Longfellow Newsletter

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Dear Longhorn families,

It was another great week at Longfellow. I enjoyed watching our 3rd graders investigate during science today!

We hope you can join our K-2 PJ party tonight Friday, February 16th.

Please check out our events that are coming up including parent teacher conferences and Kindergarten registration along with spring picture day! Also coming soon will be PTA sign ups coming for future events. In March we are excited to bring back our Penny drive fundraiser - more information coming!

Have a great weekend!

Principal Webb

The website to sign-up for parent teacher conferences is now open. You can sign-up for conferences anytime between now and February 21st. I have attached the directions with the link to this email as well.

Conferences are being held on:

• February 28th from 3:10-7:10pm in person at Longfellow
• March 4th - 7:40-11:40am in person at Longfellow and 11:40am-7:10pm on zoom

• To log in to PTC Wizard, visit the Parent PTC Wizard website page for Longfellow Elementary at this link: https://app.ptcwizard.com/iccs-longfellow.

• Sign in using your Infinite Campus parent portal username and password.

We are seeking one volunteer for the Longfellow World Language Program Spanish classes this spring (volunteer on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or both) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting 2/21. If you are interested in volunteering weekly at the program please be in touch with Ashley, jashleylaux@gmail.com. It is helpful but not required to have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish.

Spring school pictures will be on Thursday, February 29th. Here is the link for pictures: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001088603 or you can use the QR code to the side! Paper forms will be coming home with students soon. You do not have to do both online and paper, just choose one or the other!

Next meeting is March 5th at 6:30 on zoom

PTA is gearing up for the annual Penny Wars and Carnival this spring look for more information to come! Teacher Appreciation happening in May!

The PTA needs parents to help with the upcoming Art Show. Sign-up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545AAAB2FA1F85-artshow#/

JA BizTown Mobile will be taking place for 6th grade students from Longfellow Elementary on March 25th, 2024 at the Iowa City Community Schools Center for Innovation. JA BizTown is a one-day simulation following teacher-led classroom curriculum where students will take on a job role within 'BizTown' in one of 20 storefronts. They are responsible for running their businesses and the town for the day, voting, ordering stock, selling goods and services, shopping, and so on. The simulation is essentially a "crash course in adulting"!

Volunteers are needed for the day of the simulation. Volunteers will be assigned to a storefront (e.g. Utilities, City Hall, Financial Institution) to help oversee students operating that storefront throughout the day. Volunteers will ask questions, help students complete job tasks, and encourage them to think of ways to boost sales, pay bills, and engage with the 'BizTown Community'. JA will provide a 30–45-minute orientation prior to student arrival for you to get familiar with your storefront and role for the day, and then you will oversee the group of students assigned to that storefront for the day. This is a great opportunity to interact with students as they get hands-on experience with financial literacy and work and career readiness skills.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Katie Langrehr, Experiential Learning Director, at klangrehr@jaeasterniowa.org to register.

February 20th/21st - World Language Program begins for those students signed up

February 28th- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:10-7:10

February 29th- Spring pictures

March 4th- No school - parent teacher conferences and kindergarten registration 7:40am-7:10pm

March 5th- PTA Meeting

March 7th- Art Show Closing Reception 6-7pm

March 8th- 2 hour early release, dismissal at 12:55pm

March 11th-15th Spring Break

March 25th - 1st and 2nd grade music shares

March 27th - Kindergarten music shares

March 28th - 3rd grade field trip

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!

Click here to sign up!

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

Maranda Harrison, Principal Secretary

Caitlin Hauskins, SFA

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.