Welcome to Mrs. Abbott’s Dream Team! Dear Families,     Thank you to all the parents who are able to send in money for Laps for Lincoln. Our class had amazing collections for Lincoln School! It was wonderful to see all the families come out to support such an amazing tradition. We can't thank you enough.      The Student-Led Conferences begin this next Thursday, Oct. 10th. and will continue into the following week. I look forward to meeting with students and parents.      Recorder forms and money are due this Tuesday, Oct. 7th. If you have questions please email Mrs. McElroy at rmcelroy@sjschools.org. Thanks!     Just a reminder your child should try to read every night for at least 20 minutes. I encourage each student to make time using our online programs i.e. Khan Mappers, IXL, Moby for math this next week and get yards to help score a touchdown! Just a reminder Khan Mappers allows students to practice areas of strengths and weaknesses based on their NWEA math data. Your child will need to sign in through their Google account. If it’s not working it may be because the adult is already logged in and you need to switch users. Keep in mind I understand families are busy in the evening and the on-line work is extra and there is no pressure. We are using these sites at school.      When students earn a touchdown they will write it in their planner and show you. I will sign it to verify the touchdown. This may be helpful if they want to chew gum or bring in a device or board game. I allow gum chewing for a day only in the classroom. Also for device games, this is played at one recess time when I don't have recess duty. If you want to bring in a pet you can email me and we can set up a time. This is usually done at the end of the day. Keep in mind C-day or days when I have recess duty will not work for some touchdowns:) ​  Important Upcoming Events: Late Starts: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 10/4/19 - Laps for Lincoln at Lincoln 5-7 p.m. Conferences Begin: 10/10               Weekly Special Schedule:      Mon., Oct. 7th (A) - Gym, SEL         Tues., Oct. 8th (B)  - Music            Wed., Oct. 9th (C)  - Late Start, Media Center          Thurs., 10th (D) -  Art             Fri., Oct. 11th (E) - Art Below is the learning links to itslearning. If you need to refresh on the process or if you're if you are new to the district it is very helpful.  Itslearning Links:                 Parent Portal Directions:                   https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DvAdAoKTFhUHZ1ZHRodkxRR2s/view?usp=sharing               Renee Abbott Fourth Grade Teacher Lincoln Elementary School 1102 Orchard Ave. St. Joseph, MI  49085 https://sjschools.itslearning.com/ContentArea/ContentArea.aspx?LocationID=1900&LocationType=1