Dear Longacre Families,
As we wrap up the last two weeks of 2024 together I want to express gratitude for the overwhelming support our PTA offers to our students, staff and families. Last week's Family Game Night is a great example of our PTA's efforts to build a positive school community! Special thanks to Amanda Heinle for organizing the evening and to the Longacre staff members who facilitated the games. Families enjoyed playing educational games not found in local stores.
One of Longacre's many points of pride is our PTA enrichment programs such as First Lego League Junior Optimist Club and Math Pentathlon. All three enrichment programs meet after school are are facilitated by parent and teacher volunteers.
First Lego League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. It is the beginning program for robotics which is offered in middle and high school. Junior Optimist Club encourages the development of youth and believes that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, the community in which we live and the world. Students engage in and plan activities that spread kindness within our school. Math Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games. Students learn and practice a variety of math games and compete in Math Pentathlon tournaments against schools from across the state.
We know that the weeks leading up to winter break are busy for our families. As always, feel free to contact me or the main office at 248-489-3733 if you have any questions.
With Longacre Pride,
Rhonda Henry, Principal
