Lincoln Elementary

🎉 WOW! This week we handed out 166 Lincoln Leader awards to our amazing students! 👏Each award represents a student going above and beyond by showing respect, responsibility, and kindness. We are so proud of all of our Lincoln Leaders! 💜💛 📸 Pictured below are the class winners—way to go, kiddos! Keep leading the way! 🏆 #LincolnLeaders #ArrowPride #CharacterCounts

Lincoln Elementary wishes our families a joyful Easter! There will be no school on Good Friday, April 18, or Easter Monday, April 21. Enjoy this special time with family and friends!

We are spotlighting two of our dedicated team members — Carolyn Holien and Tiffany Ogle! Their hard work, positive energy, and commitment to our school community make a difference every single day. We’re so grateful to have them as part of our Lincoln family!

🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Not all superheroes wear capes… some show up with warm hugs and proud smiles! Our Grandparents High Five Friday was a huge hit! We were lined up from the front door all the way to the office, and the love could be felt all around Lincoln. ❤️ There were so many high fives, hugs, and happy hearts. Thank you to all the amazing grandparents who came out to support our students—you truly made the morning extra special. 🥰👵👴 #HighFiveFriday #GrandparentsRock #LincolnLove #NotAllHeroesWearCapes

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who make Lincoln School such a special place. Our paras are the heart behind the scenes — offering helping hands, encouraging words, and unwavering support to students and staff alike. Whether they’re working one-on-one with students, assisting in classrooms, or jumping in wherever they’re needed, they do it all with kindness, patience, and a smile. 👏 Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make each and every day. Lincoln wouldn't be the same without you!

Lincoln families, Please click on the link for Lincoln Elementary's April Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H3c1o8FJj0SkXyLON-uukNjD9ZIYMjiC1yVVINUvVl8/edit?usp=sharing

📢 Calling All Lincoln Elementary Grandparents! 📢 We invite you to join us on Friday, April 4, from 7:48-8:30 AM to help high-five and greet our students as they enter the building! 🎉👋 Come spread some morning cheer and be a part of this special start to their day. You’re welcome to join us at any time during this timeframe. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜💛 #LincolnElementary #GrandparentsWelcome #MorningSmiles

📢 What a Night! 🎉 Family Fun Night at Lincoln Elementary was an absolute blast! 🎊 We had a fantastic time playing Bingo, enjoying delicious pizza, and wrapping up the evening with an exciting raffle drawing! 🍕🎟️ Thank you to everyone who came out to join the fun and support our school community. Seeing families laughing, cheering, and spending time together made the night so special! ❤️ Already looking forward to the next one! What was your favorite part of the night? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️😊 #FamilyFunNight #LincolnElementary #BingoPizzaRaffle

🌟 Lincoln Leaders Shine Bright! 🌟 We are proud to share that we have given out 137 Lincoln Leader Awards this week! 🎉 These awards recognize students who consistently demonstrate leadership, kindness, and responsibility at Lincoln Elementary. 📸 Pictured are the students who were selected as Lincoln Leaders of the Week from each grade level. Way to go, future leaders! Keep up the great work! 👏💜 #LincolnLeaders #ProudOfOurStudents #LeadingByExample

📢 Family Fun Night – Bingo Extravaganza! 🎉 Join us for Family Fun Night on Thursday, March 27, at the Codington County Extension Building! 🎲 Bingo Time: 5:15 – 6:45 PM 🎟 Raffle Tickets: Available for purchase 🎉 Family Fun Night Begins: 5:00 PM 🔹 What to Bring: 1 NEW, NOT GIFT-WRAPPED educational gift per Bingo player. Come for a fun-filled evening with your Lincoln family! We can’t wait to see you there! 😊 #FamilyFunNight #BingoFun

Lincoln has some of the best staff who support both students and teachers. Here are two we are so lucky to have.

🍌🍦 Banana Split Celebration in Mrs. Wientjes' 3rd Grade Class! 🎉 Mrs. Wientjes' third graders put their math skills to the test and earned a sweet reward! 🍨 The class celebrated with a banana split party after mastering their multiplication facts up to 12! 👏 For every level they conquered, they earned a piece of their banana split—starting with the bowl and spoon, scoops of ice cream, toppings, and of course, the banana! 🍌💪 These hardworking students showed determination and perseverance, and their hard work paid off in the most delicious way! Way to go, 3rd graders! Keep up the fantastic work! 🍦

🍀🌈 At Lincoln Elementary, we’ve already found our pot of gold! 🌈🍀 Our incredible students, amazing parents, and dedicated staff make every day brighter. We’re so lucky to have such a wonderful school community! 💚✨

🌟 Mrs. Struckman’s 2nd Graders: Erosion Engineers! 🌟 Mrs. Struckman’s second-grade scientists put on their engineering hats this week as they explored ways to prevent erosion! 🌍💡 In their Erosion Engineering lesson, students designed and tested multiple solutions to keep water from washing away a hill made of cornmeal. Through hands-on experiments, teamwork, and creative thinking, these young engineers discovered the power of problem-solving and how we can protect our environment. 🌱💧 Way to go, 2nd graders! 👏

At Lincoln Elementary, we are lucky to have some truly incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond every day to support our students and staff. Today, we want to give a special shoutout to two of them.

🌟 Special Visitors Spreading Kindness! 🌟 Mrs. Struckman’s class had some very special high school visitors stop by to talk about the importance of kindness! 💙✨ The students loved hearing from these role models about how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Thank you to our amazing high school guests for taking the time to inspire and encourage our young learners! 🏫💛 #KindnessMatters #LincolnElementary #RoleModels #LearningTogether

📚✨ March Madness Reading Challenge at Lincoln! ✨📚 Our 3rd graders are diving into a March Madness Reading Challenge, and the excitement is contagious! 🎉 Not only are they reading to get their names entered into a prize drawing, but they’re also enjoying read-alouds and voting for their favorite book! 📖🏆 Which book will win? Stay tuned to find out! 👀📚 #LincolnLovesReading #MarchReadingChallenge #ReadVoteWin

🏆 Lincoln Leaders Shine! 🏆 We are thrilled to share that 103 Lincoln Leader awards were given out this week! 🎉 These students have shown outstanding leadership, kindness, and responsibility. 📸 Check out this week’s lucky Lincoln Leader of the Week winners in the pictures below! Way to go, Lincoln Leaders! Keep up the amazing work! 💜💛 #LincolnLeaders #ProudMoment

📢 Reminder for Lincoln Elementary Families! 📢 There will be NO SCHOOL from March 19-21 for Spring Break! 🌸🌞 We hope you all enjoy a fun, relaxing, and safe break. See you back at school on Monday, March 24! 🌷✨ Happy Spring Break! ✨🌷

Can you guess which teachers at Lincoln Elementary are in these adorable childhood pictures? 🧐📸 Drop your guesses in the comments below! Let’s see who can recognize these future educators before they were even teachers! #TeacherThrowback #GuessTheTeacher"