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9/17/2018

Principal's Digest - Week of September 15th 2018

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Dear Lincoln Families,

I hope that you and your children have had a nice start to the school year. Thank you for reading this month’s Principal's Digest. Please refer to our school website calendar (http://www.lincolnelementary.org/calendar.html) on a regular basis to keep abreast of events at the school. There is always something interesting happening at Lincoln School.
 
  • OPEN HOUSE
  • ABSENT FORMS
  • GoCPS SELECTIVE ENROLLMENT
  • REPORT CARD
  • BAND REGISTRATION
  • SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS AND INTERNET SAFETY
  • KEY UPCOMING DATES
  • GRADE LEVEL POT LUCKS
  • AFTER SCHOOL CARE
  • SCHOOL FEE

Thank you,
Mark Armendariz
Principal

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9/10/2018

Principals Digest - Week of August 27, 2018

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Dear Lincoln Families,
I hope that you and your families are having a relaxing and fun summer break. Things at the school have been quite busy throughout the summer in preparation for your return. Thank you for reading the Principal's Digest. Please refer to our school website calendar (http://www.lincolnelementary.org/calendar.html) on a regular basis to keep abreast of events at the school. There is always something interesting happening at Lincoln School.

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3/19/2018

Principal's Digest - Week of March 19

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  • LSC ELECTION FORUM
  • WELCOME TO MS. ROCHFORT
  • SPRING BREAK
  • AUCTION THANK YOU
    • Thank you to all that attended and participated in this year's Friends of Lincoln Auction Party. The evening was a tremendous success and, clearly, this is a dancing community! A special thank you to our auction chairpersons: Pam Bucaro, Hilary Kurinksy, and Dimple Patel.
  • ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY MARCH 20

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2/15/2018

Lincoln Online Auction is Now Open!!!

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LINCOLN ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!!!
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2/7/2018

Principals Digest is Live

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Dear Lincoln Families,
 
Thank you for reading this month’s Principal’s Digest.  Please remember to keep abreast of important school news and events on a regular basis by reading this communication, the PTA newsletter The Linc, and our school website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org).
 
Sincerely,
Mark Armendariz
Principal

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10/12/2017

High School Applications are Now Available on GoCPS

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High school applications for the 2018-19 school year at Chicago Public Schools are now available on GoCPS!
This year we are making it easier to apply to every CPS high school with one site, one application and one deadline at go.cps.edu. Applications will be accepted from October 10 through December 22, and students and families should take their time to carefully evaluate the best options for them.
Through the application process, students can apply to up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and six Selective Enrollment programs. As part of the process, you will rank your choices in order of preference and then in March of 2018, you’ll receive a single best offer to your highest ranked program with available seats.
We know this is both an exciting and stressful time for 8th grade families and a lot of big decisions lie ahead, but the entire Chicago Public Schools team is here to support you through every step of the process. Your elementary school counselors, your principals, your teachers, the Office of Access and Enrollment and a wide variety of community partners are all here to answer questions and help you think about your decisions.
We will be providing more information in the coming weeks, including events and activities where you can learn more about schools and the GoCPS platform. So we encourage you to use these next two and a half months to ask questions, research, plan, and make thoughtful application decisions. There’s no need to rush.
Best wishes for a great application season!
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Need Help? If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.

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9/25/2017

Principal's Digest Week of September 11

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Dear Lincoln Families,
Thank you for a smooth opening of the school year. I hope that your summer was restful and that everyone is ready for a great 2017-2018 school year. Please refer to our school website calendar (http://www.lincolnelementary.org/calendar.html) on a regular basis to keep abreast of events at the school.  There's always something interesting happening at Lincoln.​

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7/6/2017

2017-2018 School Supply Lists

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Please click here to find the 2017-2018 School Supply Lists:

Primary Grades - K, 1 and 2

Secondary Grades - 3, 4 and 5


Upper Grades - 6, 7 and 8 (Including the 7th Grade IB Summer Assignment

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7/6/2017

2017-2018 Admissions Information

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Registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on the following dates/times in our school’s main office:

From 9:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. on the following dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/16, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/28, 8/29, 8/30, 8/31, 9/1.

Necessary documents to register your child: 
  • Proof of address: at least two (2) utility bills (telephone, electric, water, gas);
  • Parent’s or guardian’s current driver’s license or state identification card;
  • Student’s birth certificate or passport;
  • Current physical exam from an Illinois physician which includes up-to-date immunizations;
  • Evidence of current grade (report card, transcript, and/or transfer).
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Important note:
All students must be five (5) years old by September 1, 2017 to enroll in our Kindergarten program. We do not have pre-school or head-start programs.

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7/6/2017

Principal's Digest - Week of April 24, 2017

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Dear Lincoln Parents/Guardians,
 
Thank you for reading the Principal's Digest.  Please remember to refer to the school's website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org) and the monthly PTA newsletter, The Linc, on a regular basis for school-related information and events.

Sincerely,

Mark Armendariz
Principal

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7/6/2017

Principal's Digest Week of March 30, 2017

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Dear Lincoln Parents/Guardians,
 
Thank you for reading the Principal's Digest.  Please remember to refer to the school's website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org) and the monthly PTA newsletter, The Linc, on a regular basis for school-related information and events.

Sincerely,

Mark Armendariz
Principal

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7/6/2017

Principal's Digest Week of March 6, 2016

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Dear Lincoln Parents/Guardians,
 
Thank you for reading the Principal's Digest.  Please remember to refer to the school's website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org) and the monthly PTA newsletter, The Linc, on a regular basis for school-related information and events.

Sincerely,

Mark Armendariz
Principal
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11/16/2016

Principal's Digest Week of November 16, 2016

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Dear Lincoln Parents/Guardians,
 
Thank you for reading the Principal's Digest.  Please remember to refer to the school's website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org) and the monthly PTA newsletter, The Linc, on a regular basis for school-related information and events.
Sincerely,
 
Mark Armendariz
Principal

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10/8/2016

Note about the Possible Teachers Strike.

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Dear LINCOLN SCHOOL Families: 

Earlier this week you received a letter detailing our District's contingency plans in the event of a strike by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). I join with CPS leadership and many others in the belief that a strike can be avoided through continued negotiations, but know each of you have real concerns about what happens should a strike occur. 

What You Should Know:
We encourage you to keep your student(s) at home or at a non-CPS facility during the strike. CTU leadership has issued a 10-day strike notice. With this action, a strike could begin as early as Tuesday (October 11). In the event of a strike: 
  • All classes and extracurricular activities will be cancelled. 
    • We encourage you to keep your student(s) at home or at a non-CPS facility during the strike. 
    • School will not be in session, and no attendance penalties will be incurred. 
  • For those families who do not have that option, school buildings will remain open for their normal bell schedules, led by myself and our non-CTU staff members. Additionally, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library sites will also be available to students. 
  • To find the most convenient site for your family, visit cps.edu/strikeplan or call 311. Using the map you can find your site options, as well as register your student(s) if they plan to attend. 
  • Food service will be provided at each site, as will activities to keep students safe and engaged. 
  • CPS buses will NOT be operating, but the CTA will provide free transportation to students from 5:30a.m. to 8:30p.m. 

Where Can I Find More Information? 
For contingency site locations, hours of operation, and frequently asked questions, visitcps.edu/strikeplan or call 311. 

We may not know whether there will be a strike until the end of the weekend, but I will continue to provide updates via email as they occur. I encourage you to look for emails to make sure have the most accurate information about our District's status. 

I know this time is a challenging one for our entire school community, and I thank you for your patience and support as we make certain we're prepared. 

Thank you, 
Mark Armendariz 
Principal 

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10/2/2016

Letter from CPS - Re: Teachers Strike

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Dear Lincoln Families,
​Please Click here to read a letter from CPS senior leadership regarding the recent announcement of a possible Chicago Teachers Union strike.
Thank you,
Mark Armendariz

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10/2/2016

Principals Digest - Week of September 26, 2016

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Come find out what is happening at Lincoln Elementary!  Click to link to the most updated Principals Digest.

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9/6/2016

Welcome Back to School - Principal's Digest

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Dear Lincoln Families,
I hope that you have had an enjoyable and relaxing summer.  It has been another busy summer at the school as we prepared for everyone’s return. Please keep abreast of important school news/events by reading this communication, the PTA newsletter, The Linc, and to our school website calendar (www.lincolnelementary.org) on a regular basis. I apologize, in advance, for the length of this Digest.
Sincerely,
Mark Armendariz
Principal

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7/7/2016

Keep Lincoln, Lincoln.

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June 15, 2016

Dear Lincoln Elementary Families,

Chicago Public Schools are in crisis – but you can make a difference at Lincoln. Historic budget cuts are on the horizon and the time to take action is now. While advocacy efforts are critical for the long-term health of the system, we are writing with a short-term solution that will safeguard the integrity of our school.

​Together, Mr. Armendariz and the five Lincoln parent organizations are launching an early Phon-a-thon/Pledge Drive for the 2016/2017 school year. Our target goal is significantly increased—as we hope to cover the anticipated shortfall of $1,000 per student through pledged gifts received by June 30, 2016. Mr. Armendariz shared in his June 9th letter that individual school budgets could be cut by 20-30%. Assuming a worst-case scenario, Lincoln’s annual operating budget could be reduced by as much as $1.4 million.

Without your early pledged support, drastic reductions in staffing and programs will forever alter our neighborhood school. These decisions will be made while summer vacation is in full swing, so it is imperative that we launch this pledge drive now.

What’s at stake?
  • Reduced class sizes that allow teachers to customize their lesson plans, ensuring that each student reaches his/her academic potential (the press is reporting an astonishing projection that cuts could leave CPS with a 40:1 student to teacher ratio).
  • Professional development opportunities to keep our educators at the forefront of learning standards that bolster our children’s academic achievement.
  • ​Lincoln’s robust K-8 Art, Music, French and Library programs that foster creative learning and multicultural awareness, paving the way for a global workforce.

Our Short-Term Solution for the Year Ahead:
  • Mr. Armendariz can mitigate $160,000 of the projected funding gap through conservative cuts to non-essential services, programs and materials.
  • FOL reserves accumulated over the years will be pledged to cover $400,000 of the shortfall.
  • EFAC has pledged $139,000 and PTA has pledged $15,000.
  • This leaves $686,000 needed in one-time emergency funds in addition to the traditional $125,000 target for our fall annual Phon-a-thon—$811,000 is needed to Keep Lincoln, Lincoln.

If we achieve this fundraising target, FOL will not conduct the Fall Phon-a-thon, yet FOL will continue with the Winter Auction and Spring Fun Run for normal fundraising needs.

How you can make an impact:
  • We are asking for a pledge of $1,000 per student to help us through this time of crisis. We recognize that not all families are in a position to make this level of commitment, and so we ask that you give the greatest amount possible for your family. 
  • CLICK HERE OR THE BUTTON ABOVE to access the Pledge Page
  • Make your early pledge to the 2016/2017 school year by June 30, 2016. Your donation is tax deductible.
  • When CPS approves a budget later this summer, we will collect commitments.
  • No one wants to write a “blank check” to cover an unknown deficit, which is why we commit to only collect the percentage of your pledge that is needed to balance the budget (e.g. if $1 million is raised and we only need $800,000—only 80% of each donor’s pledge will be collected).

This is a time when the community nature of engaging in a public school presents us with both an opportunity and a responsibility. Our children’s future is in our hands. And, as a collective whole, we can safeguard all that makes Chicago great and makes Lincoln, Lincoln.

Thank you in advance for your partnership,
Mark Armendariz
​FOL
LSC
PTA
EFAC
ALESMA

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3/29/2016

CPS Letter Regarding April 1st

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Dear Lincoln Families,

As you know, this Friday, April 1, there will be no school for CPS students due to the Chicago Teachers Union "Call of Action." CPS has identified 250 contingency sites throughout the city for children unable to stay home this Friday; Lincoln School is NOT one of these contingency sites. Lincoln School will be closed.

Please see the attached letter from CPS.

Here is what I know regarding the contingency sites:

1. go to www.cps.edu (CPS main website). At the top of the site is a link for contingency site locations and information at www.cps.edu/april1
2. This site is self-explanatory. Below is some information for you I gleaned when I accessed the site
3. There are three contingency sites for elementary school children near our school
4. The three sites near our school are: Lincoln Park Library, 1150 W. Fullerton, 9:00-5:00, no pre-registration required; Newberry Elementary School, 700 W. Willow St., 8:30-3:30, registration requested to be done on the www.cps.edu/april1 website; Lincoln Park, 200 W. Fulleron Parkway, 8:30-3:30, registration requested to be done on the www.cps.edu/april1 website.
5. There are many other contingency sites and you can locate them through the www.cps.edu/april1 website
6. In order to register your child for one of these contingency sites you must enter your child's CPS student identifcation number. This identification number may be found on your child's report cards and progress reports.

As stated by CPS CEO Mr. Claypool in his March 24th letter (emailed to you last week), he encourages you to keep your child home on Friday, April 1. If you are unable to do so, you may wish to consider bringing your child to one of the contingency sites. Also, remember that this Friday is NOT considered a day of absence for your child.

Thank you,
Mark Armendariz
Principal
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
615 W. Kemper Place
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720

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11/9/2015

Principal's Digest for Week of 11/9/2015

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The latest school news and content is live.  Click here to read more.

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10/28/2015

Principal's Digest for Week of 10/26/2015

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The latest digest is live now.  Click here to read the most updated news about Lincoln.

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10/1/2015

Principal's Digest for the week of 9/28/1

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9/28/2015

OPEN HOUSE - THURS OCT 1 - 6:15-8pm

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​Join Us For The
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Adults-Only Fall Open House
Thursday, October 1, 2015
6:15-8:00 P.M.


Mr. Armendariz will present a State of the School Address and introduce the teachers in the auditorium. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
 
6:15 - 6:45 P.M. State of the School Address
6:45 - 8:00 P.M. Visit your child's classroom, meet teachers, and tour the entire school

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9/7/2015

Principal's Digest for the Week of September 4, 2015 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION.

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8/3/2015

Principal's Digest Week of July 26 2015

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Please click here for the latest news and information from Mr. Armendariz.


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