Click on the links below to view the Lincoln and Washington School Newsletters for May, 2025:
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-may-2025-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/may-25-washington-newsletter
History Fair State qualifiers traveled with Mrs. Myer to Springfield on May 1st to present their projects. They were interviewed by judges before they saw the Old State Capitol Building and went on a tour of the current Capitol Building. The day concluded with an awards ceremony where Sailor E. and Braelynn V. received a special award from the VFW for their project GI Janes: Women in the Military. Other students who qualified for the state history fair were: Adrian H. - What Flew from Chanute: Progressive Changes towards Inclusion and Equality; Kennedy K. and Rebecca W. - Abortion: Right or Wrong; Mekalyn L. and Sophia P. - “We Can Do It!”
As part of their Dog Week, the preschool students and parents learned all about Marnie, the Lincoln School Therapy Dog, including what she does at the school each day and all that she is learning in her training classes! They also did a dog-themed activity and enjoyed a dog-themed snack! The students also wore Marnie hats that they made in class!
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Shedd Aquarium!
Congratulations to this year's winners of Young Authors! Second Grade: Clementine R. & Maelyn H.; Third Grade: Shea T., Khloee E. & Amanda A.; Fourth Grade: Johnny C. & Nia J.; Fifth Grade: Bryleigh C. & Harper Q.; 6th Grade: Isabella H. & Dominick L.; Seventh Grade: Gabrianna C. & Laiken H.; Eighth Grade: Elley G. & Ella Jane B.
The track meet for tonight, May 1st, at Dimmick is canceled.
Book club had their final meeting finishing up with “The Dollhouse Murders” by Betty Ren Wright! They celebrated with cupcakes and of course book talk! Things that the members loved the most were getting to discuss their book theories, the plot twists, making new friends, and shockingly having something to do other than being on their electronic devices!
Marnie is so excited about all of the donations coming in for IVAR! The preschool classes at Lincoln School will be having a Parent/Child Activity Dog Day on Thursday, May 1st where they will do a dog-themed learning activity, enjoy a dog-themed snack, as well as have a visit from Marnie, the therapy dog! As a part of this activity, preschool is asking staff and students in the district to make a donation to IVAR in Marnie’s name. Some items that are needed at IVAR include: gently used towels, blankets and sheets, canned cat and dog food, Purina dry cat and dog food, 13-gallon drawstring trash bags, liquid laundry soap, bleach, and bottled water for the volunteers. Please drop off all items to the preschool office and receive a sticker for your donation. The last day to donate is this Friday, May 2nd. Thank you!
Dance for Washington Students!
Congratulations to all of the students who were honored today at the excel breakfast at Washington School to recognize academic accomplishments of making the honor roll in Trimester 1 and 2. Way to go!
Looking to replenish your supply of slime? Looking to indulge your sweet tooth? Looking for some foam crafts to jazz up your home decor? Look no further...three of the Lemonade Day Club businesses (Slime Guys, Poppin' Cake Pops, and Foam Sisters) will be selling their products at the Market on Mill (225 Mill Street, Utica) this Saturday, May 3 from 10:00-noon. There will be young entrepreneurs from 5 other area schools as well: Waltham, Wallace, Leland, Ottawa Central, and Dimmick. Come on over and support the kids! They would love to see you!
Looking for something a little more professionally crafted? This is also opening day for the actual Market on Mill vendors.
Alyssa and Ariana from Pawsitively Purrfect Mobile Grooming and Spa visited the preschoolers today and taught them about the job of a dog groomer, the tools they use, and showed them their really cool mobile grooming bus. The children loved meeting the staff, seeing the purple bus, and getting to pet Skye!
Click on the links for weekly updates from Lincoln and Washington! Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
Good luck to our track team at the Vermilion Conference Meet tomorrow, Saturday, April 26th in Ottawa at 9:00 a.m. Click on the link for a complete track schedule: https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics
This Friday, April 25th is Class Color Day at Lincoln School. Students should wear their class color shirt if they ordered one this year, or any shirt with their class color. Following are the class colors: Preschool - Blue and Gold; Kindergarten - Red; First Grade - Orange; Second Grade - Yellow; Third Grade - Green; Fourth Grade - Blue; Fifth Grade - Purple.
Marnie missed the students during spring break and was glad to get back to visiting them! She finished her last visit with first grade and started with the kindergarten students this week!
We have already received some IVAR donations for the Preschool Dog Day! The preschool classes at Lincoln School will be having a Parent/Child Activity Dog Day on Thursday, May 1st where they will do a dog-themed learning activity, enjoy a dog-themed snack, as well as have a visit from Marnie, the therapy dog! As a part of this activity, preschool is asking staff and students in the district to make a donation to IVAR in Marnie’s name. Some items that are needed at IVAR include: gently used towels, blankets and sheets, canned cat and dog food, Purina dry cat and dog food, 13-gallon drawstring trash bags, liquid laundry soap, bleach, and bottled water for the volunteers. Please drop off all items to the preschool office and receive a sticker for your donation. Thank you!
This Friday, April 25th is Class Color Day at Lincoln School. Students should wear their class color shirt if they ordered one this year, or any shirt with their class color. We will be taking a school picture on Friday with all students for the yearbook. Following are the class colors: Preschool - Blue and Gold; Kindergarten - Red; First Grade - Orange; Second Grade - Yellow; Third Grade - Green; Fourth Grade - Blue; Fifth Grade - Purple.
The preschool classes at Lincoln School will be having a Parent/Child Activity Dog Day on Thursday, May 1st where they will do a dog-themed learning activity, enjoy a dog-themed snack, as well as have a visit from Marnie, the therapy dog! As a part of this activity, preschool is asking staff and students in the district to make a donation to IVAR in Marnie’s name. Some items that are needed at IVAR include: gently used towels, blankets and sheets, canned cat and dog food, Purina dry cat and dog food, 13-gallon drawstring trash bags, liquid laundry soap, bleach, and bottled water for the volunteers. Please drop off all items to the preschool office and receive a sticker for your donation. Thank you!
Click on the links for weekly updates from Lincoln and Washington!
Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
