Lincoln School Board Notes

The Lincoln School Board held its monthly meeting Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln School Library.

This month’s meeting, which was delayed a week, included updates on school organizations, the resignations of two staff members and the approval of the 2020-21 school calendar.

Two staff members turned in resignations, which were accepted. Preschool teacher’s aide Mishayla Fallis, who’s position is being filled by a substitute, is in school to become an elementary teacher. Second grade teacher Loretta Greenough also plans to leave at the end of the year.

Wendi Dietz reported from the PTSO that funding has been approved for the elementary school ski trip, as well as for the Imagination Library.

School librarian Joanie Templeton reported on the Read It program slated for February. She secured $10 certificates for students from all participating Lincoln businesses, an increase over last year’s $5 certificates.

Fifth grade teacher Stacey Mannix reported on the success of the school’s Christmas play, which was organized by teachers this year, as the school is currently without a music teacher. A new advertisement is being put out for a music teacher.

The student representatives reported on fundraising efforts, which include sophmomore class pizza sales, stadium seats being sold by the juniors, and the senior class Valentine’s Day cookies sales

Six of the schools seven Business Professionals of America students who competed in Regionals at Missoula made it to State. They’ve received a $500 donation, but will need $500 more. A dodgeball tournament was proposed as a fundraiser and is planned for Feb. 22.

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is currently updating their website and hopes to work with the school to provide improved information. It was suggested that students could write text about what the school offers and what makes it great to be included on the Chamber’s website.

Sue Lattin from the Outdoor Club thanked the school for their support. The outdoor club took students cross-country skiing, and students have been skiing during their PE classes. The Forest Service has been grooming a two-mile loop at Sculpture in the Wild, with potential for the loop to be increased two additional miles onto the Sampsen Ranch. The club is continuing to work on community skiing and ice-skating nights and will be raising funds at Race to the Sky with hot drinks and food.

There are currently 124 students enrolled in Lincoln Schools, including preschoolers.