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FROM MR. HUNT
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Parents:
The year is drawing to a close, and we are completing the tasks that are required by the state as well as holding some of our traditional events. I’d like to share a few of these with you.
Academic Testing
CRTs are scheduled to begin April 25th and will go through most of the first part of May. This is a required set of tests that measures student academic comprehension and understanding. CRTs are attached to federal and state funds for our school. They also report how well students are doing relative to a pre-determined performance level on a specified set of educational goals or outcomes included in the school, district, or state curriculum.
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This year we will be assessing all students using computers. Your teachers can let you know when your student testing will be.
Please do the following items to help your student succeed:
1) Make sure they are at school when they are scheduled to be tested. All students are required by law to take the CRTs--there are few exceptions. Therefore, all students must be in attendance at the time of the CRTs or schedule a make up time during a very limited window of opportunity.
2) Review the document I have sent twice about helping students prepare for the CRT's.
3) Please take the opportunity as parents to discuss with your students the essentials of doing their very best and not rushing through the questions. It is important for them to attempt to honestly do their best in answering the questions. Carelessness or indifference only hurts the school along with the student’s academic achievement.
4) Please review good test taking strategies with your students. Our teachers will do the same here at the school.
5) Make sure your students get a good night’s rest and have a good breakfast every morning before testing.
National Junior Honors Society Induction Ceremony
Students who applied for and were accepted into the National Junior Honors Society will have their induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 20th. Invitations should be coming soon to those students who were accepted.
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MESSAGE FROM ENROLLMENT
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Parents:
Teachers, parents and administration work diligently to continue to provide a great educational experience and safe environment for all of our students here at Lincoln Academy. We are grateful for the opportunity to be partners with parents in this endeavor. We have processed our lottery and have extensive waiting lists for most grades which is very exciting and shows what a great school we have. If you have decided that your students will not be returning to Lincoln for the 2011-2012 school year, please notify Josephine North at the front desk as soon as possible.
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Please record all volunteer hours in the box at the front desk or feel free to email north@lincoln-academy.org with a record of your hours and they will be recorded for you. Continued sibling preference is dependent upon completion of 40 volunteer hours. If you are in need of volunteer hours, you may refer to the volunteer opportunities listed online at the school website at www.lincoln-academy.org under the Volunteer link.
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�THE KING AND I� � GETTING TO KNOW YOU
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We want to thank everyone for supporting our recent production of “The King and I”. We had so many families contribute props, support us in our fundraising efforts and come watch the play. It was a definite example of the amazing synergy of the families at Lincoln Academy. Thank you so much!
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The play was an incredibly successful production because it was such a “Getting to Know You” experience!
· The cast members got to know how to perform so that the audience becomes emotionally involved in the show.
· The cast members got to know more about the culture and history of Siam (now Thailand).
· The cast members got to know each other and make new friends.
· The cast members got to know how to accept critique and make improvements.
· The parent volunteers got to know what dedication and diligent hard work is involved in preparing such a high-quality production.
· The performers and audience got to know better a beautiful Broadway musical.
· The community got to know that Lincoln Academy gives its best efforts to whatever it does.
· The directors and cast members got to know how to dig deep within and reach for the best that was in them – to REACH THE STARS (our school song).
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“THE KING AND I” NEWSPAPER REVIEW
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A wonderful review of the school musical was printed in the April 6 issue of the Timpanogos Times newspaper. If you would like a copy of the paper for your memoires, you can purchase one at the Timp Times office located at 11 South Main St. in Pleasant Grove, at the Walker’s gas station at 715 S. Main St., PG, or at the Hart’s gas station at 95 W. Center St. in PG. The paper is weekly and so will be available until Tues., Apr. 12. If we support the paper, they will continue to support our school events.
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KING AND I PROPS
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Thank you for loaning us props for the play. Many things we received were not labeled and so we are struggling to know who they belong to. Please contact Amy Dahl (369-3933) or Erin Smith (smith@lincoln-academy.org) if you loaned us props and have not yet picked them up so we can make arrangements to get them back to you.
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SPRING RUN-OFF CHALLENGE 5K & 1 MILE
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Our Spring Run-Off Challenge 5K & 1 mile is coming up on Saturday, April 23. The 1-mile run will start at 8:00 am and the 5K will start at 8:20 am. Race and registration information as well as course maps are available on our website. Early registration ($15) ends on Friday, April 8.
We have a classroom race registration contest going on right now. The first class to get 15 students registered gets $100 for their classroom. Second and third place will receive $50. Make sure students bring their registration receipt to their teacher and help the class win the contest.
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We are offering a choice of an iPod Shuffle or a $50 iTunes card to the top male and female student finishers in the 5K race.
We need many volunteers to help with registration, food, and to be out on the course during the race. If you would like to volunteer, contact Shamae Mickelson at 1spinach1@gmail.com or Rose Wagstaff at 801-756-2098.
Please help us advertise by posting our race information on your Facebook page. We would really like to have as many runners as possible so we can earn enough money to get uniforms for the soccer and volleyball teams this year!
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PARENT COUNCIL VOLUNTEER NEEDS
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Volunteers are needed for the 5K on April 23. We need people to hand out T-shirts the day before, people to set up the day of the race, and people to help with food during the race. We still need about 20 volunteers. Contact Rose Wagstaff at 801-756-2098 or Bernice Pratt 807-756-1439 pratts009@hotmail.com
Volunteers are needed for the 9th Grade graduation dinner and dance on May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Contact Bernice Pratt 807-756-1439 pratts009@hotmail.com
Drivers are needed for the 9th Grade Lagoon day on Thursday, May 26th. Contact Bernice Pratt 807-756-1439 pratts009@hotmail.com
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STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
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Junior High Student Council elections for the 2011-2012 school year will take place April 18-22. Jr. High students will vote for their officers during 1st period on Friday, April 22nd. A few appointed positions are also open. Applications for these positions will be handed out after the elections and are due May 2nd. Questions about Student Council or the elections can be addressed to Mrs. Larsen at larsen@lincoln-academy.org
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MACEY’S RECEIPTS BY APRIL 30
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All Macey’s receipts for the School Cents program must be turned in by April 30. If you have been doing some Macey’s case lot shopping and have some receipts, please cut off the payment info and send them in with your student to put in the Macey’s container by the front desk by April 30.
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PARENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
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The following Parent Council Executive Committee positions are open for the 2011-12 school year:
Secretary
Treasurer
PR Coordinator
Junior High Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Interested parents may complete a form that is available at the front desk. The application deadline is May 7. Elections will be held on May 13. Lincoln Academy parents who wish to cast their votes may do so that day at the front desk.
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MAY RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER
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Our Lincoln Restaurant Fundraiser Night will be Tuesday, May 3rd at Chili's in American Fork (1 block west of Kohl's).
Your students will be coming home with a Chili's fundraiser flyer on Monday, May 2nd. Please bring this flyer with you to Chili's anytime between 11am-11pm and our school will receive a percentage of your bill. Also, make sure your teacher's name on the back of the form to try to win a free dress day for your class. Flyer is required for us to earn proceeds. Thank you!!
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9TH GRADE GRADUATION/ JR. HIGH PARTY/JH YEARBOOKS
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The 9th grade dinner dance will be on May 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the school. All current Lincoln Academy 9th graders are invited. The cost is $5. Please pay the front office by MAY 4TH. There will be a catered dinner, a DJ, and prizes. Please note that this is NOT a date dance, everyone is invited. Best dress please.
Ninth grade graduation will be held on May 25th at 7:00 pm for all eligible 9th graders.
Ninth grade Lagoon Day is May 26th. The cost is $25 per student. Please pay at the front office by MAY 4th. We will leave the school at 8:00 am and leave Lagoon at 4:00 pm. We are in need of drivers. Please contact the office.
The end-of-term party will be held after school from 2:45 to 4:00 on May 20th for all junior high students.
There are still a few yearbooks left. Please pay $50 to the front office to get your copy.
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ELEMENTARY YEARBOOK ORDERS
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We are now taking orders for elementary yearbooks. The cost is $6 per book. Deadline for orders is Friday, May 16th at 2:30 p.m. The yearbooks will be handed out Wednesday, May 25th. To order, please fill out the order form and bring it in with your money (cash is preferred) to the front desk.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be the last week of school - May 23 -27. We are so lucky to have such great teachers and staff at Lincoln Academy, so let’s do our best to make them feel special! Elementary parents: You can contact your student’s room mom for ideas on group gift certificates. Jr. High parents: Please remember your student’s homeroom teacher with a group or individual recognition. Once again, don’t forget to show your appreciation for the great year we’ve had!
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SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS AT LINCOLN
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If you are looking for another source of books for summer reading, come to the Lincoln Academy library. We will be open Mondays this summer on the following dates:
June 6, 13, 27
July 11, 18
August 1, 8
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GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNER AT STATE COMPETITION
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Spencer Hart won the school Geography Bee in December. Early this year, he took the written exam to qualify for state competition. He competed on April 1st at Thanksgiving Point against the top 100 qualifiers from across the state. Spencer represented Lincoln Academy well and completed eight rounds of competition. Ultimately, a 7th grader from Sandy won the competition (and also placed 6th in the nation last year). Spencer had a great time and looks forward to the Geography Bee at Lincoln again next year.
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PERU TRIP
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During the 2011-2012 academic year, Mr. Arteta will be sponsoring a Spanish Educational Trip to Peru. The purpose of the trip is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the culture, the history of a Spanish country and the opportunity to practice Spanish. For more information about the trip, please click here.
If you are interested in having your student travel to Peru next year, please email Mr. Arteta at arteta@lincolnacademy.org
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BUSINESS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS
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Mrs. D’Haenens
Mrs. D’Haenens says of her sponsors, “Our amazing sponsors are Matt and Emily Walbruch. Because of their wonderful generosity, we've been able to do several things. We've been to see "A Christmas Carol' at the Hale Center Theater. We attended the Planetarium in Salt Lake. Next month we will be attending "Beauty and the Beast" at the Covey Center for the Arts. I was able to subscribe to Scholastic Magazine. This is a wonderful magazine for children that has current news articles that the children love to read. I bought some more books for our class library, and clay and basket supplies for art. I've also used their donation to buy hands-on items for science like dry ice to make a comet, string to make a sun string art, feathers for our upcoming unit on birds and various other items for our science related units. We appreciate so much the Walbruchs for their generous donation to our 3rd grade class.
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K-6 Reading Program
The K-6th reading program would like to thank Neways for their generous donation towards our shared reading program. Chris and Dorraine Crump made this donation possible. With the money that they donated, we were able to purchase classroom sets of novels for two grades and additional picture books for the upper grade shared reading. Neways has donated towards our reading program for several years. Thank you so much. We appreciate your continued support.
The K-6th reading program would also like to thank R&R Realty and Michael Rowbury for their kind donation towards our shared reading program. Because of their donation we were able to purchase additional big books for our younger grades to use during shared reading. Big books make it possible for the whole class to enjoy a picture book together.
Jr. High Music Program
The music department is so grateful to their sponsors, Jean and Julie Shoaee of ReMax Results. We have been able to purchase a new drum set with our sponsor money, and we have already started using it. This will greatly help our program, especially since we are adding Jazz Band to our schedule. This also provides an opportunity for the students to learn how to play drums on a good drum set. Thanks again to our sponsors.
Jr. High Art Program
The art program wants to thank the Branhams and the Barker Cattle Co. for their generous donation to our class funds. This year we used our business partner funds to replenish many of our old and worn out supplies. We also used our funds to purchase clay for an animal rattle sculpture project. Since we don’t have a kiln at the school, we took the rattles to Patty’s Ceramics to have them fired. This was such a great experience for the students because it allowed them access to resources that we don’t have available in the classroom. It also helped them better understand the process of creating and firing a ceramic piece.
Jr. High Photography
A special thanks goes out to Vivint (formerly APX Alarm) for their very charitable donation to Lincoln Academy’s photography class this year. This class is a relatively new addition to the art program, and for that reason, we were in need of some rather costly equipment to help demonstrate concepts, practice technique, and photograph student work/activity. Vivint’s denotation went a long way but a new digital SLR camera and memory card readers were among the more exciting items we purchased for the program. Thank you again, Vivint! We couldn’t have done it without you!
CTE, German, and Graphic Arts
Mr. Proetel would like to thank Clark and Mindy Ashby for sponsoring his CTE, German and Graphic Arts programs. Their contribution has allowed him to make purchases which he couldn’t have done without their generous funds. It has made learning for the students in his classes more exciting and fun. We really appreciate your help and support.
Jr. High PE
The Physical Education program is very thankful to have Tim and Hilary Weeks for their sponsor. We have been able to replace and add a lot of equipment with the help of their donation. New volleyballs, futsals,basketballs and yoga mats created quite the excitement among our students.
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