Longfellow Newsletter

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As we move through this exciting time of learning and growth, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. The collaboration between home and school is essential in fostering a positive and productive learning environment, and we truly appreciate your support.

Thank you to PTA for providing lunch for our teachers today during Parent Teacher Conferences!

Please check out the information from the PTA in the newsletter to see how you can get involved!

Have an amazing weekend and a safe time during the extended Thanksgiving break. Just a reminder no school November 27th-December 1st.

Principal Webb

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

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Longfellow carnival will be here before we know it! To make this fun event happen we need lots of help. Please reach out to the PTA if you are interested in being a part of a planning committee. We will be solidifying the date for our spring carnival at our next PTA meeting November 6th via zoom. Please email co-president Ali Nixon at annixon83@gmail.com or the PTA at IClongfellowpta@gmail.com if interested in helping with planning and/or join the PTA meeting for more information and to get involved.

Our Fall Non-Fundraiser is underway! Please consider donating to the Longfellow PTA by scanning the QR code, or fill out the form that will be going home in Friday folders this week and attach your payment. Our PTA funds help support family activities, supplies for teachers, field trips and so much more. Thank you for supporting our organization and making a difference for our school! Donations accepted throughout the year.

We're still looking for pies (store-brought, homemade, sweet, or savory) for teachers and staff! (If you're not a fan of pies, we're looking for ice, and if anyone can donate a cooler or two for storage we'd appreciate it!)

We're aiming high this year and want to get to 65 pies! Help the PTA meet its goal today!

Here's the link to the Sign Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA9AF29A2F85-52628321-pies?fbclid=IwY2xjawGjCttleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUYABIlaa8ebp3n93lEfq4K6ZgQB6XC9ALpAC_XuKFExakFfmR63u37VVA_aem_ljw118MPb0tmf5TOb0SsEQ#/

As of right now, we're up to 24 pies, looking to get up to 65!

Just drop receipts in the tub in the front entrance or send them with your student to take to the office.

Elementary Band Concert!

5th grade band students have been working hard and are excited to show off their progress at our upcoming concert on Monday, December 16th at 7PM at City High School. Students should report between 6:30-6:45 PM and wear nice dress clothes. Please reach out to Mrs. Clark, clark.ashley@iowacityschools.org with any questions!

Nov. 27th-29th No school Thanksgiving Break

Dec.3rd--Kindergarten Field Trip to ICM

Dec. 9th-2nd grade Field Trip

Dec. 11th-5th grade Hockey Field Trip

Dec. 21-Jan 5th- winter break

Jan. 6th- school resumes

PTA Upcoming Fundraisers: ongoing non-fundraiser

PTA Meetings:

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.)

It’s that time of year again—winter weather is just around the corner! Snow, ice, and cold can sometimes mean schedule changes. We want to make sure you have the information you need to stay updated on our inclement weather announcements, including school cancellations, delays, and early releases.

Here’s how you can stay in the know:

• Inclement Weather Guidelines: Visit www.IowaCitySchools.org/WeatherGuidelines to review our detailed plan for cancellations, delays, and early releases.
• Late Starts on Thursdays: In the event of a late start on a regularly scheduled early dismissal day (Thursday), the early dismissal will be canceled, and school will follow regular dismissal times.
• Timely Notifications: You’ll receive email, phone, and text notifications with weather announcements.
• Follow Us Online: Stay informed by checking our website and following us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Threads for updates.
• Check Out Our Mobile App: Download our official Iowa City Schools mobile app for a centralized hub of all school and district-related information, including weather notifications.

Parents are invited to fill out the general field trip permission form for your student here:

https://forms.gle/gaWpP2gFYYKD2npbA

Theme

The Iowa Heartlanders Mascot Dash’s Birthday!

Design Requirements

• No template will be provided. Creative interpretation is up to the student!

• Must be original artwork created by the child submitting either in a digital or hand drawn on standard 8

1⁄2 x 11 paper.

• Design must incorporate the Iowa Heartlanders Mascot, Dash and up to 5 colors including team colors:

black, white, grey, or pink.

• Design should fit on the front of a standard crewneck t-shirt

• Required format for digital submissions is .eps (preferred), .pdf or .png. All digital submission should be

emailed to info@iowaheartlanders.com.

• Prohibited content includes violence, profanity, or copyrighted materials.

Submission Guidelines

• One entry per child.

• Entries must be submitted by 11/29/2024.

• Submissions can be delivered/mailed to 802 Quarry Road, Coralville, IA 52241 or submitted digitally to

info@iowaheartlanders.com.

• Please include child's name, age, school, and contact information with the entry.

Judging Criteria

• Creativity and originality

• Relevance to the theme

• Age appropriateness

Prizes

The winner *AND* their Art Teacher will receive one free T-shirt and two free tickets for the Saturday, January

11, 2024 game, as well as a pre-game locker room tour and a high-five tunnel experience with up to three

guests. The child’s photo, first name, and last initial will be featured as the winner on the Videoboard at the Best

Field Trip Ever! Hockey game for 5th graders on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, on the Iowa Heartlanders

social media accounts and at Dash’s Birthday Party game on January 11, 2024.

Rights and Permissions

By submitting an entry, the child and parent/guardian grant permission to use the design for promotional

purposes. The contest organizer retains the right to modify the design for printing purposes.

Additional Rules

The contest organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the rules.

Decisions of the judges are final.

Looking for information on Securly, our web filtering tool? Find all the information here www.IowaCitySchools.org/Securly.

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.