• TESTING season continues! We look forward to seeing all our elementary and middle schoolers for their M-STEP this week. Please be here no later than 7:45 AM.

• Dates for NWEA testing are May 8th (K-5) and May 9th (6-8), starting no later than 7:45 AM.

• Students should be at a minimum at 80% progress as of Friday last week in each of their classes. For updated grades and progress, please use ONLY Pearson or email your child's teacher as Powerschool has a delay in its sync.

• Many students have reported audio issues during google meet. A fix that we tried and tested is attending google meet through calendar invite rather than through email invite for the time being. Another fix is to go under Settings and making sure that the microphone and speakers are set as Default- Internal Mic and Default- Speaker

• Please look at the linked Welcome Back Letter for important information.
• ������23-24 School Year Calendar is linked below!
• Updated Immunization records or waivers are required for ALL new students, incoming KG and 7th graders in order to continue begin enrolled with us.
  
• Every household is required to complete the Education Benefits Form even if you don't plan on using school meals.
• LEXIA Literacy Program K-8th grade students with access to Lexia- YOUR STUDENT SHOULD BE LOGGING IN DAILY! at https://www.lexialearning.com/core5 so they can meet their weekly minute goal.
• The store link contains apparel to support our various athletic programs - Use the tabs at the top to switch between the different teams. - The stores are open NOW and will close at varying dates and times that are listed on the store. Items will be delivered to the athletic office for pickup. We appreciate your support of Lincoln Athletics and hope to see you at events supporting our students! Store Link: http://splitternationathletics.com/splitter_nation_athletics/shop/home

Prior to the testing window, we will be doing Digital Readiness Checks with all testers so they are “pre-registered”. As part of it, students will have the opportunity to provide optional student information, accessing College Board's BigFuture School app, and opt into Connections during this time. Beginning this Spring 2024, parents/guardians will have the opportunity to “opt out” their student from this if they choose.

Note: this is not an opt-out request from participating in the PSAT 9, the PSAT 10, or the SAT with Essay. These assessments are required by the federal and/or state law. Rather, this process allows parents and guardians to opt their student out of providing optional information that is not directly related to the administration of these assessments.

If you do not want your student to provide this optional information, please return the Parental/ Guardian Opt-Out Form for Optional Information Provided During the SAT Suite of Assessments to the Lincoln High School Main Office before spring break.

Communicating with the Lincoln Community

For your convenience Lincoln posts school and athletic schedules, school board agendas/meeting minutes, dates for important events, and much more in a variety of formats.

• www.lincolnK12.org

• Website alerts

• Automated calling system – Make sure phone numbers & emails in PowerSchool are up-to-date.

• Facebook: Lincoln Consolidated Schools

• Twitter: @GoSplitters

• Instagram: GoSplitters

• SMS Text - ‘Y” to 67587

If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions feel free to contact Vicki Coury at 734-484-7095 or couryv@lincolnK12.org.

Summer School Registration Opening Soon!!!

Please email me if you need credit recovery during the summer.

Here's a summary of your counseling announcements:

1. Weekly Logins: Ensuring students regularly log into Pearson and attend class meetings is essential for staying connected and engaged with their learning.

2. Credit Recovery: Students interested in credit recovery can fill out the form provided on the mentioned website. Once submitted, you will contact them to set up a meeting to discuss suitable courses. There is a fee of $10 per class for this service.

3. SWWC: The SWWC is the Career and Technical Education program that is ran at Saline High

School (Programs such as health science, marketing, auto technology, and many more). We have some upcoming dates that will be giving out more information on these program and how to sign up for them for the next following year. On November 9th at 9am they will be coming to the high school in the PAC to do a presentation. If you are interested in coming please let me know and I will give you more information.

These updates provide clear guidance for students and parents on what to expect in terms of counseling activities. Keep up the good work, and I'm sure your support is greatly appreciated by the school community. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask.

Email: colemant@lincolnk12.org

Phone Number: 734-484-7000 ext. 1177

������️Go to the following link to order 23-24 LHS Yearbook. You will also find information on senior yearbook headshots that are due in the next few months. All yearbook orders must be placed online and seniors are responsible for providing their senior pictures for the yearbook. Please go through the portrait requirements listed online.

������Important Dates for Seniors can be found Here!

������‍������������‍������Orders for Cap and Gown: https://www.lincolnk12.org/school-buildings/lincoln-high-school/lhs-senior--year-information/

Graduation Activities Application for Outside Programs - LCSVA, ECA, WAVE and WIHI ( Due MAY 10th, either at VA or to LHS counseling office)

Thursday, April 11th.............. ACT WorkKeys............ 11th grade

Monday, April 15th................ M-STEP.....................11th grade

Tuesday, April 16th............... PSAT/M-STEP........... 8th grade

Wednesday, April 17th.......... SAT............................11th grade

Thursday, April 18th.............. PSAT 10.....................10th grade

Friday, April 19th.................... PSAT 9........................9th grade

Monday, April 22nd................ M-STEP........................3rd-5th grade

Tuesday, April 23rd................ M-STEP........................3rd-5th grade

Wednesday, April 24th...........M-STEP.........................6th-7th grade

Wednesday, May 8th..............NWEA..........................K-5th grade

Thursday, May 9th.................NWEA...........................6-8th grade

Monday, May 27th.................Memorial Day..............No School

Starting in the fall, Lincoln will begin using Meal Magic to manage student meal accounts. Accounts will need to be set up using student names and ID’s. (The number portion of your student’s school email address)

• Go to lincoln.familyportal.cloud

• Click “My Account”

• Click “I need to register as a Family Portal User”

• Enter in your email address

• Follow link in your email to create an account

• Add students to your account (You will need student ID number)

Lincoln Consolidated Schools will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the School Year 2023-2024.

The GREAT NEWS is that ALL students enrolled at our school district can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household each day. There is still a charge for Ala Carte items.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Every household has to fill out and sign the Education Benefits Form, even if you do not plan to use the meal service. This report is critical in determining the amount of money that our school district receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs like Title I A, At-risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, etc.

These supplemental programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to:

• Instructional supports (staff, supplies & materials, etc.)

• Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.)

• Professional Learning for staff

• Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities

• Technology

If any contact information has changed for your household including emails, mailing address or phone numbers, please let us know asap! Those of you that have moved recently and want to continue with us, please read the following information and fill out whatever applies to your household.

To find out what school district your current address falls under, please visit HERE!

If you have moved, we would like you to fill out either the Change of Address form (address change within the district)

or the School of Choice Application (if you are now residing out of the district)

Additionally, if you are not the homeowner, you need the Shared Household Affidavit form filled out by both the renter and the homeowner as proof of residing within the school district

If these forms aren't completed, your child risks not being enrolled at Lincoln Consolidated Schools for the upcoming school year.

All VA students can request transportation using the VA Bus transportation request form. Students are required to comin in for state testings and can utilize the bus system if needed for that.

The Lincoln student bus ridership program provides an extra layer of SAFETY by making sure students board the correct bus and preventing students from exiting at the wrong stop. Families feel a greater connection to their students with near real-time alerts as they board and depart the bus while drivers have an extra layer of protection in preventing students from getting off at the wrong stop.

Drivers will be enforcing the ridership program. In order to ride the bus to or from school, students can use:

• Student ID badge (Previous year badges will work)

• Device with the "Here Comes the Bus" app installed showing the barcode on the screen

• Printed barcode from “Here Comes the Bus” app.

If you require a student badge, please contact us at transportationoffice@lincolnk12.org with your student’s name and school. Transportation will provide only two (2) badges during the course of the school year. A $5.00 fee will be assessed to replace additional badges.

Please help us by checking with your student before they leave for the bus stop to make sure they have their ID/Scan Code/Phone Barcode ready to enter the bus.

How to create an account on the app

How to create an account on the website

We are so excited to share an MLive news feature on the Virtual Academy. A special thanks to all the families who offered to be interviewed.

https://www.mlive.com/sponsor-content/?scid=188731&prx_t=UxMIAcHdaAoBEPA&ntv_ui=c2f7d010-a7be-460a-b6e1-47d7eb9a342e&ntv_ht=6DiXYwA

• Athletic Registration

  Remember - Registration only needs to be completed ONCE per year. If you played a fall sport - your physical and registration are good for the entire 2023-24 school year. Playing a sport for the first time, go online to register using the online system StudentCentral (formally called PlanetHS) to register for your winter sport HERE...the same online system we've used for the past three years!

  
  

  New to the process? Go to www.SplitterNation.com and click on the ""HS/MS Athletic Registration" tab at the top to get started and for full instructions.

  
  

  Remember:

  • Athletes MUST have a new physical dated after April 15th, 2023 to be compliant (last year’s physical does NOT count for this year’s registration)
  • Every athlete and parent will need to log onto your account and upload the new physical and digitally sign all consent forms (this is an annual requirement)!
  • We will no longer be accepting any forms in the athletic office, all registration must be done online through StudentCentral.
  • Online registration MUST be completed in order to start official practices for winter sports in November!
  • Students who are not fully compliant by the start date for their team will NOT be able to participate in any practices, workouts, or tryouts until they are fully compliant…get this done NOW to avoid missing practices or tryouts!

  Fees & Physicals

  Athletic fees haven’t changed – HS Participation is still $140 or $100 for MS sports. Pay ONCE a year…play a second or third sport for free!

  
  

  Click on www.SplitterCommunity.com to pay athletic fees, and to learn about all events and programming happening through Community Education, the Lincoln Athletic Building, and the Lincoln Pool! FREE MHSAA Physicals are offered throughout the school year at the Middle School and High School RAHS Clinics. Call today at the numbers below to schedule your appointment today!

  
  

  Lincoln High School RAHS Clinic (located in room 304) – (734) 714-9600

  Lincoln Middle School RAHS Clinic (located in room 812) – (734) 714-9509

  Keep up with the Lincoln Athletic Department!

  Many of our sports use Stack Team App for our calendar and team communication. Download the app for your phone - keep up with daily announcements, practice schedules, and important team information. It's the communication hub of our Lincoln teams!

• Complete your SEL & Attendance Form Daily linked here
• Login to Pearson & Complete your TO-DO Lists Daily
• Login to Google Classroom & check your GMAIL Daily
• Respond to questions sent from your teachers - *very important for attendance purposes*
• Attend your Mandatory Weekly Virtual Meetings
• Sign-up to Attend the In-person Labs on your grade level specific day
• We provide in-district transportation for the LCS Virtual Academy Students that request it in-order to attend the Learning Lab days. The form to request transportation is linked below.
• VA students are expected to complete the same calendar year as the LCS in-person students. A copy of the calendar is linked below
• If you are exhibiting signs of COVID, Flu or any similar symptoms, please inform us to cancel if you were planning on coming to the virtual lab. This is especially important since some families choose to have their child attend a Virtual school because of a weak immune system or other health complications. We want to ensure that sick people stay out of the building for the safety of both students and staff.