School Policy Guide

Arrival

Students may begin entering the school at 8:05 a.m.; school officially starts at 8:20 a.m. Students arriving after 8:20 are considered tardy and must obtain a late pass from the office. We ask parents/guardians to remain outside the school and let their children walk through the doors themselves.

Dismissal

School dismisses at 1:45 p.m. on Monday and 3:17 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. There are a few other early release days during the school year; please refer to the Calendar of Events for details. There is no after school supervision. Students not riding the bus or walking are to be picked up on time when school dismisses.

Please call the Lincoln school office at 204-4900 and select the attendance option to report a student absence. Absences can also be reported online at https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/families/attendance. Our goal is that all students attend school at least 94% of the school year. Not reporting an absence will result in an unexcused absence. Teachers will notify the office by 8:45 a.m. of all absences. We want to make sure every child is safe and accounted for each school day. If we have not heard from you, someone will be calling you so please ensure the contact information we have is accurate.

To ensure buses do not leave without a student, we use a bus checklist at the end of each day. If your child will not be riding the bus, please call the office to let us know.

MSCR provides after-school care at Lincoln for Kindergarten through 5th grade. Program information and how to register can be found at https://www.mscr.org/our-programs/afterschool/elementary-school-programs/safe-haven-childcare.

We ask that you call the school office at 204-4900 to inform us if you plan to pick your child up early for any reason. For safety reasons, we do not allow students to walk home during the school day; you must come to pick your child up. When you arrive, please park on the north side of Sequoia Trail and come up the stairs and ring the buzzer to let us know you are here. We will communicate via intercom with you and have your child meet you at the door. Please remember that anyone picking up a student must be authorized and listed in Infinite Campus. Parents/Guardians must notify the office in advance if you plan to have someone else pick up your child for any reason.

Families play a key role in school safety. We believe that it is beneficial for families and the community to engage in our students’ education. We also want to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our students to learn. If you plan to visit, please pre-arrange your visit with the classroom teacher. The teacher will communicate with the office about your visit. You’ll find more information on district safety and security, including how we communicate with you in an emergency, at madison.k12.wi.us/safety. Thank you for your partnership in creating a safe and positive school environment. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for any reason.

Mondays 8:20 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. (Early release)

Tuesdays-Fridays 8:20 a.m. – 3:17 p.m.

Each student will be assigned a locker to hold their belongings. We ask that students keep personal toys at home, unless there is a special event in their class. Students are not allowed to use personal electronic devices during the school day. They may carry them in silent or off mode. Lockers at elementary schools are NOT locked.

We have a fantastic building and grounds that support our students’ learning and play. We have a playground, soccer field, outdoor learning area and a community garden on property. Our building is maintained by a skilled set of custodial staff as well as by the district.

For safety reasons it is imperative that children only cross the street at designated crosswalks. Parents/Guardians picking up their child(ren) should wait either by the flagpole on Sequoia Trail or in their cars on the south side of the street. No one should drive through or park in the bus lane or staff parking lot.