Lincoln Elementary is a growing school with grades K-5 offered beginning 2012-2013. (sixth grade will be added the following year).
It was recently reopened after a school closure and with the hard work of caring parents and support from the community has re-established its library and many school functions like a Fall Festival and Parent Teacher Organization.
In the 2011-2012 school year, it also added a Dual Language Program where Spanish speaking and English speaking children learn together to become fluent in both languages. These programs are highly sought after in the Bay Area and have proven results for student success, bilingualism and biliteracy. Other similar programs have long wait lists and the growing popularity will no doubt make this school a destination of parents looking to raise culturally aware and bilingual children who will go on to take a third language in high school.
The school also offers preschool in English and a Spanish Immersion option.
If you are considering Lincoln, I recommend contacting the principal for a tour and ask to observe in a classroom to make a decision that best suits your child and family.
We have been at Lincoln for almost one full school year and it's been a fun year and I see my child has grown so much in his development.
UPDATE Fall 2013
We are about to start our third year with Lincoln and I'm very pleased with my son's progress in the Immersion program. I've gotten to know many teachers on the staff (Standard English Instruction and Dual Immersion) and I have to say you can't go wrong by sending your student here regardless of what path you choose.
In Spring 2012 the Junior League along with parent volunteers revamped the school garden and courtyard area. There is an overall great community feel at this school. Of course not everyone is happy, but as with anything, you can't please everyone. To be sure this is a great school, I encourage interested parents to meet the principal and take a school tour and visit a classroom. read more