Longfellow Newsletter

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The start of October has been wonderful! We have so many positive happenings for our scholars. 5th grade is going to School of the Wild next week and the Book Fair was a hit this week!

Our students also participated in our fall fire drill practice and did fantastic making it out within 3 minutes! So many events and highlights in this memo, and mark your calendars. The Flu Clinic is Monday after school for those interested. Our Lost and Found will be donated at the end of next week. Please check it out before then!

Just a friendly reminder that if your student is visiting the playground after school they must check in at home first and be supervised if returning. This is for their safety as there are a lot of programs (BASP/KEY) and different clubs happening after school and no school supervision after school lets out. Also please remind all children to follow playground expectations even after school hours.

Parent-Teacher conference sign up information will be coming soon. It is linked in the Infinite Campus called PTZ wizard. More information coming soon. Many families also signed up at back to school night.

Our ELL Night will be Wednesday at Lake Ridge- we look forward to seeing you all then!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Principal Webb

Let's fill the bike rack: Wednesday, October 9th Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day! Students who walk, bike, roll, or ride the school bus to school that morning will be greeted by volunteers with stickers and erasers.

Volunteers needed to help 7:40 - 7:55 a.m. at each entrance to Longfellow, sign up here.

The annual Run for the Schools takes place this year on October 6, 2024. And the registration deadline to guarantee a t-shirt is this Sunday, 9/22! This is a family-friendly event through downtown Iowa City followed by a Party in the Park at Chauncey Park. Choose your distance– Half-Mile, Mile, 5K or 10K.

Race participants have the opportunity to raise money for our schools by:

• Registering to run or walk on race day

• Making a donation for Run for the Schools.

• Volunteering

  
  

  You can help raise funds for the ICCSD by dining or carrying out today at any of our 50+ Dine Out partners and by clicking "going" on our event page to help us reach more people! Give your kitchen a break tonight and support our schools and local businesses!

  
  

The purpose of the Celebration Rock is to promote school spirit at Longfellow Elementary School. Parents, caregivers, students & staff have the opportunity to “Rent the Rock” to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, thank or recognize a teacher or staff member, mark congratulatory events, etc. It is a great way to spread positive messages and increase excitement in our community! 100% of the funds raised through the Celebration Rock will be used by the school or PTA for events and for school improvement for our amazing students!

Call the office if you are interested in renting the rock! 3196881135

Follow this Payment link https://givebutter.com/4GsRpD to complete the process by paying $10 or writing a check to Longfellow PTA and dropping off at the office

Get ready to celebrate! What you need to paint a spirit rock: - 1 can of spray paint for each side - acrylic paint for the colors you need for your design - paint brushes and stencil brushes worked well - chalk to plan out the design before painting - other helpful supplies: paint stirrer, paint can opener, scissors, baby wipes for drips, paper towels-- if you want to donate extra supplies after you are done, you can leave them at the office for others.

Questions? Call Longfellow office at 3196881135

If you are interested in hosting an after school club like chess club, lego club or other, please reach out to the PTA or Principal Webb.

October 7th- Flu Clinic at Longfellow after school

October 9th-Walk, Bike and Roll to School

October 9th- ELL Night at Lake Ridge

October 9-10th- School of the Wild for 5th grade

October 11th-15th- Fall Break- No school

October 16th-18th- School of the Wild for 5th grade

October 18th- School Picture Day

November 8th- K-2 PJ Night

PTA Upcoming Fundraisers:

Cookies and Dreams- September 26th 4-8 pm

Shorts Eastside- October 16th 4-8pm

Vue Rooftop- November 21- 5-7pm

Parents are invited to fill out the general field trip permission form for your student here:

https://forms.gle/gaWpP2gFYYKD2npbA

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool? Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

Student Handbook :https://www.iowacityschools.org/students-families/student-handbooks/elementary-handbook

Longfellow Elementary School

Every student counts. Every moment matters.

ADDRESS: 1130 Seymour Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240

PHONE: 319-688-1135

FAX: 319-688-1136

Kelli Webb, Principal

Teresa Svec, Principal Secretary

Sasha Frauenholz, School Facilitator

Non-Discrimination Policy:

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000.