[LincolnTalk] Welcome back high school seniors!

2024-05-28 Thread Susan Taylor
Calling all high school Class of 2024 Lincoln School Alumni - Lincoln School wants to celebrate you! Come see the new building and connect with old friends and favorite teachers on May 28. You’re invited to visit the Lincoln School on Tuesday, May 28 at 1:15 pm. You'll have time with grades

[LincolnTalk] Weighty agenda for SchComm Thurs

2024-05-28 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, May 30th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room, 6 Ballfield Rd. Topics for this week's meeting include: Student Learning Spotlight - Kindergarten School-based Improvement Plans End-of-Year Updates (Principals) Edward J. Collins, Jr.

[LincolnTalk] Welcome back seniors!

2024-05-25 Thread Susan Taylor
Calling all high school Class of 2024 Lincoln School Alumni - Lincoln School wants to celebrate you! Come see the new building and connect with old friends and favorite teachers on May 28. You’re invited to visit the Lincoln School on Tuesday, May 28 at 1:15 pm. You'll have time with grades

[LincolnTalk] Preliminary School Budget for review

2023-12-13 Thread Susan Taylor
Preliminary Budget Proposed for the 2024-25 School YearLincoln Public School Superintendent Parry Graham has presented a proposed budget to the School Committee, who will now review it, look for constituent feedback, and work with the district’s leadership team to identify priorities. Those

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Committee Thursday

2023-12-13 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room, 6 Ballfield Rd. Topics for this week's meeting include: · Student Learning Spotlight - Grade 7 · IDEA Committee Report · School-based Strategic Maps/Improvement Plans (presented

[LincolnTalk] School Preliminary Budget presentation

2023-12-05 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, December 7th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room, 6 Ballfield Rd. Topics for this week's meeting include: · Presentation of the FY25 Preliminary Budget Members of the public can watch live streaming via Zoom Webinar or on local

[LincolnTalk] Special Educ, MCAS reports Thursday

2023-11-14 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room, 6 Ballfield Rd. Topics for this week's meeting include: · Student Learning Spotlight – Grade 4 · Community Center Building Committee Report · Special Education Presentation ·

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln Schools hiring now

2023-11-10 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln Public School District (Lincoln and Hanscom AFB) has several positions to be filled, especially substitute teachers and bus monitors. Other open positions include school psychologist, flute and piano teachers, food service workers, academic tutors, lunch and recess monitors, and a

[LincolnTalk] SchoolComm meets in Boston

2023-10-31 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, November 2nd at 6pm at METCO HQ, 11 Roxbury Street, Boston, MA 02119. Topics for this week's meeting include: METCO Report Superintendent’s Annual Plan for Evaluation, 2nd Reading and VOTE Superintendent's Report: job description for

[LincolnTalk] Responsive Classroom report and Grade 5 spotlight

2023-10-18 Thread Susan Taylor
What is Responsive Classroom, and why are Lincoln Schools training our faculty and staff in this systemic approach to social and emotional learning? Student Services Director Lisa Berard and Asst. Superintendent Torrance Lewis will report Thursday evening. The Lincoln School Committee is

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF. thinking ahead

2023-10-04 Thread Susan Taylor
I’ve also worked with Dee in Concord and had wonderful experience. They were very helpful with advance planning, immediate care and follow-up.SusanSent from my iPhoneOn Oct 4, 2023, at 8:34 AM, el...@ellzwhere.com wrote:Lincoln wrote:just wondering if anyone has-- The

[LincolnTalk] School Food Service Report Thursday

2023-10-03 Thread Susan Taylor
Lincoln School Committee meets Thursday, October 5th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room. We will hear an update on Food Services with state-funded universal free breakfast and lunch service begun in September. Other topics for this week's meeting include: * Acceptance of Gifts:

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: School Committee Meeting, Thursday Sept 21

2023-09-19 Thread Susan Taylor
District strategic plans, FY25 budget timeline on agenda for Thursday. The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, September 21st at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room.  Topics for this week's meeting include:  2023-2024 District Strategic Plan School Committee Goals for 2023-2024

[LincolnTalk] SchComm, New Supt. meet Thursday evening

2023-09-05 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee meeting with District Superintendent Parry Graham is Thursday, September 7th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room. Topics for this week's meeting include: Superintendent's Report: Enrollment Update, Staffing Update, and Superintendent's Entry Plan Curriculum:

[LincolnTalk] Free school lunch on Wednesdays

2023-09-05 Thread Susan Taylor
Student lunches are now available on Wednesdays! The state legislation passed this summer has funded free student breakfast and lunch every school day, including LPS’s midweek early dismissal days. Susan Hands Taylor svhtay...@comcast.net 781-259-9569 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To

[LincolnTalk] School Starts 8 AM

2023-08-30 Thread Susan Taylor
All Lincoln School students begin classes tomorrow morning! Hundreds of excited and apprehensive children will converge on Ballfield Road at 8 AM. Drivers, please be cautious of children waiting for buses, walking and biking, and at crosswalks. Please also notice 20 MPH speed limits and

[LincolnTalk] Teachers return today

2023-08-28 Thread Susan Taylor
Lincoln Public School teachers begin the 2023-34 school year today with three professional work days. Wednesday afternoon kindergarten through fourth grade students are welcome to stop by to visit their new classrooms and meet their teachers. Thursday at 8:00 AM begins the first full school

Re: [LincolnTalk] Missing dog: DOG FOUND!!!!

2023-08-06 Thread Susan Taylor
What a great story! So glad to know she’s been found.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 6, 2023, at 10:07 PM, Sarah Liepert wrote: What great news that Clemmie was found! And how amazing that an LT reader had a tracking dog and went to help. Wonderful work, Adam! Susan, great thinking to post it on

[LincolnTalk] New Asst. Superintendent for Lincoln Public Schools

2023-06-30 Thread Susan Taylor
Torrance Lewis, currently principal of the Baker (K-8) School in Brookline, will become Assistant Superintendent of the Lincoln Public School District beginning July 15. The School Committee last night approved the appointment recommended by in-coming Superintendent Parry Graham. Mr. Lewis

[LincolnTalk] LS Girls Tennis in Championship Match

2023-06-17 Thread Susan Taylor
The LS Girls Tennis Team is also in the state championship match Sunday. The Warriors face Lexington in the Mass Interscholastic Athletic Assoc Division-1 final. Susan Hands Taylor svhtay...@comcast.net 781-259-9569 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

[LincolnTalk] LS Girls Lacrosse in MIAA D-1 Final

2023-06-17 Thread Susan Taylor
Let’s cheer on L-S Girls Lacrosse playing in MIAA Division-1 championship game tomorrow. The Warriors advanced in the Mass Interscholastic Athletic Assoc. tournament to play Westwood in Sunday's top division final despite losing key player, Lucy Davis, to injury. They had a 14-0 season.

[LincolnTalk] New Educators' Contract, new school start date

2023-06-16 Thread Susan Taylor
Superintendent Becky McFall announced that last night the Lincoln Educators Association and the Lincoln School Committee ratified/approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement that will be in effect September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026. One outcome of the new agreement is a change to a

[LincolnTalk] Student data report and feedback survey

2023-06-13 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, June 15th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room. Topics for this week's meeting include: Literacy and Math Data Roll-up Report Report on District’s Annual Feedback Survey Results Report on Bullying Flowchart, and FY23 Financial

[LincolnTalk] School Committee Thurs 6PM

2023-05-17 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee is meeting on Thursday, May 18th at 6pm in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room. Topics for this week's meeting include: District Strategic Priorities Outcomes Lincoln Library Representative Report Community Center Building Committee Update, and FY23 Fiscal Report, Third

[LincolnTalk] Join the Celebration!

2023-05-16 Thread Susan Taylor
The LPS School Committee cordially invites you to the Retirement Celebration for Dr. Becky McFall We will gather to honor her more than 30 years of dedication to public education and her 11 years of service as Superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools Dr. Becky McFall’s Retirement

Re: [LincolnTalk] Missing elderly cat RETURNED on her own

2023-05-01 Thread Susan Taylor
Thanks for letting us know. Sweet kitty! Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 9:47 AM, Kellie Payne wrote: > >  > Hello > Our dear girl went for a jaunt down the path next to our house, and was found > happily returning home. > Thanks > Kellie > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Missing puppy found

2023-05-01 Thread Susan Taylor
Happy news. Thanks for letting us know. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 6:00 AM, jbwise121--- via Lincoln > wrote: > >  > Thank you LT for all your well wishes and the dog sightings. Doja was found > at 4.50 am by LT dog lover! > > Best > > Joanne > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing

[LincolnTalk] Enjoy video - retry

2023-04-01 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee would like to share this brief video celebrating the renovation of the Lincoln School, and the architectural and historical significance of the site. Susan Hands Taylor svhtay...@comcast.net 781-259-9569 -- The

Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Susan Taylor
up on vimeo site with no sign of Lincoln school video. > > On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 12:10 PM Susan Taylor <mailto:svhtay...@comcast.net>> wrote: > Works great for me! Please try again! > >> On Apr 1, 2023, at 11:56 AM, Dan Paul > <mailto:bankscr...@gmail.com>&

Re: [LincolnTalk] Enjoy video of Lincoln School building

2023-04-01 Thread Susan Taylor
Works great for me! Please try again! > On Apr 1, 2023, at 11:56 AM, Dan Paul wrote: > > Is anyone else having trouble loading this video? It says “permission not > granted.” > > On Apr 1, 2023, at 11:49 AM, Susan Taylor wrote: > >  > Hundreds of us enjoyed exc

Re: [LincolnTalk] INF: My Turn: CCBC has tight timeline for public input

2023-03-30 Thread Susan Taylor
Thanks for taking an interest!Try:Www.lincoln community center.comSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 30, 2023, at 6:50 PM, Lis Herbert wrote:Thank you, Lynne.Has the CCBC explained why Maryann Thompson is no longer the project architect? I'm sorry if I missed it but recall somebody asking the same

[LincolnTalk] SchoolComm tonight

2023-03-23 Thread Susan Taylor
At this week's meeting, there will be a Superintendent Mid-Cycle Review, the School Choice Hearing and Vote, an Update on the Lincoln School Building Project, the METCO Enrollment Update, and a Community Center Building Committee Update. Members of the public can watch live streaming via Zoom

[LincolnTalk] Kindergarten Enrollment

2023-03-15 Thread Susan Taylor
It’s that time of year again when we reach out to local preschools and families to get started with our kindergarten enrollment process! As you know, we enroll students who are Lincoln residents, Boston residents through the METCO program and children of Lincoln employees.It is so

[LincolnTalk] School Supt. contract approved with Parry Graham

2023-03-13 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln Public School Committee approved Monday night a three-year contract with Dr. Frank “Parry” Graham to serve as District Superintendent beginning July 1, 2023. Dr. Graham, currently Acting Superintendent of Wayland Public Schools, has served there as Assistant Superintendent since

Re: [LincolnTalk] Missing Catthanks for letting us know!

2023-03-11 Thread Susan Taylor
Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2023, at 9:22 AM, Elizabeth Butler Everitt wrote:He’s found now! And seems very pleased to have had an overnight adventure.Thanks all,Liz On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 1:12 AM Elizabeth Butler Everitt wrote:Our indoor cat got out this evening

[LincolnTalk] School Committee tonight 6PM

2023-03-09 Thread Susan Taylor
At tonight's School Committee meeting, there will be Interviews with two Finalist Candidates for the Lincoln 5-8 Principal position, the mid-year Literacy and Math Data Roll-ups, an update on the Lincoln School Building Project, and a second reading of the Policies of the School Committee

[LincolnTalk] Principal finalists and assessment data

2023-03-06 Thread Susan Taylor
The three finalists for Lincoln Middle School Principal are scheduled to speak individually with the School Committee Thursday evening in its open and televised 6 o’clock meeting. Community members are encouraged to listen to the interviews. Before making her hiring decision, Superintendent

[LincolnTalk] Snow Day Tues Lincoln Hanscom Schools

2023-02-27 Thread Susan Taylor
Superintendent Becky McFall has cancelled Lincoln Public Schools for Tuesday February 28 due to predicted snow. She wrote: This is a tricky storm to predict in terms of travel and school opening. However, the timing of the snowfall is such that the morning commute and school arrival are at the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Old Town Hall Gift Exchange Question

2023-02-18 Thread Susan Taylor
And The Exchange is a delightful place to volunteer — two charming hours a week in a fancy place greeting friendly folks of all ages from the after-school crowd buying old fashioned nickel candy to grandmas looking for a unique baby gift to young couples and collectors hunting for treasures among

[LincolnTalk] New School Supt Appointed

2023-02-08 Thread Susan Taylor
The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday evening to enter into negotiations to hire Dr. Parry Graham as our next Superintendent of Schools. A brief summary of Dr. Graham's background is below. We will send a more detailed introduction in the coming weeks after contract negotiations are

[LincolnTalk] Sch Supt Interviews Recordings and Vote

2023-02-06 Thread Susan Taylor
Recordings of the four school superintendent finalist interviews are now available to view on the town’s video website: https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/lincoln/?page=HOME The School Committee will hold a a special meeting to deliberate and vote on

[LincolnTalk] School Supt. final interviews and vote

2023-02-01 Thread Susan Taylor
Our search for the next superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools is nearing its conclusion. We are now in the final stage of the process where our finalists are being interviewed by the School Committee this week. The interviews are not broadcast out of fairness to the candidates going

[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

[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] Sch Supt Candidate Forum 6PM

2023-01-23 Thread Susan Taylor
A reminder that all school and community members are invited to meet with the candidates for Lincoln (P-8) School Superintendent at a series of open meetings at 6 PM in the school auditorium or on Zoom. Tonight’s candidate is Michael Caira, currently assistant superintendent of Ashland Public

[LincolnTalk] School Supt Candidate Open Forum

2023-01-18 Thread Susan Taylor
r 11 years leading the Lincoln Public School District. Susan Hands Taylor svhtay...@comcast.net <mailto:svhtay...@comcast.net> 781-259-9569 On Wed, Jan 18, 2023 at 5:26 PM Susan Taylor mailto:svhtay...@comcast.net>> wrote: Tomorrow (Jan 19) 6:00 PM is the first of four open mee

[LincolnTalk] School Superintendent Finalists

2023-01-13 Thread Susan Taylor
On January 12, the Lincoln School Committee accepted the recommendation of the Superintendent Search Subcommittee to advance the following candidates forward in the search process: Michael Caira, currently Assistant Superintendent, Ashland Public Schools Annette Doyle, currently Principal,

[LincolnTalk] Supt Finalists and School Budget

2023-01-12 Thread Susan Taylor
At tonight’s Lincoln (P-8) School Committee meeting, we will announce the Superintendent Finalist Candidates, there will be a hearing on the FY24 Budget, a review of the Superintendent Evaluation Process, and a discussion on the School Committee's participation in the 21-Day Aide Challenge.

[LincolnTalk] Any Ice Skating Stories?

2022-12-22 Thread Susan Taylor
Just for fun, share your favorite stories/memories of ice skating in Lincoln! I remember thick black ice on Beaver Pond in the 1990s when we could see fish swimming under our skates! (We always brought a thick rope just in case.) Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post,

[LincolnTalk] School budget, calendar, METCO enrollment

2022-12-13 Thread Susan Taylor
Thursday evening there will be a presentation on METCO Enrollment and continued discussion on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. There will also be a vote on the 2023-2024 Academic Year Calendar. Lincoln School Committee meeting 6 PM Thursday, Dec. 15 Members of the public can watch live streaming

Re: [LincolnTalk] Owner found for the loose dogs

2022-12-10 Thread Susan Taylor
What a great story! Thanks for sharing. So glad it was a happy ending! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 10, 2022, at 4:57 PM, Sarah Chester wrote: > > A huge thanks to Lincoln Conservation Ranger Will Leona, who was working in > Browning Field when we spotted the retrievers wandering in the road

Re: [LincolnTalk] Two dogs back home again!

2022-12-04 Thread Susan Taylor
Thanks taking good care and for letting us know the happy result! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2022, at 4:30 PM, Kathleen Lomatoski wrote: > > Hello, > > The lost dogs have been happily reunited with their human. Thanks to the > Lincoln Police for their assistance. > > Note: if you

[LincolnTalk] Funding gaps seen in preliminary school budgets

2022-12-01 Thread Susan Taylor
From Dr. Becky McFall, Superintendent of Lincoln Public (P-8) Schools: At tonight's School Committee meeting, the administrative team will be presenting the first draft of the FY24 Preliminary Budget. I refer to this as the first draft because we are facing funding gaps in both our Hanscom

[LincolnTalk] School budget presentation Thursday

2022-11-28 Thread Susan Taylor
Presentation of the Lincoln Schools Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and an update on our Superintendent Search highlight Thursday evening's School Committee meeting. Members of the public can watch live streaming via Zoom Webinar

[LincolnTalk] LPS Supt Screening Committee Named

2022-11-18 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee approved the members of the superintendent search screening committee at its meeting on Thursday, November 17. All Lincoln residents, parents of students attending either the Lincoln or Hanscom schools, and faculty and staff were invited to submit a letter of

[LincolnTalk] Thursday School Committee 6PM

2022-11-16 Thread Susan Taylor
Zoom in at 6 PM to hear: Superintendent Search Update Superintendent Candidate Profile based on survey and focus group input Appointment of Members for the Screening Subcommittee Also tomorrow night: Presentation of the district’s Special Education program First reading of next year’s academic

[LincolnTalk] 10.20 School-based Priorities and Improvement Plans Detailed

2022-10-19 Thread Susan Taylor
Thursday Oct 20, 2022 06:00 PM via Zoom At the School Committee's Open Session Thursday the 5 school principals will present their 2022-2023 Strategic Priority Maps/Improvement Plans: • Sarah Collmer – Lincoln School K-4 • Sharon Hobbs – Lincoln School 5-8 • Julie Vincentsen – Hanscom Primary

[LincolnTalk] Info for School Forum tonight and Tuesday

2022-10-17 Thread Susan Taylor
Tonight, October 17th at 6pm in the Donaldson Auditorium at the Lincoln School is the first parent and caregiver Superintendent search forum. See below for more information. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools search process for the next Superintendent of Schools, consultants from the

[LincolnTalk] Reminder: School Forums on Supt. Search

2022-10-16 Thread Susan Taylor
Come in person Monday evening or on Zoom Tuesday evening to advocate for your priorities as the School Committee develops criteria for choosing a Superintendent of Lincoln (P-8) Public Schools to follow Dr. Becky McFall's retirement this summer. What qualities do we need in a school leader?

[LincolnTalk] School Supt Open Forums Monday, Tuesday

2022-10-15 Thread Susan Taylor
Let us know your priorities in person Monday evening or on Zoom Tuesday evening as the School Committee develops criteria for choosing a Superintendent of Lincoln (P-8) Public Schools to follow when Dr. Becky McFall retires in July. What qualities do we need in a school leader? What do we want

[LincolnTalk] Your voice on School Supt search

2022-10-14 Thread Susan Taylor
The search process for the Lincoln School District's next Superintendent of Schools is now underway, and we hope to hear from all community members. Please visit the Superintendent Search website where you can find

[LincolnTalk] Supt. Bella Wong to leave LSRHS

2022-10-13 Thread Susan Taylor
Forward from LSRHA School Committee: Good morning Lincoln Sudbury Families and Community, At last night's October 11th School Committee meeting, Superintendent/Principal Bella Wong announced she will not be pursuing the renewal of her contract with the district. The LS Regional School

[LincolnTalk] Process for New School Supt

2022-09-28 Thread Susan Taylor
From School Committee Chair John MacLachlan: In her 11th year as the Superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools, Dr. Becky McFall has decided to retire in June. Becky’s leadership brought many improvements to the LPS district including a strong focus on teacher collaboration, cross-district

[LincolnTalk] School Supt McFall to Retire

2022-09-27 Thread Susan Taylor
Lincoln School District Superintendent Dr. Becky McFall announced to the school community today that she plans to retire at the end of this school year. Here is her letter: It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools District since July

[LincolnTalk] Welcome to school year

2022-09-07 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee welcomes you to the 2022-2023 school year. We hope all of your children had a great first few days. We also hope that you can join us for our first School Committee meeting of the school year tomorrow (September 8th) at 6pm via our Zoom live-stream

[LincolnTalk] School opening welcome

2022-09-07 Thread Susan Taylor
from Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Becky McFall: Welcome to the 2022 – 2023 School Year! It was a soggy start yesterday morning but the heavy rains weren’t enough to dampen the spirits of our students and staff who showed up eager and excited to begin the school year. We are looking

[LincolnTalk] School Committee convenes Thursday

2022-09-07 Thread Susan Taylor
In this week's meeting, we will receive updates on Enrollment, Staffing, COVID protocols, Math Curricular Resources, the School Building Project, the Bus Contract Extension and Portrait of a Learner. Members of the public can watch live streaming via Zoom webinar

[LincolnTalk] Schools COVID-19 guidelines for new year

2022-08-26 Thread Susan Taylor
An update on Lincoln Schools’ evolving response to COVID-19 as new year begins: For more than two years, our whole school community has worked together to forge a balanced approach to health and safety during the pandemic. In 2020-2021, when we were one of only a few districts in the state

[LincolnTalk] School begins Sept 6

2022-08-23 Thread Susan Taylor
Lincoln schools open after Labor Day this year in the newly renovated campus. Students in grades 1-8 will begin classes on Tuesday Sept 6, and kindergarten and pre-school classes start the next day. Teachers are able to move into their new rooms this week, and all report for work August 31.

Re: [LincolnTalk] Missing cat

2022-08-20 Thread Susan Taylor
Hooray! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:15 PM, Laura Olson wrote: > > We found Mamacita our missing cat! Thank you everyone! Laura -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >

[LincolnTalk] Volunteer for Scholarship Committee

2022-06-03 Thread Susan Taylor
The Lincoln School Committee will be appointing someone from the public to the Lincoln Scholarship Committee in the coming weeks. If interested in this position, please email john.a.maclach...@gmail.com by June 9. The Lincoln Scholarship Committee

[LincolnTalk] School Priorities for 2022-23

2022-06-01 Thread Susan Taylor
School Committee Meeting Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:00 pm The proposed 2022-2023 District Strategic Plan, setting priorities for the coming school year, headlines this week’s meeting. In addition, Middle School principals will report on the outcomes of past year's priorities from the Hanscom

[LincolnTalk] How to support our children

2022-05-25 Thread Susan Taylor
from the Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools: This morning we are grieving the loss of so many innocent lives due to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Each time an event like this occurs, especially in a school, it leads me to reflect upon our practices and protocols and the ways that we

[LincolnTalk] School Comm Meets Thurs

2022-05-17 Thread Susan Taylor
Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 pm We will discuss a Special Education Program Proposal as well as the District Strategic Priorities Outcomes. Other topics on the agenda: District Survey Results and Analysis. First reading on an updated Code of Conduct, a second reading on the Discipline Policy

[LincolnTalk] Rise in teacher COVID cases

2022-05-16 Thread Susan Taylor
This morning Lincoln Public Schools have received a number of reported staff COVID cases. This is especially impacting classroom teachers, custodial and food services staff. We have communicated to all employees that we highly recommend that all employees return to wearing masks indoors. We

[LincolnTalk] Schools Uptick in COVID cases

2022-05-12 Thread Susan Taylor
from LPS Superintendent Becky McFall: We and all of the communities around us are seeing an uptick in COVID cases, but at this time we are not adjusting our mask protocol. The district’s voluntary weekly pool testing continues through June, and we will monitor cases in our schools in order to

[LincolnTalk] School Priorities Virtual Forum Thurs 6 PM

2022-05-04 Thread Susan Taylor
All community members are invited to join the School Committee and District Administrators Thursday May 5 for a Strategic Planning Community Forum to begin the strategic planning process for the 2022-2023 school year. When: May 5, 2022 06:00 PM Please register in advance

[LincolnTalk] School Priorities Open Forum May 5

2022-04-27 Thread Susan Taylor
Strategic Planning Community Virtual Forum You are invited to join the School Committee for a Strategic Planning Community Forum on May 5th. All community members are encouraged to join in this working meeting to begin the strategic planning process for the 2022-2023 school year. When: May 5,

[LincolnTalk] Spring break COVID reports

2022-04-25 Thread Susan Taylor
The following COVID cases were reported to Lincoln Public Schools over the weekend and Monday, the first day back after a week-long spring break. Hanscom Primary School - Three students and One employee Hanscom Middle School - Two students Lincoln School K-4 - Two students Lincoln School 5-8

[LincolnTalk] Caution on school drive

2022-04-08 Thread Susan Taylor
Please be aware of rough road conditions when driving on the school campus. This week Consigli Construction began work on Ballfield Road between the Lincoln School and the K-4 modular building. The asphalt was stripped down to gravel and more extensive excavation will take place in the next

[LincolnTalk] Update: school COVID-19 cases

2022-04-07 Thread Susan Taylor
Number of cases of COVID-19 reported at Lincoln School from March 31, 2022 - April 6, 2022: Lincoln Preschool - One student , No employees Lincoln School K-4 - Six students, Three employees Lincoln School 5-8 - Three students, No employees Sincerely, Becky McFall-- The LincolnTalk mailing

[LincolnTalk] Kindergarten Q April 28

2022-04-06 Thread Susan Taylor
LINCOLN 2022-2023 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Click below to view the following: Lincoln Kindergarten Intent to Enroll for 2022-2023 Lincoln Kindergarten Enrollment To-Do List

[LincolnTalk] MCAS testing begins April 7

2022-04-01 Thread Susan Taylor
From Jess Rose, Assistant Superintendent Lincoln Public Schools: Starting next week, students in grades 3-8 will take the annual Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Our testing days are: English Language Arts (grades 3-8): 4/7 and 4/8 Math (grades 3-8): 5/5 and 5/6 Science

[LincolnTalk] School COVID Update

2022-03-23 Thread Susan Taylor
LPS COVID Update for 3/23/22: The COVID cases reported today include outcomes of our weekly pool testing as well as positive cases reported to us by families and employees. Preschool Lincoln campus - One student Lincoln School K-4 - Two employees Hanscom Primary School - Two students and one

[LincolnTalk] How can we tell what students know and can do?

2022-03-22 Thread Susan Taylor
Join us Thursday at 6 pm as Gwen Blumberg (ELA Content/Literacy Specialist) and Kathy O'Connell (Math Content Specialist) present and discuss literacy and math work in the district including the process for ascertaining what students know and can do, determining which students need targeted and

[LincolnTalk] Schools to Allow Less Masking

2022-03-11 Thread Susan Taylor
Last evening, in response to continued lower rates of COVID-19 infection, the School Committee voted to move to “less masking” effective March 14, 2022. The use of the term "less masking" acknowledges that mask wearing is still required in certain situations, outlined below. In addition, it

[LincolnTalk] School COVID Case Update and Mask Protocols

2022-03-09 Thread Susan Taylor
letter to the community from School Superintendent Becky McFall: It is great to see that our COVID case numbers have remained low following the February vacation week. Below is our summary of cases from February 19th through March 8th: Students Employees Lincoln Preschool 0 Lincoln

[LincolnTalk] No School Positive COVID pools

2022-03-09 Thread Susan Taylor
Good news! This week there were no positive results from the routine weekly COVID-19 pool tests at either the Lincoln or Hanscom schools. The pool tests screen for possible asymptomatic infections. Any students or staff with symptoms and/or a positive individual test result remain at home.

[LincolnTalk] School Annual Goals, Masking decisions Thurs 6PM

2022-03-08 Thread Susan Taylor
School Committee Meeting Thursday, March 10, 2022 6:00 pm Join us this Thursday as each principal presents the progress made towards their School Improvement Goals related to the District Strategic Plan. The School Committee will also discuss and vote on the School Masking Requirement taking

[LincolnTalk] Kindergarten Registration Information

2022-03-06 Thread Susan Taylor
Lincoln School is starting the Fall 2022 kindergarten enrollment and registration process! If your child is K eligible please read on! If you know of a family who has a K eligible child please let them know to check our website [linked here: Lincoln School, Grades K-4 / Kindergarten Enrollment

[LincolnTalk] Lincoln School COVID-19 pool test results following Feb break

2022-03-02 Thread Susan Taylor
Results are complete from Tuesday's COVID-19 routine weekly pool testing for the Lincoln campus following return from February vacation: 4 pools returned a positive result this week, and 4 positive individuals were identified through follow-up rapid testing. This compares to 21 positive pools

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: School Committee Meeting on masking 8 AM Thursday

2022-02-15 Thread Susan Taylor
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: School Committee > Date: February 14, 2022 at 6:33:26 PM EST > To: svhtay...@comcast.net > Subject: School Committee Meeting This Thursday Morning > Reply-To: schoolc...@lincnet.org > >  > School Committee Meeting to discuss District

Re: [LincolnTalk] A Valentine’s Day treat from the Town Archives

2022-02-14 Thread Susan Taylor
Whoa! Fascinating and fiscally pro active! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2022, at 4:22 PM, Claire Mount wrote: > >  > thank you that was very interesting > > > >> On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 11:02 AM Linda McMillan >> wrote: >> Wow. What a process. A labor of love showing

[LincolnTalk] Update on school masking considerations

2022-02-10 Thread Susan Taylor
Tonight during the Superintendent's Report section of the Lincoln School Committee meeting Dr. Becky McFall will present an overview of the potential changes to mask requirements given the expiration of the state mask mandate on February 28, 2022. She will provide information for consideration

[LincolnTalk] School Priorities Update Thursday 6 pm

2022-02-08 Thread Susan Taylor
School Committee Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 pm In addition to the Superintendent's Report and Curriculum Update, this week's meeting will cover status updates regarding the District's Strategic Priorities as well as the School Committee's annual goals. Members of the public

[LincolnTalk] Please watch for children in snow!

2022-01-31 Thread Susan Taylor
Drivers! Please take extra care around snow piles for children walking to and from school. Walking paths may be cleared, but visibility is impaired particularly at intersections. Assume there is a child about to dart out from behind every snow pile. Thank you. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list.

[LincolnTalk] Schools' COVID update shows decline

2022-01-22 Thread Susan Taylor
Reply-To: Becky McFall Dear LPS Community, I am writing to give you an update on our district COVID-19 cases. Yesterday's campus specific emails, Weekly COVID-19 Testing Report 1/21, provided the summaries from our weekly in-school testing. This message provides information regarding all

[LincolnTalk] Youth Vax Clinic Jan 25

2022-01-20 Thread Susan Taylor
A vaccine clinic will be held at Concord Carlisle High School focused primarily on booster shots for ages 12-15. All eligible individuals are welcome. Please be sure to bring your vaccine card and dress warmly in case you are asked to wait outside to limit crowd sizes in the building.

[LincolnTalk] Schools COVID-19 Jan 6 update

2022-01-07 Thread Susan Taylor
Sent Thursday night Jan 6 from LPS Superintendent Becky McFall: Total known COVID-19 cases within school community since December 24th - 120 positive cases, 32 staff and 88 students Dear Lincoln Schools Community, Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, we have not experienced a rate of

[LincolnTalk] Fwd: LPS: School Canceled Friday, January 7, 2022

2022-01-06 Thread Susan Taylor
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Becky McFall > Date: January 6, 2022 at 5:03:30 PM EST > To: svhtay...@comcast.net > Subject: LPS: School Canceled Friday, January 7, 2022 > Reply-To: Becky McFall > >  > Good evening, > > Given the certainty of the forecasts for

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