Longfellow Newsletter

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Longhorn scholars are doing amazing things and having incredible experiences. This week our 5th grade was at School of the Wild and we had school pictures. Next week we will have another fire practice drill, bus evacuation drill, Kidsight screening for Pk-K and 4th grade has a field trip.

Below is our Parent Teacher Conference electronic sign up. Many families already signed up at Back to School Night and do not need to sign up again. This link will be available on Wednesday, October 23rd at 4:00pm through November 11th. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you need help signing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Special teachers (music, PE, art, classroom counseling, and library) are also available to reserve conference spots.

Please help keep our carline working smoothly by staying in the line, dropping students off on the right side of the car, and waiting patiently for the line to move. Turning right from the school on Seymour helps move the carline quickly.

Just a reminder to help your student dress for the weather each day! It can be so unpredictable in the fall! Our Lost and Found area is in the main vestibule so check it out!

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

Here's a Sign Up Genius link for volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A5A62AA3FE3-52174674-longfellow#/

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 until 11/1/24.

October 23- Bus evacuation drill

October 24- 4th grade field trip

October 31st- No school

November 5th- No School- election day

November 6th- PTA zoom meeting

November 8th- PK-2 PJ Night- PTA event

PTA Upcoming Fundraisers:

Vue Rooftop- November 21- 5-7pm

PTA Meetings:

November 6th, Zoom

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.)

We are getting closer to the winter season and sometimes we start to see an increase in students identified with head lice. Students tend to share coats, scarves, and hats, headphones, etc. Please remind your children not to share these items with friends.

Facts about Head Lice

• Anyone can get head lice. They are not a sign of poor hygiene and do not transmit disease.

• Head lice can spread from one child to another through direct head-to-head contact or by sharing personal items such as combs, brushes, or caps.

• Lice do not jump, fly, or swim. They are, however, good crawlers.

• The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services advises parents/guardians to check their child’s head for lice and/or nits (eggs) weekly.

• Mature lice which are not bigger than a sesame seed avoid light and can be difficult to see. Lice eggs or “nits” are usually found close to the scalp. They appear as tiny whitish ovals that are “glued” to the hair shaft. Unlike dandruff, they cannot be easily removed from the hair shaft.

• You can find general head lice information and treatment options from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

You can find additional information about head lice on our district website.

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

https://forms.gle/gaWpP2gFYYKD2npbA

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.