With this letter, we are pleased to launch the 2023-24 school year. I am looking forward to my ninth year as the principal of Lincoln K-8. I am especially looking forward to working closely with you so we can bring to your child, the best possible educational experience.

As you know, Lincoln K-8 is a kindergarten through 8th-grade school, and we want to continue to grow our role as a community center for you and your family. Reaching out to you was a focus of our summer. In partnership with Elite, we were able to meet with many of you over our summer break. We appreciate your willingness to open your doors and welcome us. Our collaboration with Elite has been groundbreaking, and their dedication to Lincoln has made a huge difference in turning Lincoln into the school we all want.

Your administrative staff has worked their fingers to the bone over the summer. It is very heartening to have most of our staff back this year. This will help us build a consistent program with experienced teachers who want to be part of our mission of bringing your child the best possible experience. The entire staff is bubbling with excitement about the new school year with our number one goal being student achievement! We are committed to providing each student with a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment. Like you, we have high expectations for your child. We know that education can change lives.

There will be many events to involve yourself with Lincoln K8 throughout the year. Please plan to take time to get to know your child’s teachers and be involved in school activities. These relationships greatly support your child and reinforce the importance of school. If you can join our PTO, please do so! With the modified schedule, school starts earlier than ever. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The school day will start at 7:30 a.m. and dismissal will be at 2:30 p.m.

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to Lincoln!  I am happy to be the Principal of Lincoln K-8 School. Our school mission is to help students to be productive citizens by developing academic, social, emotional, higher order thinking skills, and peacemaking skills that will prepare them for high school, college and their future careers in a welcoming environment of mutual respect, nonviolence, and trust. To accomplish this mission, students, parents, and staff must work together to ensure our unified success.

We want your child to be educationally focused and productive!  You are an important part of this team unifying home, school, and community working together to assure each student reaches his/her highest potential.  Our hope is that each student feels a sense of belonging in a safe, loving environment where they can explore their creativity and decision-making skills in fun and academically rewarding ways.

To uphold this vision, the following “Lincoln Ways” will help our unified team guarantee every child’s success: 

• Support the school.

  • Lincoln is a “COOL” school! It’s cool to be a part of the great things we do!

  • Maintain a positive attitude about your child’s education, school, teachers, and district.

  • Assist in providing the best educational experience for your child (supporting homework and reading logs, school and classroom expectations, getting involved, etc.)

• Insist upon regular attendance and punctuality.

  • See that your child attends school on time every day.

• Get to know your child’s teachers.

  • Know and work with your child's teachers. Ongoing communication is important to every child’s success.

• Read and discuss our handbook with your child.

  • Maintain a better understanding of our expectations, operations, and events for Lincoln K-8 School.

I know this will be another remarkable year.  Together, we will continue to promote excellence for every child at Lincoln K-8 School.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call 672-6542.

Sincerely,

Thomas Blumer, Principal