Abraham Lincoln Elementary April 13, 2024 Weekly Blast abrahamlincolnpto@gmail.com Peek at the Week Friday, April 19 - Lincoln Loggers Friday, May 10 - Sweetheart Dance Friday, May 17 - Fourth Grade Party Lincoln Loggers The next Lincoln Logger session is next Friday, April 19. Please be sure to send your Lincoln Logger students in their white Lincoln Logger T-shirts and sneakers. We would still love your help! No need to be a runner - just come with an excited attitude! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. You must have a valid BP District Volunteer Badge. Thank you so much for your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48AAAB2DA4FE3-48468026-2024#/ Contact deannareneeford@gmail.com with questions Science Fair/Art Expo Lincoln kiddos have done it again! The over 80 art and science submissions by 62 students were just incredible. We love seeing what they can do every year! Winners of the judged projects (3rd and 4th Grade only) were: Fourth Grade: 1st: Addy O’Malley 2nd: Natalie Zietak 3rd: Jacob Anderson Honorable Mention: Natalie Watkins Third Grade: 1st: Norah Ford 2nd: Grace Preffer 3rd: Ivan Lundblom A special thank you to our judges Mrs. Paz, Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. Lisak, Mrs. Popovic and NHS students from BPHS. Thank you to Ms. Laura Huth for the AMAZING Camp Invention STEM Display and donations to the swag bags! Don't forget to register for Camp Invention! https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention?gad_source=1 ONE MORE Thank You! To Ms. Allman for all of your help setting up and to all of our volunteers who helped work the event! Sweetheart Dance The Lincoln PTO is thrilled to host the annual Sweetheart Dance/Glow Party!! The students get to have fun with friends and dance the night away. The Sweetheart Dance will take place on Friday, May 10th - 6-8PM. $15 Per Couple - $5 for each additional student Due to space limitations, we have to limit one adult per family and current Lincoln students only. We will have a fun DJ, sweet treats, refreshments and more! Register today to save your spot! Wear your bright neon clothes for this fun event! An adult must be present for each family for the entire event, this is not a drop off event. Sweetheart Dance - Cheddar Up In order for this event to be possible, we need a lot of volunteers. The time slots are generous, but we will take whatever you have to give. Remember, only one parent per family is allowed to attend the event. Dress in your brightest colors, volunteer and be part of the fun. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEAD2DAAFC1-49061313-sweetheart Math Mondays 1. Every Monday,beginning on 2/26/24 and running through 5/6/24 during morning announcements, Mr. Hays will read a Math problem specific to a grade level. 2. Students from that grade level have until the end of the day to submit their answer to the box outside of Mrs. DeGregorio ‘s room by 3:00. If their answer is correct, they will be entered into a chance to win a gift card to Target. 3. The question that was read on Monday will be posted outside Mrs. D’s room. DATES/GRADE LEVEL • 2/26/24:Kindergarten 4/8/24:Kindergarten • 3/4/24:Grade 1 4/15/24:Grade 1 • 3/11/24:Grade 2 4/22/24:Grade 2 • 3/18/24:Grade 3 4/29/24:Grade 3 • 3/25/34: Grade 4 5/6/24:Grade 4 Lincoln PTO Board Positions Open Would you like to get more involved with your child’s school? Here’s your chance! The PTO is seeking dedicated PTO members to fill the following open positions on the 2024- 2026 Executive Boards (likely Lincoln's last years ). • Co-President (Two-year term) • Secretary (Two-year term) The PTO plans events that enrich your student(s) school experience. Research shows parent/guardian participation and engagement helps them perform better academically! PTO connects you with others who have similar goals to benefit our school. Stay connected with what’s happening and create relationships with teachers and staff. Volunteering is rewarding! Big or small, your time matters. Eligibility: 1. Each nominee must be a paid member of the PTO with up to date clearances and badge. 2. Each nominee will serve no more than two consecutive terms in the same office. 3. The office of President and Vice-President shall be held by anyone who has served as the committee chairperson of a standing or special committee or as an officer for at least two (2) years. 4. Duties begin following the last day of school, June 4th. Positions: Co-President: The Co-President shall shadow current president in all duties with the expectation of assuming full presidential duties the following year. Duties include: presiding at all meetings, preparing agenda for meetings, perform other duties as described in the by- laws or by organization, coordinate the work of the officers and committees, attend special council meetings and oversee budget preparations. Miscellaneous duties include marquis updates, communication with teachers, principal and school secretary, as well as social media updates. Secretary: The secretary needs to be very organized and on top of all school events to create and send out weekly blasts on Fridays. Duties also include monitoring BPSD social media pages and sharing pertinent information on our social media page, updating our website homepage with dates and agendas, take minutes at meetings, and reach out to committee heads for updates if they won’t be at the meeting. MAKE YOUR NOMINATION HERE! And yes! You can absolutely nominate yourself! https://forms.gle/eLQRhV75L9fMqsrp6 If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Caitlin Griffiths or Deanna Ford: AbrahamLincolnPTO@gmail.com. It takes a village and we need your help to make sure our kids have a great school year! NAMS PTO Board Positions Open Do you have a fourth grader heading to NAMS in the fall? The Neil Armstrong Middle School PTO is looking for Board members for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please complete the form below by no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024. The voting meeting will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, May 6. 2024 in the NAMS cafeteria. Should you have any follow up questions, please email us at bpnamspto@gmail.com Application Deadline: May 2, 2024: NAMS PTO Board Elections Form: 2024-2025 PTO Membership The 2023-24 Abraham Lincoln PTO Board members are Caitlin Griffiths, Deanna Ford, Trina Preffer, Hilary Zeiler & Kristin Crothers. If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at abrahamlincolnpto@gmail.com. We hope that you will join the Lincoln PTO by filling out the form in the link below. We also accept donations! Join the PTO here!

PTO Membership The 2022-23 Abraham Lincoln PTO Board members are Kristen Mary, Caitlin Griffiths, Deanna Ford, Lisa Zivkovic & Kristin Crothers. If you would like to reach out to us, please email us at abrahamlincolnpto@gmail.com. We hope that you will join the Lincoln PTO by filling out this google form link below. Our Membership fee is $15 per family (if paid via cash/check or $16 if paid via PayPal). We also accept donations! Join the PTO here! Friday Spirit Days Every Friday during the school year is a day to show your school spirit and wear black and orange! Show your support of your sports team, activity, or school by wearing the district’s colors. Let’s Go Hawks!