OUR MISSION
To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration.
MAY 18, 2025
END OF YEAR DISMISSAL
The last day of school for 2024-2025 is Friday, May 23rd at 11:10. Report cards will be coming
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS SURVEY
Parents and Community Members,
Our school district has requested a Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB). The survey is designed to help us assess our strengths and areas of improvement, focusing on improved student achievement. We want your opinions and judgments in response to the brief survey linked below. The survey takes an average of 9 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.
Just click the link below, or paste it into your browser and follow the instructions. Thank you for your participation and for helping to guide improvements for our students. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YtMQmYnPCk
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
MAY SUMMER LUNCH MENU
JUNE SUMMER LUNCH MENU
2ND GRADE
Second graders learned a ton of new things this year. Most importantly, they learned how to put together all the phonics instruction from their Preschool through second grade years and have become very fluent readers. Please continue to read with your student over the summer so they don’t lose their amazing skills!
3RD GRADE
Tuesday, May 20th, from 2:15-2:45 is when we will have our animal project showcase! Summer is around the corner and here are some things students can do at home to keep up on their skills.
- Practice Math Facts Daily
Focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts (0–12). Use flashcards, mental math games, or free websites like XtraMath or Multiplication.com. - Read Every Day
Aim for 20 minutes of reading each day. Use library books, audiobooks, or eBooks. Ask your child questions about the story to help build comprehension. If there is a film adaptation of a book, read the book first and then watch the movie afterwards. - Write Something Each Week
Encourage your child to write journal entries, creative stories, letters to friends or relatives, or create a summer bucket list. - Do “Real-Life” Math
Involve your child in measuring ingredients while cooking, counting money, telling time, or estimating distances on a walk.
4TH GRADE
Field Day is taking place on Wednesday, May 21st. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for activities taking place outside. Rain day is May 22nd. Please make sure students continue to bring backpacks this week as we will be cleaning out lockers and desks.
ART
THANK YOU for such an amazing year! What joy and creativity I experienced working with these wonderful students!
Over the summer, I will be posting activities, photos, and videos for students to engage in if they are interested on our Facebook Page: Comet Creators: Charles City Art Rooms.
Please make sure to check the Charles City Public Library for art classes in July, and the Charles City Arts Center for art classes in June.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Being that next week will be our last week, we will be having a “Free Day”. I will set up several things for the students to do. They will be able to choose any or all of the activities they would like to do. I will be watching to see if they can stay active the whole class. This is part of Standard 4 in which they are choosing to engage in physical activity and can choose activities that bring them joy.
I hope everyone enjoyed a lot of what we did this year and learned something new. I know I enjoyed my second year as a PE teacher and am still learning new things, even at my age. Don’t forget to exercise, drink plenty of water and have fun this summer. See you all in August or perhaps at the ball fields.
LIBRARY
Can you believe we have almost completed the school year? Incredible! We are gathering all of the library collection to close out the year. Please ask your child(ren) if they have all of their school library books into the building library. If you happen to see a book with a barcode on it, please send it to school.
Please help us to help your child(ren). Summer is a time to enjoy a break from school. It is also important to include reading skills during the break. If you do not have a public library card and are wanting to have your child check out the books from the fabulous library in Charles City, please let us know. We have some printed off and can even take them to the library for you. Not only does the public library have printed books but offer ebooks if you have Internet access and a device. Through Central Rivers, students have access to over 3,000 ebooks! Check out this link on how to access ebooks and other resources through Central Rivers: Lincoln Summer Reading Flyer.
Finally, the Lincoln library will be open from 9:30-10:30 on Wednesdays during the month of June. We want to continue reading during the summer. If you have a child attending the summer reading program at Lincoln or if you child is in the neighborhood, please encourage your child to come check out a book!
NURSES NOOK
This is our final week with students! Our health team has enjoyed taking care of your student this year. Whether it be a bumped head, insect sting, stomachache, medication administration, or management of a chronic health condition, we want to thank you for letting us be a part of your child’s academic success. We look forward to next year!
If your child has medication in the health office, please pick up any remaining medication by Friday, May 23rd at 12:00pm. Any controlled substances, such as ADHD medication, will be properly disposed of by the police department.
Summer break is around the corner. While a lot of fun is sure to happen, accidents happen too, and kids are extra active during the summer. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a leading children’s safety organization, the summer season represents millions of emergency room visits by children 14 and younger due to unintentional injuries.
Read their top tips to keep your child safe this summer.
- Stay hydrated: If your kids play outside on a hot day, have them take frequent water and snack breaks. Children often ignore signals of heat exhaustion, so you may need to require breaks. Buy the kids fun, reusable water bottles to keep them motivated to drink up! Avoid sugary drinks and pop.
- Designate a water watcher: Drownings can happen in an instant. If you need to walk away even for a moment, assign an adult to actively watch your child when they are near a body of water.
- Always check water conditions. Before rafting or boating, always check the forecast before going out on the water. Have all children, even those who can swim, wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, even if the water is calm.
- Sunscreen! Sun is harshest from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Children under one year old should avoid direct sunlight during this time. Make sure to constantly reapply during these hours. Set a good example and apply it on yourself as well.
- Never leave a child alone in a car. In just 10 minutes, the inside of a vehicle can become so hot that it can be deadly. Even if you roll the windows down, it’s never a good idea.
- Don’t play with fireworks. They’re fun to look at, but fireworks can be extremely harmful if they aren’t handled by an adult. Sparklers get hot enough to melt metal and should never be handled by a child under three years of age. Fireworks are the cause of life-threatening injuries and burns every year.
- Fire safety. Don’t leave children unattended near grills, campfires, or bonfires. Keep a bucket of water or fire extinguisher near the area when there is a fire burning. If your child is burned, run cool water on it for five minutes; never put ice on a burn. If it begins to blister or looks leathery, take your child to the emergency room.
We have been noticing an increase in office visits of students who are getting bug bites after school. Here are some do’s and don’t of bug repellents.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
FLAG FOOTBALL
TACKLE FOOTBALL
PUBLIC LIBRARY SURVEY
PHEASANT FOREVER YOUTH DAY