Lincoln Elementary

'The distance between dreams and reality is called action.' Thank you parents for ALL the help & encouragement you continue to give during distance learning. Thank you students for perseverance, grit, and integrity as you continue to complete assignments. We are truly amazed!

From the Watertown School District: Thank you parents for filling out the survey on our Flex Learning. We appreciate the feedback. Please note that we are closing off our playground equipment according to CDC guidelines. We intend to continue the Flex Learning until Thursday, May 21. We will have another materials exchange day on Monday, May 4 from 8-5 at all buildings. Graduation details were emailed to seniors this afternoon. We still intend to recognize the Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 24 and hope for an in person ceremony in July. Have a great weekend.

Lincoln Leaders for the week of April 20-27. If you don't social media, click on the link below... https://youtu.be/_y5chC8OsZ8 You continue to impress! Thank you for ALL you do!

From the Watertown School District: We will have another materials exchange on Monday, April 27 from 8-5 at all buildings. Senior students have been surveyed about graduation, and we will make an announcement soon about the May 24 ceremony. Parents, please help us gather feedback about our flexible learning by filling out the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xMsy5tXrHP91hK7R_BZoC98A-SpCw-iyMRjq-sUUxVs/edit. Please continue to take advantage of the free student lunches served daily. Have a great weekend.

It's Administrative Professional's Day! We wish we could be together today, but they have told us we need to stay away. Know that we notice all you do for the school and this is just a small way that we say thank you. From all of us at Lincoln https://youtu.be/i5cfVQShweI

If you need a 'field trip' with the kids this Thurs April 23, staff will line the Lincoln Loop sidewalk &13th Street sidewalks south & north to wave & cheer for you! Reminder-be safe and stay in your vehicles as you drive by Lincoln during the LEOPARDS PARADE Thurs. 5:30-6:30 pm.

Medications @ Lincoln - If there is medication for your child at school, please let us know tomorrow at Distribution. We will have the medication ready to go and in your distribution packet.

From the Watertown School District: Materials Exchange will take place on Mon., April 20 from 8-5 at all buildings. The final day of school for students will be Thurs. May 21. The PACH program will no longer have a separate distribution and will instead be included in the Community Food Distribution held at the Boys & Girls Club on Thursdays at 4:00 PM. More information coming soon on graduation. Have a great weekend.

If you don't social media, here is a fun link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0aF7Sz5ZZQ Stay Safe. Enjoy!

Lincoln Student Support Teams Created. The mission of Student Support Teams is assisting students not active in their Google Classroom, technology, not completing assignments correctly & most importantly, general well-being. This member will contact students to provide help.

From the Watertown School District: No school or lunches served on Fri. April 10 and Mon. April 13. We will continue with flex learning on Tues. April 14. Our next materials exchange will be on Mon. April 20. Thanks for your continued help with all of our school needs. One tip to keep in mind is to remember to login to the filter each day on the school device. Enjoy the long weekend.

From the Leopard Staff to you on this High '5' Friday! Also found on the Lincoln YouTube channel, Lincoln PTO FB & Google Music classroom. Enjoy! Thinking of you! 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJmBaa-Fc6o

If most convenient, return the completed signature page email, fax, or postal. Specific information for each option is: email: gregg.despiegler@k12.sd.us Fax: (605) 882-6365 Postal: Gregg DeSpiegler, Principal Lincoln Elementary 1100 13th St NE Watertown, SD 57201

Lincoln has a school wide youtube channel. Announcements & videos will be posted. Search Lincoln Elementary, Watertown SD. The link is posted to Facebook PTO group. Invite Lincoln parents to connect. Video from March 23: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4oUGQ6ScuE-3ii0Dzn5GdQ

Report Cards Quarter 3 Report Cards will be mailed Monday, March 30 to all parents. Parents may also view their child’s progress using the parent portal in Campus. Thank you!

From the Watertown School District: Thank you for your cooperation with our materials handout on Monday. It went very well!! I also wanted to remind you of the free lunches available for K-12 students at all 5 elementary schools and the intermediate school each day. The Governor has asked all schools to close until Friday, May 1. We will remain closed to students until that time and continue to work with students through online means as we have already started. More communication will follow about turning in work and other learning elated items. All activities until May 1 will be postponed until we know more information.

Here are some REVISIONS for Monday. Continue to remain healthy and safe with your families. See you Monday!

From the Watertown School District: Governor Noem has declared no school throughout the state during the week of March 23-27. We have been working on alternative learning materials for all students. Please click on this link for a letter with more details about materials, free meals for all students, and free Internet access for families. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/627317/Parent_Update_3-19-20.pdf We will continue to update you through the usual means as more details are known. Best wishes on the health and safety of your family.

Food Distribution Montgomery Furniture parking lot Wed. March 18th @ 4pm 1 box/car 350 food boxes will be available No diapers Enter from Jensen Ave only Stay in your car Do not come early. Arrive at 4pm. Police will enforce

From the Watertown School District: The Governor has announced another week of school closures for March 23-27. This means we will not have students physically attending school; however, we are working on alternative learning plans for the week at home. We are also working on a plan to offer school breakfast and lunch. More details to follow before the end of the day on Friday.