Good Afternoon LMS Families,
I am Monique Porter, the proud Principal at LMS! I look forward to collaborating with your family to ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of all our students. I am extremely excited for the great things that are to come at LMS! Thank you to all of the families who attended my welcome reception. It was great meeting with you and discussing the needs at LMS!
Monique Porter
(414) 773-2410
Open House information
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm, we will conduct our 6th grade Open House (self-guided). Community school supplies can be dropped off in the main office (i.e. wipes, kleenex).
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm, we will conduct our 7th/8th grade Open House (self-guided). Community school supplies can be dropped off in the main office (i.e. wipes, kleenex).
First Day of School information
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 our 6th grade students will be welcomed by our WEB leaders to engage in Strong Start from 8:05 am-3:30 pm (full day).
Our 7th and 8th grade students’ classes will begin at 12:30 pm (½ Day PM only). Lunch will not be provided.
Please note: we have developed a schedule to ensure each student is able to connect with each of their teachers on the first day of school.
Save the Dates
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 pm, we invite you to join us for our Curriculum/Parent Information night.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 LMS Picture Day - VIP (ordering information)
Backpacks
- In order to maintain student and staff safety, we will require students to store their backpack in their school issued locker. “Students are prohibited from leaving backpacks in the hallways, bathrooms, office, and other common spaces. Students are responsible for backpacks and other personal items that are not stored in a locked school issued locker.” Students who fail to adhere to this expectation will receive a school issued consequence. However, if your student has a documented specialized plan and it is best for him/her to carry a backpack they will be allowed to carry it.
- Please review this copy of the LMS Student & Family Handbook for school expectations and policies.
Technology
- This document includes reminders and updates for technology for students and staff this school year!
- Please review our district's Technology usage policy and Student acceptable use guidelines for the use of electronic devices. All students who returned their Chromebook and Chromebook charger will receive one at the start of the year. If the charger was misplaced during the 23-24 school year, your child will be responsible for bringing a charger by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Schedules
Course selections will be considered closed and not subject to student change as of Friday September 13th, 2024.
Schedule changes will be considered for the following reasons only:
1. If a student is academically misplaced (for example, math level should be adjusted higher or lower to meet the student’s needs)
2. If a course has been eliminated due to low enrollment.
3. A conflict exists in the student schedule that prevents them from taking one or more of the classes they selected during the registration process.
4. A student was mistakenly scheduled into an incorrect class.
5. The Student Services Team Member or Administrator deems that a schedule change is in the best interest of the student.
6. A student was placed on a waitlist for a closed class and a seat became available.
7. Other requests to add/drop will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Below are examples of why a request may not be honored:
The student would like to change teachers.
The student would like to be in classes with friends.
*This list is not exclusive - in general, student generated course changes will not be honored.
SEL Corner
In advisory, which takes place one time per week on Wednesday mornings, we will be working through the Character Strong SEL program. The purpose of Advisory is to increase a sense of belonging for all students, improve skills that support student well-being, and deepen student engagement in their academics, in their school, and in their community. The structure of Advisory helps to build a sense of community at Longfellow for students and staff. This year, the Wauwatosa School District has partnered with Character Strong to provide a curriculum to our middle school students.
Feel free to reach out to Student Services if you are seeking resources or have questions about supporting the mental health or well being of your child.
Longfellow Student Services Team:
- 6th Grade Counselor: Brandi Berg
- 7th Grade Counselor: James Bentley
- 8th Grade Counselor: Michelle Marcou
- Mental Health Specialist: Amber Ringstad
- School Psychologist: Jessica Micol
- Youth Mental Health Social Worker: Zoey Reinhardt Wauwatosa Health Department
Wauwatosa School District Attendance Information
At home, you can help your student get to school each day by:
Call the school office any time your child may be late or absent.
Scheduling medical and dental appointments after school or during teacher work days when possible.
Provide the school office with medical excuses any time your child misses school for a medical appointment. Medical excuses can be brought in or emailed to Jennifer Rotgers.
Send your child to school if they have just a slight stomach ache, headache or allergies, and do not have a contagious illness. Call the school or a health provider for advice if your child complains regularly.
Familiarize yourself with the WSD district illness guidelines & Immunization information.
- All athletes need to have a physical on file as well as the concussion and handbook forms. Athletes and parents/caregivers, need to review the athletic handbook for all information about being a student athlete at LMS. If your student plans to participate in ANY sports at LMS, please fill out ALL of the paperwork on this link -
- https://longfellow.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/longfellow/page/athletic-participation-requirements (when in doubt, fill it out!) The paperwork can be turned in to the front office or emailed to jefferje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us Please note that all forms must be on file with the main office for a student to be declared eligible to tryout, practice and compete.
- The first day of cross country practice will be on Thursday, September 5th. Please meet by the baseball field across from the church on 80th Street.
- Cross Country Schedule
- Please review the JR Raiders tryouts schedule for this season.
- With school starting up, we wanted to open a spirit shop for our school families to be able to buy Longfellow merchandise. To order, please click the link below! Thank you, and Go Orioles! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/yntLjcMs4W
Jesse Jeffers
Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
Longfellow Middle School
2024-25 WSD and LMS calendars
LMS Start of Year Guide
To start the 24-25 school year, we developed a Longfellow Information Guide to help our students and families easily access enrollment, procedures, academic information, etc.
Please see here for our "Who's Who" at LMS. This guide provides a list of who can assist you with various information here at Longfellow.
LMS Athletics
All athletes need to have a physical on file as well as the concussion and handbook forms. Athletes and parents/caregivers, need to review the athletic handbook for all information about being a student athlete at LMS.
Please note that all forms must be on file with the main office for a student to be declared eligible to tryout, practice and compete.
Email Annie Palazzolo and/or Jesse Jeffers with questions: palazzan@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Longfellow Middle School
Email: palazzan@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: www.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/longfellow
Location: 7600 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, USA
Phone: 414-773-2400