Building Plan
New-Work
Nuts and Bolts
Potpourri
It's the PRINCIPAL of the thing
100

Commitment 1 focuses on this primary goal of our school.

What is Academic Excellence?

100

These "wheel-shaped" activities help us to get to know our students better.  (Hopefully they work with staff too!)

What are Community Circles?

100

Mayday!  Mayday!  This 3-letter acronym is what one would fill out if a student may need some extra help.

What is a RFA (Request for Assistance)?

100

As of August 28, this many students are enrolled at Lincoln School.

What is 212?

100

Both Kari and Ian are musical.  What instrument do they both play?

What is the Piano?

200

It takes a village!  Commitment 3 stresses the importance of relationships with these important stakeholders.

What are Families and Community?

200

No, it's not the Keanu Reeves movie, it's actually a chart that helps remind students of the core values of our building.

What is the Pride Matrix?

200

This doesn't actually measure how smart someone is, but it can definitely help you when you need assistance from tech or maintenance.

What is Incident IQ?

200

For 1 Dollar, students can buy this sweet treat at lunch!

What is Ice Cream?

200

As of this summer, Kari's family is the proud owner of this large construction vehicle.

What is a Dump Truck?

300

This "weather term" can also describe the feeling or mood in the school building in a given day or over a short period of time.  

What is Climate?

300

Safety First, kids!  

The Newark School District will use this app for safety and security in the 24-25 school year.

What is the Tap App?

300

This 4-digit phone number allows you to access Lincoln's version of Door Dash.  But instead of food, you can order up a counselor or administrator to promptly come to your room to assist a struggling student.  

What is 3342?

300

Last year, many Lincoln staff enjoyed getting together after school to play this recently popular game, similar to tennis.

What is Pickleball?

300

Ian performed music at this Buffalo Bills quarterback's NFL Hall of Fame Induction Party.

Who is Jim Kelly?

400

To gather information that helps determine our school needs and to guide the creation of the building plan, Staff, Students and Families are asked to complete these important data collection tools.

What are Surveys?

400

Ready, Aim, Teach!  This instructional goal must be posted clearly in the classroom to make sure the kids know what they are shooting for.

What is a Learning Target? 

400

Happy Wednesday! This year, students will be dismissed from Lincoln at this time on Wednesday afternoons.

What is 2:15pm?

400

This year, our Winter Break will last this long. 

What is 2 Weeks?
400

Kari and Ian were actually in college at the same at this SUNY school.  They were a year apart but didn't know each other. 

What is SUNY Fredonia?

500

The traditions, underlying beliefs, values and code of conduct help to make up this overarching element of a school building. 

What is Culture?

500

Empty S's. It helps us monitor the Social-Emotional well- being of the kids.

What is MTSS?

500

Extray! Extray! Read all about it!  This electronic publication that is distributed by acclaimed author and scholar, Kari Hamelinck, includes vitally important dates and information that all high achieving staff members will want to know. 

What is the SWAY?

500

The Newark Board of Education consists of this many members. 

What is 7?

500

This school administrator knows how to do oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements and can even change a heater core in a car.

Who is Kari?