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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates April 17, 2026

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (03:32 PM)


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Lincoln 5-8 Family Updates

April 17, 2026

 

Upcoming Events

  • Month of April: Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Month of the Military Child
  • Apr. 20-24: Spring Vacation (no school)
  • Apr. 27-29: Gr. 7 Overnight Trip
  • Apr. 27: Eid al-Adha
  • Month of May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month
  • May 1: School Lunch Hero Day
  • May 4-8: Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Week
  • May 4-8 Teachers Appreciation Week
  • May 6: School Nurses Appreciation Day; Lincoln Drama Scene Share, 7:00pm
  • May 7-8: Math MCAS (gr. 5-8)
  • May 7: Grade 6 Student Learning Spotlight at School Committee
  • May 11-15: PTO-Sponsored Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 14-15 STE MCAS (gr. 5&8)
  • May 16: Gr. 8 Car Wash (Town Hall), 8-3:00
  • May 18-19: Civics MCAS (gr. 8)
  • May 25: Memorial Day
  • May 26-29: Gr. 8 Overnight Trip
  • June 17: Gr. 8 Promotion Ceremony, 6:15pm (Centerfield)

2026-2027 Scheduling Preference Forms, Due Today!!!

For the 2026-27 school year, we ask that families complete a respective form for each child they have entering grades 5-8 next year.

Links have been corrected -- sorry for the confusion.



Lincoln SEPAC Speaker, Apr. 25

The Lincoln SEPAC is a group of parents and caregivers of students with special needs. We are a state-mandated group organized to liaise between students, their families, and school officials with regard to the district’s special education services.

In partnership with the district, the Lincoln SEPAC helps to foster understanding, respect, and inclusion of all students and families with special needs. We provide a supportive and educational network to empower families, share experiences, and provide the best services and programs for our children.

The Lincoln SEPAC holds monthly meetings and other educational and social events throughout the year. 

If you are interested in being on our mailing list, getting in touch with other parents and guardian to or participating in the SEPAC leadership team, please reach out to Katy Perkins (perkins.katy@gmail.com).n example of a sentence to begin a paragraph.

Got Recess Gear?!

Our recess cart that was once filled with basketballs, footballs, frisbees, soccer balls, and volleyballs is now looking quite sad and empty.

If you do any spring cleaning this week and have any of that gear that you'd like to donate to the middle school recess cart, we'll be happy to take it upon the kids' return to school.

Yearbooks Can Now Be Ordered, Due May 3

Yearbook Ordering Details
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Website: www.coffeepond.com
Password: LMS2026
Price: $27

Come Support Grade 8 Car Wash, May 16

Funds help support end of the year activities for 8th graders.

Art & Music Gala Set for May 20

SPRING IS HERE! And with that, The Art & Music GALA is set for May 20, starting at 6pm!

Come for an evening of art and music! Student art will be displayed as well as musical performances by the Band, Chorus and Orchestra (grades 6-8), Instrumental Classes 
(grade 5 &6), Grade 5 Singers and the Construction to Concert Class.

We are looking for parent volunteers that can help with the reception after the music performances. Anyone that can help Ms. Sheppard organize, doing some behind the scene organization, please reach out to her:  ksheppard@lincnet.org

Dining Staff Needs Your Vote!


Also, we currently have several positions open in both kitchens. If you know anyone interested in working in the kitchen, please send them this link HERE or have them contact Kelly Haley directly at khaley@lincnet.org.

We are very excited about a few new menu items this month!! The highlights are below!

Lunch Menu:
    * April 15: Sweet Cheese Pierogis from a local company in CT
   * April 28: Walking Tacos with local ground beef from Maine Family Farms
     .....and Homemade Pizza featuring crust from The Good Crust in Maine!

Local Products
We continue to feature products from the following local companies on our menus:  Maine Family Farms - featuring Burgers, Ground Beef & Produce - including Harvesting Good Broccoli; Growing Gardens - featuring local produce from MA; The Good Crust - Featuring local stone ground wheat Scillian pizza shells and dinner rolls; Slopeside Syrup - featuring pure Vermont made maple syrup; Red's Best Seafood - featuring Fish from the Boston Fish Pier;  and Craic Sauce - Featuring locally sourced Craft Hot Sauce.

Menus are always subject to change and you will be notified if there are any entree changes. Menus can always be viewed HERE. This is the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings and view the menu in other languages. 

MA History Day Update!!!

On Saturday, several Lincoln students had great success in the MA History Day state-level competition. 6th graders Graham, Charlotte, Samir, and Josh took home the American Archive of Public Broadcasting GBH Archives: The AAPB Doc Award for their documentary on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on child labor.

Several 5th graders served as vanguards of the "Young Historians" showcase; Holden, Thomas, Lucas, Hayden, Eliot, Case, Lucy, Charlie, Celine, and Perrie all did great.

And for the first time in Lincoln School history, we have a national qualifier, 8th grader Marcelo Buendia whose documentary on Lincoln Town Meeting's role in the town's support of revolution. He will next complete in June at the national competition hosted at the University of Maryland.

Each year nearly 3,000 students with their families and teachers gather at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week-long National Contest. They come from all fifty United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Department of Defense Schools in the Atlantic, and international schools in China, Korea, and elsewhere (NHD International).

Green Team Needs You

Dear Lincoln School Composting Volunteers,

Thank you so much for your awesome support this school year! Since January, we have had six amazing volunteers helping out over multiple days. While this number is down from twenty unique volunteers from September-December, we still LhVE our volunteers and whether you joined us for one session or many, we truly appreciate YOU and your time. 

As we look ahead to the end year, we are in dire need of volunteers and would be delighted to see you again– or to have you help spread the word about this important work we are doing in our school with others who might also be interested in volunteering. 

If you'd like to spend time with your child as you volunteer, your child is welcome to join you at the compost table if they would like to pull up a chair and eat their lunch with you, don a pair of composting gloves, or use the coveted composting tongs! 


Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions. Thank you again for your invaluable support!

Most sincerely,
Gwen & Nicole

Grade 8 Updates

What's Happening in Grade 8

Final Week Dates Set

Our promotion ceremony is now officially scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 at 6:15, If weather does not cooperate, it'll move inside to the auditorium.

The tentative Codman Pool opening specific to grade 8 students is Thursday, June 18.

To Dos

In preparation for promotion week, here are some to dos we need from families:

  1. Email Catherine Smits (csmits@lincnet.org) a photo of your 8th grader(s) for the "Back in the Day" section of the yearbook. 
  2. Complete the form with the name you want to appear on your child(ren)'s promotion certificate.

Support 8th Grader's Civic Action Project

Hi, my name is Marcelo and I am doing a Civics Action Project on the difference between Standards Based Grading and Letter Based Grading.  I would like to know how students and parents/guardians feel about this topic.  Would you please consider taking my survey? It should take about five minutes or less.  The survey is completely anonymous.  Thank you for your help!

L-S Dedicated Webpage for Incoming 9th Graders

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has put together a dedicated webpage on their website with key information for current grade 8 students and their caregivers. Please check the link out to stay up to date on all the important dates and deadlines as your children transition soon into their high school years.

Message from Mr. Bunting at L-S

Greetings!

Below is a message from Mr. Bunting, the choir director/music teacher at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. This is open for any student that plans on being a part of the LS music classes next year. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mr. Bunting or Ms. Sheppard.

Dear Chorus Families of current 8th graders,
Please find the below link to sheet music and practice files for the L-S Chamber Singers audition piece:

I will be coordinating an audition date with your middle school chorus teacher, so you will get that info soon. Chamber Singers is L-S' auditioned choir, which sings a variety of challenging music, usually a cappella. The group has spots open in all voice parts.

Eligibility
Any students currently in grade 8-11 who are signed up for an L-S Choir, Band, or Orchestra for next year are eligible to audition. This includes the ensembles during the regular school day and the Conservatory block before school ensembles.
If you did not sign up for an L-S choir, band or orchestra for next year but you do want to audition for Chamber Singers, you can reach to Mr. Bunting at michael_bunting@lsrhs.net about switching your Elective choice to Choir.

If you have any questions, please do reach out to me and I'm happy to talk.

Many thanks, 
-Mr. Mike Bunting
L-S Choral Director

Community Happenings

Check out local events

STEM Opportunity for gr. 4-5 students, May 1

STUDENTS INSPIRING SCIENCE (EmpowerSTEM)
Date and Time: May 1, 2026 at 4:00PM-5:30PM EST
Grade Level: 4th–5th Grade
Topic: Exploring Chemistry Through Slime Making

We have a permission slip we'll send to those expressing interest. While L-S students will be running the activities, we'll also have a Science teacher in the room for the activitiy to ensure supervision and safety. 


What Students Will Learn
In this hands-on EmpowerSTEM session, students will be introduced to basic chemistry concepts by creating their own slime. Through this activity, they will explore how different ingredients interact to form new substances, focusing on ideas like mixtures, reactions, and changes in materials. The lesson is designed to make science fun, engaging, and easy to understand.

Activities
  • Guided slime-making experiment
  • Discussion of how and why slime forms
  • Observing changes in texture and properties
  • Encouraging curiosity through questions and predictions

Goal of EmpowerSTEM Meetings
        Our EmpowerSTEM sessions aim to:
  • Spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
  • Build confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Provide hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications
  • Create an inclusive, supportive environment where all students feel encouraged to explore and ask questions

For Parents
We are excited to offer this opportunity for students to engage in interactive STEM learning. If your child is interested in participating, please complete this Google Form. This helps us plan materials and ensure a safe and organized experience for all students.

Alignment with Elementary School Principles    
  • Promoting experiential, hands-on learning
  • Encouraging collaboration and communication among students
  • Supporting curiosity-driven exploration

  • Reinforcing foundational scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way

Sudbury Flag Football Registration Open

This fall for the 17th year, Sudbury Flag Football League will be running an organized flag football
program in Sudbury.  This is a non-contact contact version of football where young players can
develop their passing, catching and defending skills.  

The SFFL Is for BOTH Boys & Girls. The games will be played by the Official National Flag Football rules.

Each player who is placed on a team will receive an NFL replica jersey with NFL team colors with
matching shorts and a flag belt and flags.

Registration for Sudbury Spring Flag Football League is open and we currently accepting applications for its 2026 Spring league for children who are currently grades K through 11.  

Games will be played on Sundays. There will be 8 regular season games plus play-off games. The
majority of games will be played on the field turf.

If you are interested in having your child join the League, visit our website to register
at www.sudburyflagfootball.com or email Sudburyflagfootballleague@gmail.com.
We have a limited number of spots available.

The first proposed date of the league is Sunday 4/12. The drop-dead date for registration is Friday 4/10.

Please do not wait till the last minute because once we hit capacity, we will NOT be able to add any new players. Unfortunately, last year we had to turn some players away.

Summer Opportunities

Local Options for Middle Schoolers

Lincoln Summer Camp Registration Info

This flyer provides registration details and session dates for the Lincoln Summer Camp 2026, organized by Lincoln Parks & Recreation.
Key Information
  • Registration Opens: February 4
  • Registration Website: LincolnRec.com
  • General Inquiry Website: LincolnSummerCamp.com
  • Contact Email: Laurie at Ldumont@lincnet.org
  • Phone: 781.259.0784
Camp Sessions
  • Session 1: July 6 – July 17
  • Session 2: July 20 – July 31
  • Session 3: August 3 – August 14
Camp Hours
  • Standard Camp Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Note: Trailblazer (Grades 6-8) hours vary based on field trips.
  • Early Risers (Extended Hours): 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Extended Day (Extended Hours): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Camp Groups
Group Name and Grade Levels
Pioneers Grades K – 1
Ramblers Grades 2 – 3
Pathfinders Grades 4 – 5
Trailblazers Grades 6 – 8

Minuteman Tech Summer Programs (Gr. 5-8)

Minuteman provides hands-on, enrichment programs around career technical education subjects for students entering grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Each one-week session is held either from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM or 11:30 AM-2:30 PM on the weeks of July 6th-10th, July 13th-17th, and July 20th-24th. Students may enroll in as many sessions as they would like. 

https://www.minuteman.org/students-and-parents/summer-programs

Email Dylan English at denglish@minuteman.org if you would like to connect about Minuteman's summer programming.

New Lincoln Sports Academy

Join Lincoln Sports Academy for its inaugural year - what we expect to be the highlight of the summer! This special week builds on the traditions so many have come to love: friendly, competitive games like soccer, capture the flag, football, gatorball (and more!), relaxing lunches at the pool, and a weeklong, camp-wide tournament that brings everyone together, win or lose. It's EPIC!  

We’re also excited to introduce new games and traditions that will make this experience even more memorable!

Camp is sponsored by Lincoln Parks & Recreation and led by Lincoln residents Bryan Doo and Kurt MacLaurin. Bryan’s company, Optimal Fitness, will operate the camp, bringing over 25 years of experience to our town. The camp will run rain or shine, with activities held on Codman Field and also in the Reed Gym.

Resources for Families

Tailored for Caregivers

Association for Middle Level Education Parent Resource

The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has created a new website specifically for families to help understand and embrace the nuanced middle years. So whether your middle schooler is the first you’ve had or the 2nd, or 3rd, etc, this website has great resources to help you and your middle level child navigate these years productively. 


Looking for Information?

Our district’s website has a Family Resources page specific for families with lots of resources. Check it out if you are looking for financial assistance information, temporary bus forms, and more.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to contact us.

Lincoln School
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-9408

Administrators


  • Jay Peledge, 5-8 Principal
  • Marika Hamilton, Interim METCO Director
  • Allie Sears, Student Services Coordinator

Administrative Assistants

  • Carolyn Morrissey, Front Office
  • Nanette LaRochelle, Administrative Assistant
  • Kerri Martinec, Student Services
  • Catalina Gonzalez, Front Office