Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
4310 New York Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863             Principal - Bill Card

Message from Principal Bill Card - please read

Each year every school in California must prepare a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). Information related to the funding, programs, and academic achievement data is included along with the overall climate for learning at our school.    You may access the 2008-09 school year information on the Internet at the following address  http://www.gusd.net  - click on Academics, then on Accountability Report Cards where each school is listed.  The school office can also print a copy for you. Requests for translation of the School Accountability Report Card may be made through the school secretary. Additionally, the State of California School Accountability Report Card required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act is available for review online at the California Department of Education's website 

Calendar
Feb11     Foundation Mtg 7 pm Library/ Teacher Appreciation lunch
Feb 12    Classroom Valentine's Parties
Feb 15    NO SCHOOL
Feb 16    Armenian Parent Group meeting 7:00pm (Rm 3104)
Feb 22    NO SCHOOL
Feb 23    MTM Docent Night
Feb 24    Timeless Tiles 3pm and 7pm
Feb 25    MTM Assemblies
Mar 12    Daddy/Daughter Dance - 

Lunch Menu  -  February

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

New California Driving Laws for 2010
There are quite a few new and interesting changes to the California Driving Laws that went into effect in January. Did you know: if there is an emergency vehicle, with flashing lights, on the freeway (even a towtruck or a Caltrans vehicle) you must move over one lane.  Did you know: video screens are not allowed to be visible to the driver of a vehicle.  Did you know: some bicycles are not required to have seats (ouch!).  Check out the attached flyer from CHP for specific information.    (State of California)

Montrose Library              
The Montrose Library is offering Homework Help.  Help is available Monday thru Thursday 3:30-6:00 pm. Download the attached flyer for more information.       (Glendale Public Library sponsored activity)

Girls on the Run             2/24
Girls on the Run" at Lincoln will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:15 this spring season, starting February 24th! Girls on the Run combines training for a 5k (3.1 mile) non-competitive run/walk with an interactive curriculum to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, and physical development. Trained coaches lead structured, fun lessons that combine discussion and activities. The program is for every girl in 3rd through 6th grades, regardless of fitness level, size or shape. There is a $150 program fee, but financial assistance is available and no girl is turned away because of inability to pay. Think you might like to participate as a volunteer assistant coach? Consider taking the training and joining us, whether or not you have a daughter who will participate in the program. The help is always welcome! Please look for the flier and registration form in the Thursday folders, check out the Girls on the Run website at
www.gotrlosangeles.org, or contact Leah Castellana at (818) 248-2894   for more information."

Emergency Information Notificaiton System

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (LADPW) offers an e-mail notification system to provide up-to-date information on topics or events of interest, including notifications on road closures, mud and debris flow,emergency notifications, and media alerts. Simply signup to be notified on topics of interest. This system allows you to customize the information you receive.  Register today at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/general/enotify/userPages/Registration.aspx     (LADPW activity)

Lincoln's 2009-2010 School Theme
"Just Keep Swimming"
Our school focus is reading comprehension
 
February Character Theme Honesty & Trustworthiness 

NOW AT LINCOLN

Nominations for 2010-2011 PTA Board
The slate of officers nominated for the 2010-2011 PTA Board are:
President                                                       Christine Cassin
Executive Vice President                            Sherry Owens
1st VP (family & student programming)   Regina Martin
2nd VP (volunteers)                                     Christie Lipscomb
3rd VP (fundraising)                                     Leslie Clay
Recording Secretary                                    Jacqui Boone
Treasurer                                                       Wendy Edelstein
Financial Secretary                                       Amy Taylor
Historian                                                         Sylvia Avanosian
Auditor                                                             Artine Asadoorian
All members of the Lincoln PTA are encouraged to attend the meeting on March 3rd to vote.


Timeless Tiles                  2/12 & 2/24
What time did you choose? Time slots are filling up fast!  The only day to create a tile for Lincoln's Tile Wall is February 24th.  Download the attached flyer and turn it in by February 12th in order to get the early bird discount.  The students who first created tiles are now in High School.  Make sure your child has a lasting memory at Lincoln.            (Lincoln PTA sponsored activity)

Game Truck               3/9

"Breaker 1 9, this here is Rubber Duck ...  we got ourselves a convoy!" The Game Truck is coming! A video-game party in HUGE trucks. Save the date - Tuesday, March 9th.  If your child qualified, you will receive information in an upcoming Thursday Folder.  If you have any questions, contact Leslie Clay at leslie.a.clay@gmail.com     (Lincoln PTA sponsored activity)

Founders Day Nominations             3/24
Founders Day is the celebration of the birth of the PTA.  The PTA, at its celebration on March 24, 2010, will honor volunteer and community members who do so much for Lincoln.  Please see the attached flyer and make your nominations.  You may email your nominations to Sherry Owens at sherrynsteve@charter.net or Usha Archer at president@golincolnlions.org.  Or you can turn in the attached form to the office.     (Lincoln PTA sponsored activity)

Foundation Meeting              2/11
The next Foundation meeting is scheduled for Thursdays Feb. 11 at 7pm in the Lincoln Library. We will be planning for our ever popular event the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance coming up on March 12 and our biggest fundraiser, the Jog-a-thon, scheduled for Monday, March 15th. Be a part of the process by coming to our meeting. We welcome your input and support.

Daddy Daughter Dance                  3/12   
Save the Date! Friday, March 12th - The Daddy/Daughter Dance. The theme this year - Masquerade!  We have moved the event to a new location in order to accommodate more Dad's and Daughters. See next week's bulletin for a sign up flier. Contact Kathy Ranek if you are interested in helping kathytranek@yahoo.com

Dine-Out Event - Coldstones              2/10
The next dine-out event will be February 10th at Coldstone's.  From 2:30pm to 8:30pm we're scooping ice cream.  We have some specially trained ice cream scooperstars signed up for the event.  Save the date and save some room in your tummy!  (6th Grade Committee sponsored event

Lincoln Tote Bags & License Plate Frames
Tote bags for toting your things or a great place for holding library books.  Lincoln license plate frames ... show your pride in Lincoln students instead of the name of a car dealership!  Purchase some great Lincoln theme items and your purchase helps send Lincoln students on a Tall Ships adventure.  Download the attached flyer and order Lincoln Tote Bags and Lincoln License Plate Frames.  Go Lincoln!  (Lincoln GATE program sponsored activity)

Parent Education Seminars
Do you know how to protect your child on the internet?  How about effective ways to talk to kids so they will learn, or building self esteem in children, or what you need to know about algebra?  These are just a few of the topics that GUSD's Project Grace covers in their Parent Education Seminars.  Download the attached flyer to review the seminar list.    (GUSD sponsored activity)

Kindergarten Registration
The first step in registering your child for kindergarten is to make an appointment to turn in your registration forms.  Call now for an appointment; then you can pick up the registration forms.  Completed registration forms must be brought in at the time of your kindergarten registration appointment. The slots will go rapidly. Don't forget to tell a friend because they might not hear this and miss out.        (Lincoln School event)

Korean Parent Group Meeting          3/2
The Korean Parent Group had a very productive meeting this week.  We talked about school upcoming events and activities and school news.  Please join us at our next meeting, Tuesday, March 2nd at Burger King. ( 9:00am.)  Contact Claire if you have any questions
doonie91@hotmail.com

Lincoln Science Fair             3/26
A science fair project is a great learning experience and it involves so much more than just science. Students use research, comparitive study, logic, communication skills, project management, math, physics, psychology, and so much more.  A science fair project is one of the best learning experiences a student can undertake.  Encourage, motivate and guide your child so that they can participate.  The Lincoln Science Fair is in 8 weeks. Open to all grade levels.  Rules and sign-up forms will be coming soon.      (Lincoln PTA sponsored activity)

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