Specials & Electives
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Art
Miss Goodman
Dear Families,
Spring conferences at Lincoln Academy are just around the corner, and we appreciate your continued partnership! These conferences are scheduled on a need-based basis, so not every family is required to attend. If I felt a conference was necessary, I have already reached out to you directly.
That said, I always welcome the opportunity to connect! If there’s something on your mind or you’d like to check in, you’re more than welcome to sign up for one of the remaining time slots.
We value your involvement and support—thank you for being a part of our Lincoln Academy community!
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I am excited to be teaching:
Kindergarten - Miss Cowan & Ms. Wilson
1st Grade
4th
5th-8th Electives
Christy Goodman
Mrs. Karp
"You Can't Use Up Creativity, the More You Use the More You Have" - Maya Angelou
Dear Families,
Spring conferences at Lincoln Academy are just around the corner, and we appreciate your continued partnership! These conferences are scheduled on a need-based basis, so not every family is required to attend. If I felt a conference was necessary, I have already reached out to you directly.
That said, I always welcome the opportunity to connect! If there’s something on your mind or you’d like to check in, you’re more than welcome to sign up for one of the remaining time slots.
We value your involvement and support—thank you for being a part of our Lincoln Academy community!
Sincerely,
Jenny Karp
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Kinder Art:
1. Elements of Art - Color & Line
Color - Observing how colors can create different feelings. Exploring warm and cool colors,
Artworks: The Hunters in the Snow, Peter Bruegel. Blue Atmosphere, Helen Frankenthaler. Tahitian Landscape, Paul Gauguin. Le Gourmet, Pable Picasso.
Line - Identifying and using different types of lines.
Artworks: Tuning the Samisen, Katsushika Hokusai. Purple Robe and Anemones, Henri Matisse. People and Dog in the Sun, Joan Miro.
2. Sculpture - Recognize and discuss different types of sculptures
Artworks Include: Northwest American Indian Totem Poles, The Statue of Liberty, and Alexander Calder's Lobster Trap and Fish Tail.
3. Looking at and Talking about Works of Art - Noticing and Observing details of artwork
Artworks Including: Children's Games, Pieter Bruegel. The Bath, Mary Cassatt. Snap the Whip, Winslow Homer. Mother's Helper, Diego Ribera, The Banjo Lesson, Henry O. Tanner.
2nd Grade Art:
1. Elements of Art - Line, Shape, Form, Space, Light, Texture, and Color.
Artworks Include: Mother and Child, Pablo Picasso. The Great Wave, Katsushika Hokusai.
2. Sculpture - Observe shape, mass, and line
Artworks Include: The Discus Thrower. Flying Horse (from Wu-Wei, China). The Thinker, Auguste Rodin.
3. Kinds of Pictures - Landscapes. Noticing details and artistic choices.
Artworks Include: The Oxbow, Thomas Cole. View of Toledo, El Greco. Virgin Forest, Henri Rousseau. The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh.
4. Abstract Art: Compare lifelike versus abstract animals. Observe and discuss examples of abstract painting.
Artworks Include: Paintings of birds by John James Audubon. Young Hare, Albrecht Durer. Cat and Bird, Paul Klee. Bull's Head, Pablo Picasso. The Snail, Henri Matisse. I and the Village, Marc Chagall. Bird in Space, Constantin Brancusi.
5. Architecture - Understanding and observing the use of symmetry in architecture. Noting line, shape, and special features in different examples of architecture.
Architecture Examples: The Parthenon, Great Stupa, Himeji Castle, The Guggenheim Museum.
3rd Grade Art:
1. Elements of Art - Light, Space, and Design
Light: Observe how artists use light and shadow.
Artworks Include: Ruby Green Singing, James Chapin. Milkmaid, Jan Vermeer.
Space in Artworks: Understand two-dimensional and three-dimensional. Observe how artists create illusions of depth. Examine foreground, middle ground, and background.
Artworks Include: The Gleaners, Jean Millet. Peasant Wedding, Pieter Bruegel.
Design: How the elements work together. Figure and ground, pattern, balance, and symmetry.
Artworks Include: The Horse Fair, Rosa Bonheur. The Bath, Mary Cassatt. Early American quilts. The Peacable Kingdom, Edward Hicks. Icarus, Henri Matisse. The Scream, Edvrad Munch. Victorian Interior, Horace Pippin. Tar Beach, Faith Ringgold.
2. Native American Art - Looking at artwork from Southwest and Eastern Woodland Native American art.
Become familiar with works including: Kachina Dolls (Hopi, Zuni). Navajo (Dine) blankets and rugs, sand paintings, jewelry.
3. Art of Ancient Rome and Byzantine Civilizations - Becoming familiar with various artworks and architecture from ancient cultures.
Including: Le Pont du Gard. The Pantheon. Byzantine mosaics. Hagia Sophia.
Jenny Karp
Library
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Instructions For Putting a Book on Hold
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1. Log into the Lincoln Library
2. Click on Lincoln Academy Charter School
3. Login with your student ID and birthdate password MMDDYYYY
4. Look up the book you want, click on the book
5. Click on the hold button
6. As soon as the book is available it will be delivered to you
Kim McKinney

Masters Degree, Library Science
Hello! This will be my 21st year at the Lincoln Library. I was a parent at Lincoln for 12 years. Before Lincoln, I previously worked in Jefferson County, teaching Elementary School, Reading, and substituting. I am the mother of two boys, both are graduates from CSU, one in Horticulture and one in Biology. Both went to Lincoln Kindergarten through 8th grade. I am also the "mother" to Blue the dog and Dewey and Penelope the cats. I am married to Jeff. In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking, being in the mountains and hanging out with my family. My goal at Lincoln is to foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Physical Education
Mr. Martin
Chris Martin
I'm excited to be beginning his 10th year of teaching at Lincoln Academy. I graduated with a K-12 Physical Education degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball. swimming, and being with my family. I reside in Erie and have two daughters, Alex, who is 17, and Taylor, who is 15.
Mr. Terry
Quentin Terry
Hello Lincoln families, welcome to PE! My name is Quentin Terry and I am going into my 5th year here at Lincoln. I have been fortunate enough to learn and grow alongside these students for the last four years and I am really looking forward to year five! Lincoln is such a special place that provides opportunities for all students to thrive and I'm lucky to be a member of the team. It's going to be a great year in PE!
PE Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster and develop a lifelong love of movement. We strive to make all children confident and competent across a wide array of motor skills and movement patterns.
Activities in Lincoln Academy PE
Basketball
Volleyball
Disc Golf
Ultimate Frisbee
Throwing and Catching
Cup Stacking
Locomotor Movement Patterns
Flag Football
Soccer
P.E. Link Library
Music
Ms. McMains
Ms. McMains' Classes
- 5-6 CHOIR
- 7-8 CHOIR
- KINDERGARTEN GENERAL MUSIC
- 2ND GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
- 3RD GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
- MUSICAL THEATRE
- TRIMESTER 2: 5TH/6TH GRADE THEATRE
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5-6 CHOIR
7-8 CHOIR
KINDERGARTEN GENERAL MUSIC
2ND GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
3RD GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
MUSICAL THEATRE
TRIMESTER 2: 5TH/6TH GRADE THEATRE
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Dear Families,
Spring conferences at Lincoln Academy are just around the corner, and we appreciate your continued partnership! These conferences are scheduled on a need-based basis, so not every family is required to attend. If I felt a conference was necessary, I have already reached out to you directly.
That said, I always welcome the opportunity to connect! If there’s something on your mind or you’d like to check in, you’re more than welcome to sign up for one of the remaining time slots.
We value your involvement and support—thank you for being a part of our Lincoln Academy community!
Best,
Ms. McMains
Jenna McMains
Ms. McMains is excited to join the team at Lincoln Academy this year with K-4 Music and 5-8 Choir and Theatre classes. Ms. McMains is a Minnesota native and studied Music Education and Music Therapy with a concentration in Voice at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. When she isn't teaching, Ms. McMains enjoys participating in community theater projects, crochet, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and two cats, Murphy and Bear.
Mrs. Newsom
Dear Families,
Spring conferences at Lincoln Academy are just around the corner, and we appreciate your continued partnership! These conferences are scheduled on a need-based basis, so not every family is required to attend. If I felt a conference was necessary, I have already reached out to you directly.
That said, I always welcome the opportunity to connect! If there’s something on your mind or you’d like to check in, you’re more than welcome to sign up for one of the remaining time slots. Click here to sign up.
We value your involvement and support—thank you for being a part of our Lincoln Academy community!
Best,
Mrs. Newsom
Jessie Newsom
Mrs. Newsom is excited to spend another year (24-25) at Lincoln Academy with K-4th General Music and 5th-8th Band. Mrs. Newsom has a Bachelor's of Music -Music Performance and Music Education from Colorado State University (2014). When not planning lessons, teaching or leading performances, Mrs. Newsom enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family and two goofy dogs.
Kindergarten - 4th Grade Year Long Plans
Elementary Music
Elementary Music consists of music literacy, singing, listening to music, and learning about composers, and playing/learning about instruments.
Middle School Music
- Beginning Band
- Intermediate Band (5th/6th Grade)
- 7th/8th Grade Band
- Trimester 2 Music Discovery (7th and 8th Grade)
Beginning Band
During the 24-25 School Year, Beginning Band will be using the Quarter Note Companion Level 1 Method Book as well as playing several pieces. Through these tools, students will learn how to read music, play their instrument, work as a team and so much more.
Students are encouraged to fill out the October Practice Challenge. They will fill in a box for each increment of time they practice during the month of October. If any students returned their signed Practice Challenge with all of the bubbles filled out, they will make it into the Band Hall of Fame.
February Practice Challenge
Intermediate Band (5th/6th Grade)
During the 24-25 School Year, Intermediate Band will be using the Quarter Note Companion Levels 1 and 2 Method Book as well as playing several pieces. Through these tools, students will learn how to read music, play their instrument, work as a team and so much more.
7th/8th Grade Band
During the 24-25 School Year, 7th/8th Grade Band will be using the Quarter Note Companion Levels 2 and 3 Method Book as well as playing several pieces. Through these tools, students will continue to learn how to read music, play their instrument, work as a team and so much more.
Trimester 2 Music Discovery (7th and 8th Grade)
Course Foci
- Students will understand basic music theory including but not limited to reading rhythms, notes on the staff, and recognizing musical symbols.
- Students will study and learn about the various historical eras of music from the Middle Ages through today.
- Students will understand how American musical traditions have shaped our music today.
- Students will understand the instruments families and what kind of ensemble instruments are played in.
Tech
Elementary Technology
General Information
In the tech lab, students engage in essential 21st-century skills, including digital citizenship, typing, basic computer knowledge, and introductory programming. Learning to type is a lifelong skill that supports effective communication, while understanding online safety is crucial as students increasingly learn, work, and interact in digital spaces. They must also develop the ability to evaluate online information.
Headphone Policy
Headphone Policy:
Students are required to keep a pair of headphones in the tech lab for regular use. If a student's headphones stop working during the year, they should be taken home for prompt replacement. Loaner headphones are available in the classroom if needed. For families who may require assistance in providing headphones, please reach out to Miss Kil to arrange a long-term loaner option.
Please note that headphones are not sent home over the summer or during school breaks. If you are leaving Lincoln Academy, please inform Miss Kil as soon as possible so the headphones can be returned. If you need to take your headphones home over a break, please contact Miss Kil at emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us , and the headphones will be sent home with the student. Please ensure that the headphones are brought back to school.
*Headphones should be wired and fit a 3.5 millimeter, standard, headphone jack. Wired earbuds are acceptable if your child is comfortable using earbuds.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities-
Kindergarten-Second Grade parents are welcome to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the tech lab. Volunteers assist with classroom materials and support students with their learning. Email Miss Kil at emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Jeffco Approved Tech Tools
Tech Tools
Code.org https://code.org/
Nearpod.org https://nearpod.com/
BrainpopJr https://jr.brainpop.com/
Google Tools https://www.google.com/
Google Workspace for Education https://edu.google.com/workspace-for-education/classroom/
Pebble Go https://www.pebblego.com/
Peardeck https://www.peardeck.com/
Seesaw https://seesaw.com/
Abcya https://www.abcya.com/
Abcmouse https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/
Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/
Ozobots https://ozobot.com/
Dash Robots https://www.makewonder.com/en/dash/
Code and Go Mouse https://www.learningresources.com/item-stem-robot-mouse
ScratchJr https://www.scratchjr.org/
Typing Club https://www.typingclub.com/
Typing.com https://www.typing.com/
Dance Mat Typing https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/
Epic Reading https://www.getepic.com/
Storyline Online https://www.getepic.com/
Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Virtual Classroom Links https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ogJtLdnN1VDtKRVVi_dpK7jueas_3C33GQLKkPca_gs/edit?usp=sharing
Email: emily.kil@jeffco.k12.co.us
Phone: 303-467-5363 ext. 7272
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts- University of New Hampshire
Master of Education- Sacred Heart University Master of Educational Technology- University of Connecticut
Emily Kil
I'm excited to begin my sixth year at Lincoln Academy and my 20th year as an educator. Over the past 14 years, I've taught various grade levels in the classroom, and for the last five years, I’ve focused on teaching technology here at Lincoln. I’m passionate about integrating technology to enhance students’ learning experiences, and I’m especially eager for the time they will spend in the Computer Lab this year. Students will strengthen their computer skills, including typing and basic programming, while also exploring how computers work. Across all grade levels, we will emphasize the importance of online safety and responsibility. The Computer Lab is a dynamic space where students will work hard, solve problems, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with their peers. These skills will serve them well both in their academic journeys and in the future.