 18th from 11am-7pm. Once you receive the letter with teacher information, you may use the included link to sign up for a conference time or use the QR code included in the mailed letter.

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The Watertown School District was awarded a $25,000 grant from First Interstate Bank to support the "We Are All Arrows" campaign. This will pay for murals in all elementary schools. See representatives from First Interstate and the Watertown School District in the accompanying picture taken at McKinley Early Childhood Center. For more information check out this press release. https://5il.co/3k54d

📸 Last Day of School at Lincoln! 🎉 Today was filled with tradition, sunshine, and heartfelt goodbyes. We kicked things off with our annual tug of war—each 1st grade class faced off, and so did our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teams. It was all smiles, laughter, and a little friendly competition! After the excitement, we gathered outside for a picnic under the sun, soaking in the beautiful weather and celebrating a year of learning and growth. The day ended with one of our most cherished traditions: the 4th grade farewell parade. Our halls were lined with cheering students and staff, clapping and waving as we said goodbye to our oldest students. There were lots of tears, plenty of smiles, and even more hugs as we sent them off to their next adventure. 💙 To all our Lincoln families—thank you for your unwavering support this year. We are so grateful for our amazing community. ☀️ Have a wonderful summer! We can't wait to see you all again in the fall! #LincolnStrong #LastDayOfSchool #ThankYouFamilies

🎉 Lincoln Leaders of the Year! 🎉 Each classroom teacher at Lincoln Elementary had the special task of choosing one student who truly exemplifies what it means to be a Lincoln Leader — someone who consistently shows kindness, responsibility, hard work, and a positive attitude. We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students as our Lincoln Leaders of the Year! 👏 Congratulations to each of our amazing winners — your teachers and classmates are so proud of you! 📸 Check out the photos below to see this year’s Lincoln Leaders! #LincolnLeaders #LeaderOfTheYear #ProudMoment #LincolnElementary

🍌🍦 Banana Split Celebration! 🎉 Mrs. Hanson’s third grade class had a sweet reward to celebrate all of their hard work learning multiplication facts up to 12 — a Banana Split Party! Each student was served a delicious banana split with three scoops of ice cream, a banana, chocolate, caramel, and strawberry syrup, all topped off with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Their dedication and effort truly paid off, and this fun treat was a great way to celebrate their achievement! #MultiplicationMasters #SweetSuccess #ThirdGradeFun #LincolnElementary

📚 Did you miss out on a yearbook? No worries — the PTO has a limited number of extra yearbooks for sale! Stop by the Lincoln School office to grab yours for just $15. First come, first served — don’t miss the chance to capture this year’s memories!

Behind every clean hallway and sparkling classroom are two dedicated custodians who work hard to keep our school looking its best. We are so grateful for their hard work, reliability, and care!

🍫 Sweet Celebration in Mrs. Schlimgen’s Class! 🍫 Mrs. Schlimgen's 2nd graders recently wrapped up a deliciously fun reading unit featuring "Chocolate Day," "The Chocolate Touch," and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." To celebrate their chocolate-themed adventures in reading, the class enjoyed a special day full of sweet treats and smiles! Students dipped all kinds of goodies in chocolate and finished the celebration with a cozy movie viewing. It was the perfect way to bring their stories to life and reward all their hard work! Great job, readers! 📚🍬🎬 #LincolnLearners #ChocolateCelebration #ReadingIsSweet

🎓✨ Today was a special day at Lincoln Elementary! ✨🎓 We had the absolute joy of welcoming back the 2025 graduating seniors who once walked these very halls as little learners. They paraded through the school, high-fiving and greeting our students, and sharing warm hugs with staff who were lucky enough to be part of their early journey. It was a heartwarming reminder of how quickly time flies and how proud we are of each and every one of them. Once a Lincoln Arrow, always a Lincoln Arrow! 🏹💫 Congratulations, Class of 2025! We’re cheering you on as you head toward your next big adventure! 🎉🎓 #LincolnPride #Classof2025 #OnceAnArrowAlwaysAnArrow

🐄🐐🚜 Farm Fun—Rain or Shine! ☔🐴🍦 Our 1st graders were all set to visit a dairy farm, but Mother Nature had other plans! 🌧️ While the weather kept us from heading out to the farm, the Watertown Chamber came to the rescue and made sure the fun didn’t stop! 🙌 Thanks to their support, our students got a little taste of the farm at the Extension Building! 🐮🐾 They loved petting calves, feeding baby goats, riding a horse, and enjoying some delicious farm treats—all without stepping outside! 🥰 Huge thanks to everyone who helped turn a rainy day into a moo-velous memory! 💛🌾 #FarmDayFun #WatertownChamber #1stGradeAdventures #RainOrShine #ThankYouWatertown

📢 Reminder for Lincoln Families! 📢 The last day of school is Thursday, May 22! We will have an early dismissal at 12:20 PM. Thank you for an amazing year — enjoy your summer break! ☀️🎉 #LincolnElementary #LastDayOfSchool #SummerBreak

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Junior Achievement Volunteers! 🌟 We are so grateful for the amazing volunteers who spent time with our students as part of Junior Achievement! Your willingness to share your time, knowledge, and real-world experiences helps our students dream big and better understand the world around them. From teaching about money management to exploring career possibilities, your impact is lasting and meaningful. Thank you for making a difference at Lincoln Elementary—our students and staff appreciate you!

🌟 Lincoln Leaders of the Week! 🌟 Each week at Lincoln Elementary, we celebrate students who go above and beyond in showing kindness, responsibility, and respect. These Lincoln Leaders are role models in and out of the classroom, and we’re so proud of the example they set for others! 👏 Congratulations to this week's amazing Lincoln Leaders! Your hard work, positive attitude, and leadership shine bright in our school community. Keep up the great work!

📍🏁 3rd Grade Amazing Race Adventure! 🏁📍 Our 3rd graders took on the Amazing Race, organized by the Codington County Heritage Museum, and what an adventure it was! Armed with maps and curiosity, students journeyed through downtown Watertown, racing to different historic locations and completing fun challenges at each stop. One unforgettable moment? Singing opera-style 🎶 on the steps of the Goss Opera House to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat! 😄 Each location held a special piece of Watertown’s history, making this hands-on learning experience both educational and memorable. A big thank you to the museum for such a creative and engaging day!