Principal e-Note

I can hardly believe we’re just one full week away from Thanksgiving break! This season always reminds us how grateful we are for our wonderful school community.

A special thank you goes out to our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade families for attending the Fall Concerts. What an amazing set of performances! Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to our students and staff.

As we move closer to the holidays, please consider participating in the Long family adopt-a-family program. Supporting families within our school helps spread kindness and makes a meaningful difference for everyone involved.

November 19th-20th- Families in Block Days

November 27th 28th, 29th-No School

December 8th-PTO Winter Wonderland 1pm

December 20th-1/2 day, noon dismissal

December 23-Winter Break Begins

January 6-School Resumes

Join us for the Families in Block event, held over two days: November 19th and November 20th. You are welcome to attend for one or both days during your child's block time!

[Click here] to view which block classes your student will have on which days, along with their block class time.

While you're at Long, be sure to visit the Book Fair with your student during the 30-minute window after attending their block class. (For 3rd-graders, since their block class is at the end of the day, you can visit the Book Fair with them during the 30 minutes before their block class.)

[Click here] to RSVP for the event so we can prepare activities and print visitor name tags ahead of time. (Please fill out the form separately for each child if you plan to attend for more than one student.)

We look forward to seeing you on November 19th & 20th! (Please show up a little early to this event so you have enough time to sign into the office.)

Sincerely,

Mrs. Grebe - Design Lab,

Coach Luna - P.E.,

Mrs. Stevens - Art,

Ms. Kellermann - Music,

Mrs. Levine - Library

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAFAB23A3F9C34-52779696-long

This sign-up is for the Long Elementary 2024 Adopt-A-Family. This year we are asking for gift cards to give our families a holiday meal, a family experience together, and gifts for all family members. With these cards they can shop for that perfect gift for each other and also enjoy some fun family time over break. Please have gift cards turned in to school no later than Dec. 6th. We are so appreciative of the generosity of the Long family! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Beuckman at emilybeuckman@lindberghschools.ws or Mrs. Scott at emilyscott@lindberghschools.ws

From January 13-17, we will be having our annual CAPP (Child Abuse Prevention Program) lessons. Presenters will be here from the Jewish Family Services to teach safe and non-threatening lessons to students about body safety, the warning signs of child abuse and safe internet skills, using developmentally-appropriate and empowering activities. For more information on specific objectives, you can click HERE. There will also be a virtual Parent Education evening on December 9th at 6:30. A link will be sent out closer to the date. You will be given a chance to preview the videos that will be shown and ask the presenter questions. If you wish for your child NOT to participate, there will be an “Opt Out Form” sent home prior to the presentation. If you have any further questions, please contact school counselors, Mrs. Scott or Mrs. Beuckman.

As colder weather approaches, now is a good time to remind families and staff how we prepare for potential school closures that can result from snow, ice, or other severe weather events. The district decides to close school based on a number of factors, including student safety, bus transportation, road conditions and wind chill temperature.

When possible, the decision to close school is made by 10 p.m. the night before. However, if the decision cannot be made by 10 p.m., then a decision will be made between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. the next morning. If the decision is made to cancel school, all families and staff will receive a phone call, text message and email notification.

• Learn more about weather-related closures

6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3

LPAC Webinar Link

The Lindbergh Parent Advisory Council virtually presents “Building Social Connections Through Playdates and Hangouts,” presented by LenEll Kelley, behavior analyst, founder and clinical director of Developing Minds Therapy Services.

LenEll will help parents identify their role in preparing for a successful playdate or hangout, including how to help find peer matches, resolve potential conflicts, and the importance of flexibility with activities. And did you know how important the good-bye can be? LenEll will share ideas for parents with children of all ages.

Join Special School District and LPAC for this hour that promises to help you to help your child use social skills an

Filing for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Election will open on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 8 a.m. and close on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Two positions are available for three-year terms. The election date is April 8, 2025.

Individuals interested in running for the Board of Education are invited to attend a candidate information session on Thursday, Nov. 21, immediately following the 7 p.m. regular Board of Education meeting. This will take place at the District Administration building, 9350 Sappington Road, and is open to any individuals who are interested in running for the board. Questions? Contact andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws.

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