A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL SHELLEY DULSKY . . .
Lincoln Elementary
THE LINCOLN ELEMENTARY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL FIRST ANNUAL
2024-2025 SPELLING BEE IS HERE!
Dear Lincoln Elementary & Montessori School Community,
We are excited to announce that on January 24, 2025, Lincoln Elementary & Montessori School will host its First Annual Spelling Bee! The event will take place in the auditorium at 8:30 a.m., and we warmly invite parents, caregivers, and friends to join us in supporting our young spellers.
On Friday, January 10, 2025, all grades 1 through 6 students will participate in a grade-level spelling quiz featuring words selected from the appropriate grade-level lists (find lists in the Spelling Bee email sent out today). Our top spellers in grades 3 through 6, who will be announced on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, will earn the opportunity to compete in The Lincoln Elementary School Spelling Bee. Additionally, our outstanding spellers in 1st and 2nd grade will be recognized at The Spelling Bee on January 24th, with the chance to compete at the school-wide level when they reach 3rd grade.
The Lincoln Elementary Spelling Bee winner will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Spelling Bee Elimination Round. Regional winners will be able to progress to the Colorado State Spelling Bee, with the final rounds in March 2025.
For students who wish to expand their vocabulary and prepare further, we encourage you to visit the Scripps National Spelling Bee website at spellingbee.com for additional resources and information.
Best of luck to all participants, and we look forward to seeing you at The Bee!
Warm regards,
Shelley Dulsky
Principal
Upcoming Events
December 10, 2024
Colorado Gives Day
December 10, 2024
Lincoln Collaborative School Committee Meeting
December 15, 2024
Second Star to the Right - Shopping Day
December 16 & 17, 2024
Winter Performances
December 16 - 20, 2024
Student Spirit Week
December 23, 2024 - January 7, 2025
Winter Break
Lincoln News & Updates
We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.-Mary McLeod Bethune
Ms. Catherine's Journey at Lincoln
Ms. Catherine is proudly celebrating her fourth year at Lincoln as a valued member of the Montessori Primary team and her 13th year in the teaching profession. Having spent much of her childhood in Seoul, Korea, she affectionately named her pug "Kimchi." As a mother to an energetic two-year-old named Bodhi, she embraces the joys of parenting. Her favorite aspect of teaching is fostering meaningful connections with her students that endure long after they leave her classroom.
Field Trip Volunteer Requirements
Are you interested in chaperoning a field Trip? If so, please follow the steps below to ensure you'll be ready to go on adventures with our students!
You will need to complete a background check here:
https://app.verifiedvolunteers.com/promoorder/aefce395-3927-40d6-bc56-
DPS Good Deed Code: e9x8to9
Once you receive an email stating that you are cleared to volunteer, email Kimberlie at kimberlie_gonzales@dpsk12.net with this completed Confidentiality Agreement AND a copy of your ID.
***All parent chaperones MUST be cleared and supporting documents must be received in the office no later than 3 days PRIOR to the day of your field trip.
On Tuesday 12/10/2024, all Lincoln students will attend NED's Resiliency Ride!
NED's Resiliency Ride is a character education program that centers around three important messages with lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks. Following the presentation, there will be yo-yo sales from Wed 12/11- Wed 12/18 during your children's lunch periods. If you are interested in purchasing anything for your child(ren) during these sales, you can send your child to school with exact cash (we will NOT have change) for what you want during the sales days."
Crossing Guard Help in the Month of December
If you are able to pick up a few crossing guard shifts in the month of December, please email Amykenreich@gmail.com. We have some outages and are scrambling to fill in gaps. One shift a week is helpful and training is quick and easy. Join our temporary-back-up crew!
Book Fair, a Big Success!!
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair was a big success! Thank you all for visiting and shopping at the book fair. Over the two days, we sold over $10,000 worth of books. All the proceeds from the sales go to purchasing new books for the Lincoln library. We also received generous donations for the classroom libraries and for the Book Fair Scholarships. We could not have conducted this successful book fair without your support nor without those wonderful volunteers (parents and students)! We are very grateful to the Lincoln community for contributing its tireless support and generosity. Thank you!!
Sales:
Gross Sales: $10,866.55
School Profits: $3,726.65 in Scholastic Dollars and $600.00 in cash
Donations:
Total Donations for Classroom Libraries: $1,150
Donations for Book Fair Scholarships: $300 (12 recipients)
Lincoln Chess Champs
We are incredibly proud of our Lincoln Chess Champs! Congratulations to Rayne, Vallyn, Mac, and Beckett for their exceptional teamwork and dedication. Over the past couple of months, they have worked tirelessly to qualify four players from Lincoln for a tournament, and they finally succeeded!
With four players representing the same school, they formed an official team, allowing their scores to contribute to the overall standings. We're thrilled to announce that they placed third and brought home a trophy for Lincoln!
Way to go, boys! Your hard work and determination have truly paid off!
AMPED Schedule
Week of December 9,2024 - Purple Week A
Week of December 16, 2024 - Gold Week B
PTSA News & Events
Three Ways to Support Lincoln this Holiday Season
This season, your support can make a lasting impact on Lincoln Elementary and show appreciation for the incredible teachers, staff and community that make our school special. Whether you're giving, gifting or sharing holiday cheer, every effort helps create a thriving, inclusive environment for our kids. Here’s how you can make a difference:
Colorado Gives Day 12/10
Every day, you help create a caring community that shapes the lives of Lincoln students. This Colorado Gives Day, let’s celebrate the power of our collective efforts and make an even biggerimpact. https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/lincolnelementary-denver
Your contributions do more than fund programs—they enrich our school. You support dedicated staff, fund hands-on learning experiences and make field trips and teacher grants possible.
Together, we can make Lincoln shine even brighter. Stand with us and donate today!
Holiday Gifts for Teachers and Staff
This year, the PTSA is organizing a schoolwide holiday gift fund to celebrate every teacher and staff member at Lincoln. By contributing, you ensure that each person who supports our children feels valued and appreciated. Join us in making this holiday season special for the incredible team that helps Lincoln thrive. Please submit your contributions by December 13th.
Minted Holiday Cards
Spread holiday cheer while supporting Lincoln! We’ve partnered with Minted.com to offer you a 20% discount on cards and gifts. Plus, 15% of your purchase will be donated back to our school!
Shop their beautiful designs created by independent artists and use code FUNDRAISEDPSK at checkout.
Thank you for making Lincoln Elementary a place where everyone belongs. Your support this holiday season makes all the difference!
Lincoln Spirit Hat Presale until 12/18
We are excited to debut new Spirit Hats to add to our Lincoln spirit wear collection in youth and adult sizes. Get them in time for holiday gifting with the special 2 week presale starting TODAY! Visit https://www.spiritsquadco.com/collections/lincoln to order! Contact Sarah Rothman at merchandise@mylincolnptsa.org if you have any questions.
Moana 2 Meetup + Junction Food & Drinks Givebacks
Let’s meet up to use our ticket bundles on Saturday, Dec 7th to watch Moana 2 at the Regal UA Colorado Center (2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite C, Denver CO 80222) for the 2pm showing.
Before you head to the movies, grab lunch at Junction Food Hall where several restaurants will be donating 15% back to Lincoln from 11am-2pm, including:
Cleaver & Co
Taco Save
Pickle & Rye
Be sure to mention Lincoln Elementary when ordering. See you there!
Don’t have your movie tickets yet? use our unique fundraiser page and join in and enjoy the magic of movies at Regal. Tickets can be used any time at any Regal Cinema location. The details:
Get your Regal Movie Ticket Bundles to support Lincoln Elementary PTSA for $30.00 per order! Bundle Includes: 2 Standard 2D Movie Tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide.
25% of each Movie Ticket Bundle you order is donated back to the organization.
Purchase movie ticket bundles now through December 8th.
Shop & Dine to Support Lincoln
Shop & Dine to support Lincoln on Sunday, December 15th.
Second Star to the Right
10:30am-1:30pm
Second Star to the Right Children's Books (1455 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210)
Stop by Second Star to the Right and browse a diverse selection of titles and get some holiday shopping done! Free gift wrapping + Santa Storytime from 11-12pm.
Or shop online and use code "LINCOLN" at checkout.
10% of sales will be donated back to Lincoln
Divino Wine & Spirits at 1240 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
10:30am-1:30pm
Visit Divino Wine & Spirits to stock up on wine for the holidays and 100% of profits will be donated back to Lincoln.
Mention Lincoln Elementary when checking out.
Maria Empanada's at 1298 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
7:30am-8:30pm
Eat at Maria Empanada's on South Broadway and 25% of sales will be donated back to Lincoln for in-person purchase or pickups only. Mention Promo Code "MMMM".