We're just HOURS away from our Spring Open House, and can't wait to see YOU tonight! This event is free entry and there will be plenty of games for the whole family to enjoy. For purchase, there will be tasty concessions like hotdogs and chips and salsa. Plus, raffle tickets for some BIG giveaways including a PS5 and $100 gift card. This is also the last opportunity for students to make a purchase at this year's Scholastic Book Fair. It's all happening at Lincoln Elementary tonight from 5-7 p.m. You don't want to miss it!

Parents and Guardians, The deadline for the 5Essentials Survey is today, March 28th. This only takes a few minutes and is the last chance to share your thoughts with us. The survey offers valuable feedback on topics like: ▪ Parent Connectedness ▪ Parent Overall ▪ Parent-teacher interaction ▪ Parent Assessment of Teacher Trust ▪ Parent Assessment of School Safety https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1 For those who have taken the survey, thank you!

ICYMI: All schools have early dismissal today, March 28th. Our elementary schools and middle school will let out at 1:50 p.m. and our high school will dismiss at 2 p.m.

More donations are coming in for our Spring Open House tomorrow. We're so thankful for those who have helped by donating items and raffle baskets like the ones you see below. The Spring Open House includes free entry and plenty of games for an evening of friendly competition. For purchase, there will be tasty concessions including hot dogs and chips and salsa. You can also buy tickets for several raffles including baskets full of goodies, a 50/50 drawing, a PS5 and a $100 gift card. Not only is this a night of family fun, but it's also a fundraiser to support Lincoln Elementary and our students.

Friendly reminder that all schools have early dismissal tomorrow, March 28th. Our elementary schools and middle school will let out at 1:50 p.m. and our high school will dismiss at 2 p.m.

🎟🎟 It's the FINAL push to sell $1 raffle tickets for our Spring Open House 🎟🎟 These raffle tickets will enter you into our BIG drawings for a PS5 and $100 gift card. Plus, there will be drawings for other raffle baskets the night of the event. Remember, the class that sells the most raffle tickets will be treated to an ice cream or pizza party. Profits from these raffles go right back to supporting our school and students through: 🌼 Buying prizes for our PBIS parties 🌼 Assemblies 🌼 Field trips 🌼 Quarterly parties Our Spring Open House is Friday, March 28th from 5-7 p.m.

📢 Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame - Nominations Now Open! 🏅 The Johnston City Sports Hall of Fame is currently accepting applications for 2025 inductions! If you know an outstanding athlete, team, coach, or friend of JC Sports who deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate them! 🏆 Categories for Nomination: ▪️ Athlete/Team – 2020 Graduates or earlier, who have demonstrated excellence in their sport. ▪️Coach – Individuals who have had a lasting impact on our athletes and community. ▪️ Friend of JC Sports – Anyone who has shown exceptional support and dedication to our local sports programs. ⏰ Deadline: April 1, 2025: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to honor those who have contributed to the spirit of sports in Johnston City. Submit your nominations now! 📋 https://5il.co/2bs60 Let’s celebrate the champions of our community! 🎉

WOW! These are just some of the raffle baskets for our Spring Open House on Friday. There's a little something for everyone from candles to candy and cute home decor. Remember our BIG raffles are a PS5 and a $100 gift card. Raffle tickets are just $1 in advance with profits going back to support Lincoln Elementary and our students. Please join us March 28th from 5-7 p.m.

Lincoln Elementary celebrated students who went detention-free during the school year's 3rd quarter! Our 3rd and 4th grade students had a wonderful time at Herrin Bowl on Friday from trying to get a strike to playing in the arcade and chatting over some snacks! The school's Spring Open House and raffles this Friday, March 28th support events and activities like this one!

Parents and Guardians, The deadline for the 5 Essentials Survey is this Friday, March 28th. Please take this short survey to give your input on school improvements. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1 For those who have taken the survey, thank you!

🏆 Lincoln Elementary is the 4th Grade Brain Games Champions. 🏆 We're so proud of our team team, who went to competition at Rend Lake College today 🧠📚 They dressed in clothing inspired by the 30s and 40s since that's the content of their testing. Brain Games is a friendly competition that provides a structured academic atmosphere filled with creative thinking and problem solving exercises. Student teams navigate an array of hands-on activities, questions, and challenges across the curriculum of Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and the Arts.

The Scholastic Book Fair kicks off tomorrow that's Tuesday, March 25th. Your child can purchase books during school hours through Friday, March 28th. The book fair will have extended hours on Friday for our Spring Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is a major fundraiser for our school with profits going right back to supporting our students with PBIS Incentives: 🌸 Rental of facilities for our good behavior parties 🌸 Transportation costs to get there and back 🌸 Rentals at the end of the year for field day 🌸 Special assemblies

A week from today is our Lincoln Elementary Spring Open House. We can't wait to see all of YOU at this event bringing together our families and staff for a fun night. We sent home raffle tickets for our two large raffle items -- a $100 gift card and a PS5 with a network card. Each raffle ticket is $1 🎟 🎟 We use these funds to help pay for events for our students, so please sell those raffle tickets! The Spring Open House is Friday, March 28th from 5 - 7 p.m.

One last reminder -- all schools have early dismissal today at 11:30 a.m.

📚 We're SO excited for our Scholastic Book Fair kicking off next Tuesday, March 25th. 📚 Students can purchase books all week during school hours. The book fair will have extended hours on Friday, March 28th during our Spring Open House from 5 - 7 p.m. The Spring Open House is the perfect opportunity for some family fun, and for parents to connect with school staff! It's free entry and there will be plenty of games. For purchase, there will be tasty concessions, and $1 tickets for raffles including some BIG prizes like a $100 gift card and FortNight PS5 All proceeds from these raffles go right back to the school and supporting our students through: 🌼 Buying prizes for our PBIS parties 🌼 Assemblies 🌼 Field trips 🌼 Quarterly parties

Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, March 21st, is a Half Day with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

March is Music in our Schools month 🎵🎵 A time of year to raise awareness about the importance of music education for all children, and the educators who are in the classroom teaching students the fundamentals of music and how to build on them. Today, we're highlighting Mr. Smith, who has a deep passion for music education and years of experience as a band director. He brings music, inspiration, and a whole lot of rhythm to Washington Middle School and Johnston City High School.

We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break and are returning back to school refreshed and ready to learn during our 4th quarter! We'll see you back in the classroom tomorrow morning. Remember it's March 17th, so wear your green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀

No school this week for Spring Break!! We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, March 17th. Be safe and have fun 😎

We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and are now ready for Spring Break, which starts tomorrow, March 10th, and runs through Friday, March 14th. That means we'll see you back in class on Monday, March 17th, just in time for St. Patty's Day!