The MSLA Bookmark Contest Entries!

Ever wonder what 117 pieces of unique and creative artwork might look like? Check out our library bulletin board for the month of March. Great job everyone!

Bookmark Contest News:

Thank you to all the Lincoln students who participated in the 2018

Massachusetts School Library Association Bookmark Contest.

There were 117 kids in grades 1-5 who participated by creating

artwork to show the theme “Your School Library…The Heart of the

School.” What a difficult choice the teachers and staff had to make!

Out of all the bookmarks, only 3 could be chosen to send to the

statewide competition.  These three include:

Representing the 1st grade:

Anika Wark - in Mr. D’s class

Representing the 2nd and 3rd grade:

Abigail Bastien – in Mrs. Fitch’s class

And representing the 4th and 5th grade:

Joseph Bellistri in Mrs. Bradford’s class

In honor of these 3 students, copies of their bookmarks will be

available soon and distributed during library classes. In addition, all

bookmarks will be displayed in the library after February break and

through the March conferences. Please come visit!

Thank you to all for showing your love of the Lincoln School Library.

I’m am proud of all our participants and who knows? Maybe we will

have a statewide winner – announcements will be made on March

26th so I will keep you posted!

Volunteer Help 2017 - 2018

Hello to the Lincoln community!

I am writing today to encourage those who are new to Lincoln, or who have never had the opportunity in the past, to volunteer in the Lincoln Library.  This letter is a little different than in previous years because I am finally trying an online sign up, but first, will need information from you.

Depending on the amount of interest, the general commitment is 1-2 shifts per month during your child's library time. As a library volunteer, some of your duties include staffing the circulation desk to check-in books, returning those books back to the shelves, helping students find books and then checking those books out, keeping the book shelves organized, as well as working on occasional projects. I often ask for some assistance as I check in with students and their projects. You'll find it rewarding to see your kids collaborating with others while finding those perfect fit books too. 

The first step is to see who is interested. Please fill out the attached google form with your name, phone number, email, and the time that your child is scheduled for library. If you have more than one child, submit another form for each child's class.  This will sort the information quickly for me showing how many people are interested per classroom.

From there, I will send another email with a link to the "signup.com" calendar where you can pick and choose the dates that you would like to work (and be sent weekly reminders during your shift week!) I will let you know in that next email how many shifts per month are open; in other words, if there are loads of people interested in Mrs. Hunt's 5th grade class, then I might say sign up no more than 1x/month to give everyone a chance to work their child's shift. 

Our first training will be held on Friday September 8th at 8:45am with more opportunities to follow. Please plan on attending training prior to your first shift!

The Library co-chairs, Kerry Pescatore, Ellen Newman and I will be available at the welcome back coffees for those who may have questions. 

Sorry for the long-winded email, but I hope this is clear. If not, feel free to contact me!

Sign up Here!

Summer is here!

The long days of summer are ahead, but that doesn't mean you should fall behind in your reading!  Take a look at this reading resource created by the Winchester librarians for your reading pleasure.

Safe travels everyone and happy reading!

Battle of the Books 2016!

Lincoln School was represented well by the stellar team of (back row) Campbell Sullivan, Ava Huppe, Daniel McDonagh, Varun Kandasamy (front row) Aniana Garciano and Dahlia LaMontagne.

At the end of questioning, Muraco pulled out the win for the third year in a row, but the Lincoln team was a very close second.  I was so proud of the team work and sportsmanship displayed by our kids!  Looking forward to next year!

The Statewide Bookmark Results are in!

Joseph Bellistri, Grade 2, Mrs. Anzalone's Class

For the second year in a row, Joseph Bellistri has won an honorable mention in the Massachusetts School Library Bookmark Contest!  His entry competed with all other state entries from students in grades 2-3.  The judges included authors and illustrators:  Ralph Masiello, Elise Katz, Scott Magoon and Beth Fuller.  In celebration, Joseph and his family are invited to the State House on March 8th for Library Legislation Day.  Congratulations to Joseph again, and thanks to all 96 participants from Lincoln!

Come visit the Lincoln Library to see the beautiful display!

Lincoln's 2016 Bookmark Nominees!

Thanks to all the children who entered the Massachusetts School Library Bookmark Contest -- we had 96 entrants!  The top nine selected are as follows:

Division 1, Grade 1:

Aya Bernstein

Zoe Morse

Benjamin Spicer

Division 2, Grade 2-3:

Joseph Bellistri, Grade 2

Jane Baker, Grade 3

Elayna Clark, Grade 3

Division 3, Grade 4-5:

Kenzo Valentin, Grade 4

Kennedy Burke, Grade 5

Grace Fantozzi, Grade 5

Congratulations to all 9 nominees -- Now onto the State Finals!