Third grade is a BIG year of learning! From building stronger reading and writing skills to tackling multiplication, division, and fractions, our third graders are learning and growing every day!
We are so lucky to have an incredible team of third grade teachers who work hard to make learning meaningful, support their students, and help each child find success. Their patience, dedication, and genuine care for their students makes such a difference. Thank you for all you do for our Lincoln Lions!

Congratulations to our Lincoln October REACH (Real Effort and Citizenship Honor) Award recipients: Camden Weber, Kade Watson, Joel Castro, Meredith Ridge, Rubi Baltazar, Margaret Bend, Noah Alvey, Maybell Godinez, Sebastian Sandoval, Alexandra Perez, Isaac Orozco, Merakim Riniker, Elliot Clark, Juliana Maldonado, Renata Hidalgo, Ayva Widolff, Jayleen Hernandez

Check out the Regional Office of Education 35's quick guide to help families navigate social media and mental health at home!


Check out the final Parents' Corner discussion on Monday, November 2 at 6:00pm at Graves-Hume Public Library!

November breakfast and lunch menus are now available!






The final day of Red RIbbon Week is almost here! Don't forget that tomorrow, October 30 is an 11:30 dismissal day for all M289 schools!

Reminder for Lincoln Families: Our 4th grade kickball game vs. Mendota police and fire departments starts at 7:30 this morning. Please plan to drop students off along 4th Ave. at the front of the building this morning as police and fire vehicles may be blocking our rear drop-off zone. Thank you.
Day 4 of Red RIbbon Week!

The Crosstown Classic is right around the corner! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the food pantry!

Day 3 of Red Ribbon Week!

Day Two of Red Ribbon Week!

Monday, Oct., 26 begins Red Ribbon Week!

Next week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at all M289 schools! Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31) is all about empowering our kids to make healthy, safe choices for their minds and bodies! It gives students a fun, positive way to learn the importance of staying drug-free and taking care of themselves and their friends. Please join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

There will be no after school program on October 20 or 22. The after school program will resume on October 27.
Don't forget Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30-7:00pm at all M289 schools. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.
Don't forget Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30-7:00pm at all M289 schools. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner!

Today we’re recognizing our incredible Kindergarten Team!
Teaching Kindergarten takes a special kind of superpower—balancing excited energy , endless curiosity, storytime, and foundational learning all before lunch! The team works tirelessly to make sure every child feels seen, supported, and excited to come to school.
Thank you for setting our students up for a lifetime of learning and success!
Teaching Kindergarten takes a special kind of superpower—balancing excited energy , endless curiosity, storytime, and foundational learning all before lunch! The team works tirelessly to make sure every child feels seen, supported, and excited to come to school.
Thank you for setting our students up for a lifetime of learning and success!

Today , October 2, is School Custodian Appreciation Day! On this day show gratitude for the hardworking individuals who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly. Thank you to our M289 custodial staff—we appreciate you today and every day!

October breakfast and lunch menus are here!






Spirit wear for all three M289 schools is now available! Click on the link to purchase your school spirit wear! Orders are due by Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Blackstone: https://blackstonespiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Lincoln: https://lincolnspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Northbrook: https://northbrookspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Blackstone: https://blackstonespiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Lincoln: https://lincolnspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Northbrook: https://northbrookspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

On September 15, we celebrate IT Professionals Day by recognizing the M289 IT Department! We thank them for keeping us connected, solving all of our technology problems, and ensuring that students and staff continue learning using technology! Thank you for being our tech wizards!

