Mrs. Clark’s 1st graders learned about the importance of proper handwashing from the Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) Medical Assisting students! 💧
The LATI students did a fantastic job teaching why handwashing matters and how to do it correctly. Our young learners had fun while learning an important life skill that keeps everyone healthy! 👏
The LATI students did a fantastic job teaching why handwashing matters and how to do it correctly. Our young learners had fun while learning an important life skill that keeps everyone healthy! 👏

🎨 Miss Schieber’s students had a wonderful time painting pumpkins! Their creativity shined through as they added bright colors and fun designs to their fall masterpieces. 🍂🎃

📣 Camp Heller was in session! ⛺️🔥
Mrs. Heller’s 3rd graders had a blast during Camp Heller, complete with cozy makeshift tents, flashlight reading, and a yummy s’more mix! The classroom was filled with laughter, learning, and camp-style fun—all thanks to Mrs. Heller’s creativity and enthusiasm.
Way to make learning an adventure, Mrs. Heller and campers! 🌟
Mrs. Heller’s 3rd graders had a blast during Camp Heller, complete with cozy makeshift tents, flashlight reading, and a yummy s’more mix! The classroom was filled with laughter, learning, and camp-style fun—all thanks to Mrs. Heller’s creativity and enthusiasm.
Way to make learning an adventure, Mrs. Heller and campers! 🌟

🎉 Lincoln Leader Update! 🎉
This week, we celebrated 129 Lincoln Leaders for their hard work, kindness, and leadership! 💜💛 These students go above and beyond each day, helping others, showing respect, and being great role models for their classmates.
Pictured are our weekly classroom winners, who represent the outstanding effort and positive attitude we see all across Lincoln Elementary.
We’re so proud of our students for continuing to make Lincoln a place where everyone feels valued and encouraged to do their best. Keep shining, Lincoln Leaders! 🌟
This week, we celebrated 129 Lincoln Leaders for their hard work, kindness, and leadership! 💜💛 These students go above and beyond each day, helping others, showing respect, and being great role models for their classmates.
Pictured are our weekly classroom winners, who represent the outstanding effort and positive attitude we see all across Lincoln Elementary.
We’re so proud of our students for continuing to make Lincoln a place where everyone feels valued and encouraged to do their best. Keep shining, Lincoln Leaders! 🌟

👏 High Five Thursday at Lincoln! 👏
On Thursday, our students were greeted with smiles and high fives from the Arrow Football players! The team stopped by to encourage our students before heading out to play the Sturgis Scoopers in the state playoff games. 💜💛
We loved the excitement and school spirit they brought to start our day!
On Thursday, our students were greeted with smiles and high fives from the Arrow Football players! The team stopped by to encourage our students before heading out to play the Sturgis Scoopers in the state playoff games. 💜💛
We loved the excitement and school spirit they brought to start our day!

🎶 The students in Mrs. Moeller’s music class had a blast singing “Looby Loo” while playing with colorful parachutes! 🎵 They laughed, sang, and moved together, learning rhythm, teamwork, and coordination through music and movement.

📢 Reminder for Parents
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00–8:00 PM. Please take a moment to sign up for a conference time through the Lincoln School website. We look forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OENsFJw5dwxKb83ne2bpOKHlYgAXlPF-ERr4kz4secQ/edit?tab=t.0
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00–8:00 PM. Please take a moment to sign up for a conference time through the Lincoln School website. We look forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OENsFJw5dwxKb83ne2bpOKHlYgAXlPF-ERr4kz4secQ/edit?tab=t.0

📢✨ Reminder, Lincoln Families! ✨📢
We will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, October 29 at 12:20 PM.
Please make arrangements for your child after school. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Dismissal Time: 12:20 PM
We appreciate your support and partnership!
We will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, October 29 at 12:20 PM.
Please make arrangements for your child after school. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Dismissal Time: 12:20 PM
We appreciate your support and partnership!

📢 Reminder for Parents
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00–8:00 PM. Please take a moment to sign up for a conference time through the Lincoln School website. We look forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress!
👉 https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00–8:00 PM. Please take a moment to sign up for a conference time through the Lincoln School website. We look forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress!
👉 https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary

🎉 Lincoln Leaders Celebration! 🎉
This week, we handed out 253 Lincoln Leader awards to students who showed great leadership and positive behavior. 👏
Pictured are our classroom winners, we are so proud of each and every one of them!
Because our students have worked so hard and reached our goal of 1,000 Lincoln Leader awards this year, we celebrated with a pajama party on Friday! 💤🎈
Way to go, Lincoln Leaders! 💜💛
This week, we handed out 253 Lincoln Leader awards to students who showed great leadership and positive behavior. 👏
Pictured are our classroom winners, we are so proud of each and every one of them!
Because our students have worked so hard and reached our goal of 1,000 Lincoln Leader awards this year, we celebrated with a pajama party on Friday! 💤🎈
Way to go, Lincoln Leaders! 💜💛

Lincoln Families,
Click on the link to view the November newsletter and sign up for conferences:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z0AM2jK8S8JC0KnwQIEQmp3iHkMseKFlMFt1xdnbPRc/edit?usp=sharing
Click on the link to view the November newsletter and sign up for conferences:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z0AM2jK8S8JC0KnwQIEQmp3iHkMseKFlMFt1xdnbPRc/edit?usp=sharing
📚 Mrs. Hanson’s Class Works Hard on Summarizing!
In Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd-grade class, students have been busy mastering the art of summarizing. They used the “Somebody – Wanted – But – So – Then” strategy to identify the most important parts of a story.
To celebrate their hard work, each student made a King or Queen of Summarizing crown and used their new skills to summarize a fairy tale they read together. 👑
Here’s how their week could be summarized:
Somebody: Mrs. Hanson’s class
Wanted: To become expert summarizers
But: It took practice and teamwork
So: They worked together to understand each step
Then: They became summarizing royalty! 🌟
We are so proud of their effort and growth as readers!
In Mrs. Hanson’s 3rd-grade class, students have been busy mastering the art of summarizing. They used the “Somebody – Wanted – But – So – Then” strategy to identify the most important parts of a story.
To celebrate their hard work, each student made a King or Queen of Summarizing crown and used their new skills to summarize a fairy tale they read together. 👑
Here’s how their week could be summarized:
Somebody: Mrs. Hanson’s class
Wanted: To become expert summarizers
But: It took practice and teamwork
So: They worked together to understand each step
Then: They became summarizing royalty! 🌟
We are so proud of their effort and growth as readers!

🚒 Congratulations, Yeva Chepak! 🎉
Lincoln 4th grader Yeva Chepak won an essay contest for her excellent work on lithium-ion battery safety. As part of her prize, Yeva got to ride to school in a fire truck! What an exciting and well-deserved reward for her hard work and creativity.
We are so proud of you, Yeva!
Lincoln 4th grader Yeva Chepak won an essay contest for her excellent work on lithium-ion battery safety. As part of her prize, Yeva got to ride to school in a fire truck! What an exciting and well-deserved reward for her hard work and creativity.
We are so proud of you, Yeva!

🎉 Lincoln Leaders Celebration! 🎉
This week, we had 156 Lincoln Leaders showing outstanding behavior, kindness, and leadership at school! Pictured are the weekly classroom winners who continue to make Lincoln proud.
So far this year, our students have earned a total of 1,118 Lincoln Leader awards , and that means it’s time to celebrate with a pajama party!
Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln Leaders!
This week, we had 156 Lincoln Leaders showing outstanding behavior, kindness, and leadership at school! Pictured are the weekly classroom winners who continue to make Lincoln proud.
So far this year, our students have earned a total of 1,118 Lincoln Leader awards , and that means it’s time to celebrate with a pajama party!
Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln Leaders!

🚒 The Watertown Fire Department visited our 3rd graders to teach an important lesson on fire safety! Students learned how to stay safe in case of a fire and even practiced getting out of a house filled with harmless smoke.
Firefighters emphasized the importance of every child knowing their home address, parent’s full name, parent’s phone number, and the family’s safe meeting spot outside the home.
We are so thankful to the Watertown Fire Department for helping our students learn these lifesaving skills! ❤️🔥
Firefighters emphasized the importance of every child knowing their home address, parent’s full name, parent’s phone number, and the family’s safe meeting spot outside the home.
We are so thankful to the Watertown Fire Department for helping our students learn these lifesaving skills! ❤️🔥

Lincoln Elementary would like to extend a big thank you to Dakotaland Federal Credit Union for their generous donation of Kleenex to our school. Your support helps keep our classrooms stocked and our students cared for. We truly appreciate your kindness and partnership with our Lincoln community.

📢 Reminder for Families
There will be no school on Monday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 14! 🍂✏️
There will be no school on Monday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, October 14! 🍂✏️

📢 Reminder for Parents and Guardians
There will be no school on Monday, October 13.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family!
#LincolnElementary #NoSchool
There will be no school on Monday, October 13.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family!
#LincolnElementary #NoSchool
Our third graders had a fantastic field trip day!
At the Redlin Art Center, students went on a scavenger hunt searching for hidden details in Terry Redlin’s beautiful paintings.
They also toured the historic Mellette House, where they learned about South Dakota’s very first governor, Arthur Mellette, and discovered what life was like long ago.
It was a day filled with art, history, and hands-on learning!
At the Redlin Art Center, students went on a scavenger hunt searching for hidden details in Terry Redlin’s beautiful paintings.
They also toured the historic Mellette House, where they learned about South Dakota’s very first governor, Arthur Mellette, and discovered what life was like long ago.
It was a day filled with art, history, and hands-on learning!

💜💛 High Five Friday was extra special this week! 💜💛
We invited our amazing Lincoln moms to join us in greeting students with big smiles, encouragement, and LOTS of high fives as they came through the doors this morning.
What a fantastic way to kick off the day. Our students walked into school feeling loved, supported, and ready to learn! Thank you to all the moms who joined us and helped spread so much joy.
We invited our amazing Lincoln moms to join us in greeting students with big smiles, encouragement, and LOTS of high fives as they came through the doors this morning.
What a fantastic way to kick off the day. Our students walked into school feeling loved, supported, and ready to learn! Thank you to all the moms who joined us and helped spread so much joy.

