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Hello Longhorn Families!

It's been a great short week at Longfellow. We had Kindergarten round up on Wednesday, spring pictures and 3rd grade performed a music concert.

The Book Fair and Art Show (open house) is this coming week. Families are invited to shop at the book fair and also browse the student artwork displayed.

Our Longhorns have also earned a PBIS dance party during the day on Tuesday for being Safe, Supportive and Responsible.

Remember that the 2025-26 school year registration is open. If you need support registering your students feel free to call the office or stop in.

Have a great weekend!

Principal Webb

The Spring Book Fair is happening this week!

• Where: Longfellow Library
• When: Thursday, April 24th from 2-6 pm and Friday, April 25th from 3-7 pm. The fair will also be open during the school day on Friday for kids who cannot come after school.
• Why: Enjoy great books and benefit our school library!

Order your new Longhorn gear: https://tshirtmill-ic.com/collections/2025-longfellow-pta

Teacher Appreciation week is coming up the first week of May.

Your student could color this to give to their teachers for appreciation.

4th graders will be sharing some of the music they have been learning this year at 2:00 on Wed, April 30. Please join us if you are able!

Band Newsletter for parents: https://secure.smore.com/n/ycft4

Starting this year, the district will be shifting to spring recruitment (end of 4th grade) for band and orchestra instead of at the beginning of the school year (start of 5th grade). During the week of April 14th - 18th, students will be shown a recruitment video during their music class time. Then, on April 28th from 6 - 8 PM, we will be hosting an instrumental tryout night at SEMS, for current 4th grade families. This night is simply for the students to try the instruments to see what they are interested in. Students will have until the beginning of the following school year to acquire their instrument and supplies. Elementary band and orchestra staff will be looping back to students who are unable to make it to the evening event.

Kindergarten Letter

1st Grade Letter

2nd Grade Letter

3rd Grade Letter

4th grade letter

City High is offering a variety of summer camps for students, and registration is officially open!

Check out the link for all the details: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/iccityhigh/camps

These camps are a great way to have fun, gain skills, get kids engaged, and build community!

Financial aid is available if needed please reach out to Longfellow SFA, Hailee Tyynismaa, at (319) 688-1135 or by email at tyynismaa.hailee@iowacityschools.org

Hello Incoming Sixth Grade Families!

We hope this message finds you well as we wrap up a great school year. For planning purposes, we are already starting to think about getting students acclimated for the 2025-2026 school year. Because of this, we are excited to announce our Summer Boost Program!

The Summer Boost Program is for any incoming 6th grader who expresses interest. The program is designed to help reduce anxiety and help students acclimate to middle school. Not every student will need BOOST as we do offer an orientation opportunity for all 6th graders in August prior to school starting. The Summer Boost Program is run by members of the Southeast faculty and staff. The purpose of the Boost program is to provide students an intensive orientation experience including:

• Opportunities to meet and build community with Southeast students and staff.

• Learning about the resources and opportunities available at Southeast

• Chances to tour the building and practice navigating from place to place

• Learning Southeast’s community/PBIS expectations (academic and social)

Here are the logistical details:

Southeast Middle School Summer Boost Program

SEMS Boost is a two day program and we will be offering two sessions. Families will need to select either session 1 or session 2.

Session 1: July 28/29 or Session 2 July 30/31

Times: 8:50-11:50am

Transportation: No bus transportation is available

Please use Form Link to register your child for Southeast Middle School’s Summer Boost Program. If you have any questions please contact: Emily Dvorak, Dean of Students, at 319-688-1070, dvorak.emily@iowacityschools.org

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

April 24th and 25th- Book Fair

April 28th- 3rd grade Kid Fit- Kinnick Stadium

April 30th- 4th grade music performance

May 6th-Bike Rodeo

May 7th- Walk, Bike and Stroll to school day!

May 13th- Night at the Ball Park for Longfellow!

PTA Meetings:

May 7th, Zoom

June 4th, Zoom (Year End-Wrap Up, etc.)

The Iowa City Districtwide Parents Organization (DPO) is an independent organization led by an executive board and composed of voting members that represent parent organizations across the district.

You are encouraged to attend DPO meetings for the following reasons:

• Connect with parents from other schools’ parent organizations
• Find out what is happening in our district directly from the school board and administration
• Learn from experts about important matters related to children and education
• Exchange ideas and gain information on local, state, and national legislative issues

Upcoming meeting dates / topics (in-person and on Zoom) 6:30-8pm

• Wed May 14, 2025 - Wrap-up & community building

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.