Special Projects
Lincoln Special Projects is one of the many things that makes Lincoln unique! Funds above and beyond what is necessary to fulfill the PPT budget for the school year may be delegated to Special Projects to help bring enhancements to our students and school.
We are looking for everyone’s ideas – staff, students, parents and grandparents– for special projects, and encourage everyone to consider an application!
Please consider the following guidelines when submitting a proposal.
General Guidelines for Special Projects:
The project should impact as many students as possible.
The project should have long-term positive implications.
The project should be completed or implemented within one school year.
The project should fall within the budget set aside for special projects.
The primary author for an application must be Lincoln staff, a Lincoln parent/guardian/grandparent, or a student.
The project should reflect the unique spirit of Lincoln K-8 School.
All applications will be reviewed by a PPT subcommittee (the Special Projects workgroup) and then put through an open consensus decision process for a funding recommendation. The consensus meeting is open to all Lincoln parents/guardians, staff, and the student government president and vice president, who have prepared by reading all applications submitted. The funding recommendation is presented to PPT for final approval.
If you have questions regarding the Special Projects process or need assistance completing an application, please email: LincolnSpecialProjects@gmail.com
The 2023-2024 Special Projects application period has closed.
2023-2024 Funded Projects
Congratulations to the following projects that received funding for their projects.
PPT wishes to extend a thank you to all individuals who applied and those members who attended the consensus meeting
and participated in the rigorous selection process.
Budgeted amount: $4500.00
Amount awarded: $4500.00
Project Title: Lincoln Care Closet
General description: Storage units to provide dignified, organized, and secure storage of items of need for any Lincoln student. Examples of items to store in the Care Closet include: toiletries, feminine products, shelf-stable/allergy-aware snacks, winter gear, school supplies, clothing, and other donated item.
Primary author of application: Martha Riad, Lincoln K-8 Social Worker
Amount awarded: $564.00
Project Title: Uppers Book Groups
General description: Update the book collection used for Uppers students to meet curriculum needs, provide more recently published titles, allow students to see themselves reflected back in the books used, gain insight into other's worlds, cultures, families, and situations, and gain a better understanding of the local and global communities. Titles selected are written by authors who represent the cultures and traditions similar to the characters in the books.
Primary authors of application: Linnea Archer and Matt Bitz, Uppers Teachers
Amount awarded: $3336.00
Project Title: Portable Podcast Studio
General description: A portable podcast studio with protective storage case promote unique public speaking learning for Uppers students (initially). Students will be trained on equipment, editing, ethics and will collaborate across small groups throughout the school for audio production. Podcasting is a modern, relatable application of public speaking skill and can be used to share knowledge, communicate wtih communities, and developed job-ready skills. Future opportunities for use include use through mentorship with younger students, building relationships, community, and mentorship skills. The podcast studio could be used in English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies, Science, and other classes.
Primary author: Linnea Archer, Uppers ELA Teacher
Amount awarded: $600.00