Longview Elementary
News & Information for Longview Families
Jennifer L. Gonzalez, Principal
Omar Montejano, Counselor
Jennie Snegosky, Secretary
Carmen Stucky, Asst. Secretary
April 2024
SPRING BBQ
ATTENTION Parents of 3rd-5th Grade Students
Smarter Balanced Assessment
Students throughout the state of Washington will be participating in the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Third and fourth graders will take an English Language Art (reading and writing) and math assessment; our fifth-graders will take an assessment for ELA, math and science.
Though different grade levels test on different days, we get started with all these assessments at the end of this month and will continue into next month. If you have any questions about your child's assessment schedule or what this test tells us, please contact his/her teacher or our principal Mrs. Gonzalez.
BOGO Book Fair April 16th-19th
Book Fair Schedule in Room 20
4/16-Tuesday: 8:40am- 1:15
4/17-Wednesday: 8:40am- 3:45pm
4/18-Thursday: 8:40am- 1:15pm
4/18-Thursday evening: 5:30- 7:45pm
4/19-Friday: 8:40am-1:15pm
eWallet
An eWallet is a super-convenient, secure digital payment account for the scholastic Book Fair. Setting up an eWallet for your child empowers them to choose their own books and effortlessly check out during the Book Fair. Any leftover funds can be saved for future Fairs. Click on the button below to get your child's eWallet set up!
The REPTILE MAN
Reptile Man will be visiting Longview! This is a free event for our families and sponsored by our PTA. Families can come enjoy a presentation of live animals, the show runs about 30-40 minutes in which he talks about 8 to 12 reptiles from all over the world. After the show the adults and kids will have the opportunity to handle or touch between 3 and 4 of the animals!
Reptile Man will be visiting Longview Elementary on April 18th. The show will start at 6:30pm! Hope to see you there!
The Longview Senators will be starting a new community service project!
They will be doing a penny war to raise money for the Moses Lake Cancer Foundation. A penny war is a penny drive. Students will bring in any unwanted change and donate it to a good cause! The senators have turned this into a grade level competition! Each level will work together to raise the most money. WATCH OUT! Other grades and classes can sabotage (ruin) your total coins. Any silver coins will subtract from other grade level totals. The coin drive will start April 15th and end April 19th.
Summer School Registration
Registration forms are due on or before April 24th.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration opened on April 8th.
Registration packets will be available in our office and at the Learning Services Center (1620 S. Pioneer Dr.). Registration will also be open online. Here is the link if you wish to register your incoming kindergartener online: https://www.mlsd161.org/apps/pages/kinder-reg.
Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for May 16, from 5:30 - 6:30! This night is designed for parents and students to begin getting to know our school and staff. Longview kindergarten teachers, as well as other staff, will be here to meet students and families. Our teachers have planned fun, hands-on outdoor activities for your children, and will be available to answer questions pertaining to student learning and support for our youngest students. In addition to a fun and informative evening, every incoming student will leave with a special “Welcome to Longview'' kindergarten packet.
Required documents for registration are:
Birth Certificate (All children entering kindergarten in 2024-25 must be five years old by August 31, 2024)
Immunization Records
Proof of Residency/Address
Additional information about Kindergarten registration can be obtained on the district website at mlsd161.org or by contacting our office at 766-2656.
We look forward to meeting you and your child, and welcoming you to Longview!
Counselor Corner
Hello Longview families and friends! As your school counselor, let me tell you about what is coming up and how things are going.
This April students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will be taking a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Survey. An opt out letter was sent home with students. The survey window will begin Monday, April 15th and end on Friday, April 26th. The survey topics will include school safety, emotional regulation, sense of belonging, and engagement. The survey results will provide data to help counselors district wide to better understand and identify interventions and lessons for students.
Safety Patrol has been going strong with consistent participation and leadership from our students. We have extended patrol down to Maple Drive and have been greeting students at the Parent Pickup in the mornings. Our Safety Patrol Team is committed to keeping students, parents, and staff safe.
Hawks Points prize drawings will continue to be on Fridays. Please encourage your child to engage in being Honest, Aware, Willing, Kind, and Safe!
Last month in March we completed all of our Second Step Bullying Prevention lessons for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
Just wanted to give a shout out to the staff, students, and parents for last month's Staff & Student of the Month event. It is always awesome to see our staff get recognized for the work they do every day. We had a great turnout of parents who attended. Most of our parents and students took advantage of our new Longview Hawks backdrop and took pictures together. We definitely appreciated all of the parents who showed up to our event! Thank you!
Did I mention flag football during recess? We have had consistent participation and appreciate keeping this activity consistent each week. Sportsmanship and following the football rules of the game are important to making it fun and safe.
Physical Education with Mrs. Lacelle
Hi Longview families,
March P.E. Recap
Our March focus was ball handling and basketball skills. Students kinder-5th grades worked on improving their ball handling skills, and learned fun games. Students focused on dribbling, passing, and shooting in dynamic practice environments. Students also participated in our Bowlers Education program and learned proper bowling form.
Kids Heart Challenge
We wrapped up our Kids Heart Challenge on March 26th. As a school, students raised over 8,000 dollars to help with research to help those affected by heart disease! Students learned about the importance of proper nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.
April P.E.
Our April focus will be all about the importance of moving your body! Children should be getting on average of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day! Students kinder-5th will be playing and learning about different frisbee games. Students will be learning how to play a fun game called Kan Jam and will also enjoy playing frisbee golf.
BNG Club 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm!
If you are interested in taking advantage of this program for the remainder of the school year please register by calling the club at (509) 764-9694 or visit BNGClub.org.
Upcoming Events
- April 18 Reptile Man
- April 19 Spring BBQ
- April 26 PTA Movie Night @ 5:30 in the gym
- April 30 4th Grade Field Trip - Columbia Basin Wildlife Refuge
- May 1 4th Grade Field Trip - Columbia Basin Wildlife Refuge
- May 1 5th Grade Avid CWU Field Trip
- May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 16 Kinder Roundup at 5:30pm-6:30pm
- May 24 Early Release at 12:00pm
- May 27 No School, Memorial Day
- May 30 5th Grade Spring Music Program, Gym in the PM
- May 31 Early Release at 12:00pm /MLHS Graduation
- June 3 3rd Grade Bowling and Mini Golf
- June 5 5th Grade Visits CMS at 10:00am - 11:00am
- June 5 5th Grade Graduation at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
- June 6 Field Day
- June 7 Report Cards go home
- June 10 Last Day of School/Early Release @ 12:00 (NOT a Late Start)
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org