We are excited to spotlight two dedicated Watertown teachers who inspire and impact their students every day with passion and commitment.
🌟 Lincoln Leaders of the Week! 🌟
We are so proud to celebrate 180 Lincoln Leaders this week! 🎉 These students have shown kindness, responsibility, and leadership in their classrooms and around our school. Their hard work and positive attitudes make Lincoln Elementary a great place to learn and grow!
Check out this week’s Lincoln Leader winners in the photos below! 📸👏 Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln Leaders! 💜💛#LincolnLeaders #ProudOfOurStudents #KeepShining
🥔🏅 Mrs. Hanson's class hosted the 2025 Potato Olympics! Our spud-tacular athletes competed in events like bowling, the 4x4 relay, long jump, 1-meter dash, downhill skiing (school slide), the luge, swimming, and the high jump (biggest splash contest). So much fun was had—gold medals all around! 🥇🎉 #PotatoOlympics #SpudtasticFun
There will be no school on February 14th due to parent-teacher conferences and on February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day.
📢 Preschool Screening for Watertown Kids!
Do you have a little one who will be 4 years old before September 1? Preschool screening will take place on March 17 and 18 at McKinley Early Childhood Center.
📢 Kindergarten Round-Up at McKinley Early Childhood Center! 📢
Do you have a little one who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025? It’s time to get ready for Kindergarten Round-Up! Join us on March 17th for an exciting opportunity to meet teachers, explore the classrooms, and learn all about what kindergarten has to offer at McKinley Early Childhood Center!
🌟 Lincoln Elementary is proud to highlight these two incredible staff members who make our school a special place to learn and grow! 🌟
📸 Guess Who? 📸
Can you guess which Lincoln Elementary teachers are in these childhood photos? 🤔
Here’s a hint: One of them teaches K-8 at the colony! Both of these amazing educators make a difference in the lives of their students every day. ❤️ Drop your guesses in the comments!
📚✨ Hands-on Learning in Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd Grade Class! ✨📚
Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd graders at Lincoln Elementary have been busy exploring equivalent fractions using fraction tower cubes! 🟩🟧🟦 These colorful manipulatives helped students visually compare fractions, deepen their understanding, and build confidence in their math skills. Learning is always more fun when you can see and touch it! Way to go, 3rd graders!
📢🐾 Exciting Animal Encounter in 1st Grade! 🐾📢
Last week, Jaime Stricker from Bramble Park Zoo visited our 1st graders in the library for a hands-on learning experience! 🦔🐭🦙
Students got to meet some amazing animals with different textures:
✨ Chinchilla – The softest animal in the world!
🛡️ Armadillo – Covered in hard armor for protection.
🦔 Hedgehog – Uses quills to keep predators away!
It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the animal kingdom in a fun and interactive way! 🐾💡 Thank you, Jaime & Bramble Park Zoo, for bringing the zoo to us! 🦁📚
🌟 Lincoln Leaders Shine! 🌟
This week, 172 Lincoln Leaders showed kindness, respect, and responsibility in their classrooms and around our school! It’s amazing to see our students leading by example—helping others, using kind words, and making Lincoln a great place to learn and grow.
Pictured are our weekly winners—congratulations to these role models! 👏 Keep spreading kindness and being an inspiration to others. Together, we make a difference! 🌟
🚒🔥 High Five Friday at Lincoln! 🔥🚒
A huge THANK YOU to the Watertown Fire Department for stopping by Lincoln School for High Five Friday! Our students loved starting their day with high fives and smiles from our local heroes. We appreciate all you do for our community! 👨🚒👩🚒
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up Now! 📢
Lincoln Elementary's Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Friday, February 14, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss their progress, and set goals for the rest of the year.
✅ Sign up today to reserve your spot!
We look forward to seeing you there and working together for your child’s success! 📚✏️https://docs.google.com/document/d/12zuz0uHwzX5yZd9o6te1fzLBuGEYPk945IHaCUGktS0/edit?tab=t.0
🪥🦷 February is National Children's Dental Health Month! 🦷🪥
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene.
We are incredibly grateful to Vanlaecken Orthodontics for volunteering their time to check the teeth of our second graders! Their kindness and expertise help promote healthy smiles and lifelong dental habits. 🦷✨
Thank you, Vanlaecken Orthodontics, for your dedication to our students and their health!
🏆 Lincoln Leaders Shine! 🏆
This week, we had an incredible 213 Lincoln Leader Awards given out! 🎉 These students have been showing respect, responsibility, and kindness, and we couldn't be prouder.
📸 Pictured are our Lincoln Leader winners for the week! Way to go, everyone—keep up the great work!
Lincoln families,
Please click on the link for February's Newsletter. Parent Teacher Conference sign up is included within the newsletter.
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📸 Guess Who? 📸
Check out these adorable grade school pictures! Can you guess which two Lincoln Elementary teachers they belong to? Drop your guesses in the comments!
🎉🎈 100 Days Smarter! 🎈🎉
Our Lincoln Elementary students have officially reached 100 days of school! 🏫✨ From learning and laughter to friendships and fun, we’ve come so far! 📚🎨✏️
Check out these amazing 100th-day celebrations—what a milestone!
Our staff spotlight shines on two exceptional team members who consistently go above and beyond. Their dedication and hard work make a meaningful difference at Lincoln Elementary every day.
🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Ingalls! 🎉
Lincoln Elementary is thrilled to announce that our incredible music teacher, Mrs. Brenda Ingalls, has been selected as the Watertown School District's Certified Staff of the Year!
With 32 years of teaching experience—26 of those right here at Lincoln—Mrs. Ingalls has inspired generations of students with her passion for music, her dedication to excellence, and her unforgettable, entertaining concerts. Students love learning from her, and we are so proud to have her as part of our Lincoln family. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Ingalls on this well-deserved honor! 🥳🎶👏
#LincolnPride #CertifiedStaffOfTheYear #MusicMatters #Congratulations
