[LincolnTalk] 3D printer use

[sarah maclaurin]

Hello,
Our 5th grader and his friend are hoping to 3D print a small model for his
tech class project.  Would anyone be willing to loan us some print time?
The build is roughly 4x4x4 broken into three parts, he/we are targeting
~$100 for time/materials.
Thanks so much for considering! Take care, sarah
kurtis...@gmail.com or sarah.maclau...@gmail.com
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[LincolnTalk] Urgent - do you sew?

[Jeffrey C. Mizrahi via Lincoln]

Hello LT, I'm posting this for a friend, so please respond directly to 
her, and thanks:


Please help. I committed to making blankets and scarves for the homeless 
shelter, believing I could do the sewing by hand.  I found today I 
cannot finish the job before the weather becomes dangerously cold.


Could I please bring you a bag of a few blankets and scarves which 
simply require sewing on the appliqués with a machine?


The cut outs are all done and placed with pins.  If you are able to do 
this with your sewing machine, it will be greatly appreciated.


I’d be happy to reciprocate with the homemade cake of your choice, or 
real home made cinnamon rolls.  Thank you so much!


I’d like to bring these to the shelter as soon as possible, please call 
me if you are willing.  And thank you again!


*Isabella 781-775-2873 *

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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

[Peter Buchthal]

Andy,

I don't see your distinction between listed teachers who have classrooms
for core subjects and other teachers who apparently just host homeroom
students and have other classroom duties.  Our  school population has
decreased by 20 % in the last 10 years and apparently the administration
and school committee can't even consider *optimizing* the staff to offer
additional academic services the students and parents want while lowering
the ongoing costs of running the school.  Every year, without much debate,
the School Committee asks and gets the maximum 2.5% raise over the previous
year and that is considered success even though our school population keeps
going down.Our student teacher ratio is significantly lower than almost
everyone (37% more teachers than the state average),  Our MCAS scores are
middle of the pack, our cost per student is 6K higher than almost every
other school except for Weston and the School says basically, "we can't cut
a thing, you don't understand, it's complicated."

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On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 6:14 PM Andy Wang  wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Not to jump in on a conversation between you and John, but since you
> posted publicly, I figure it would be okay.
>
> I wanted to point out, that in the middle school, there is a distinction
> between the listed teachers (from the enrollment report) and sections that
> are on John's chart. I have a son who is in 6th grade  (60 in his class).
> In the enrollment report you linked to (the 2022 Enrollment Report), it
> indicates that there are 4 groups, what I'll call 'homerooms' each led by a
> teacher (4 listed there).  But when they go to class, he says they only
> have 3 sections, of about 20 in each section.  This seems to match the
> chart that John included in his email, which specifies sections.  I think
> in the middle school, the teacher ratio gets a little more confusing since
> some subject teachers teach one grade, some multiple, and also specialists
> (who could teach multiple grades) as opposed to in the elementary school
> where the 'homeroom' teachers, for the most part, teach all subjects to
> their class (but also some specials here too).  While I understand your
> argument, I don't think it's quite as simple as just cutting a section.
>
> As a staffing side note, the town probably also doesn't want to get into a
> situation where, say you decide to cut a section of a grade and then have a
> teacher who teaches across the middle school grades with a < 1 FTE load. To
> which I think the natural tendency for those teachers would be to go look
> for other employment when they can get a full time position. So there is a
> balance there as well. Just some food for thought.
>
> To a large extent, while public Lincoln Talk discussions are entertaining,
> real change happens in the committee, which is an elected position. I'll go
> back to the statement that if folks are unhappy with the direction of the
> school and want some impact, the more productive course of action is to run
> for a seat, state your opinions and views, and see if there is a large
> enough group of folks who share that view.  That's the real mandate for
> change, otherwise, the committee really has no idea if this is like 1/2 the
> town feels this way or it is just a select vocal minority.
>
> - Andy
>
>
>
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[LincolnTalk] Testing the waters if I should run for School Committee

[Peter Buchthal]

Hi all,
I hope most everyone enjoys hearing my thoughts about our school and my
desire to have a really great school for my children.

I am thinking of taking Andy Wang's advice and running for School
Committee.

I need a big push.  If you think I should run, please email me privately.

Thanks
Peter
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[LincolnTalk] do you have yarn you'd like to get rid of?

[Rachel Shulman]

Hello Lincoln,

I work at MIT, and have been helping to teach a beginner yarn class the
past few weeks. Our last class is this Friday, and we're going to hold a
yarn swap. If you are a knitter/crocheter with some yarn that you KNOW
you're never going to use, I was hoping you might consider donating it. I
know that our students will be very grateful.

If you would like to take this opportunity to de-stash, I'd be glad to stop
by and pick things up, or you can leave them on our front porch.

Thank you for considering!

Best,
Rachel
217-840-6868
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[LincolnTalk] FREE adult men's backpack taken

[Linda McMillan]

Glad it has found a good home. Happy hiking!
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln School Projected Class Size

[Andy Wang]

Peter,

Not to jump in on a conversation between you and John, but since you posted
publicly, I figure it would be okay.

I wanted to point out, that in the middle school, there is a distinction
between the listed teachers (from the enrollment report) and sections that
are on John's chart. I have a son who is in 6th grade  (60 in his class).
In the enrollment report you linked to (the 2022 Enrollment Report), it
indicates that there are 4 groups, what I'll call 'homerooms' each led by a
teacher (4 listed there).  But when they go to class, he says they only
have 3 sections, of about 20 in each section.  This seems to match the
chart that John included in his email, which specifies sections.  I think
in the middle school, the teacher ratio gets a little more confusing since
some subject teachers teach one grade, some multiple, and also specialists
(who could teach multiple grades) as opposed to in the elementary school
where the 'homeroom' teachers, for the most part, teach all subjects to
their class (but also some specials here too).  While I understand your
argument, I don't think it's quite as simple as just cutting a section.

As a staffing side note, the town probably also doesn't want to get into a
situation where, say you decide to cut a section of a grade and then have a
teacher who teaches across the middle school grades with a < 1 FTE load. To
which I think the natural tendency for those teachers would be to go look
for other employment when they can get a full time position. So there is a
balance there as well. Just some food for thought.

To a large extent, while public Lincoln Talk discussions are entertaining,
real change happens in the committee, which is an elected position. I'll go
back to the statement that if folks are unhappy with the direction of the
school and want some impact, the more productive course of action is to run
for a seat, state your opinions and views, and see if there is a large
enough group of folks who share that view.  That's the real mandate for
change, otherwise, the committee really has no idea if this is like 1/2 the
town feels this way or it is just a select vocal minority.

- Andy
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Lost and Found

[Donald Fonseca]

Hello Lincoln,

On my walk just now I found multiple valuables belonging to Cynthia Anderson 
with an Arlington address. She will definitely want these back.

All have been turned over to the Lincoln Police. Anyone knowing her can ask her 
to contact the police.

Regards,

Donald



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[LincolnTalk] Full Length Antique Mirror

[Victoria piercehouse . com]

Hello LT!

The Pierce House is in search of a full-length antique mirror for the 
first-floor dressing room. Please reach out if you have one you are looking to 
part with.

Best,
Victoria Otis
Pierce House Director


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Re: [LincolnTalk] Free counter top compost container taken

[Katie Remley]

Composter is spoken for with backups.
Thanks,
Katie 

> On Jan 31, 2023, at 3:23 PM, Katie Sullivan  wrote:
> 
> 
> Free counter top composter. 1.3 gallons. In box, never used. Please respond 
> directly.
> Katie
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Indoor Air Quality and Gas Stoves

[Jennifer Saffran]

This does not answer your question directly, but we recently renovated and put 
in an (electric) induction stove. It has the quick responsiveness of a gas 
stove and it is much easier to clean because of it’s glass-like top. Yes, we 
had to buy a few new pots because it won’t work with aluminum. Highly recommend.

> On Jan 31, 2023, at 2:59 PM, Forest Brown  wrote:
> 
> Hi LT!
> 
> There has been a lot of talk lately about the dangers of gas stoves in 
> regards the air quality in the home (and of course the health of our planet). 
> I have always preferred a gas stove and am wondering if switching to electric 
> is of dire importance for my health, or not. I use the hood above the stove 
> when cooking and have an air purifier but do not always have it on. Does 
> anyone have a recommendation for an air quality test /company or have a home 
> detection device that I could borrow?
> 
> Thank you!
> Becca
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[LincolnTalk] Free counter top compost container

[Katie Sullivan]

Free counter top composter. 1.3 gallons. In box, never used. Please respond 
directly.
Katie

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[LincolnTalk] Indoor Air Quality and Gas Stoves

[Forest Brown]

Hi LT!

There has been a lot of talk lately about the dangers of gas stoves in regards 
the air quality in the home (and of course the health of our planet). I have 
always preferred a gas stove and am wondering if switching to electric is of 
dire importance for my health, or not. I use the hood above the stove when 
cooking and have an air purifier but do not always have it on. Does anyone have 
a recommendation for an air quality test /company or have a home detection 
device that I could borrow?

Thank you!
Becca
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[LincolnTalk] Rachel Marie Schachter for Trustee of Bemis Fund

[Rachel Marie Schachter]

Hello, Lincoln!

I'm just dropping a line to let you all know that I have my nomination
papers and have been collecting signatures to get on the ballot for the
open seat for Bemis Trustee.

I've been in town since 2019, teaching private music lessons, singing in
churches, and making my own music – somewhat recently, I joined up
with WIDE as well – between COVID keeping everyone less social than usual
and me not having kids, it's been hard for me to figure out how to get more
involved in Lincoln. Helping to curate and facilitate the Bemis Free
Lecture series feels like the absolute perfect fit, and I'm so glad to have
been approached about the possibility of joining up.

Here's hoping I get the rest of those signatures over the next couple of
days and you see my name on the ballot in March! Please let me know if
you'd like to know anything more about me.

Sincerely,
Rachel Marie Schachter
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[LincolnTalk] FS: Oval medicine cabinet $50

[Audrey Kalmus]

Folks - I have a nearly-new Signature Hardware oval medicine cabinet
24"x36" like this
.
We mounted it but it didn't work for us. It has a magnetic closure part
that needs to be re-glued onto the inner door and you may need to purchase
new wall anchors to mount. Otherwise perfect. Retails for $419, yours for
$50. Please contact me directly if you're interested.
Thanks,
Audrey
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