We had a couple of unexpected visitors at Lincoln Elementary! 😄
Thing 1 and Thing 2 stopped by and caused a little playful mischief around the school as part of our Read Across America Week celebrations. They popped into classrooms, played a few silly tricks on students, and brought plenty of laughter along the way. It was a fun surprise that added even more excitement to the day!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Thing 1 and Thing 2 visiting Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary students continue to show what it means to be a Lincoln Leader!
This week, 126 Lincoln Leader Awards were given to students who demonstrated positive behavior, kindness, responsibility, and leadership throughout the school. We are proud of the great choices our students are making every day. Keep up the great work, Lincoln Leaders! Thank you to our teachers and staff for recognizing and encouraging these positive behaviors in our students.
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
 Students from each classroom who were selected as the Lincoln Leader of the Week are pictured together.
Lincoln Elementary had a great time celebrating Read Across America Week! Students and staff joined in the fun by participating in themed dress-up days throughout the week.
Monday was Manic Monday, when many students wore mismatched clothes. Tuesday was Top It Off Tuesday, and students showed their creativity by wearing hats and other fun items on their heads. Wednesday was Wave a Flag Wednesday, with many students dressed in red, white, and blue. Thursday’s theme was Dress Like a Teacher, and some teachers even joined the fun by dressing like students. Friday was Team Player Friday, when students represented their favorite Dr. Seuss characters, sports teams, or wore school colors.
It was a fun week celebrating reading and school spirit at Lincoln!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Students and staff at Lincoln Elementary dressed in various themed outfits throughout Read Across America Week, including mismatched clothing, hats, red, white, and blue attire, teacher and student role reversals, and outfits representing Dr. Seuss characters, sports teams, or school colors.
The Boys and Girls Basketball teams stopped by Lincoln Elementary this morning for High Five Friday! 🏀 Our students loved starting their day by greeting the players, sharing high fives, and showing their Arrow pride. It was a great way to kick off the morning and build excitement for Watertown athletics. Thank you to the players for taking the time to visit and encourage our students!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Members of the Watertown High School boys and girls basketball teams stand in the hallway at Lincoln Elementary giving students high fives as they arrive at school for High Five Friday.

First grade had a great time in the library with Mrs. Schulte as part of our celebration of Read Across America week! Students participated in a fun, engaging activity that encouraged a love of reading and learning. We are grateful for the special experiences our staff provides for students each day. Thank you, Mrs. Schulte, for making the library such a welcoming and exciting place for our first graders!

3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Students are doing a fun activity in the library.
🏀 Free Admission for K–12 Students – Boys Basketball Game!
Join us on March 7th at 6:00 PM for an exciting evening of boys basketball! Be part of the fun and show your support for the Arrows!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Boys basketball announcing free admission on March. 7
We are so lucky to have our 2nd grade team at Lincoln: Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Struckman, Miss Schlimgen, and Mrs. Gaikowski! This amazing group brings energy, dedication, and heart to every classroom. They set high expectations, challenge students to grow, and make learning fun in reading, writing, and math. They celebrate successes, spark curiosity, and help every child build confidence.
From teaching new skills to fostering a love of learning, this team makes a difference every single day. Lincoln is better because of their hard work, care, and commitment. We thank you for all that you do!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
grade 2 teachers
🎉 Celebrating 136 Lincoln Leaders This Week! 🎉
We are proud to share that 136 Lincoln Leaders were recognized and handed out this week! 🌟
Each award represents students who demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, responsibility, and kindness in our school community. Their positive actions help make our school a supportive and inspiring place to learn and grow. Pictured are the Lincoln Leaders of the week for each classroom.
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Pictured are the winners from each classroom. Please join us in congratulating these amazing students for leading by example!
Lincoln Families,
Please click the following link for the March Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vU3vJTLTF8GOQBqoxQqPybtfTkSqZMQIR3I6jtQCHKQ/edit?usp=sharing
3 months ago, Becca Briggs
Mrs. Moeller’s 3rd grade music students have been hard at work learning to play the ukulele! 🎶
Students are practicing how to hold the instrument correctly, strum with steady rhythm, and play simple chords together as a class. It has been exciting to see their focus, teamwork, and growing confidence as young musicians.
We are proud of the effort our 3rd graders are putting into learning a new instrument and building their musical skills each day!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Third grade students seated in music class holding ukuleles and practicing chords together while Mrs. Moeller leads instruction at the front of the room.
📚🎉 Read Across America Dress-Up Days – March 2–6! 🎉📚
Lincoln Elementary will be celebrating Read Across America Week from March 2–6 with special dress-up days! We are excited to promote a love of reading and have some fun along the way.
Please check the attached image for the full list of our dress-up themes for the week. We can’t wait to see our students participate and celebrate reading together!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
A flyer displaying the dress-up themes for Read Across America Week, March 2–6, at Lincoln Elementary.
Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd Grade Class Potato Olympics 🥔❤️

Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd grade class recently hosted their “Potato Olympics” as part of their Valentine’s Day celebration. Each student decorated a potato to represent an Olympic athlete and participated in fun, themed events with their classmates.
Some of the events included downhill skiing, swimming, a 4x4 relay race, and a one-meter dash. Students showed creativity, teamwork, and great sportsmanship throughout the activities. It was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and festive Valentine’s fun.
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Potato olympic pictures
🍎✨ Shoutout to Our First Grade Team! ✨🍎
We are lucky to have such an incredible first grade team at Lincoln Elementary — Mrs. Clark, Miss Schieber, and Mrs. Vega!
These three bring so much heart, patience, and positive energy to their classrooms every single day. They work hard to help our students grow in reading, math, and confidence, all while making learning fun and meaningful. First grade is such an important year, and our students are in the best hands.
Thank you, Mrs. Clark, Miss Schieber, and Mrs. Vega, for everything you do for our kids and our school. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
grade 1 teachers
Lincoln Elementary Shout-Out! 🍩
Recently, the Codington County Sheriff’s Office stopped by Lincoln Elementary and brought donuts for every single student in our building.
We are so thankful for the time they took to visit, connect with our students, and spread a little extra joy. Acts of kindness like this help build positive relationships and show our students that their community cares about them.
Thank you to the Codington County Sheriff’s Office for making our day a little brighter!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Codington County Sheriff Dept handing out donuts
Lincoln Elementary is proud to celebrate our students!
This week, we handed out 176 Lincoln Leader Awards to students who demonstrated leadership, responsibility, kindness, and positive choices throughout our school. Pictured are our classroom winners for the week. We are proud of the example they set and the way they represent Lincoln each day. Keep up the great work!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Leader winners
We are so lucky to have our 2nd grade team at Lincoln: Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Struckman, Miss Schlimgen, and Mrs. Gaikowski! This amazing group brings energy, dedication, and heart to every classroom. They set high expectations, challenge students to grow, and make learning fun in reading, writing, and math. They celebrate successes, spark curiosity, and help every child build confidence.
From teaching new skills to fostering a love of learning, this team makes a difference every single day. Lincoln is better because of their hard work, care, and commitment. We thank you for all that you do!
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Picture of second grade teachers
We want to remind families that we will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, February 25, at 12:20 p.m. Please be sure to plan transportation and after-school arrangements ahead of time to help ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students.
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Early Dismissal Feb. 25-12:20
Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd Grade Class Potato Olympics 🥔❤️

Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd grade class recently hosted their “Potato Olympics” as part of their Valentine’s Day celebration. Each student decorated a potato to represent an Olympic athlete and participated in fun, themed events with their classmates.
Some of the events included downhill skiing, swimming, a 4x4 relay race, and a one-meter dash. Students showed creativity, teamwork, and great sportsmanship throughout the activities. It was a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and festive Valentine’s fun.
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Pictures of the potato athletes and competition
🍎✨ Shoutout to Our First Grade Team! ✨🍎
We are lucky to have such an incredible first grade team at Lincoln Elementary — Mrs. Clark, Miss Schieber, and Mrs. Vega!
These three bring so much heart, patience, and positive energy to their classrooms every single day. They work hard to help our students grow in reading, math, and confidence, all while making learning fun and meaningful. First grade is such an important year, and our students are in the best hands.
Thank you, Mrs. Clark, Miss Schieber, and Mrs. Vega, for everything you do for our kids and our school. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛
3 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
Photo of first grade teachers Mrs. Clark, Miss Schieber, and Mrs. Vega.
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16. Enjoy the long weekend, rest up, and make some fun memories!
4 months ago, Lincoln Elementary
No school February 13-16