Longfellow Newsletter

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Thank you to all who attended the Pre-K-2nd grade PJ Night on Friday!

PTA is starting to plan for different events and looking for more volunteers. See information below!

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this Wednesday, Nov. 13th, Wednesday Nov. 20th and Friday, Nov. 22nd.

Please make sure to reach out to the office or your child's teacher to schedule a zoom or in person conference.

We are excited to share all of the amazing things student/s are doing and learning. Don't forget report cards will go home on Tuesday this week with students.

Have an amazing weekend,

Principal Webb

Longfellow teachers look forward to sharing the wonderful things your scholar has been learning and demonstrating since starting the school year. We strive for 100% attendance at conference time so we hope to be able to visit with each family coming up in November.

Student Progress Reports (report cards) will be coming home prior to conferences for your viewing on November 12th.

Parent Teacher Conferences are offered In person or via Zoom (or phone call if needed).

The PT conference days and times are

K-5th grades

November 13th- 3:10-7:10 (zoom)

November 20th- 3:10-7:10 (in person or zoom)

November 22nd- 7:40-3:40 (In-person and then zoom)

Preschool:

November 13th 3:10-7:10

November 20th 3:10-7;10

November 21st 7:40-11:40

November 22nd 7:40-11:40

To log in to PTC Wizard, go to https://app.ptcwizard.com/iowacityschools/. Login in using your Infinite Campus parent portal username and password.

More Directions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stTf5O07bDHiEbr9_ufEOpUotRuA1Rl-pKycWmcghKA/edit?tab=t.0

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.

Longfellow carnival will be here before we know it! To make this fun event happen we need lots of help. Please reach out to the PTA if you are interested in being a part of a planning committee. We will be solidifying the date for our spring carnival at our next PTA meeting November 6th via zoom. Please email co-president Ali Nixon at annixon83@gmail.com or the PTA at IClongfellowpta@gmail.com if interested in helping with planning and/or join the PTA meeting for more information and to get involved.

Our Fall Non-Fundraiser is underway! Please consider donating to the Longfellow PTA by scanning the QR code, or fill out the form that will be going home in Friday folders this week and attach your payment. Our PTA funds help support family activities, supplies for teachers, field trips and so much more. Thank you for supporting our organization and making a difference for our school! Donations accepted throughout the year.

Dear Families,

We want to talk to you about the attendance letters you may have received. We know these letters can be scary, but they are part of our responsibility to follow the law about school attendance.

Our main goal is to work with you to help your child get to school. We believe that being in school is really important for your child’s success. If you have questions or if there are things making it hard for your child to come to school, please reach out to us. We are here to help!

Thank you for your support!

Nov. 18th-Picture Re-Takes

Nov. 18th-.- Hearing Screening

Nov. 22nd- No School- PT Conferences

Nov. 27th-29th No school Thanksgiving Break

Dec.3rd--Kindergarten Field Trip to ICM

Dec. 9th-2nd grade Field Trip

Dec. 11th-5th grade Hockey Field Trip

Dec. 21-Jan 5th- winter break

Jan. 6th- school resumes

PTA Upcoming Fundraisers:

PTA Fall Non-Fundraiser is happening now!

Vue Rooftop- November 21- 5-7pm

PTA Meetings:

December 4th, Zoom

January 8th, Zoom

February 5th, Zoom

March 5th, Zoom/In Person Hybrid

April 2nd, Zoom

May 7th, Zoom

June 4th, Zoom (Year End-Wrap Up, etc.)

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

https://forms.gle/gaWpP2gFYYKD2npbA

Staying informed is important to us! Please check that your Infinite Campus account has the most updated information with phone numbers and emergency contacts.

If you are a split household and need 2 copies or are not getting all the information please reach out to your child's teacher or the front office to ensure that we have all the information needed!

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.