School and extracurricular activities provide fun and engaging ways for Lincoln students to be involved in their school and with their classmates. Take a look at the activities offered. You might find the perfect fit for your child. And don’t forget to check back for updates!
Choir
The Lincoln Elementary School Choir has quickly become one of the most highly regarded choirs in Vancouver Public Schools. Under the direction of music teacher Erik Smith, our choir performs at school functions and community events. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade meet once per week throughout the school year. Choir focuses on vocal training, collaboration, listening skills and the joy of making music and performing in front of parents and community members.
Athletics
Athletics are a fun way for students to learn sportsmanship and get exercise. Fourth- and fifth-grade students are invited to participate in volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter and track in the spring. After 10 or more practices at the school level, students and coaches participate in what we call a Skill-er-ee, where students from several schools have a friendly competition at one of the school sites. Parents also are invited to attend
Skill-er-ees.
Safety Patrol
Lincoln students always look forward to fifth grade so they can participate in our Safety Patrol program. Working with adults, this group of responsible students helps other students and parents safely cross nearby intersections both before and after school. Safety Patrol is a fabulous way for fifth graders to be involved in our school and begin to develop leadership skills as they approach middle school. Interested students may apply with paraprofessional Joan Hagist.
Morning announcements
Want to be impressed? Stop by Lincoln Elementary School between 9:10 and 9:15 to hear our always-entertaining morning announcements. Students shout their support for their classroom-adopted college or university, lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance, recite the school rules and make other important announcements. We rotate so that all students from all classrooms have a chance to do this.
Lincoln Early Care and Education Center
Through ECE, we offer onsite before- and after-school care for students in kindergarten through fifth grades. The hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For enrollment or eligibility information, please call 360-952-3466 or email ece.enroll@esd112.org
YMCA after-school enrichment
The YMCA offers after-school enrichment sessions at certain Vancouver schools. For schedules and information, call 360-885-9622.
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Playworks and Lincoln Elementary
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.
Playworks recess
Playworks is an elementary school program designed to improve recess for kids and teachers. Playworks will help equip our staff and community with the tools needed to create a positive recess experience for every one of our students. By shifting behavior on the playground, we expect to see more positive student engagement, more fun play opportunities and reduced negative incidences so that our students can return to the classroom ready to learn.
Our Recess Team, composed of para-educators, teachers and principal will use a brand of games designed to promote inclusion. Additionally our team will apply new group management techniques to teach students how to play well together, resolve conflicts, and develop leadership skills. Playworks trainers will return to our school to observe recess and give us feedback so that we can have the best possible recess for our students.
If you are interested in learning more about Playworks, please contact our school principal, Craig Homnick.
To read more about Playworks, research on play, and stories from playgrounds across the country, visit www.playworks.org.