Lincoln Elementary Community School

Track your student's bus in real time w/the new Stopfinder app. Get up-to-date bus location, pick-up/drop-off times, & alerts. Make sure your email is on file, then download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. More: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2361105

Reminder Lincoln Families, today is the last day of our gardening program. Join us at 10am for some fun with Schenectady County Recycles! They will here to do a fun hands-on activity along with Farm to School. See you soon.

Safety Plan Hearing & Board of Education Meeting coming up on Wednesday! 6:30 p.m. 530 Liberty St. Agenda - > https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/DKCJRU4C3599/$file/Agenda%208.13.25.pdf

Good morning .... Here is the link for the Family Information Session that will be held this morning at 9 a.m. regarding the cell phone policy: https://meet.google.com/kjp-gsdr-bdy?authuser=0 This morning's session is a virtual meeting.

Lincoln Families, it's "Get in the Garden" week. This week a SNAP Educator will be here for Garden snack making and tasting/nutrition activity. Come join us on Thursday at 10am. See you at school.

Lincoln Families, it "Get in the Garden" week. Join us on Thursday for a visit from the Schenectady Librarian for garden story time at 10am for some fun! See you at school.

📲 Join us for a Family Information Session to learn more about the new cell phone policy. Learn about the details, ask questions, and partner with us in creating the best possible environment for student success. ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2307706 🗓 Monday, August 4 @ 9 a.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Thursday, August 7 @ 6 p.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Monday, August 11 @ 9 a.m. Virtual

Lincoln Families, join us this Thursday for "Get in the Garden". Mabee Farm will be visiting for a fun and handson activity . There will be a tent and a mister to cool families down. also. Sessions start at 10am. See you Thursday.

SCSD is pleased to announce five administrative appointments, approved by the Board of Education on Wednesday, July 16. Click on the link to learn more: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2320724

MORE ABOUT BELL-TO-BELL DISTRACTION-FREE SCHOOLS Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Melinda Person, Capital Region school district administrators, teachers and other stakeholders to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. Capital Region school districts who participated in the discussion included the Albany City School District, Schenectady City School District, Utica City School District and East Greenbush Central School District https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/distraction-free-schools-governor-hochul-nysut-and-capital-region-school-districts-highlight

Our new cell phone policy isn't just a requirement – it's a commitment to student well-being! Following the new state guidelines, this policy aims to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interactions, & foster a healthier school community.

COMMUNITY EVENT Don't miss the 9th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park Saturday, July 26, Noon - 3 p.m. Free fun for the whole family!

Huge thanks to Dr. Kedley, the IEE team, our Safety Team, Sch'dy Police, & our community partners for creating a safe & fun space for students at our Liberty St. lot during SummerNight on Friday! Over 330 students checked in. A big shoutout to Mike's Hot Dogs for the food vouchers! What a team effort! #SummerNight #StudentSafety #Partnership

Join us for a Parent Information Session regarding our new cell phone policy for the upcoming school year. We'll cover the 'why' and the 'how,' and answer your questions. See flyer for schedule. Understanding this policy is key to supporting your child's success and focus.

The 2025-2026 Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open until August 11, 2025. Follow link to review the plan and provides comments or suggestions: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8KR7D2BLT

We invite parents, guardians, students, staff, & community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct. The comment period is open through August 10, 2025 Follow this link: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8DR7D2BLT

We are pleased to share that we are working with Yondr as move toward our phone-free environment. We will be sharing videos, resources & more for you. In the interim, here's a peek at how it works! https://vimeo.com/986781861

IMPORTANT REMINDER If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it. Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

A phone-free school? Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"