Thursday, February 23, 4th and 5th grade students gathered in the Jefferson Library to celebrate the reading of the REBECCA CAUDILL book award nominees.  Students were required to read at least three of the 20 book nominees.  They then cast their votes for their favorite books with KNUCKLEHEAD:  TALL TALES & MOSTLY TRUE STORIES ABOUT GROWING UP SCIESZKA  by Joe Scieszka receiving the most votes.  Now students anxiously await the state winner which will be announced in March.

Starting on Tuesday Feb. 28th through Monday March 5th, the Ned Show Store will be open during the lunch hours and after school.  The K-kids will work during there lunch recess, here is the list of students who are scheduled to work.  For more information on the Ned Show, click the following link http://www.thenedshow.com/

11:30 to 11:45 Molly Biggs and Emma Carlson

11:45 to 12:00 Sophie Doane and Elizabeth Mc Cullough

12:10 to 12:25 Madison Rogers, Madison Gaulke and Julianna Rotella

12:25 to 12:40 Blake Piller and AJ Schmall

After School Madisyn Rubright and Bethany Tschosik

Jefferson School Staff would like to thank McDonald’s, Nancy Plock and everyone who came out to support our McTeacher Night. It was a great success. The teachers and the students had a great time. We sold out of cookies and were very busy all night. We really appreciate everyone’s effort. Thanks Again- Jefferson School

On Friday, February 3, 2012, second grade students at Lincoln Elementary School enjoyed celebrating the 100^th Day of School. As part of the celebration 100 helium-filled balloons were released shortly after lunch by both teachers and students. Filled and delivered to the school by Snyder’s Pharmacy of Dixon, the release of the balloons was covered by WIXN Radio with the story broadcast on the radio and posted on their website. Each balloon was tagged with a message requesting any finder to call the school with the tag’s special code.

In addition to the balloon launch, both third grade classes and second grade classes prepared for the big day by producing art projects, completing lessons, and participating in classroom discussions centering on elements relating to the number 100.

Upon return to the classroom following the Super Bowl weekend, Lincoln School faculty and students were informed that a balloon was found approximately 3-1/2 hours away by an individual in the state of Michigan.