WEEKLY PREVIEW
April 19, 2025
Hello, Longwood Families!
We hope youβre enjoying a restful and fun long weekend!
A big thank you to our amazing students and staff for making our recent Student Council sponsored Spirit Week such a hit! We love seeing our school spirit shine!
π See you Wednesday!
Multicultural Night is this Wednesday from 6:00β8:00 PM! Itβs always one of our favorite events of the year, and we canβt wait to celebrate the many cultures and traditions that make our community so special. Itβs not too late to sign up to help!
π Loves & Fishes Food Drive
Also this week, our Student Council is hosting a Food and Supply Drive for Loaves and Fishes. We appreciate any dried or canned goods or personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste) youβre able to donate to support local families in need.
π¦ SAVE THE DATE! > Fun with the Lions, Sat. 5/10 11-1pm
In partnership with the Longwood PTA, we're kicking off registration for the 2025-26 school year with a "Fun with the Lions" event! Tons of activities, including a π«§Foam Party, giveaways, and food will be available for purchase from local food truck vendors! We can't wait to celebrate with you!
π This Week
Lunch Menu: April Menu. Trait of the Month: Honesty
Mon, 4/21-Fri 4/25 - Loaves & Fishes Food Drive
Wed 4/23 - Multicultural Night 6-8pm
Continue reading for more important news and photos from our week!
Have a wonderful weekend, Lions! Thank you for being a part of our Pride!
Multicultural Night is on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:00-8:00 PM. Join us for a fun evening!
There are many ways to be involved:
- Passport to the World: Visitors will be provided a passport to capture their multicultural journey.
- Host a Table: Share your culture and ethnicity through food, music, dance, clothing, artifacts, and other visuals you wish to share.
- Multicultural Fashion Show: Show off your cultural attire in our fashion show.
- Demonstrate or Perform: Play an instrument or perform a dance
- Volunteer or Donate Supplies: We need help with set up, clean up, and purchase paper products.
Sign Up Here to share how you would like to be involved!
π£ Thank you for attending our restaurant night at Sushi Naper on Wednesday! It was great to see so many kids trying new foods!
π Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5-9th! Please SIGN UP now to help with planning and ensuring a wonderful week. A daily outline of all the fun things planned is coming soon.
Remember the deadline is April 25th if youβd like to purchase gift cards through the district.https://ippccouncil.givebacks.com/storeπ¦ Run with the Lions shifts to Fun with the Lions! We had to shift gears due to unforeseen challenges in coordinating a run, but we're excited to invite all families to join us for Fun with the Lions on Saturday, May 10th from 11-1pm! There will be engaging activities, including a FOAM party, games, and food available for purchase from local food truck vendors. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, and we can't wait to see you there!
πUpcoming Events:
4/23 Multicultural Night 6-8pm
5/10: Fun with the Lions 11-1pm
5/13: PTA meeting: We'll vote on gifts for school!
The Indian Prairie Parentsβ Council (IPPC) is partnering with local businesses to recognize District 204 teachers and staff members for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5 β 9. Parents and community members can honor school personnel who have made a difference this year, while also supporting local businesses and students in need. Each $25 donation allows you to honor your favorite teacher with a heartfelt note and a $20 gift card from a local business that you select from the list provided. Your note and gift card will be delivered to your teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. $5 of your donation will help support the IPPC annual school supply drive to assist students in need. Orders are being taken now through April 25, 2025. There is no limit to the number of teachers or staff members you can recognize. Cash donations to the school supply drive can also be made in honor of a teacher or staff member. Order gift cards here. For any questions, please email IPPC at: ippcpta@gmail.com
β π»Spring is here, and itβs the perfect time for students to join the Longwood Walking Bus!
With the warmer weather, fresh air, and friends to walk with, itβs a great way to start the day strong!
π Why join?
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Participating students have reduced on average absences by 50% and late arrivals by 75%!
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Itβs a fun, active, and social way to get to and from school.
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Longwood Staff ensure a safe and supportive walk each morning and afternoon.
Students are picked up and dropped off at designated stops in the Longwood Neighborhood.
We're thrilled to add new students each day!
Daily participation is not required, call the office to share your child's arrival/dismissal schedule.
Complete the form to Register for the Walking Bus.
You will receive an email with your student(s) bus stop location and pick-up/drop off times. π¦π
Please call the office 630-428-6789 with questions.
Welcome Future Kindergarten families!
General Information:
- You must be a legal district resident to enroll in IPSD
- Your child should be five years old on or before September 1, 2025
- The school day is from 9:05 β 3:35, 9:15 β 3:35 on Wednesday
Do you have an incoming kindergarten student or know of a new family joining us next year? Share this link with them: https://bit.ly/LongwoodKinder2025
Registration officially opens May 1st and this presentation includes an information sheet to get on our mailing list! If on the list, families will receive information about exciting upcoming events, including some just for our future kindergarten learners!
Health Examination and Immunization Requirements:
- Proof of the required state of Illinois physical examination and immunizations needs to be submitted by October 15, 2025
- Oral health examination needs to be submitted by May 15, 2026
- Vision examination needs to be submitted by October 15, 2025
- Health Forms may be found on our district website
Indian Prairie School Districtβs online registration will open May 1, 2025.
Have a child who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2025? Apply for Indian Prairie School District's Pre-school Program! Additional support services such as Speech or Occupational Therapy may be available, too, for students eligible after screening. Fee waivers and financial assistance options are available. Pre-school Application for the 2025-26 school year can be found: Here Additional Frequently Asked Questions about the pre-school program can be found Here
