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Lincoln Elementary School provides a high-quality and equitable education that nurtures, inspires, challenges, and empowers all students to engage and grow as learners and citizens.
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SCHOOL HOURS:
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSIAL TIMES:
Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal is 2:55 p.m.
First Bell is 8:00 a.m.
- Students who do not ride the bus should arrive at 8:00 a.m.
- Students will be greeted by their teacher each morning at their designated entrance.
- On inclement weather mornings, students will be allowed to enter the gymnasium at 7:45 a.m.
ABSENCES:
When your child is absent from school (i.e. illness, late due to an appointment), please remember to call us. To ensure that our students are safe, the office staff will be contacting families, at home or work, when we do not receive a call.
- Messages can be left on our 24 hour voicemail any time of the day or night.
- Please call the attendance line by 8:30 a.m., 507-333-6601
- When your child returns to school, a note needs to be sent to the office, indicating the nature of the absence.
- Students must report to the office for a pass if, for any reason, they arrive at school after the 8:15 a.m. bell
Attendance-Report an Absence
When your child is absent from school (i.e. illness, late due to an appointment), please remember to call us. To ensure that our students are safe, the office staff will be contacting families, at home or work, when we do not receive a call.
The Faribault Public Schools (FPS) Board believes that school attendance is important. Educators and parents must work together to prepare students to earn a living and to function as informed, critical citizens in a democratic and globalized society. The stakes are high. Regular attendance at school maximizes learning for all students. FPS has designed programs to support families and children in keeping children in school and combating truancy and educational neglect. It is the district’s obligation to have systems in place to work with children and families when children do not attend school.
- Who is required to attend school?
- Excused Absences
- Unexcused Absences
- Family Vacations
- Tardy & Truancy
- Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Educational Neglect
- District Notification if Child is Absent
- Campus Portal & Vacation Request Forms
Who is required to attend school?
Who is required to attend school?
Minnesota law requires that every child between seven and 17 years of age must receive instruction (Minn. Stat. 120A.22, Subd 5). Once a child under the age of seven is enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade in public school, the child is subject to compulsory attendance provisions.
Excused Absences
What is an excused absence? (per School Board policy 503)
An excused absence is any absence that is reported by a parent or guardian to be due to:
1. Medical Illness. *
2. Serious illness in the student’s immediate family.
3. A death or funeral in the student’s immediate family or of a close friend or relative.
4. Medical, dental, or orthodontic treatment, or a counseling appointment.
5. Court appearances occasioned by family or personal action.
6. Religious instruction.
7. Official school field trip or other school-sponsored outing.
8. Removal of a student pursuant to a suspension.
9. Family emergencies.
10. Administrative pre-approved absences.
* A doctor’s note may be required for absences due to illness that exceed four (4) consecutive day. What is an unexcused absence? (per School Board policy 503) An unexcused absence is any absence that does not meet the definition of excused absence. For example, 1. Leaving school without permission. 2. Any absence that does not meet the criteria specified in an excused absence.
What is the procedure for Excused Absences?
Step 1: The parent/guardian reports absences to the school attendance line if a student will be absent from school. If the parent/guardian does not notify the school, the parent/guardian will be notified by the school on the day of the absence. An absence is considered unexcused until the parent/guardian has provided an explanation that meets the requirements of an excused absence.
Step 2: When a student has seven excused absences a letter is sent home to parents/guardian notifying them about their student's attendance and concerns about continued absences which may lead to requiring a doctor's note in order to excuse the student from school. 7
Step 3: When a student has eleven*** excused absences a letter is sent notifying the parent/guardian that a doctor's note may be required in order to excuse further absences. If the parent/guardian is unable to take the student to the doctor, the school nurse may be used to assess whether a child should attend school or remain home. If no doctor's note is not obtained the absence will be considered unexcused and the unexcused absence procedure will be followed.
*** Individual circumstances will be considered in regards to number of days missed and the need to require a doctor's excuse.
Unexcused Absences
What is the procedure for Unexcused Absences?
Step 1: Parents report absences to the school attendance line if a student will be absent from school. If the parent does not notify the school the parents will be notified by the school on the day of the absence. An absence is considered unexcused until the parent has provided an explanation that meets the requirements of an excused absence.
Step 2: When a student has three unexcused absences a letter is sent to the parents notifying them of their child's attendance and the consequences of continued unexcused absences.
Step 3: After the fifth unexcused absence a second letter is sent to the parent/guardian. A phone contact is made by the School Social Worker/School Counselor to arrange a School Attendance Agreement meeting. The school may implement a number of interventions or impose a number of consequences as part of the School Attendance Agreement.
Step 4: Once the student reaches seven unexcused absence a final letter is sent to the parent/guardian notifying them that the student is considered habitual truant and the possible consequences of continued unexcused absences.
Step 5: Any further unexcused absences may result in an educational neglect report to the student's home county or a referral to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) to discuss possible filing of truancy petition with the court.
Family Vacations
What about family vacations?
Family vacations may be deemed as excused with prior authorization from the building administrator. Authorization forms need to be completed by the student’s parent/guardian at least two weeks before the intended vacation. Administrators will review student progress and attendance before approving the absences. Parents may be requested to meet with Administrators prior to approval. Vacations not approved will be considered unexcused absences. Students whose absences are excused are required to make up all assignments missed or to complete alternative assignments as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher. 6 Work missed because of absence must be made up according to school guidelines. Any work not completed within this period shall result in “no credit” for the missed assignment. However, the building principal or the classroom teacher may extend the time allowed for completion of make-up work in the case of an extended illness or other extenuating circumstances. If a student misses fifteen (15) consecutive school days during the regular school year, without receiving instruction in the home or hospital setting, the School District must drop the student from its enrollment roll and classify the student as withdrawn. (Minn. Stat. 126C.05, Subd. 8). The School District may also be required to file an Educational Neglect or Truancy report with the student’s county of residence.
Tardy & Truancy
What is a tardy?
A tardy is any time a student arrives to class after the bell. At the beginning of the day, a student who arrives within the first 25 minutes of the school day will be marked tardy. After 25 minutes the student will be marked absent.
What is truancy? (Minn. Stat. 260C.007, Subd 19)
“Habitual truant” means a child under the age of 17 years who is absent from school without excuse for seven school days if the child is in elementary school or for one or more class periods on seven school days if the child is in middle school or high school or a child who is 16 or 17 years of age who is absent from school for one or more class periods on seven school days and who has not lawfully withdrawn from school.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Educational Neglect
What is Educational Neglect?
Educational neglect refers to a child under the age of 12 years who is absent from school without excuse for more than seven school days and is in need of protection or services due to habitual truancy. For students under the age of 12 years, an absence from school without excuse is considered educational neglect by the parent rather than truancy by the child.
District Notification if Child is Absent
How will the district notify me if my child is absent from school?
Parents are expected to notify the school when their child will not be in school for any reason. When parents do not notify the school, the schools have procedures in place for notifying parents of student absences on the same day they are absent from school.
Campus Portal & Vacation Request Forms
Pick Up / Drop Off Procedures
Pick Up / Drop Off Procedures
Teachers are involved in meetings and preparation before school and are not available to provide supervision prior to the first bell. Playground supervisors are on duty from 7:45 a.m. to the opening bell in the morning. After school, students will be dismissed in an orderly manner by their classroom teacher.
- Please do not leave your car unattended at the curb during drop-off/pick-up times.
- Parents who prefer to come in and wait should enter ONLY through the main entrance and wait by the office.
- Parents should not wait outside their child’s classroom.
- Children are expected to leave the school grounds and go directly home.
For more information, call KID’S WORLD at 333-6804. Children that are not picked up by 3:15 p.m. may be brought to Kid’s World which then will be the responsibility of the parents to pay the fee.
Pick Up / Drop Off Videos
Hello, Lincoln Families!
We are trying to make pick up and drop off areas at our school more safe and efficient.Please watch the following videos to see the correct procedures for picking up and dropping off your students before and after school.
If you are picking up your child(ren) after school hours, please respect our school hours and be on time. The Lincoln playground is not supervised after school. The bus-loading zone is supervised after school. An after-school childcare program is available from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Student Information
Information for Students and Their Families
Lincoln Elementary School is a community where we take responsibility for our learning, show respect for ourselves and others and promote a positive and safe learning environment.
At Lincoln we believe EACH child is special in his or her own way. Children benefit from positive role models and the staff set high learning expectations for all students. Our staff offer leadership, which allows these expectations to be achieved in a supportive and caring environment..
We want our students at Lincoln to have a desire to learn and to feel successful! A vital part of a successful student is active parent involvement and at Lincoln we welcome parents to volunteer, participate in school events, and be a part of our school's Parent/Teacher Organization!
PTO
We as a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to welcome you to the start of a great school year. As a PTO we hope you will consider the many ways in which you can enhance your student's learning beyond the classroom.
Lincoln PTO is made up of parents and teachers that work together to broaden the student's learning experience within and outside of school. Through PTO funds the students are able to engage in learning based field trips, additional books, speakers, celebrations, and support our teachers. To make this possible we need help from parents and community members. come to our meetings, follow us on Facebook, or contact a member of the board to find your place in supporting the great work being done at Lincoln.
The Lincoln Parent/Teacher Organization works to improve the educational experience for students at Lincoln. We welcome all parents to participate. Please contact any of our members for more information!
Calendar
Lunch & Recess Schedule
Kindergarten
Lunch: 11:00 - 11:15am
Recess: 11:15 - 11:30am
Grade 1
Lunch: 11:50 - 12:05pm
Recess: 12:05 - 12:20pm
Grade 2
Lunch: 11:30 - 11:45pm
Recess: 11:45 - 12:00pm
Grade 3
Lunch: 12:00 - 12:15pm
Recess: 12:15 - 12:30pm
Grade 4
Lunch: 11:20 - 11:35am
Recess: 11:35 - 11:50am
Grade 5
Lunch: 11:40 - 11:55am
Recess: 11:55 - 12:10pm
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Contact
Yesica Louis,
Principal
507-333-6600 | Email
Cathy Cap,
Principal Secretary
507-333-6600 | Email
Amy Severson,
Secretary
507-333-6600 | Email