Nutley Public School District

Dear Lincoln School Parents,

            Our first month of school has flown!!  The children and teachers have settled into their routines and learning is going on all around us.  It’s hard to believe the first marking period is half over!!

            Our new lunch ordering process is well underway.  Please remember that every child who wishes to order a lunch MUST have an order slip completed and returned to the school according to the two week cycle.  Remember to keep a copy of what you ordered so you can remind your child what they are going to eat for lunch each day.  This is a new system for all and hopefully it will continue to become a part of our normal routines in preparing for school.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me.

            October is a busy month for us.  It is Fire Prevention Month, and we are eager to see the assembly on fire prevention for grades K-4 on October 18th.  We are also preparing for our “Big Fire Drill,’ where the fire department comes and pretends there is a real fire to see how we quickly we can evacuate the building.  The children always look forward to seeing the fire engines and the way they use the rescue ladders!

            Our month will culminate with our annual Halloween celebration on October 31.  The children will report to school for a “normal” morning and be dismissed at 11:30.  Please note there will be NO LUNCH served on this day.  Everyone will report back to their classrooms at 2:00.  Our Lincoln School Halloween Parade will take place at approximately 2:40.  The children will parade from the back of the school, down the driveway, along the sidewalk on Harrison Street and down Brown Street to the field in the back of the school.   I am requesting that Brown Street be closed to traffic from 1:00 that day so that the children can march down the middle of the street and parents and friends can watch from both curbs (a great photo opportunity!)  All children will be dismissed from the field at the conclusion of the parade.  Be sure to look for your homeroom signs and let the teachers know when you have found your child and are leaving for the day.

We are working very hard to create and maintain the safest environment possible for our students.  Please remember that students should only be dropped off on the school side of Brown Street in the mornings and at lunchtime.  They should then proceed to their designated doors to enter the building.  I would encourage parents to remain in their vehicles after dropping their children off to keep the flow of traffic moving and avoid congestion. 

            Please make every effort to get your child to school on time and remain with us for the entire day.  Children should arrive to the school as close to 8:30 and 12:30 as possible.  It is critical to their success that they do not miss any portion of the day.  If your child will be absent, please be sure to call the office at 973-661-8883 and let them know.  If we do not receive a call someone will be contacting you to confirm the absence.

            We are looking forward to working together to insure that the children of Lincoln School become successful citizens and lifetime learners.   I encourage parents and guardians to become involved with the school and keep the lines of communication open.  Always remember that I am available to meet with you to address any questions or concerns you may have.

            I am confident that with all of us working together, Lincoln School will continue to be a place where students are happy and grow up to become successful members of our community.

Lorraine Restel

Principal