[LincolnTalk] School Superintendent search meetings.

2023-01-26 Thread Sara Mattes
Can someone help me find a link to recording to these public meetings? Many thanks, Sara -- Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Barbara Low
That is good to see. That is not indicated in the Enrollment report. From: Cathie Bitter Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 6:24 PM To: Andrew Payne Cc: Barbara Low ; lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our

[LincolnTalk] LS Superintendent Survey - reposting

2023-01-26 Thread Heather Cowap
We on the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District School Committee are opening up our Superintendent Search Survey again for the residents of Lincoln after hearing feedback of difficulties finding a way to participate the first time. The survey will remain open until January 30th and we urge all

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Cathie Bitter
FYI- 7th grade has 4 homerooms/advisories, but there are only 3 sections for each subject area. So I don’t think the class sizes are 13. Some teachers teach across grade levels or subject areas. > > On Jan 26, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Andrew Payne wrote: > >  > Barbara L. wrote: > >> Grade 5 has

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Barbara Low
I was not suggesting that grade 5 should be reduced to 2 sections. But 7 and 8 have the same number of kids and 4 sections. Is it not possible for a subject specialist in the middle school to teach both 7th and 8th grades? 13 kids per class is off the scale! Eliminating a staff member then

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Andrew Payne
Barbara L. wrote: Grade 5 has 52 students divided in 3 sections of about *17 *students each. > > Grade 6 has 60 students in 4 sections of *15* each > > Grades 7 and 8 have 52 students each in 4 sections each for an average > class size of *13* each. > This underscores the challenges (and costs)

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Barbara Low
I've been following the recent discussion about the Lincoln Public School. My youngest is now 35, so my days of following the school and school committee on a continuing basis are long gone. (And I purchase much less Milanta than I used to.) I looked at the October 1, 2022 Lincoln Class

[LincolnTalk] ISO seats for kitchen table

2023-01-26 Thread Stacey Sawyer-Mackie via Lincoln
Hello LT. Well, it finally happened. I was sitting on my chair while on the phone, it broke because it was so old and unstable, and I landed on the floor. Luckily, I landed on my rear end! With this in mind, does anyone have 2 extra kitchen or dinette chairs no longer in use? I need 2 because

[LincolnTalk] MAPC webinar about the Opt-In Specialized Stretch Code

2023-01-26 Thread Jennifer Glass via Lincoln
Hi LincolnTalk, Below is information from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). MAPC is a regional planning resource that facilitates communication and collaboration between towns and cities. It also provides technical expertise and training on a variety of topics. Currently, the Town

[LincolnTalk] Valentine Love Songs, Pierce House, Sunday, Feb 5, 3-5pm, Winter Carnival

2023-01-26 Thread Lincoln Garden Club
The LINCOLN GARDEN CLUB invites our Lincoln neighbors to come in out-of-the-cold, and cozy up with a warm drink, sweet treat, and some romantic music. Valentine Love Songs & Dessert / Peter Stewart on Piano at the Pierce House: Feb 5, 3-5 pm. Free Event-Winter Carnival Activity-- The

[LincolnTalk] Conservation Department News - Upcoming Events, Trail Updates, and More!

2023-01-26 Thread Grzenda, Michele
Greetings, The Conservation Dept. has a couple of upcoming events and updates we’d like to share: * Please join Conservation Staff on one of our events during Winter Carnival! (Feb 3-4): * Winter Shrub and Tree ID Walk at Codman Estate: 10am-noon (Both Days) - Join Conservation

Re: [LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Andy Wang
I mean, to be fair, having children in the school is not a pre-requisite for joining school committee. Adam Hogue has run, been elected, and faithfully served on the committee for several years and has not had children in the school yet (I assume he has a high tolerance for pain). I’m not sure

[LincolnTalk] FREE Hitchcock Chairs

2023-01-26 Thread Linda McMillan
I am looking for a home for a pair of Hitchcock Chairs lovingly worn. Or, you can take one. One chair needs a new rush seat and wooden side panels. The other chair’s rush seat is fine. These chairs were not manufactured by the Hitchcock Chair Company. They told me that other manufacturers

Re: [LincolnTalk] ServSafe Manager Certified Volunteer Needed

2023-01-26 Thread Barbara Low
Why is this necessary? And has this been required in years past? Barbara From: Lincoln on behalf of Julia Walkup Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:41 PM To: lincoln@lincolntalk.org Subject: [LincolnTalk] ServSafe Manager Certified Volunteer Needed The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee Followup Question

2023-01-26 Thread Ryan F. Hagan
Thank you, Peter, for voicing your concerns. I am the father of two young children. Our family resides in Lincoln. The sentiment of this thread gives us pause. I welcome the opportunity to sit with you and learn from your experience raising your own children here in town. Congratulations and

[LincolnTalk] Jake Lehrhoff for School Committee on our schools, budget, and outcomes Inbox

2023-01-26 Thread Peter Buchthal
Thank you Jake for engaging in a discussion about our school and the issues. Lincoln Talk is a great way for the town's voters to learn more about the issues our town faces. Through online debate and open meetings, hopefully, our town will get better and stronger. I'm not sure I follow your

[LincolnTalk] ServSafe Manager Certified Volunteer Needed

2023-01-26 Thread Julia Walkup
The Lincoln Girl Scouts Pancake Breakfast needs a volunteer who has a ServSafe Manager Certification in order to hold the event. Do you or someone you know have this certification and are willing to help out on February 4th from 8-11am? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Best, Julia Walkup

[LincolnTalk] LPS Budget vote tonight 7:15PM

2023-01-26 Thread Susan Taylor
At tonight's School Committee meeting, there will be a vote to approve the FY24 School Budget, an Update on Learning Walks and Framework for Learning, a vote to approve the Draft Annual Lincoln Town Report and a Superintendent Mid-Cycle Report on Progress Towards Goals. Members of the public

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public School Expenditures

2023-01-26 Thread Virginia Goodwin
Thank you so much for putting this together Paul. I appreciate how clearly you've laid it all out. And thank you to Andy for crunching the numbers independently and arriving at a remarkably accurate number. I appreciate how much effort it takes to do that analysis, time which I personally was not

[LincolnTalk] Supt. candidate forum tonight 6 PM

2023-01-26 Thread Susan Taylor
This is a reminder of the forum for all LPS parents and community members at 6:00 pm in the Lincoln Auditorium to meet with the fourth candidate for District Superintendent. Jessica Rose is currently assistant superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools. Those unable to attend the forum in person

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Public School Expenditures

2023-01-26 Thread Paul Blanchfield
As I did In November 2022 re Lincoln Population & Comparative Taxes, I’d like to clarify some information on Lincoln Talk, specifically as it relates to the Lincoln Public School expenditures. This is a complicated area so apologies for the length / detail. Quick summary up-front for those less