March 8 Parent Teacher Conferences
March 10 Parent Teacher Conferences
Lost and Found
Please have your student check the lost and found. We have a lot of clothing items which include coats and jackets.
2020-2021 Yearbooks (Last Year)
The yearbooks have finally arrived. If you prepaid for one please call Dionne. Otherwise the year books are for sale for $15.00 each.
Kindergarten Registration Online
On January 1, 2022 the online registration for Kindergarten became available. Kindergarten registration is open to any student who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2022. You will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate along with current immunization records. You can access the online registration at www.lps.org. Click on Begin New Student Enrollment.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will remain in a Zoom/Phone format. Our conferences are on March 8th and 10th. If you have questions on your conference date or time please contact your teacher or the school office.
Before and After School Safety
Please talk to your student about being safe when walking to school and afterschool and also during pick up and drop off. Here are some reminders…
- Students should always use the crosswalks when crossing the street.
- Students should never be picked up or dropped off in the staff parking lot.
- Students should not walk through the teacher parking lot in front or in back of West Lincoln
- Children that walk down the gravel road should walk in the grass and never in the middle of the road; or walk/run in between parked cars.
2022-23 Preschool Application now open
Our preschool program is located in many of the elementary schools across the district. Children who are at least 3 years of age on or before July 31, 2022 and who have not yet turned five as of July 31, 2022, are eligible to apply.
At this time we are accepting 2022–2023 preschool applications and necessary documentation online, by email, fax or mail. You may also complete and submit an application and required documents by visiting our office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We offer extended hours on:
Thursday, March 10 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
For more information and to download the application, please visit our website: https://home.lps.org/earlychildhood/preschool-application/
February 11 Food Market 3:38pm Door 13
February 15 PTO Meeting 5:30pm
February 18 No School Elementary Only
February 21 No School All students
February 22 Early Dismissal 2:18pm
Valentine’s Day
This year, paper valentines are allowed. With that being said, please see the guidance from the K-5 Common Practices regarding school and classroom parties and celebrations. Edible treats that are store bought and individually wrapped may accompany Valentine’s Day cards, but will need to be sent home with students and not consumed at school.
2020-2021 Yearbooks (Last Year)
The yearbooks have finally arrived. If you prepaid for one please call Dionne. Otherwise the year books are for sale for $15.00 each.
Sign up now to receive text messages from your child’s school!
In addition to receiving phone and email messages, you can sign up to receive notifications from your child’s school via text messaging when available.
There are two ways to sign up:
Through ParentVue
- Login to ParentVue.
- Click on ‘My Account’.
- Go to ‘Phone Numbers’ and click on the box under ‘Text’. A dropdown menu will appear.
- Select ‘Yes’.
- Click the blue ‘Update Account’ at the top.
- Text Y to 67587
Through your child’s school
- Call your child’s school office and indicate you wish to receive text message notifications.
- After the school gathers your information, text Y to 67587.
Kindergarten Registration Online
On January 1, 2022 the online registration for Kindergarten became available. Kindergarten registration is open to any student who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2022. You will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate along with current immunization records. You can access the online registration at www.lps.org. Click on Begin New Student Enrollment.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Due to the current community conditions, parent-teacher conferences will move to the Zoom/Phone format. Our conferences are on March 8th and 10th. A note and an email will be coming from your child’s teacher about your conference time and how the zoom and phone process will work. Please feel free to contact your student’s teacher or Mrs. Kruse if you have questions.
Before and after school Safety
Please talk to your student about being safe when walking to school and afterschool and also during pick up and drop off. Here are some reminders…
- Students should always use the crosswalks when crossing the street.
- Students should never be picked up or dropped off in the staff parking lot.
- Students should not walk through the teacher parking lot in front or in back of West Lincoln
- Children that walk down the gravel road should walk in the grass and never in the middle of the road; or walk/run in between parked cars.
Message from the School Nurse:
Face coverings are required in all LPS buildings and are a very important part of our quarantine procedures. Please continue to talk to your child about the importance of wearing a well-fitting face covering correctly during the school day. Students who do not wear their masks correctly are at risk for contracting Covid-19 and may have to be excluded if there is an exposure in the school building. Thank you for your help and understanding!
Message from School Counselor
Hello West Lincoln Families,
This month I will be coming into your students’ classrooms to teach about celebrating diversity and differences. These days there is so much tension among people who disagree that we forget that differences can be a positive thing. We can learn so much from each other. We also forget that despite our differences, we have many similarities. Finding these similarities will bring us together.
We know it is important that the school and the families work together so we ask that you partner with us in teaching students to be respectful and accepting toward everyone. Here are some questions or conversation starters you can use with your children:
- Tell me about the kids in your class. How are you different? How are you the same?
- Tell me about your teacher. How are you different? How are you the same?
- What have you learned about someone else in your class?
- Do you think you can be friends with someone who grew up differently than you? Why or why not?
Contact me with any questions or concerns.
Ali Bohlke
School Counselor
West Lincoln Elementary
402.436.1168 – bbohlke2@lps.org
January 24, 2022
January 25 PLC Early Dismissal 2:18pm
January 28 School Not in Session
February 4 School Not in Session
Kindergarten Registration Online
On January 1, 2022 the online registration for Kindergarten became available. Kindergarten registration is open to any student who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2022. You will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate along with current immunization records. You can access the online registration at www.lps.org. Click on Begin New Student Enrollment.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Due to the current community conditions, parent-teacher conferences will move to the Zoom/Phone format. Our conferences are on March 8th and 10th. A note and an email will be coming from your child’s teacher about your conference time and how the zoom and phone process will work. Please feel free to contact your student’s teacher or Mrs. Kruse if you have questions.
Valentine’s Day
This year, paper valentines are allowed. With that being said, please see the guidance from the K-5 Common Practices regarding school and classroom parties and celebrations. Edible treats that are store bought and individually wrapped may accompany Valentine’s Day cards, but will need to be sent home with students and not consumed at school.
A message from the School Nurse:
Face coverings are required in all LPS buildings and are a very important part of our quarantine procedures. Please continue to talk to your child about the importance of wearing a well-fitting face covering correctly during the school day. Students who do not wear their masks correctly are at risk for contracting Covid-19 and may have to be excluded if there is an exposure in the school building. Thank you for your help and understanding!
Message from School Counselor
Hello West Lincoln Families,
I hope the start of the new year has gone well for your family. I wanted to use this space to discuss the roles of the mental health workers here in our building. We share some similar duties as well as some different ones.
Ali Bohlke (me)- I am the School Counselor. My job is to provide lower-intervention support to students who need someone to talk to. This can be about challenges at school or home. I also go into the classrooms to teach lessons on social skills.
Tiffany Kavanaugh is the School Social Worker. She works with students one on one and in small groups and gives them a higher level of emotional support as she has been trained to do so. She also works with families on whatever needs they may have. She is one to contact if you have any questions or needs at home.
Katy Barrett is the School Psychologist. She works with students on specific behavior plans after other interventions have been implemented and if students need continued support. She works closely with our Special Education teachers.
Call or email any of us with questions or concerns about your student. We would love to assist in any way we can.
Ali Bohlke
School Counselor
West Lincoln Elementary
402.436.1168 – bbohlke2@lps.org
January 2022
January 14
- Food Market 3:38pm-4:15pm
January 17
- No School
January 18
- Report Cards Sent Home
- PTO Meeting at 5:30
- Strings Concert 7:00pm-7:30pm
January 25
- PLC Early Dismissal 2:18pm
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
It was cold, we had a great first three days! Staff have been reviewing procedures with students to help ease the transition back to school.
Arrival
Thank you for your continued support during our drop-off for school. Almost all families are dropping off their children in the curb cut and it has made the drop-off process really smooth. The process is better because there has been a dramatic decrease in the amount of people crossing the street, which slows the traffic who need to yield to pedestrians. I would encourage families to continue to drop-off students in the curb cut after the weather warms up.
Just a reminder, we will only let students in the building if the wind chill or air temperature is around 10 degrees. If you drop off at the earliest time, students will be outside for 8-10 minutes. When it is colder, many parents will wait until 8:50 to drop off their child. At that time students walk directly into the building to grab their breakfast. Students can get breakfast until 10:00.
Dismissal
In colder weather, there is an urgency to pick-up children at dismissal time. Please continue to follow our procedures, so that the traffic flows for all families and it is safe for students. When a car is left in the cutout or when cars are stopping in the street for loading, it slows our process and it is unsafe. Coming a few minutes later is a great strategy for a quick pick-up and it helps everyone.
Staff Changes Second Semester
Please welcome Alex Armstrong to West Lincoln School. He will be our Vocal Music teacher for the second semester.
Kindergarten Registration Online
On January 1, 2022 the online registration for Kindergarten became available. Kindergarten registration is open to any student who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2022. You will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate along with current immunization records. You can access the online registration at www.lps.org. Click on Begin New Student Enrollment.
COVID- 19 Vaccinations
Parents/guardians: If your child has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a copy of their vaccine card to Jamie Craft at jcraft@lps.org We will record that information on your child’s immunization record here at school. If you have any questions, you can email Jamie. If you want to register your child for a vaccine, either contact your primary care provider or the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department at 402-441-4200 Thank you and be well!
A message from the School Nurse:
Face coverings are required in all LPS buildings and are a very important part of our quarantine procedures. Please continue to talk to your child about the importance of wearing a well-fitting face covering correctly during the school day. Students who do not wear their masks correctly are at risk for contracting Covid-19 and may have to be excluded if there is an exposure in the school building. Thank you for your help and understanding!
Message from School Counselor
Hello West Lincoln Families,
It is a new year, full of new beginnings. This month when I come into your students’ classes to teach guidance I am discussing goal setting. The older your student is, the more they can create goals and plans for how to achieve their goals. Goals are important to make any time of the year. They give us something to work for and require us to stop and think about what we want to do with our time, talents, etc.
To create discussions about goals,hopes,and dreams your students have you can ask these questions:
- What is something you are already really good at?
- What is something you would like to get better at? How could we get better at this?
- What do you hope to be good at a year from now?
- Where do you see yourself going to high school?
- What kind of job do you hope to have some day? How can we make that happen?
Call me with any questions or concerns!
Ali Bohlke
School Counselor
December 20, 2021
December 21 CLC Craft Night 5:30pm-7:00pm
December 23-January 3 Winter Break
January 1 Kindergarten Registration Online
January 18 Report Cards Sent Home, PTO Meeting at 5:30, Strings Concert 7:00pm-7:30pm
Winter Break
We had a great first semester and we are looking forward to next year. The students have persevered through continuing to wear masks and the changes in procedures. Thank you!
Staff Changes Second Semester
Miss Hess and Miss Kauffman will not be with us in the second semester. Miss Hess will be going to school in Illinois and Miss Kauffman will be the ELL Team Leader at Hartley. Both of them have been very dedicated staff members and we will miss them greatly!
Severe Weather Procedures
Wednesday would have been a challenging day if we would have been in school. Severe weather warnings began around 3:00 and the school would have likely gone into “Shelter” at 3:15. During a shelter, all staff and students go to their safe areas in the building. Our main responsibility is the safety of the children, and staff shelter with the students.
While in shelter, we are not available to answer phone calls or let you in the front doors. Once the situation is safe, an all clear is given and resume the normal school activities.
Hopefully, this type of weather will not appear again this winter, but this is a good reminder for the spring weather season.
Kindergarten Registration Online
On January 1, 2022 the online registration for Kindergarten will be available. Kindergarten registration is open to any student who will be five years old on or before July 31, 2022. You will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate along with current immunization records.
COVID- 19 Vaccinations
Parents/guardians: If your child has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a copy of their vaccine card to Jamie Craft at jcraft@lps.org We will record that information on your child’s immunization record here at school. If you have any questions, you can email Jamie. If you want to register your child for a vaccine, either contact your primary care provider or the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department at 402-441-4200 Thank you and be well!
December 6, 2021
December 7 PTO Meeting 5:30pm
December 10 Food Market 3:38pm-4:15pm
December 13 Last Day of Clubs
December 21 PTO Craft Night 5:30pm-7:00pm
December 23-January 3 Winter Break
PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, December 7. Meetings begin at 5:30pm. Please join us in the West Lincoln library. Childcare is available. We will be planning our upcoming Family Craft Night, which will be held on December 21 at 5:30.
Lost and Found
With our nicer weather, our lost and found is overflowing with coats, hats and gloves. Please encourage your student to check the lost and found for items.
It would help us a lot if you would label your child’s coat. It makes it much easier for us to find the owner of the coat.
Food Market
The West Lincoln Food Market is scheduled for Friday, December 10th. The market will be held from 3:38pm until 4:15pm. Students and families should enter through door 13 to go through the line, and exit out door 1.
COVID- 19 Vaccinations
Parents/guardians: If your child has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a copy of their vaccine card to Jamie Craft at jcraft@lps.org We will record that information on your child’s immunization record here at school. If you have any questions, you can email Jamie. If you want to register your child for a vaccine, either contact your primary care provider or the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department at 402-441-4200 Thank you and be well!
A Note from School Counselor
Hello West Lincoln Families,
While the world seems to be getting ready for the holiday celebrations ahead, we understand that this season often reminds us of what needs we have. If you have any needs, please consider downloading the MyLNK app. This app lists a lot of great resources the city of Lincoln has to offer.
If you have any questions about this or need someone to talk to please don’t hesitate to contact me or the School Social Worker, Tiffany Kavanaugh, at 402-436-1168.
Ali Bohlke
School Counselor
West Lincoln Elementary
402.436.1168 – bbohlke2@lps.org
