Calendar

December 17 , 2007

Principal Peplinski urges parents and visitors to the school to be very mindful of children's safety when driving near the school grounds. Parking in handicapped, fire, or designated staff zones is not allowed without the appropriate decal.

Abraham Lincoln will be competing in the 10-school annual Elementary Quiz Bowl Competition to be held in March. Preparation is underway.

The Lincoln after-school Drama Club debut performances December 18 were well recieved and served to instruct the 5th and 6th grade actors and their audiences about "The Thirteen Colonies" period of American History.

Over 100 awards for outstanding student achievements were presented December 20 at the Awards Assembly. The PTA has now purchased and hung the Lincoln California Distinguished School plaque upon the office wall.

The PTA and school thanks the Watkins family for its generous donation to provide buses for field trips. The PTA will continue to help pay for field trips, programs and additional tools for school improvement. More volunteers to help with PTA events are needed. Please contact the school office to offer your help.

Parents and friends of Lincoln are reminded to turn in receipts for Simi Mall
purchases. This program runs through April 30, 2008.

Mrs. Palmer has been selected the Literacy Coach for Lincoln. Parents are asked to read with their children during the holiday break. STAR testing will start in the Spring.

November 20, 2007

Lincoln School has received the District PTA Gold Medal for increased level of membership.

Mrs. Karl's fifth grade class won the 'box-top' fundraiser. The school collected a total of 3248 box-tops.

The new Lincoln 'Choir' has 25 members learning social studies through the study of folk songs. Royal High School singers are participating to assist on a limited basis. A concert is planned for February.

November 29 at noon to 9:00 p.m. the Baja Fresh grill will benefit Lincoln for dining in and take-out purchases. Bring the flier.

December 6 Chuck-E-Cheese will benefit the school for dine-in and merchandise at 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 11 at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Famous Dave's will benefit Lincoln for dine-in and take-out purchases. Bring the flier.

November 7 , 2007

The Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:00PM to 8:00PM will have face painting, balloon making, and raffle prizes. Lincoln children of PTA members will receive free ice cream to load with sprinkles.

Mrs. Karl's Fifth Grade class won the 'boxtop' fundraiser. The school collected a total of 3248 box tops.

On November 17 at 6:00PM at the Simi Valley Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting. Lincoln families who register at the Center office will accrue 2000 points each toward the school's cash awards.

The California Pizza Kitchen will benefit Lincoln school for sales at 4:00PM to 10:00PM on November 20. Bring your flier.

October 31 , 2007

November 5 through the 16th. purchases at See's Candy store will benefit Lincoln School. Please bring your flier.

On November 7 the Hometown Buffet will benefit Lincoln for dining between 5:00 PM and 8:00PM. Please mention our school.

On November 13 Borders Book Store will give Lincoln a percentage based on sales. Please bring the flier.

Lincoln School appreciates the support of these Simi Valley businesses. Please mark your calendars for the dates and times.

October 24 , 2007

Purchases including pizza deliveries at Lamppost Pizza, 3921 Cochran, 520-9030, will benefit Lincoln every day 11:00AM to 10:00PM in November through the end of December. Be sure to mention Lincoln when you order.

The Simi Valley Town Center 'Shopping for Students' is ongoing until the end of April. Please register you purchase receipts at the Center office or bring them to the school office. Receipts are returned to the purchaser. Amounts accrue points for Lincoln cash.

Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at the school office for the November 2 Harvest Festival. Opening at 6:00PM to 9:00PM there will be food, fun, music, and games to enjoy. Lincoln is grateful for the assistance from Royal High School volunteers.

Lincoln school also appreciates the PTA volunteers who took over copy room chores so there's more time to enhance classroom projects. Students are benfitting from the 'Game Day' program with the fun way to excercise regularly and the introduction to several different organized sports. The new 4th and 5th grade DramaClub members are rehearsing a history play "The Thirteen Colonies" to be performed in December. Lincoln's English
Language Learners have completed the CELDT testing successfully on schedule.

Mrs. Viramontes' Kindergarten class won the PTA Membership Drive with 100% participation. The award is a Gift Certificate for books at Borders.

The new Drama Club for 5th and 6th graders is rehearsing a history play "The Thirteen Colonies" to be performed in December.

October 9 , 2007

The Lincoln Site Council has met and approved the final draft of the 2007-08 School Improvement Plan. Principal Peplinski emphasized that reading comprehension is an important goal. Discussion of the use of discretionary funds is ongoing. The next meeting of the site Council will be on January 16, 2008 at 2:45 pm. persons interested in attending may call the school office.

Parents and friends of Lincoln please note that on October 24 at 5 pm to 8 pm purchases at the Simi Valley McDonalds Restaurants (except drive-thru ) will benefit Lincoln. Be sure to mention the school name.

Student photos for the Yearbook will be taken October 25.

September 19, 2007

Lincoln students will have the opportunity to enrich their school experience in optional Drama Club and Choir after school. Scheduled for in-class are the Second Step (Character Development) and Game Day (Physical Education) programs.

Parents and friends of Lincoln are asked to participate in the various fund-raising events offered at local businesses. Guido's Pizza and Pasta will benefit Lincoln 11am to 10pm every day through the end of October. Chuck-E-Cheese will fundraise for Lincoln at 3pm to 9 pm on October 11. Always mention our school at these events.

"Shopping for Students" at the Simi Valley Town Center is ongoing. Be sure to save your purchase receipts. Box-top collection also benefits the school. Please send receipts and box tops to school with your child or drop these off at the school office.

September 12, 2007

On September 26 Royal High School will send members of their band, cheerleaders, football team and Associated Student board to Lincoln's campus. Our students will be guests of Royal High at Football Night the evening of September 28 starting at 6:30pm.

September 27 at 12 noon to 9:00pm Baja Fresh restaurant will have a fundraiser for Lincoln. Guests are asked to bring the school flyer for confirmation.

Back-to-School Night for parents and friends of Lincoln will be on September 27 at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. The PTA will present reports, classrooms will be open and teachers will be on hand.

Participants in the Uncle Jerry's T-Shirt fundraiser are reminded to bring in
proceeds on September 28.

September 5, 2007

Parents are asked to send their children to school on time every day, perhaps with the help of family, neighbors or friends. Lincoln School has an intensive teaching schedule aimed at helping every student achieve learning success. Students who are late or miss a day of instruction are at a disadvantage.

Our Literacy Coach is Janet Payne; Lead Teacher is Debora Palmer; Community Liaison is Diana Tipayaosot.

The PTA General Meeting will be at school the evening of September 18 at 6pm. Parents and friends of Lincoln are invited to attend and hear what the PTA plans for the coming months to help provide special programs and benefits to the children. There will be fundraisers such as T-Shirts and other appealing items for sale.

August 29 , 2007

Lincoln School welcomes new Principal Jason Peplinski, previously Vice-Principal at Royal High School. Principal Peplinski looks forward to a great year for Lincoln and invites parents to visit him at the school and urges them to participate in all school functions. He is conversational in Spanish.

The PTA membership drive is under way and information kits are being sent home. Volunteers to help with various tasks at the office or class projects are appreciated by teachers and students. Interested persons are asked to stop by the school office to sign up.




	CAMPUS REPORT
	Edith Wells

	December 17 , 2007 Principal Peplinski urges parents and visitors to the school to be very mindful of children's safety when driving near the school grounds. Parking in handicapped, fire, or designated staff zones is not allowed without the appropriate decal. Abraham Lincoln will be competing in the 10-school annual Elementary Quiz Bowl Competition to be held in March. Preparation is underway. The Lincoln after-school Drama Club debut performances December 18 were well recieved and served to instruct the 5th and 6th grade actors and their audiences about "The Thirteen Colonies" period of American History. Over 100 awards for outstanding student achievements were presented December 20 at the Awards Assembly. The PTA has now purchased and hung the Lincoln California Distinguished School plaque upon the office wall. The PTA and school thanks the Watkins family for its generous donation to provide buses for field trips. The PTA will continue to help pay for field trips, programs and additional tools for school improvement. More volunteers to help with PTA events are needed. Please contact the school office to offer your help. Parents and friends of Lincoln are reminded to turn in receipts for Simi Mall purchases. This program runs through April 30, 2008. Mrs. Palmer has been selected the Literacy Coach for Lincoln. Parents are asked to read with their children during the holiday break. STAR testing will start in the Spring. November 20, 2007 Lincoln School has received the District PTA Gold Medal for increased level of membership. Mrs. Karl's fifth grade class won the 'box-top' fundraiser. The school collected a total of 3248 box-tops. The new Lincoln 'Choir' has 25 members learning social studies through the study of folk songs. Royal High School singers are participating to assist on a limited basis. A concert is planned for February. November 29 at noon to 9:00 p.m. the Baja Fresh grill will benefit Lincoln for dining in and take-out purchases. Bring the flier. December 6 Chuck-E-Cheese will benefit the school for dine-in and merchandise at 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. December 11 at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Famous Dave's will benefit Lincoln for dine-in and take-out purchases. Bring the flier. November 7 , 2007 The Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:00PM to 8:00PM will have face painting, balloon making, and raffle prizes. Lincoln children of PTA members will receive free ice cream to load with sprinkles. Mrs. Karl's Fifth Grade class won the 'boxtop' fundraiser. The school collected a total of 3248 box tops. On November 17 at 6:00PM at the Simi Valley Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting. Lincoln families who register at the Center office will accrue 2000 points each toward the school's cash awards. The California Pizza Kitchen will benefit Lincoln school for sales at 4:00PM to 10:00PM on November 20. Bring your flier. October 31 , 2007 November 5 through the 16th. purchases at See's Candy store will benefit Lincoln School. Please bring your flier. On November 7 the Hometown Buffet will benefit Lincoln for dining between 5:00 PM and 8:00PM. Please mention our school. On November 13 Borders Book Store will give Lincoln a percentage based on sales. Please bring the flier. Lincoln School appreciates the support of these Simi Valley businesses. Please mark your calendars for the dates and times. October 24 , 2007 Purchases including pizza deliveries at Lamppost Pizza, 3921 Cochran, 520-9030, will benefit Lincoln every day 11:00AM to 10:00PM in November through the end of December. Be sure to mention Lincoln when you order. The Simi Valley Town Center 'Shopping for Students' is ongoing until the end of April. Please register you purchase receipts at the Center office or bring them to the school office. Receipts are returned to the purchaser. Amounts accrue points for Lincoln cash. Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at the school office for the November 2 Harvest Festival. Opening at 6:00PM to 9:00PM there will be food, fun, music, and games to enjoy. Lincoln is grateful for the assistance from Royal High School volunteers. Lincoln school also appreciates the PTA volunteers who took over copy room chores so there's more time to enhance classroom projects. Students are benfitting from the 'Game Day' program with the fun way to excercise regularly and the introduction to several different organized sports. The new 4th and 5th grade DramaClub members are rehearsing a history play "The Thirteen Colonies" to be performed in December. Lincoln's English Language Learners have completed the CELDT testing successfully on schedule. Mrs. Viramontes' Kindergarten class won the PTA Membership Drive with 100% participation. The award is a Gift Certificate for books at Borders. The new Drama Club for 5th and 6th graders is rehearsing a history play "The Thirteen Colonies" to be performed in December. October 9 , 2007 The Lincoln Site Council has met and approved the final draft of the 2007-08 School Improvement Plan. Principal Peplinski emphasized that reading comprehension is an important goal. Discussion of the use of discretionary funds is ongoing. The next meeting of the site Council will be on January 16, 2008 at 2:45 pm. persons interested in attending may call the school office. Parents and friends of Lincoln please note that on October 24 at 5 pm to 8 pm purchases at the Simi Valley McDonalds Restaurants (except drive-thru ) will benefit Lincoln. Be sure to mention the school name. Student photos for the Yearbook will be taken October 25. September 19, 2007 Lincoln students will have the opportunity to enrich their school experience in optional Drama Club and Choir after school. Scheduled for in-class are the Second Step (Character Development) and Game Day (Physical Education) programs. Parents and friends of Lincoln are asked to participate in the various fund-raising events offered at local businesses. Guido's Pizza and Pasta will benefit Lincoln 11am to 10pm every day through the end of October. Chuck-E-Cheese will fundraise for Lincoln at 3pm to 9 pm on October 11. Always mention our school at these events. "Shopping for Students" at the Simi Valley Town Center is ongoing. Be sure to save your purchase receipts. Box-top collection also benefits the school. Please send receipts and box tops to school with your child or drop these off at the school office. September 12, 2007 On September 26 Royal High School will send members of their band, cheerleaders, football team and Associated Student board to Lincoln's campus. Our students will be guests of Royal High at Football Night the evening of September 28 starting at 6:30pm. September 27 at 12 noon to 9:00pm Baja Fresh restaurant will have a fundraiser for Lincoln. Guests are asked to bring the school flyer for confirmation. Back-to-School Night for parents and friends of Lincoln will be on September 27 at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. The PTA will present reports, classrooms will be open and teachers will be on hand. Participants in the Uncle Jerry's T-Shirt fundraiser are reminded to bring in proceeds on September 28. September 5, 2007 Parents are asked to send their children to school on time every day, perhaps with the help of family, neighbors or friends. Lincoln School has an intensive teaching schedule aimed at helping every student achieve learning success. Students who are late or miss a day of instruction are at a disadvantage. Our Literacy Coach is Janet Payne; Lead Teacher is Debora Palmer; Community Liaison is Diana Tipayaosot. The PTA General Meeting will be at school the evening of September 18 at 6pm. Parents and friends of Lincoln are invited to attend and hear what the PTA plans for the coming months to help provide special programs and benefits to the children. There will be fundraisers such as T-Shirts and other appealing items for sale. August 29 , 2007 Lincoln School welcomes new Principal Jason Peplinski, previously Vice-Principal at Royal High School. Principal Peplinski looks forward to a great year for Lincoln and invites parents to visit him at the school and urges them to participate in all school functions. He is conversational in Spanish. The PTA membership drive is under way and information kits are being sent home. Volunteers to help with various tasks at the office or class projects are appreciated by teachers and students. Interested persons are asked to stop by the school office to sign up.