CHALK TALK
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandy Kozelka, Principal
Office: 529-4232
Michele Winterstein, Secretary
Dec./Jan.
Absence: 529-4305
Fax: 227-5722
Dear Families,
December 2014
05 PTA Snowflake Shoppe during the school
day
06 Lincoln Singers perform at Light-Up
Lakewood event, 4th grader Clem Bouvier
flips the switch at the lighting ceremony
11 DARE Graduation in McBride Hall, 2:15
17 K-2 Winter Concert in gym, 1:30 pm
18 All-Pro Dad Meeting 8:00-8:45 am
22 No School, Winter Break begins
School reopens on January 5, 2015
January, 2015
13 PTA meeting in room 109, 6:30 pm
19 No School
22 End of 2nd quarter
23 Professional Day for teachers, no school
for students
26 Winter Benchmark Week
29 Desserts with Dad in McBride Hall, 6:30
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As we round the corner into December, we
have many family-friendly events happening
here at Lincoln and welcome your visit. While
the transition to a new school building is never
easy, the staff and children have rallied and
truly embraced the spirit in understanding that
it’s the people in a school that make a
difference-not the space we occupy.
On the curriculum front, last week Lincoln
hosted a staff developer from Columbia
University’s Teachers College. April Deluge
worked with K-2 teachers from several
Lakewood elementary schools. During the
rotations of the day, Ms. Deluge created a
collegial environment where teachers learned
side-by-side and then went into Lincoln
classrooms to practice their craft of teaching
writing under the coaching eye of Ms. Deluge.
Not only was this a wonderful experience for
teachers and the students of those classrooms,
but many other students commented “I didn’t
know teachers had to go to school”. This
provided a natural way to talk about life-long
learning.
On the social justice front, Lincoln students are
showing leadership skills by planning for and
organizing two events in December. First, we
are collecting new PJ’s for needy children to
help keep then warm this winter. Then,
beginning December 8, Lincoln will be collecting
food for distribution to Lakewood families. We
are proud of their efforts and caring attitudes.
Wishing your families a festive holiday season,
Sandy Kozelka
DRIVER-LINE UPDATE
Now that the weather is turning colder, we are
noticing an increase of traffic through the drivethrough pick-up line. To keep traffic moving as
quickly as possible, please remember the following
plan as set forth by the Lakewood Police Department:
 Traffic for pick-up travels NORTH ONLY on Bunts
 Left turn into driveway
 Follow the traffic arrows around the parking lot
 Pull all the way around-please don’t stop by the waiting children
 Children will move to cars once line of traffic stops
WE LOVE PLAYING OUTSIDE!
At Lincoln School, we love going outside for fresh air each
day at recess! Know that children will go outside for
recess EVERY DAY possible. For this reason, please
be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for
ALL weather.
If your family needs help securing winter appropriate
coats, boots, hats or gloves for your child(ren), please
send a note or an email to Mrs. Kozelka
(Sandra.kozelka@lakewoodcityschools.org). PTA has a
volunteer willing to help secure any needed items.
Your privacy is ensured.
Lincoln Singers Perform at Event
Once again, the Lincoln Singers will perform in the Lakewood
Hospital Atrium on Saturday, December 6. Join the fun at the
Light Up Lakewood festivities and catch the concert at 11:30
in the morning.
Holiday Food Collection
Beginning December 8, food collection boxes will be
stationed at Lincoln to help provide meals for many
Lakewood families. Please, no perishables or glass
containers. Thank you for supporting this important effort
by our students.
Lost and Found
Lincoln’s lost and found is located in the cafeteria.
There is a rack for hanging items as well as a container
for hats, gloves and other small items. Items of value
(wallets, glasses, etc.) will be kept in the main office. We
have many items waiting to be claimed by owners!
Picking your child up early from school?
Please send a note to your child’s teacher in the morning
so that your child can be ready and waiting for you in the
office when you arrive.
Essay Contest Winner
Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary student Clement
Bouvier, who has won the Lakewood Chamber of
Commerce's annual 4th Grade "Why I Love Lakewood"
Essay Contest. Clem's essay was chosen out of 123
submitted. As the winner, he will receive $100 cash and ride in the Light Up
Lakewood Parade as well as help Santa and Mayor Summers flip the
switch to Light Up Lakewood on Dec. 6.
Snowflake Shoppe December 5
PTA sponsors the Snowflake Shoppe on December 5 during the
school day and extending after school until 4:00. Students will have
an opportunity to shop for family members from an array of craft
vendors at very reasonable prices.
Winter Concert
Join us for our winter concert on December 17 at 1:30
pm. The concert will be held in the gym and will feature
students in grades K-2, Lincoln Singers and the
Orchestra. Watch for a flyer to come home giving you the opportunity to
take older children home with you after the concert. Completing the form
saves you the trouble of waiting in line at the office!
PJ’s for Kids
Student Council is sponsoring a pajama collection for children. New
pajamas can be dropped off in the box at school for distribution to
keep needy children warm this winter.
Winter Break
It's time to enjoy winter break with your
family! There is no school beginning Monday,
December 22. Our first day back to school in
January will be Monday the 5th.
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
As we move into the new year, much is taking place that is reshaping our district. Hazardous
material and asbestos abatement is under way at Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt and will soon be
started at the high school. Once the buildings have been abated, demolition will soon follow.
But before we talk about spring, we have to cope with winter. I want to take a moment to remind
you of our school closing procedure when it comes to extreme weather. If schools are closed,
parents and guardians will be notified by phone call, email and text via our Blackboard Connect
notification system (this system replaces AlertNow). Other ways to find out about the schools’
status are listening to the local TV and radio stations, checking the district web site at
www.lakewoodcityschools.org, Facebook page at www.facebook/lakewoodcityschools.com
and/or Twitter account at www.twitter.com/lkwdschools. You may also call the district’s School
Closing Hotline at 227-5708.
I know that parents sometimes disagree with the district’s decision to keep schools open during
bad weather. If this is the case, parents have the option to keep their child home. That day will be
regarded as an excused absence for the student and students will be allowed to make up any
work missed. Please call your child’s school absence line to let the school know your child will
not be attending due to the bad weather.
On another note, please be mindful that Lakewood is a walking district and it is imperative that
our students have safe routes to school. Please encourage neighbors to clear sidewalks as soon as
possible after a big snowfall. When sidewalks are not shoveled, students often resort to walking
in the streets, which is obviously a dangerous situation. Let’s help keep our kids safe!
Wishing every family a happy and healthy holiday season!
Jeffrey W. Patterson
Superintendent
Board of Education
Linda Beebe, President
Emma Petrie Barcelona, Vice President
Tom Einhouse
Edward Favre
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy
Sounds of the Season
A Joint Musical Celebration
Making New Traditions
December 17th & 18th, 2014 7:30pm
Lakewood Civic Auditorium
Bringing together Lakewood’s elite performing groups
Featuring
LHS Chamber Orchestra
LHS Wind Ensemble
LHS Chamber Choir
LHS Symphony Strings
LHS Full Symphony
LHS Mixed Symphonic Choir
Lakewood Elementary Honors Chorus
And Much More…..
Tickets: $4 advance, $5 @ the door; students/seniors: $3 advance, $4 @ the door
Tickets can be purchased by calling 216 529-4047 or through
the LHS George P. Read Music Department
Lakewood Teacher Association sponsoring basket raffles in the lobby to benefit:
Lakewood Family Room, North Coast Health
and the Lakewood Community Service Center
For more information or to donate an item for the raffle please contact
Beth Hankins at 216-227-5990 or lhsmusiccares@gmail.com
December Physical Education News
Ohio’s Physical Education academic content standards provide clear, rigorous
expectations for all students. Physical education is a critical component of a complete
education. Beyond the physical benefits, quality physical education has been linked to
cognitive, affective and quality of life benefits for students at the elementary level.
This year once again students in 2nd and 5th will take part in Physical Education
Evaluation as part of Senate Bill 210. This evaluation will be on this year’s state report
cards and feature a measure for Ohio schools: how their students are doing in physical
education. Students will be assessed on six physical education standards:
 Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns
needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
 Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles,
strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical
activities.
 Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
 Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
 Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that
respects self and others in physical activity settings.
 Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, selfexpression and/or social interaction.
The school report card will identify a Physical Education Index score of High,
Moderate or Low success. The index score identifies the extent to which Lincoln’s 2 nd
and 5th grade students are successful in meeting the benchmarks contained in Ohio’s
Physical Education Standards. Below are links you can visit with more information:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Food-and-Nutrition/Resources-and-Toolsfor-Food-and-Nutrition/Senate-Bill-210-Healthy-Choices-for-Healthy-Childr
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me:
nicole.anderson@lakewoodcityschools.org
Follow Lincoln PE on twitter @lkwPE
Thank you,
Mrs. Anderson
SNOWFLAKE SHOPPE
December 5, 2014: Lincoln Elementary School
Time
9:05-9:35
9:20-9:50
9:35-10:05
9:50-10:20
3
K
K
5
10:05-10:35
2
Room
Number
101
104
106
207A
103
206
10:20-10:50
10:35-11:05
10:50-11:20
11:05-12:05
12:05-12:35
12:20-12:50
12:35-1:05
12:50-1:20
1:05-1:35
2
205
Mrs. Kelly
Mrs. Dyke
Ms. Scavelli
Mr. McGuan
Mrs. Kreps
Miss
Hennessey
Mrs. Lange
2
Vendor Lunch
1
1
1
4
4
204
Mrs. Wise
23
201
203
202
108
109
18
18
18
25
26
4
3
5
207B
102
208
5
209
Mrs. Sisson
Mrs. Maisonet
Mrs. Haberstro
Mrs. Gorris
Mr.
Browngardt
Ms. Andrasak
Mrs. Coe
Mrs.
Thompson
Mrs. Corrigan
1:20-1:50
1:35-2:05
2:05-3:00
Grade
Teacher
Number of
Students
21
21
22
12
17
25
26
20
23
21
21
DRIVER-LINE UPDATE
plan
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Now that the weather is turning colder, we are
noticing an increase of traffic through the drivethrough pick-up line. To keep traffic moving as
quickly as possible, please remember the following
as set forth by the Lakewood Police Department:
Traffic for pick-up travels NORTH ONLY on Bunts
Left turn into driveway
Follow the traffic arrows around the parking lot
Pull all the way around-please don’t stop by the waiting
children
Children will move to cars once line of traffic stops
December Dates:
05 PTA Snowflake Shoppe during the school day
06 Lincoln Singers perform at Light-Up Lakewood event, 4th grader Clem Bouvier
flips the switch at the
lighting ceremony
11 DARE Graduation in McBride Hall, 2:15 pm
17 K-2 Winter Concert in gym, 1:30 pm
18 All-Pro Dad Meeting 8:00-8:45 am
22 No School, Winter Break begins School reopens on January 5, 2015
January Dates:
13
19
22
23
26
29
PTA meeting in room 109, 6:30 pm
No School
End of 2nd quarter
Professional Day for teachers, no school for students
Winter Benchmark Week
Desserts with Dad in McBride Hall, 6:30 pm