Longfellow Newsletter
Week of September 30th
Message from Principal Webb
We had over 80 people at our ELL Pizza Night at LakeRidge on Wednesday! It's so fun to see current and former Longhorns at this event!
The weather is changing and we want to remind everyone to send jackets/sweatshirts, hats, and gloves when the weather is chilly. Please remind your student to check the lost and found and if possible LABEL your child's outerwear in case they end up in the Lost and Found so we can get them back to the owner :)
If you need assistance getting any winter gear, please contact our SFA Hailee Tyynismaa.
Remember to take time for yourself as this can be a stressful time of the year for many of us. If ever you have a concern or something great to celebrate I encourage you to reach out!
No School today- Friday, October 11th , or the following Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October, 15th.
Have an amazing weekend,
Parent-Teacher conference sign up information will be coming soon. It is linked in the Infinite Campus called PTZ wizard. More information coming soon. Many families also signed up at back to school night.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Principal Webb
Longfellow Longhorns will be having pictures taken on Friday, October 18. Retakes are scheduled for Monday, November 18. We do understand that 5th graders will be heading to School of the Wild that same day. We encourage you to have your 5th grader just wear a nice shirt that can easily be changed before getting on the bus or plan to have pictures on re-take day if you would prefer.
You may place an order using the form sent home with your student or by going to this link https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001134951. Or this qr code. (This link and QR code will only be active through October 19th.)
October 11th-15th- Fall Break- No school
October 16th-18th- School of the Wild for 5th grade
October 18th- School Picture Day
October 23- Bus evacuation drill
October 24- 4th grade field trip
October 31st- No school
November 8th- PK-2 PJ Night- PTA event
PTA Upcoming Fundraisers:
Shorts Eastside- October 16th 4-8pm
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.)
News from the Longfellow Library
The Longfellow Library has a new gift book program! If you would like to purchase a book for our school library head to our Amazon wishlist. We will insert a bookplate with your or your child's name and your little Longhorn can be the first one to check the book out! This can be a fun way to honor a favorite teacher or staff member, to celebrate a birthday, or for any other reason! Thanks for considering.
This month we have an October Reading Challenge for 4th and 5th graders. Student who want to participate can keep track of their reading time on special bookmarks and turn these in at the end of the month to receive a homemade cookie at lunchtime (alternate rewards will be be given to anyone who cannot have a cookie or does not want one).
We have noticed an increase in damaged books this fall. Please help your child to keep library books clean, dry, and away from pets and younger children. Thank you!
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.