Week of Service Highlights and Thank Yous!

Day Rotation

Long Term Substitute for Ms. Angerett

As you may or may not know, Ms. Angerett, our art teacher, is expecting the arrival of her second child very soon. Unless plans change, her last day with us this school  year will be March 5th.  We will wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter with her family.  Ms. Angerett plans to return to Lincoln for the 2026-2027 school year.

While Ms. Angerett is home with her new baby we are pleased to welcome Ms. Jennifer Musisko as our long term art substitute teacher. Ms. Musisko is a certified art educator with over 20 years of experience teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms, as well as in museum settings throughout the Pittsburgh area. She has worked in both public and private schools and brings a comprehensive approach to art education. Ms. Musisko integrates art history, cross-curricular connections and hands-on exploration across a wide range of media, including ceramics and digital art. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, experimentation, and student choice, fostering both artistic skill development and innovative thinking. As both a practicing artist and educator, she provides a balanced, globally informed art curriculum that encourages students to connect art with the world around them.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Jennifer Musisko to Lincoln!

Mt. Lebanon School District Kindergarten Registration  

2026-2027 School Year

On Monday, February 2, 2026, kindergarten registration will officially open for the 2026-2027 school year. To register a child for kindergarten, please visit the Mt. Lebanon School District Kindergarten Registration Webpage. After completing the initial form, parents will begin the registration process for their child and will be contacted with information on how to set up a LeboID and submit all required documentation.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our school!

Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026 Come to a Close

Our students were eager to close the Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026 on Friday, February 27, 2026. During the last two weeks all students participated in the opening ceremony and the "Parade of Nations"; learned about their country in their classroom and encores classes; decorated their classroom doors to show off their selected country; competed against their fellow country members in Winter Olympics events in PE class; and competed against their fellow grade level countries in the Winter Olympics Medal Round on February 20, 2026. Below you can see the final standings showing how the countries fared in the competitions.

Grade 1

• GOLD – Mrs. LoVerde’s class – Switzerland
• SILVER – Mrs. Locke’s class – Mexico
• BRONZE – Mrs. O’Shea’s class – Great Britain

Grade 2

• GOLD –Mrs. Rivera’s class – France
• SILVER – Ms. Stefurak’s class – Japan
• BRONZE – Mrs. Aaron’s class – Netherlands

Grade 3

1. GOLD –Ms. Roehrig’s class – Germany
2. SILVER – Mrs. Ciaramella’s class – Greece
3. BRONZE – Mrs. Crouthamel’s class – Italy and Mrs. Flinter’s class – Croatia

Grade 4

• GOLD – Mrs. Maehling’s class – Austria
• SILVER – Ms. Pugh’s class – Belgium
• BRONZE – Mrs. Higgins’s class – Sweden

Grade 5

• GOLD – Mr. Ogg’s class – Norway
• SILVER – Ms. Spernak’s class – Ireland
• BRONZE – Mrs. Seiferth’s class – Canada

We are so proud of the students’ efforts throughout the Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026. Their hard work, determination, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit helped them to represent their countries admirably! Although we are saddened to see the Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026 and the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, come to close, we know our students have created memories that will last for years to come.

We would be remiss if we did not give a big “Thank You!” shout out to Mr. Yannascoli, the Lincoln teachers and staff. If it was not for all of their efforts under Mr. Yannascoli’s leadership as our Lincoln Winter Olympics director, none of this would have been possible. Check out our very own Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026 highlight video by clicking the link below. Enjoy!

Lincoln Winter Olympics 2026 highlight video

100th Anniversary Merchandise - On Sale Again - March 4-13

As you may know, we are celebrating Lincoln's 100th Anniversary this year! Our big event is scheduled for April 11, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 PM. In honor of this exciting milestone, we are offering special Lincoln 100th Anniversary merchandise for sale. If you would like to place an order, you can scan the QR code on the image below or use the link provided.

• Click here to order Lincoln 100th Anniversary Merchandise
• Click here to share your Lincoln memories
• Click here to donate to help fund the celebration event

Orders must be submitted by March 13. All orders will be delivered here to Lincoln.  Families may choose to have their orders shipped directly to their homes for an additional cost of $8.00.  Families will be notified once school deliveries arrive and are ready for pick up at Lincoln.  All questions regarding orders should be directed to the Lincoln PTA at lincolnawesomeabespta@gmail.com.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Young Washington

On Friday, March 6th, we will host the Pittsburgh CLO’s Young Washington assembly program. “Young Washington is a dynamic, can’t-miss musical history lesson that brings to life the early years and unexpected rise of George Washington. Audiences will experience his journey through the uncharted wilderness of early America, witness his leadership in the French and Indian War, including pivotal moments in the Pittsburgh region where the future first president began forging the path to his destiny.” from https://www.pittsburghclo.org/education/gallery-of-heroes

We want to thank the Lincoln PTA for sponsoring this worthwhile program for our students!

Spring Forward

Daylight Savings will begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one (1) hour before heading to bed on Saturday.

2026 Lincoln Science Fair

March 12th, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Calling All 2nd - 5th Grade Students!

Work independently or with a friend (up to three students per experiment) and discover something new! Projects may explore nearly any topic,  Your experiment can be done in an afternoon or over a few weeks—you get to choose!

All participating student scientists are asked to create a display board and be able to talk about their project. The Judges will visit each project and speak with the student(s). Kid friendly information about the scientific method, as well as the requirements for the poster and presentation can be found here. Further communication will be provided closer to the event.

During the Science Fair, we will have snacks and science-based fun for the entire family. Every scientist will receive recognition for their participation, and the top three projects at each grade level will receive special awards. Science is Fun! Bring out your inner wacky scientist and participate in the 2026 Lincoln Science Fair!  The deadline to register is Friday, February 27, 2026.  Register online by clicking this link.

If you are a parent or caregiver willing to volunteer to help assist with the event, please fill out the following survey.  

Elementary District Orchestra Concert

Under the direction of Mr. DeLaurentis and Mrs. Harris, our Lincoln orchestra students have been diligently preparing for their upcoming spring concert. Their district-wide orchestra shows are scheduled as follows.

• Monday, March 16th at 7:00 PM - All 4th Grade orchestra students
• Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM - All 3rd and 5th Grade orchestra students

These concerts will be held in the Mt. Lebanon High School auditorium. We can't wait to see our students on stage later this month! Families should connect with Mr. DeLaurentis and Mrs. Harris with any questions.

PTA Meeting

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, our PTA will have its monthly general session meeting at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln cafeteria. We encourage you to stop by and be an active member in all that happens within the Lincoln PTA.

2026 Lincoln Talent Show - “Lights, Camera, Lincoln!”

Open House - March 24th from 5:30-7:30 PM

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is our annual Open House. The school will be open from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Please make time to visit the classrooms and let your children show off all of their accomplishments from this year. We have so much to share and celebrate. Don’t forget that the students have an early dismissal at 2:15 pm this day.

Upcoming Field Trips/Grade Level Programs

Please make sure that the students have submitted the appropriate permission forms to the classroom teachers in advance of the trip. Chaperones MUST have all three (3) clearances on file to serve as a program volunteer for all of these field trips Feel free to contact the school office with questions. Thanks to the Lincoln PTA for its financial support for many of the Lincoln Elementary School field trips.

Grade 1

• Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Mobile Zoo - at Lincoln
• Friday, March 6, 2026
• 1:00 pm

Grade 4

• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert at Heinz Hall
• Thursday, March 19, 2026
• 9:30 am- 12:00 pm

End of Quarter and Report Cards for Quarter 3

The 3rd Nine Weeks ends on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Grades and report cards for Quarter 3 will go live in Dashboard and be emailed to families on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Questions about the grades and comments posted for individual students should be directed to the appropriate classroom teacher.

Spring Break

Students will be on spring break from Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026. School resumes for students and staff on Monday, April 7, 2026. We hope that everyone has a restful and safe spring break!

PSSA Testing Information

The 2026 PSSA testing window is scheduled for April-May 2026. Our students will take the assessments on the following dates:

• April 20-22: Grades 3 - 5 (PSSA ELA Test)
• April 27-28: Grades 3 - 5 (PSSA Math Test)
• April 29-20: Grade 5 only (PSSA Science Test)

Please note that NO pre-approved absences will be granted for the grades listed above during the testing dates.

It has been a long winter, but spring is just around the corner!  Daylight Saving Time is upon us and here are a few tips to get through the time change.  Also this month is National Day of Unplugging which encourages people to unplug from technology from the evening of Friday, March 6 to the evening of Saturday, March 7.  This month, we would like to concentrate on the importance of self-care which is defined as intentional practice of taking action to improve or maintain mental, physical, social and emotional well-being.  Check out these self-care tips from around the globe to see how other countries view self-care.  As counselors, we recognize the importance of this topic and are available to work with our students.

Link to March 2026 Newsletter

Ms. Herb

eherb@mtlsd.net

¿Qué pasa? in Spanish Class?

Click here to access the link so you can see what is going on in Spanish class.

Musically Speaking

Click here to see what’s happening in Vocal Music class.

Second Step - Unit 3 Information

In the coming weeks, classrooms will be covering Unit 3 of our Second Step Program. More information about Unit 3, including an overview of what your child is learning and how to practice new skills at home, is available by grade level in the links below.

• Second Step - Kindergarten Unit 3 Overview
• Second Step - Grade 1 Unit 3 Overview
• Second Step - Grade 2 Unit 3 Overview
• Second Step - Grade 3 Unit 3 Overview
• Second Step - Grade 4 Unit 3 Overview
• Second Step - Grade 5 Unit 3 Overview

Lincoln Yearbook Order Form

Each yearbook will cost $15.00 plus tax. Order online using this code or this link:

• https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10175752899046
• For any questions please email Maggie Shiels at lebolincolnyearbook@gmail.com

Sarris Candy Sale

Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, Easter, or just to say I Love You! Please support our students in their continued fundraising efforts with a purchase from Sarris Candies! Sarris Candies will provide Lincoln Elementary School with 25% of the profit from all purchases made between now and 03/22/26 when our Group ID number is entered.

Please share our Group ID # 10-0006 with family and friends!

Anyone is eligible to support our students.

Please click the link below to place your Sarris Candies order

https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/

Lincoln Elementary MTL

 Group ID# 10-0006

Please note all items will ship directly to you/the address provided within 72 hours of purchase via UPS.

About Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School, named after President Abraham Lincoln, opened in 1925 and is the second oldest school in the Mt. Lebanon School District. Lincoln was awarded three United States Department of Education National Blue Ribbons (2001, 2003, and 2013) for its overall academic excellence and outstanding student achievement. Lincoln Elementary School presently serves students in Kindergarten-5th Grade. The dedicated faculty members take great pride in working with the students and collaborating with their families to "provide the best education possible for each and every student" that attends Lincoln.