Linden Elementary School

📣 Check out our Cougar Wrap-Up Summer Newsletter! 🌞💚 We’re wrapping up the 2024–2025 school year with smiles, celebrations, and sunshine! 🎉 Inside this special edition: ✨ May, June, & July Birthday Shout-Outs 📸 May memories from field day, assemblies, and special events 📚 Simple ways to keep learning fun all summer long 💬 Conversation starters to stay connected as a family 📆 Important dates + summer office hours Have a safe, sunny, and joyful summer, Cougar families! #CougarWrapUp #LindenElementary #SummerFun #PBIS #CougarPride

We apologize for any inconvenience. Our office will be closed until 12:30 PM today due to staff training.

🎉 School is officially out for summer! ☀️ As we wrap up this incredible school year, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. It’s been a year full of growth, joy, challenges, and unforgettable memories. From exciting classroom moments to amazing events, field trips, and achievements — this year truly had it all. We are so grateful for our students, families, teachers, and staff. Your dedication, energy, and support made this year one of the best yet. We appreciate each and every one of you more than words can say. ❤️ Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and we can't wait to see you again next year! 🌈📚🍎 #SchoolIsOut #GratefulHeart #BestYearYet #ThankYou

Second grade had a blast during Game Day this morning! 🎲🧩 From board games to card games, the room was filled with laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition. It was such a fun way to celebrate all the hard work our students have been doing.

Today was Extreme Green & Gold Day and our final PBIS assembly of the year—and what a celebration it was! We honored: • Our Principal of the Day • Students with Perfect Attendance for the entire year • Over 100 students who showed 100+ points of growth in IXL • 5K participants and top lap runners • Our Overall Cougars of the Year who consistently show what it means to be respectful, responsible, safe, and kind We also took a moment to let Mrs. Stabenow know how much we’re going to miss her—and we surprised our amazing staff with exclusive Linden shirts to thank them for being the heart of our campus. We are proud to say Linden represents Excellence in the White Mountains. And don’t forget—we still have 3 days of school left! #LindenPride #PBISExcellence #CougarStrong #GreenAndGold #WhiteMountainsExcellence

If you give a Cougar a jump rope… he just might jump his way into the principal’s chair! Jensyn raised the most during our Jump Your Way to Principal for a Day fundraiser—and today he jumped into action, got his steps in, read the morning announcements, and helped prep for our big PBIS assembly! Of course, if you make Jensyn the principal, he’s going to want to visit kindergarten. And if he visits kindergarten, he’s definitely going to read them a story. And if he reads them a story… you better believe he’ll help act it out too. Way to lead with energy and heart, Jensyn! Linden is lucky to have you. #PrincipalForADay #JumpYourWayToLead #LindenPride #CougarStrong

Yearbooks are here! This morning was filled with laughter, smiles, and lots of signatures as our entire school came together for a yearbook signing celebration! Students had a blast sharing memories and collecting messages from friends and staff. A huge thank you to our generous donors—each one is highlighted in this year’s book—for making it possible for every single student to receive a yearbook at no cost. Your support helped create a lasting keepsake for all our Cougars! What a great way to wrap up the year! #LindenPride #CougarStrong #YearbookSigningDay

🎉 Final Staff Spotlight of the Year! 🌟 We’re ending the year with a bang by celebrating Sheri Ramirez as our last Staff Spotlight Winner of the school year! 🍎 Sheri is recognized for being helpful to anyone who needs it, for always making others smile, and for simply being all around amazing! Her kindness, support, and positive energy have made a lasting impact on our school community. Sheri will receive the coveted apple 🍏 once again and can visit Mrs. Holyoak’s office to pick out a well-deserved prize! Thank you, Sheri, for being a bright light all year long—we’re so lucky to have you! 💛👏✨

Good morning 5th grade families! We’re excited to invite you to our 5th Grade Farewell Parade on Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 AM! 🎉🎈 Let’s give our incredible 5th graders the send-off they deserve as they get ready to move up and move on to new adventures! We’ll have music, cheers, and lots of smiles — and we’d love for YOU to be part of the fun! 🎨 Make colorful signs, bring balloons, wear your school colors, or even dress up in fun costumes! 📣 Cheer loudly and proudly as our students parade by one last time as elementary schoolers! 📷 Don't forget your cameras — this will be a memory to cherish! Let’s make this a celebration they’ll never forget. We can't wait to see you there!

Pool Day = Best Day Ever! Today was one for the books as we wrapped up the school year with our annual splash-tastic Pool Day at the Aquatic Center! We’re pretty sure this is one of their favorite days of the entire year!

Field Day Fun! Today we celebrated the end of the school year with an exciting Field Day full of laughter, teamwork, and sunshine! Students enjoyed classic games like tug of war, egg races, and the always-popular parachute. It was a day to remember! A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for helping make the event a success, and a special shoutout to Trevor Tinkle at State Farm for generously providing snacks for our students. Your support means the world to us!

🌟 Staff Spotlight Winner! 🎉 A big congratulations to Paige McAllister, this week’s Staff Spotlight Winner! 💐 Paige is known for her bright smile and for being happy and positive every single day. She stepped up in a big way by taking on a class mid-year—and she’s doing an amazing job! Her positive energy and dedication are truly inspiring. Paige will receive the coveted apple 🍏 and can stop by Mrs. Holyoak’s office to choose a special prize! Thank you, Paige, for bringing your sunshine to our school—we appreciate you! ☀️👏

Friendly Reminder: Please make sure to return the pink lunch form with your student no later than tomorrow, May 13th. Our amazing lunch lady needs to place the order tomorrow to ensure she has all the supplies needed for students who will be taking a sack lunch home on the last day of school. Thank you!

Don't forget to stop by the best sale of the year at our Scholastic Book Fair open before and after school this week. Everything is Buy One Get One Free!

Over the past month, our kindergarteners have been busy learning about life cycles! They had the amazing opportunity to hatch their own chicks right in the classroom and watch caterpillars transform into chrysalises and then beautiful butterflies. It’s been a month full of wonder, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Our 1st graders had an exciting field trip this week to CAL Ranch! They had a great time learning all about chicks—how they’re cared for, what they eat, and even got to see some up close. Such a fun and educational experience for our little learners!

Who had spirit? These two sure did! Totally unplanned, totally matching, and totally FUN!

Save the Date! Our BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is May 12th - 16th!

🏆 Staff Spotlight Winner! 🌟 Let’s give a big round of applause to Jamie Gibbens, our Staff Spotlight Winner—for the second time! 🎉 And for very good reasons! Jamie is recognized as a wonderful teacher who works hard every single day to prepare her students for third grade. She’s known for making others smile and for being a huge help with all of the end-of-the-year events. Her dedication, positivity, and team spirit shine bright! Jamie will once again receive the coveted apple 🍏 and can stop by Mrs. Holyoak’s office to pick out another special prize!

Let’s give a huge shout-out and round of applause to all of our amazing teachers at Linden Elementary! Every single day, our teachers go above and beyond—not only to educate, but to inspire, support, and uplift every student who walks through their doors. They create safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether they’re staying late to prep lessons, finding creative ways to make learning fun, or offering a listening ear when a student needs it most, their dedication knows no bounds. Our teachers are more than educators—they’re mentors, role models, and everyday heroes. Thank you for your passion, your patience, and your unwavering commitment to shaping young minds and hearts. We appreciate you today and every day!