Longacre Weekly News

Dear Longacre Families,

It has been wonderful seeing families at student-led conferences! Student-led conferences empower students to take ownership of their learning. By reflecting on their progress and sharing their goals, students build confidence and develop a deeper understanding of their growth.

As I write my last newsletter I am filled with tremendous gratitude and love for our school family. Here is a summary of lessons I've learned from my 17 years at Longacre in the form of a poem.

All I Really Need to Know, I Learned at Longacre

Inspired by Robert Fulghum's "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"

I learned to be proactive and always do what's right,

To set clear goals and keep our focus in sight.

I learned that with compassion, we listen and care,

That teamwork makes us stronger when we all share.

I’ve seen the dedication of a staff so true,
Their passion for teaching in all they pursue.
I’ve watched families support with love and grace,
Creating a warm and welcoming place.

I learned to grow through challenges, not fear,

And that teachers and parents make the journey clear.

I learned that joy in learning lights the way,

And with a growth mindset, we can thrive every day.

So as I move on, with gratitude, I say,

Longacre’s spirit will guide me every day.

With Longacre Pride,

~Rhonda Henry

Dear Longacre Families,

It is my pleasure to introduce or re-introduce myself to the fantastic Longacre Learning Community as your interim Principal until June 2025.

It is truly an honor for me to fill this role through the end of the school year, as Mrs. Henry moves to a position that will allow her to share her visionary leadership district wide.

I will do my best to communicate with you frequently, to listen to your concerns and to problem solve together when needed and most importantly, celebrate our succcesses!

Most Sincerely,

Susan Wank

Interim Principal, Longacre Elementary School.

248-489-3733

Susan.wank@fpsk12.net

Special thanks to Jaclyn Arslanian for coordinating another fun Bingo for Books event!

Click on this link or use the QR code pictured above: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FAEAB29AAF85-55555460-family

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Here’s everything you need to know:

Location:

The Longacre Media Center

Dates and Times:

Tuesday, March 18- 3:30 to 7:30

Online:

Our online fair is open March 12 to 25 at

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/longacreelementaryschool

Reasons to Shop:

A portion of every sale is returned to the school in Scholastic Dollars, and we use those

to fund new books for the classrooms, media center, the book vending machine,

Kindergarten Orientation, and more!

We hope to see you there! Happy reading from the Longacre PTA!

During the month of March we will focus on the skill of social awareness: The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures; the ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and support.

LIM HABIT: 6 Synergize

MANNER OF THE MONTH: Do the Right Thing (Even When nobody’s watching)

Tuesday, March 18- Evening Student-led conferences- 5:00-8:00 p.m.- please see specific information from your child's teacher.

Wednesday, March 19- PTA meeting- 6:00 p.m. in media center

Friday, March 21- LOC Credit Union is Open for all banking transactions

March 24-28- Spring Break

April 1- Family Leader in Me Night- scroll up for flyer

M-Step window opens- April 7- May 16

Friday, April 11- Spring Dance

Camp Invention

Join us for a week-long hands-on science camp in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame!

This full day camp for K-5 students features fun-packed experiments, engineering challenges, and the chance to bring out their inner scientist and inventor!

Please see the Camp Invention Flyer for more details!

Registration: Register now at invent.org/programs/camp-invention. Program open to grade K-5 students.

Class Dates: June 16 - June 20 (Mon-Fri) 9am-3:30pm

Location: Forest Elementary (Please do not call Forest)

Questions? Please contact Camp Invention Supervisor:
Cheryl Newcomer
Cheryl.Newcomer@fpsk12.net

Click on the video linked below to see what current and former staff, students and families have to say about Longacre's Legacy! Special thanks to TV-10 for creating the video.

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