A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL SHELLEY DULSKY . . .
Lincoln Elementary
Hello Lincoln Lynx Families -
It’s hard to believe that the first month of our school year has come to an end. Our Lincoln Lynx students have settled into the new year, and the rhythm of learning and growing has become our wonderful daily routine.
As we build relationships, we continue to empower our students to become highly valued contributors to our school community and culture. One of the ways we do this is by recognizing acts of kindness that benefit our whole school. We recognize students' contributions by awarding them “Caught in the Act” tickets. Students receive these tickets when they demonstrate one of our school values. Our school values include:
Respect
Caring
Inclusiveness
Integrity
Responsibility
Courage
When students receive a Caught-in-the-Act ticket, they bring it to the front office and add it to our collection jar. As you can see from the photo, our jar is overflowing! We ring a recognition bell when each ticket is placed in the jar. We will create a Lincoln values chain to wrap in and around our hallways with our tickets, forming a great reminder of all the good things we are all doing to make Lincoln so special.
Ms. Heidi Rose has been coordinating our Caught-in-the-Act celebrations this year. A few of our many students who have received recognition so far this year (and are pictured above) include:
Korah - for helping quiet the lunch room!
Karson - for going above and beyond to help clean his classroom (cleaning up for other students!)
Calia - for taking part of her recess time to bring the equipment back inside the building
Please ask your student about their contributions to our school community. Everyone is doing something great!
Warmly,
Principal Shelley Dulsky
Upcoming Events
September 25, 2024
PTSA Public Meeting
September 26, 2024
Laps for Lincoln
September 27, 2024
No School - Teacher Work Day
October 4, 2024
PTSA Coffee on the Blacktop
Lincoln News & Updates
Please Come In!
During the pandemic, access to Lincoln's lobby and front office was limited to keep everyone healthy. These limits included having parents and guardians wait outside to pick students up early. Beginning last week, we changed our process. If you need to pick your child up before the end of the school day, or if you need to come to school for any other reason during the school day, you'll be invited inside. We'll still use our "doorbell" and ask you to identify yourself, but you'll then come in and talk with us directly at the front desk.
We look forward to increasing our opportunities to interact with one another at Lincoln!
Sign Up to Volunteer at Lincoln!
There are many opportunities to volunteer at Lincoln, such as chaperoning a field trip, participating in PTSA events, or supporting classroom activities. Certain volunteer opportunities require background checks to ensure all students' safety. When required, background checks must be completed before the volunteer opportunity. Not every volunteer opportunity requires a background check. Here are all the details:
These volunteer opportunities DO require a background check:
Field Trip Chaperone
Regularly scheduled classroom volunteers
These volunteers work with students in the presence of a teacher
School-sponsored activities that take place during the school day
These volunteer opportunities DO NOT require a background check:
PTSA events where students attend with a parent or guardian
Classroom parties where a teacher is present and in line of sight with parents and guardians
If you would like to volunteer for activities requiring a background check, follow this process:
Complete a background check through Sterling Volunteers using this link:
Notify Ms. Kimberlie in Lincoln's front office once your background check is complete and you have been cleared. Email Ms. Kimberlie here: kimberlie_gonzales@dpsk12.org
After notifying Ms. Kimberlie, come to the Front Office at Lincoln and complete a Confidentiality Agreement and provide a copy of your ID.
The Lincoln school calendar has recently been updated. Please access the current calendar from our school website: Lincoln Calendar
If you downloaded the calendar earlier in the year, please delete that version and re-download the new one so you will be sure to stay up-to-date with all things Lincoln!
2024-2025 Gifted Programming at Lincoln
Classroom differentiation will be our primary focus, with collaboration between the classroom teacher, GT teacher, and student, working to build students’ agency and explore their curiosities through learning extensions. GT students will also be able to work in small groups with Kate Huisken, the GT teacher, to support their learning paths. All students in grades 1-6 receive weekly problem-solving challenges in our innovation space led by Ms. Kate. We work to increase more equitable opportunities for identification and programming through universal screeners in kindergarten (November), 2nd grade (October), and 6th grade (September). You can request cognitive assessments in other grades (nomination form), and our team will examine other data to build a body of evidence to support learners.
Please reach out to Kate_Huisken@dpsk12.net with questions.
Updates from Nurse Rachel and Health Tech Kloie
We are here to support your students ' health-related needs at school!
If you have specific questions about your student and how we can support at school you can reach the health office at: 720-424-5994
Nurse(Monday, Tuesday, every other thursday): rachel_wheat@dpsk12.net
Health tech(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday): kloie_wise@dpsk12.net
Student Medications at School
In order to keep and give medications at school, we need specific paperwork filled out by a doctor or provider and signed by a parent or guardian.
This includes all prescription and all over-the-counter medications given at school.
Specific medication-related forms can be found on the Lincoln Elementary website under Health Resources.
Balarat(5th Grade) or overnight trips: We need medication administration paperwork with a Doctor/provider signature for any medications brought on overnight trips. This includes any prescribed or over-the-counter medications that your student will need to take on the overnight trip.
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
Symptomatic children and staff should remain out of school or child care for at least 24 hours, until both are true:
You are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.
*If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after you have returned to normal activities, stay home and away from others until both of the above are again true, then take added precautions for the next five days.
Following the return of anyone recovering from respiratory symptoms, additional precautions are recommended, including hand and respiratory hygiene, improved ventilation, masking, physical distancing, and testing.
We are here to support your students ' health-related needs at school!
If you have specific questions about your student and how we can support at school you can reach the health office at: 720-424-5994
Nurse(Monday, Tuesday, every other thursday): rachel_wheat@dpsk12.net
Health tech(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday): kloie_wise@dpsk12.net
Student Medications at School
In order to keep and give medications at school, we need specific paperwork filled out by a doctor or provider and signed by a parent or guardian.
This includes all prescription and all over-the-counter medications given at school.
Specific medication related forms can be found on the Lincoln Elementary website under Health Resources.
Balarat(5th Grade) or overnight trips: We need medication administration paperwork with a Doctor/provider signature for any medications brought on overnight trips. This includes any prescribed or over-the-counter medications that your student will need to take on the overnight trip.
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
Symptomatic children and staff should remain out of school or child care for at least 24 hours, until both are true:
You are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.
*If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after you have returned to normal activities, stay home and away from others until both of the above are again true, then take added precautions for the next five days.
Following the return of anyone recovering from respiratory symptoms, additional precautions are recommended, including hand and respiratory hygiene, improved ventilation, masking, physical distancing, and testing.
AMPED Schedule
Week of September 23rd
Week of September 30th
PTSA News & Events
PTSA Public Meeting: Updated Time & Location!
To help support our restaurant night, Lincoln’s first PTSA meeting of the year is moving to Homegrown Tap & Dough’s patio! Our family friendly PTSA meeting will begin at 6:15pm- we’ll cover the PTSA budget, discuss important election issues facing voters, hear from Mrs. Dulsky about her vision for the school year and connect with fellow parents while enjoying appetizers provided by the PTSA. While we're there, you can grab dinner with 15% of sales supporting Lincoln. We’ll also build excitement for our biggest fall fundraiser, Laps for Lincoln, and share how everyone can help us reach our goal!
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Homegrown Tap & Dough
Laps for Lincoln is almost here-and we need your help!
We’re less than a week away from Laps for Lincoln on Thursday, September 26th, and the excitement amidst our students is building! Thank you to everyone who has already donated and shared the event with family and friends- you are making a difference!
With your generosity, we can reach our goal of $45,000- which means more one-on-one attention for students, enriched classroom environments, and improved outcomes in reading and math.
Your support has a real, lasting impact on every child at Lincoln, and we couldn’t do it without you. Together, we’re building the best possible educational experience for our kids.
How You Can Help Today
If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to get involved:
Register and Donate. It’s quick and easy—just click here and select Sign Up Now to get started. This creates your student’s specific fundraising page that you can share with others.
Spread the Word: Share this event with 3-5 friends or family members who’d love to support Lincoln. You can also share these social media posts: Facebook and Instagram
Sign up to Volunteer. We need your help to run a successful Laps for Lincoln event. Sign up to volunteer during Laps for Lincoln on Thursday, September 26th- morning and afternoon shifts are available.
Join Us on the Day: Come cheer on your child or even run with them! It’s going to be a great day, and we’d love to have you there.
Class Run Schedule
8:45-9:15:
Ms. Anne (Water Power/Surf the Wave)
Ms. Catherine (Birthday Party)9:15-9:45:
Ms. Sheela
Ms. Smith (Little Lynx)9:45-10:15:
Ms. Francie (Animals)
Ms. Rachel (Animals)10:15-10:45:
Mr. Goldfarb (Magical Worlds & Creatures)
Ms. Algoe (Lynx Colors)
Mr. O (Sports)
Mr. Reno (Rocking Like the 80’s)1:30-2:00:
Ms. Amy (The Big Bang)
Ms. Wright (Tie Dye- Purple & Yellow)2:00-2:30:
Ms. Heidi (Sports)
Ms. Rollins (Lynx- School Spirit)
We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together!
Coffee on the Blacktop
Meet in the front of the school after drop-off Friday, October 4th to socialize, meet other Lincoln parents and catch up with staff. Coffee and donuts provided; Lincoln gear will be available for purchase. See you there!
Get Family Portraits & Raise Money for Lincoln!
Capture beautiful family portraits in a fall setting and support Lincoln Elementary! Book a Wash Park Fall Mini Session with Suzy at Lily Red Studio this October. Use code LINCOLNPTSA for $15 off the $225 session fee, and 15% will be donated to Lincoln. Each 15-minute session includes up to five family members, two pets, and five digital files (with the option to purchase more). Limited spots—book now! Sessions take place at the south end of Wash Park. Click this link for more details or to book your session: https://www.lilyred.com/fall-minis-2024 *Remember to enter “LINCOLNPTSA" in the ADD COUPON section on the checkout pageoff
Restaurant Night: Homegrown Tap & Dough
Eat To Support Lincoln Elementary! On Wednesday, Sept 25th from 4-9pm, Homegrown Tap & Dough (1001 S. Gaylord St) is donating 15% of sales back to Lincoln. Enjoy happy hour specials until 5pm and then stick around for the PTSA meeting at 6:15pm- Homegrown has reserved the whole patio for Lincoln until 9pm! This is valid on dine-in and take-out orders. Mention “Lincoln Elementary” when placing your order at the store or use code “Lincoln” when ordering online.
Community Resources
Denver Parks and Recreation
🎒🍂 Back to School = Back to Fun! 🍂🎒
Fall Programs Are Here! With the new school year underway, now is the perfect time to check out fall programs at Denver Recreation Centers. From sports and fitness to arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss out—register today to secure your spot! Visit Denvergov.org/Recreation or any Denver Recreation Center to enroll.
