βοΈπ¨οΈ Our 2nd graders at Lincoln Elementary had a blast during recess, enjoying the fresh snowfall! From making snow angels to playing in the winter wonderland, their smiles were as bright as the snowflakes! βοΈ We love seeing our students embrace every season with such joy and enthusiasm! #LincolnElementary #WinterRecessFun #SnowyAdventures

ππ Big congratulations to Karen Olson's 4th grade class for being the STATE CHAMPIONS of the READBOWL in their age group for South Dakota! π Their hard work and dedication to reading have paid off! As a reward, they'll be receiving a box of books from Scholastic! ππ We couldnβt be prouder of these young readers! #READBOWL #StateChampions #LincolnProud #ReadingRocks

ππ Read Across America Week Fun at Lincoln Elementary! ππ
This week, we had a blast celebrating Read Across America Week with fun dress-up days inspired by some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books! From wearing red and blue to rocking our favorite hats, dressing as book characters, and enjoying a popcorn treat, our students and staff made this week one to remember. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate the joy of reading and learning! π #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek #LincolnLovesReading #SeussStyleFun

π’ Lincoln Leaders Shine Bright! π
This week, we had an incredible 147 Lincoln Leaders recognized for showing kindness, respect, and responsibility! ππ Check out this weekβs winners in the picture belowβthese students are making a difference every day! ππ Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln Leaders! πͺ

π High Five Friday ! π
We had an amazing High Five Friday at Lincoln School! Seeing our staff and students share smiles, high fives, and positivity was the perfect way to end the week. A big THANK YOU to our incredible staff for everything they do every day! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate you more than words can say!

π§π Can you guess who these two mystery teachers are?
β¨ First clue: They inspire their students every day with their passion for learning! πβοΈ

π Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Two Incredible Team Members! π
Lincoln Elementary is proud to recognize two outstanding staff members who make a difference every day!

π Lincoln Leaders Shine Bright! π
We are thrilled to share that 154 Lincoln Leader Awards have been given out this week. π These awards recognize students who go above and beyond in showing kindness, respect, and leadership at Lincoln Elementary. πΈ Pictured are our weekly winnersβway to go, Lincoln Leaders! π Keep up the great work! #LincolnLeaders #ProudMoment #KeepLeading

Lincoln Families,
Please click on the following link for the Lincoln Elementary March Newsletter. It is also posted on our website.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bPnD65mZUk50PfvqCYMwNWXKqeIQQPFiUTJrKQy7Vk0/edit?usp=sharing
Weβre excited to shine a spotlight on two of our amazing team members! π Their dedication, hard work, and passion make a lasting impact on our school community. Weβre so lucky to have them on board, and they truly inspire those around them every day! Keep up the great work! π

Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Read Across America, March 3-7, with exciting dress-up days and special activities!
Monday, March 3 β One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Day ππ΄π΅
Wear red and blue to kick off the week!
π© Tuesday, March 4 β Cat in the Hat Day π©
Wear your favorite hat!
π€ͺ Wednesday, March 5 β Wacky Wednesday π€ͺ
Letβs get sillyβwear your wackiest outfit! Mismatched clothes, crazy hair, and all things wacky are encouraged!
π Thursday, March 6 β Favorite Book Character Day β¨
Dress up as your favorite book characterβthe skyβs the limit!
πΏ Friday, March 7 β Hop on Pop(corn) Day πΏ
Each student will get a cup of popcorn to enjoy.
Letβs make it a fantastic week of fun and reading! πβ€οΈπ

ππΎ Big Kids Helping Little Learners! π₯οΈβοΈ
Students in Mrs. Olsonβs fourth-grade class teamed up with the first graders in Mrs. Griffithβs class to type up their animal reports! π¦π’π¦ This special collaboration helped the first graders wrap up their nonfiction writing unit while giving the fourth graders a chance to showcase their tech skills. π»β¨
Itβs always amazing to see our students learning from each other! Great job, everyone! π #LincolnLeads #FutureAuthors #TechSavvyKids

School will dismiss early at 12:20 on February 26.

We are excited to spotlight two dedicated Watertown teachers who inspire and impact their students every day with passion and commitment.

π Lincoln Leaders of the Week! π
We are so proud to celebrate 180 Lincoln Leaders this week! π These students have shown kindness, responsibility, and leadership in their classrooms and around our school. Their hard work and positive attitudes make Lincoln Elementary a great place to learn and grow!
Check out this weekβs Lincoln Leader winners in the photos below! πΈπ Keep up the amazing work, Lincoln Leaders! ππ#LincolnLeaders #ProudOfOurStudents #KeepShining

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Mrs. Hanson's class hosted the 2025 Potato Olympics! Our spud-tacular athletes competed in events like bowling, the 4x4 relay, long jump, 1-meter dash, downhill skiing (school slide), the luge, swimming, and the high jump (biggest splash contest). So much fun was hadβgold medals all around! π₯π #PotatoOlympics #SpudtasticFun

There will be no school on February 14th due to parent-teacher conferences and on February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day.

π’ Preschool Screening for Watertown Kids!
Do you have a little one who will be 4 years old before September 1? Preschool screening will take place on March 17 and 18 at McKinley Early Childhood Center.

π’ Kindergarten Round-Up at McKinley Early Childhood Center! π’
Do you have a little one who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025? Itβs time to get ready for Kindergarten Round-Up! Join us on March 17th for an exciting opportunity to meet teachers, explore the classrooms, and learn all about what kindergarten has to offer at McKinley Early Childhood Center!

π Lincoln Elementary is proud to highlight these two incredible staff members who make our school a special place to learn and grow! π

