News from the Lion’s Den

December 2019Principal: Calvin AndersonAdmin. Assistant: Susanna Withers

(506) 357-4075Twitter: @lincolnlions6

Facebook: Lincoln Elementary School PSSC &Lincoln Elementary Community School

PALSLion’s Pride. Lead and Learn with the Lincoln

Lions.

Our Christmas Bazaar was a huge success and has raised almost $5,000.00 for our school! We had PALS and parents who spent a great deal of

time soliciting local businesses for donations, not to mention the time to organize, set up and clean up. Thank You!! A huge THANK YOU as

well to all of our parents, students, and community members who supported our

Bazaar.With these funds, we are able to reduce and cover costs for a variety of student activities

that take place throughout the year. Field trips and performances are all offered at a low cost

due to our Christmas Bazaar. Our goal this year is to purchase more technology that will benefit

student learning.

CARE CLUB UPDATEThe students in grades 3-5 who participate in afterschool CARE CLUB, please note that

the last day is Thursday, December 5, 2019. CARE Club will resume on

Thursday,January 9, 2020.

It is COLD Outside!The temperature outside has definitely

changed and students need to be dressed for the weather. Three times a day we go

outside and students look forward to playing with friends. Please ensure that

your child is dressed with coat, boots, snowpants, hat and mitts. (Please

remember to label all clothing.) Thank you!

Raffle TicketsAll tickets and money is due on

Wednesday, December 18th for the $100 Superstore Gift Card and $150 Regent Mall

Gift Card. Draws will take place at the 11:30 performance at our Christmas

Concert on December 18th.

Candy Grams for Sale!

The CARE Club will be selling Candy Grams for 0.50 cents each. Students will be able to purchase them (during recess) to send to teachers and friends on Monday Dec. 9th to Thursday Dec. 12th. Also, parents/grandparents can buy them before the Christmas Concert (Dec 18th) which is a great opportunity to send them to your child. They will be delivered during the week of Dec. 16th. All proceeds will be donated to the SPCA.

Hot Lunch and Milk ProgramPlease remember to check that you have

your child’s name on each form. On-line ordering is also available.

Hot Lunch will begin in the new year, Monday, January 20, 2020.

SANTA’S WORKSHOPSanta’s Workshop is happening December 9-13th. Students can buy a special gift from them to you! Students can bring a loonie or

Dates to Remember : Thurs. Dec 5 Last CARE Club for DecemberWed. Dec. 11 PSSC 6:00-7:00 pm

Wed. Dec 18 Christmas Concert 9:30am and 11:30 am (snow date Dec. 19)

Dec 16-20 Holiday Theme Week:Dec 16 – Festive Clothes Day (Christmas socks, sweater, headband, necktie, etc.)Dec 17 – PJ DayDec 18 – Christmas ConcertDec 19 – Festive Hat Day Dec 20 – Red/Green Day (dress in these colours)

Fri. Dec. 20 CARE Assembly at 9:00 am Tues. Jan. 7 First Day Back After Holidays

toonie to shop! All monies collected will go towards the Grade 3-5 year end trip.

HOT LUNCH DONATIONIf you are interested in sponsoring a student for one Hot Lunch program please contact the school for further information. (This

would be approximately $40/month.)

CARE THEME FOR DECEMBER:

“RESPONSIBILITY”Throughout the month of December, we will focus on RESPONSIBILITY. Students are

responsible for their actions and behaviours, and to do our best here at school. It is

important for students to have responsibilities at home as this teaches

them that family is about working together.

Reminder - School Cancellations We are ZONE 7 for school closures. Also, please remember that we need to be able to reach you at all times during the school

day, in case of emergency or closure during the school day. Make sure that your contact information is updated, please contact the

office, 357-4075.

SAFE ARRIVALIf your child is not attending school

on a given day or has an appointment, please call 357-4075

and leave a message to let us know. Thanks!

Ring A Bell Campaign Our students are participating in Dots for Kids Day – Ring a Bell Campaign on Friday, December 6th. This campaign is about taking positive actions and improving outcomes for kids’ mental health in New Brunswick.

Please have your child bring something to make a noise with (i.e. a bell, a shaker, maracas, etc.) on Friday, December 6th. We will be ringing them for a minute to show support for mental health.

The Public Health Agency of Canada describes positive mental health as “the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhances our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections and personal dignity.”

12 WAYS TO BOOST MENTAL FITNESS:1) Be Active Everyday2) It’s all about teamwork- Learn to ask for help3) Take time to yourself-Make time to do things you

enjoy4) Have courage to be imperfect – no one is perfect5) Laugh out loud everyday6) Take time to focus on the good things7) Spend time with people who make you feel good –

good friendships and family relationships are important!

8) Get your zzzzz’s9) Give yourself some headspace-Take time for

yourself to clear your head10) Talk out your troubles – let your family and friends

know when you are having a bad day11) Join a club or activity12) Remember, this too shall pass. Try not to be

negative about things. Focus on things you can control.

From all of us here at LECS we wish you and your family a very happy holiday season filled with good health, lots of

laughter and love, and time spent with family and friends.