WELCOME TO LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010/11

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to Lincoln! We are excited to have you join us, and look forward to a fun-filled and fulfilling school year! Please note that the first day of school is Tuesday, September 7^th.There will be AM classes on the first day.

Our school schedule is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:20am – 3:00pm; AM Classes begin at 7:30am
Wednesday, 10:00am – 3:00pm; AM Classes begin at 9:15am

On Wednesday mornings from 8:20am-9:55am the cafeteria is open for supervised study. The basketball courts and library are open too.

Who?	When?	What?
Returning students entering 8^th grade	Tuesday, August 31^st @ 9:00am	Return Completed Emergency Cards (2) Completed Tech Acceptable Use Card Completed Declaration of Residency Pick up Course Schedules* Purchase PE clothes (shirts $8, shorts $13) Purchase Binder Reminder ($7) Cash or checks made out to Lincoln MS
Returning students entering 7^th grade	Tuesday, August 31^st @ 10:30am *STUDENTS WHO MISS PICKING UP THEIR SCHEDULES ON THE ASSIGNED DATE WILL PICK UP THEIR SCHEDULES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.**
ALL NEW STUDENTS (incoming 6^th, 7^th , 8^th) and PARENTS NEW TO LINCOLN	Wednesday, September 1^st @ 9:00am *STUDENTS WHO MISS PICKING UP THEIR SCHEDULES ON THE ASSIGNED DATE WILL PICK UP THEIR SCHEDULES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.**	9:00am = Auditorium for orientation/welcome 10:00am = Return completed documents, pick up schedules, and purchase PE clothes & Binder Reminder (see above) *Sixth graders will have a chance to meet their teachers.

The ASB Student Store will be open August 31^st & September 1^st during schedule pick-up where families may choose to purchase school supplies.

*The schedules that students pick up on August 31^st and September 1^st are draft schedules. Students will be required to pick up a finalized schedule on the first day of school before school on September 7^th on the front patios. These finalized schedules will be printed on goldenrod paper so that teachers can easily check schedules during classes. Students may not go to class without this finalized goldenrod schedule.

Class Assignments: Our goal is to balance all classes and assignments by the end of the third week of school. Concerns regarding classes should be first addressed in writing to your grade level counselor:

Every effort is made to accurately schedule students over the summer. The ONLY changes that will be made are for academic reasons or to balance classes. Some schedule changes will be inevitable. Although this sometimes causes initial upset, we have learned from past experience that children quickly adapt to a new schedule. Schedules will be final at the end of the third week of school, and will remain in place the rest of the school year. You are invited to meet the teachers and learn about your child’s learning at Back to School Night on the evening of September 16^th at 6:30pm.

Summer Reading Requirement: Our District has a required summer reading list for all students entering grades 6‑12. It was distributed to all students in June. If you need a summer reading list, you can obtain one on the web at www.lincoln.smmusd.org under “Announcements.” It is important that your child take this reading seriously, as it reinforces and strengthens skills. Teachers will be requiring follow-up work in September.

Finally, as we move into the school year, please remember how important it is to be actively involved in the education of your child. Show your child you care by attending school functions, joining our PTSA and attending its programs. During the middle school years, students need the guidance and support of parents and adults even when they claim they know everything and don't need any help. Give your child the message that school is important and that you intend to be actively involved.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Suzanne Webb, Principal