On Friday, June 10, 2011 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Simi Valley
Here is a summary of some of the sentiments Principal Montaine shared with the class of 2011 !
…6th graders, almost 7th graders, this is your day. You have made it on the road to success… As you move on to middle school you will hear some familiar things like “Safety, Respect, and be asked to Learn New Things”… There will also be some different things like new teachers and new friends… I want to give you some advice to help you when you will find yourself in a situation and you are not sure what to do. First, if there is something you are wondering about or want to know more about. Read. That’s what I do. I do a lot of reading. You can start over the summer. Read a lot. And then read some more. Second, get some help by asking a trusted adult for some advice. That’s how you stay on the road to success. Read, and ask for help when you need it. So, I’m going to read a little bit to you now from the book “Whoever You Are” by Mem Fox and hope that you will want to find this book in the library and read it for yourself… as you meet new teachers and new friends remember “inside, they are just like you.” … you are moving on with Lincoln’s Hope, Lincoln’s Love, and Lincoln’s Best Wishes…
All were impressed with the hard work and creative decorating skills of our parent volunteers who took on the job of sprucing up our cafeteria. Culminating sixth graders received certificates of completion. Some students received additional recognition for academic excellence, and one of our exemplary students was presented the “Hope of America” award by the Kiwanis. Three former Lincoln
On the other side of our campus Kindergarten students performed their end of year program which included singing and dancing to patriotic numbers and oldies but goodies like “Ballin’ the Jack”.
Parents beamed, students beamed and Mrs. Montaine could be heard saying, “today was practically perfect in every way !”.
