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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

The GATE Program is a school-based program for students in grades 3-5. Open ended projects, differentiated instruction, critical thinking skill development and simulations are some of the strategies teachers use to challenge advanced students in the classroom. All teachers develop a Classroom Learning Plan which is shared with parents of GATE students at fall conferences or when the child is identified. Before and/or after school programs will be offered to GATE students. Watch the Lincoln Log for specific dates and testing schedules. Parents, as well as teachers, may refer students for testing. Forms to identify students for GATE are available in the office.

The district provides information about the GATE program and GATE testing.

Lunch Program

A hot lunch program is available to students on a prepay basis by check or online through PayPAMS. You may pay for a week at a time, a month at a time, or for the entire year. Your child will receive a PIN number and the account will be debited each time your child receives a hot lunch. Monthly menus are listed here and current lunch prices are listed here. Vegetarian lunches are available. More information about the Lunch Program can be found in the School Handbook. and information about PayPAMS on the CUSD site.

Outdoor Education

Each year, the fifth graders and their teachers spend three days living away from home at a district approved camp location to study natural science. This is a fee-based program.

PeaceBuilders Program

A pro-active program to teach social skills and establish a more peaceful way of living in our school and community. PeaceBuilders increases cooperation, achievement, resiliency, and individual success. The PeaceBuilders Pledge can be found here.

Student Activities

Lincoln Elementary School promotes student activities like chorus, guitar club, and the running program. For more information check the "For Students->Activities" page.

Student Care

Before and after school care is provided by the YMCA Sunshine Company. For information call (408) 257-7160 or (408) 996-9260 for the YMCA on campus.