WEEKLY PREVIEW

October 26, 2024

Hello, Longwood Families!

We loved seeing so many join us for Fall Fest! 🍁 Thank you, Longwood PTA, for your quick and flexible planning! Thank you to our students and families for making this such a fun evening! Join the PTA on November 12th at 7:00pm as we plan more fun events and opportunities for our students!

This Week at Longwood

🎉Pop Up Party!

We are hosting our first attendance "Pop Up" party this week. This monthly party is at a surprise day/time to celebrate students for being in attendance! "Strive for 5" this Week! 5 days of being on time and ready to learn by 9:00am!

🕘 Wed, October 30th: *Late Start - Doors Open 9:00am*

🎃 Thu, October 31st: Halloween

October 31st is a typical learning day at Longwood —no costumes at school, please!
Afternoon Club Hub is cancelled Thursday. Please let the office know your child's dismissal plans

📝 Fri, November 1st: Report Cards available in ParentVue after 4:00pm. Celebrate your student's learning growth and success! Call the office 630-428-6789 if we can assist you with locating your child's report card online.

Please continue reading for additional important reminders and news.

Have a wonderful weekend, Lions! Thank you for being a part of our Pride!

We are pleased to inform you that we are once again able to provide a reheatable Thanksgiving meal, free of charge, to families in need. If you could benefit from this opportunity, please fill out this Google Form linked below by Friday, November 1st. Sign Up Form > https://forms.gle/gTzdsLXFk3ydm1Am7

🪥 A Note from Nurse Peggy 🦷

A reminder to Kindergarten and 2nd Grade families:

Mobile Dental/Smile Squad forms are due Wednesday, 10/30.

There are a limited number of spots still available.

Please return your child's form as soon as possible!

✨ Project Arrow & Talent Development Updates ✨

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D204 Academically Talented Programming

District 204 offers a variety of academic programs to meet the needs of our students starting in 3rd grade. Although assessment occurs throughout the school year for all students, some programs require the gathering of additional information in order to determine appropriate placement.

Our identification process for Project Arrow and Accelerated Math programs includes the use of multiple measures when considering the whole child for academic programming. We consider standardized and normed assessment data including, but not limited to, the following: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), iReady, classroom assessments, and student learning characteristics.

Parent Teacher Conferences is an excellent time to begin having a discussion with your child's teacher if you are interested in having he/she complete additional testing this winter in consideration for placement.

Any questions regarding our Academically Talented programming and testing can be directed to our Student Services Coordinator, Jennifer Campen, jennifer_campen@ipsd.org

LONGWOOD PTA

Note from the PTA:

Thank you all for attending our scaled-back Fall Fest! Thank you especially to all of our volunteers who helped organize. It was a fun evening together!

🍁🦁Join the PTA on November 12th at 7pm

We welcome your ideas as we plan for upcoming events and opportunities for our students!

There are many ways to support as a Longwood community member and opportunities are flexible around your availability! By becoming a member of the PTA and/or attending a meeting you could support by sharing ideas, donating items or funds for upcoming events, assist with upcoming parties, or lead school-wide events. Join us on November 12th to find out more!

Join the PTA Today!