Lincoln Elementary

Our Mission 

Together we ensure success for ALL!!! 

Our Vision 

Lincoln Elementary commits to 

Ensuring every student reaches their fullest potential by

Offering diverse learning opportunities and having 

Parent, family, and community involvement and engagement.

Achieving goals through promoting 

Real-world learning and experiences while 

Developing a collaborative culture and meeting the

Social and emotional needs of ALL!

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures 

Arrival: 

● Our doors will open at 8:00 a.m. each morning. The school day begins at 8:20 a.m. when students are in their seats, ready to learn! Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. If you bring your child to school, you may drive around the circle driveway and drop your child off in front of the building beginning at 8:00 a.m.. Someone will greet your child at the door (inside and outside). Your child will go immediately to his/her classroom to begin the day. 

● If your child needs to eat breakfast, he/she should report to the cafeteria before class. 

● Buzz-in security has been placed in all elementary buildings in the District. Lincoln Elementary doors will be locked from 8:20 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. During this time, parents and visitors will need to push the buzz-in bell for admittance to the school office. 

● Students who arrive after 8:20 a.m. will need to be accompanied by an adult and signed in at the office. 

● If you want to walk your child into the building in the morning during the first week of school, we ask that you park in the parking lot, walk your child into the front entry, and then allow him/her to proceed to the classroom. 

Students who arrive after 8:20 a.m. will need to be accompanied by an adult and signed in at the office.

Dismissal: 

● Our car riders will be dismissed at 3:20 p.m. and will walk out with a grade-level teacher or paraprofessional. Parents are asked to remain in their cars and drive around the circle driveway to pick up their child.

Arrangements should be made allowing children to load on the passenger side of the car. 

● Wednesday Early Release dismissal will be at 2:10 p.m. 

● Students leaving Lincoln Elementary as car riders will only be allowed to leave with adults who have the proper pick-up tag or adults who can present an ID to verify that they are on the child’s contact list as one of the designated adults to pick up. 

● Regular dismissal will be 3:20 p.m. for all bus riders. The bus riders are escorted to their respective bus room at this time and will then walk to their bus with a grade-level teacher or paraprofessional. 

● Any transportation changes are to be made before 2:00 p.m. On early release Wednesdays, any transportation changes are to be made before noon. In case of an emergency, necessary changes after 2:00 p.m. (or noon on early release days) must be made through an administrator. 

● No student is to be dismissed early except in case of an emergency. No student is to leave school early without checking out through the office. Students leaving early must be signed out in the office by a parent/guardian or a previously designated person. A parent, guardian, or designated person must have identification to check out a student. 

● All visitors are expected to check in with a photo ID at the Lincoln Elementary office upon entry.

Attendance

Our goal is for students to be at school 90% or more of the time. If your child will be absent from school, please contact the office at (636) 528-1990. Absences will impact your child’s attendance even when a doctor’s note is provided; however, it is appreciated for documentation of the absence.

Lincoln Elementary Student Expectations 

At Lincoln Elementary, students are expected to 

Show Their Paw at all times.

 

Lincoln Elementary Student Expectations

 

To Show Your Paw means to:

• Respectful
• Problem-Solver
• Integrity
• Perseverance

 

At Lincoln Elementary, all teachers and staff work diligently throughout the year to teach, model, and reflect on these expectations with students. Students and teachers spend time intentionally discussing and practicing how to “Show Your Paw” in all areas of the school.

	Integrity	Perseverance	Problem-Solver	Respectful
Hallway	Walk calmly and safely  Keep your hands to yourself Use a quiet voice  Stay on the right side of the hallway	Keep focused Stay focused  Follow hallway expectations Wait patiently  Stay on task	Figure out the problem If you encounter a problem, think of a solution  Stay calm  Use your words  Ask for help	Walk quietly Keep your hands to yourself  Stay to the right  Use kind words Follow adult directions  Pick up your trash  Hold doors open  Go straight to your destination
Restroom	Flush the toilet, wash your hands, and throw away the paper towel  Using an appropriate amount of supplies  Getting in and out quickly No talking  No running or playing  Pick up after yourself Respect privacy  Report problems (like no soap or a mess) Take care of property (don’t write on things, break things, or waste supplies)  Do not climb on stalls or toilets.	Wait your turn patiently Clean up after yourself  Make responsible choices	Use your words if you need help Be responsible	Respect others privacy  Do your part to keep the restroom clean  Wash your hands Use restroom supplies responsibly  Keep a quiet voice
Cafeteria	Quiet Voice  Be responsible for cleaning up your own space  Hands to yourself  Stay in your seat  Throw away trash Pick things up off the floor  Keep food to yourself  Use good manners, say “please” and “thank you”  Wait for your turn Eat your own food	Wait patiently  Use manners every day  Clean up your area  Stay focused on eating  Make good choices	Use your words  Clean up after yourself	Use polite manners, say “please” and “thank you”  Wait your turn in line without cutting  Talk quietly so others can enjoy their lunch  Clean up after yourself and leave the area tidy Include others who may be sitting alone
Classroom	Be honest  Being helpful Keep our classroom clean  Try our best Be kind  Follow classroom rules	Keep trying  Ask for help Stay focused  Encourage yourself with positive words	If you have a problem, think of possible solutions  Ask for help  Stay calm  Use your words to explain your problem  Ask a friend for help	Listen when someone else is speaking  Keep your hands, feet, and materials to yourself  Follow directions the first time Use kind words with classmates and teachers  Take care of classroom supplies
Guest in the building	Follow our classroom/building expectations  Help a guest find things if needed  Be kind  Be polite  Use respectful voices  Set a good example  Smile at visitors	Follow directions  Stay polite and respectful  Adapt to changes with the guest teacher	Always offer a helping hand to people who are new in our classroom	Greet guests politely with a smile or “hello” Use respectful language and tone around visitors  Follow school rules to show guests the right way to behave  Offer help if a guest seems confused (or ask an adult) Be a good example for how students act in school
Recess	Sharing all recess supplies  Hands to yourself Stop playing when recess is over, and line up  Include everyone/invite others to play  Take turns on the equipment  Follow the recess rules and expectations  Tell the truth  Help keep the playground clean – pick up trash if you see it  Play fair – follow the rules of the game  Use kind words – no teasing or put-downs Make safe choices. Use playground equipment the right way If someone gets hurt, help them or tell the teacher  Clean up the recess toys when the whistle blows	Play fair  Try again if you miss a shot, fall, or make a mistake  Include others who want to join Wait your turn patiently  Try new things	Work together  Use kind words Play fair  Ask for help if you need it	Play fair and follow the rules of game Take turns and share equipment  Use kind words – no teasing or name-calling  Encourage others and help friends when needed Listen to adults supervising and follow playground rules

 

If a student is not showing his/her paw, the following procedures will be used: 

Warning: 

The first time the student does not show their paw, the adult will give the student a verbal warning. The adult may say something like, “Are you showing your paw? To show your paw right now means to...” or “Showing self-control means you are listening to the speaker. Are you showing self-control?” If the student can show their paw, they may stay in their seat. However, if the student cannot show their paw after the warning, they may be asked to go to the Think Station.

Think Station: 

Each teacher will have a spot in the classroom for the Think Station. There will also be think stations in the halls, on the playground, in the cafeteria, and near the restrooms. If the student cannot show his/her paw after the warning, the adult will ask the student to move to a Think Station. While in the Think Station, the adult will continue activities with the other students. The student may be asked to sit quietly and think about what happened. They may be asked to draw or write about what happened. The teacher may also give the student his/her work to complete. When the adult feels the student is ready, they will be asked about what happened and will also be asked what they should do when they go back to their seat. This reflection conversation between the adult and student is focused on learning to make better choices, it is not punitive. If the student continues to be a disruption to the class while sitting in a Think Station, the student will be asked to move to a Think Room. 

Think Room: 

If the student cannot show his/her paw while at the Think Station, the adult will ask the student to move to a Think Room. The Think Room is another classroom in the same grade (if available). While there, the student may be asked to sit quietly and think about what happened. The student may also be asked to draw or write about what happened. The teacher may give the child their work to complete. The teacher in the Think Room will send the child back to their regular classroom when they are showing their paw. The student will speak with his/her teacher before returning to their regular seat. Again, this reflection conversation between the adult and students is focused on learning to make better choices, it is not punitive. If the student continues to be a disruption to the class while seated in a Think Room, the principal will remove the student from the Think Room and escort them to the office. 

Office: 

If the student has been a disruption in the Think Room, he/she will be taken to the office. The student may sit quietly until they are ready to show their paw. The principal will speak with the student about their choices and make a phone call to the parents/guardians. The principal will use discretion to determine if other consequences should be given to the student, depending on the choices the student has made. Then, the student may go back to the classroom. If the student is a disruption again in the classroom on the same day, they will automatically return to the office.

 

 

 

Communication Tools regarding Lincoln’s PAW Plan 

Think Station Report: 

If a student has to go to the Think Station, Think Room, or office at any time during the day, the teacher will fill out a Think Station Report that will go home with the student. This report is a communication tool between the teacher and the parent. It is meant to allow the parent to understand the reflection conversation that took place at school regarding their child’s behavioral choices. It is different from an Office Discipline Referral (see below). The child’s parent/guardian is to sign and return the next school day. If the child has work that was not completed as a result of his/her choices, it may be attached to the report to be completed at home and returned the next school day. 

Office Discipline Referral: 

Students will receive an office discipline referral if they have inflicted physical harm to another student or adult, if they are displaying extreme disrespect, if they are being an extreme disruption to the learning environment, if they refuse to go to the Think Station or Think Room or if they violate any of the expectations outlined in the Troy R-III Student Code of Conduct. Parents will be notified via a phone call, email, and/or a copy of the office discipline referral. 

Student Birthdays

As part of our building wellness policy, we ask that you please do not send in sugar-based treats (cake, cupcakes, cookies, candy, etc.) for your child to share with his/her classmates for his/her birthday. Instead we have a “birthday menu” that will be sent home with your child a week or two before his/her birthday.  You and your child may pick an option from the menu and send in your selection by your child’s birthday. (For students with summer birthdays, you will be sent home a menu on your child’s half birthday.  This is to avoid a large number of students celebrating his/her birthday in May.  For more information, please contact your child’s teacher.

While we understand that your child’s birthday is a special time, please do not have deliveries of flowers or balloons sent to school.  These items cause a disruption to the school day and will need to be picked up at the end of the day.  Additionally, these items may not be allowed to go home with your child on the bus.

Check with your child’s teacher to receive a “birthday menu” a week or two before you child’s birthday. Please do not send drinks, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and/or candy. A nonfood item such as pencils or stickers is also appropriate. Please refer to the “birthday menu” for choices.

If you send birthday party invitations to school, please be sure to include all girls, all boys or all members of the class.  If you choose to only invite, select students from multiple classes please make other arrangements to deliver the invitations.

Water Bottles/ School Wellness

We ask that students only bring water bottles.  Students are not allowed to bring caffeinated drinks, such as soda, coffee, or energy drinks.  Families are strongly encouraged to consider healthy lunch and snack options as well to limit any candy or sugary treats at school.

 

Character Education 

Lincoln Elementary teaches Character Education as the foundation for students' learning. Character is that part of who we are as a person that tends to be respected and admired by others. It’s the qualities of a person, like kindness, persistence, and curiosity. And, it’s something we want to encourage our students to develop, so they can live happy and productive lives. We work hard to ensure that our staff and students work diligently each day on developing positive character traits. 

Each year, Character.org and its state affiliates select schools and districts that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development that has a true positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Through an in-depth and rigorous evaluation process, schools are found to be exemplary models in character development. Criteria for selection are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, a framework to assist schools in providing students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership, and engaging families and communities as partners in the character-building effort. 

We are very proud to share that Lincoln Elementary was named a Missouri “State School of Character” and “National School of Character” in 2011, 2016, and again in 2021.

 

Communication: 

Frequent and effective communication is important to the staff at Lincoln Elementary. We utilize several forms of communication throughout the school year. Please make every effort to ensure that we have your current contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses. These are used for school and classroom communication purposes. For photos, updates, and reminders, please like our school Facebook page, Lincoln Elementary School, and our Lincoln Elementary PTO page.

 

School Counselor Handbook

Our school counseling program is here to support every student’s growth - academically, socially, and as future learners and leaders! Through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual support, our school counselor helps students develop essential skills for success in school and life.

To connect with our school counselor, please refer to the contact information on our school website.

The counseling program includes:

• Classroom Lessons: Our counselor leads monthly classroom lessons focused on academic success, personal and social development, and early career exploration and awareness.
• Small Group Support: Small groups provide students with a space to build skills and navigate challenges such as making friends, managing emotions, staying organized, boosting confidence, handling stress or grief, and adjusting to family changes. Groups are formed based on student needs and referrals.
• Individual Student Planning: Students are supported with transitions between grade levels and are introduced to career awareness through classroom activities and discussions.
• Individual Counseling: Brief, one on one support is available to help students manage emotions, develop coping strategies, and address personal or school-related concerns.
• 504 Case Management: The school counselor serves as the 504 Case Manager, coordinating plans and accommodations for students who qualify under Section 504 to ensure their individual needs are met. 
• Community Partnerships: The counseling program works in collaboration with local agencies to connect families with helpful resources and referrals when additional support is needed.
• Parent Communication: Families can expect communication from the school counselor to occur via ParentSquare, email, and/or phone.

 

ParentSquare 

ParentSquare will be used for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. It automatically generates an account for each parent, using your preferred email address and phone number. We encourage you to access your account so you can download he mobile app and update your preferences on when and how you are notified. Please access our district portal here. 

 

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