Lincoln Elementary Parent Bulletin #1

Dear Lincoln Elementary Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We are delighted to welcome our students and families back to Lincoln Elementary. This year, we remain committed to ensuring that every student is inspired to lead and learn, to value their identity, and to make a positive global impact. Our work is grounded in a fundamental belief: caring for the whole child.

One of the most powerful ways we care for the whole child is through our expanded DENS classes and multi-age "Den" meetings that create small learning communities where every student feels known, valued, and supported. Based on last year's success, we are expanding this initiative: beginning this fall, DENS classes will meet twice monthly instead of once. We are also prioritizing early literacy in grades K-2 to ensure students develop strong foundational reading skills. K-2 teachers will participate in professional development on August 10 and 11 to deepen their understanding of best practices for literacy instruction.

We encourage you to get involved in your student's education and participate in the enriching experiences our Lincoln Lions will have this year. Together, we can create an environment where every student feels supported, inspired, and empowered to lead and learn.

Warmly,

José A. Hernández, Principal

We're looking forward to seeing all of our students on August 18. School will begin at 8:00 that morning with gates opening at 7:45. Parents may drop off their child at the gates. We will have teachers and support staff welcoming students and guiding them to where they need to line up.

School begins at 8:00 a.m. every day. Dismissal is at 2:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Every Thursday is an early-release day for students, with dismissal at 12:15 pm.

• On Monday, August 17 (the day before school begins), TK, Kindergarten, first grade, and SCSB will hold Back-to-School Night classroom events.

• SCSB families: Please attend either the 4:00 pm or the 4:45 pm presentation.

• TK, Kindergarten, and first grade families: Please attend either the 5:30 pm or the 6:15 pm presentation.

• Monday, August 17, families of students in second through fifth grade are invited to participate in a self-guided campus walk. During this time, families may walk through the campus to locate their child's classroom so students know where to report on the first day of school.
• Monday, August 17, families are invited to attend the Attendance Awareness Presentation by Principal Hernández and the SEAT Team at 5:00 p.m. in the library.
• Back to School Night for Students in grades 2-5 will be on September 17th from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

8/14 - Class placement information is available via the Parent Portal in PowerSchool.
Class Rosters will be posted by 4:00 p.m. in front of the school.
8/17-Back to School Night for TK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and SCSB Students
8/17-Attendance Awareness Presentation in Library at 5:00 p.m.
8/18 - 1st Day of School! School starts at 8:00 a.m.
9/7 - Labor Day, No School
9/17-Back to School Night for Grades 2-5
9/28 - Picture Day