Longacre Weekly News

Dear Longacre Families,

Today we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a silent march through the school followed by a school assembly in the gym. Students learned that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in fighting for what is right, but he wanted to do it in a way that showed peace, respect, and love. He didn’t believe in using violence or fighting back with anger. Instead, he used something called silent protest—which means standing up for your beliefs without saying a word.

Our student Community Builders, facilitated by Mrs. DiBella and Ms. Perris, led our school assembly and connected the following insights after reading, The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson.

With Longacre Pride,

Rhonda Henry, Principal

The Farmington Community Library has several events planned to honor the life and legacy of MLK.

Every year our Longacre Community Builders and students have always participated in sign making and the MLK March on MLK day and are encouraged to do the same this school year.

Here is the link to the upcoming MLK agenda of events between FPS and the Farmington Community Library: FPS & FCL MLK Agenda Link

Amelia Elizabeth Williams Olu and Tanvitha Chintareddy, have been selected as winners in the District-wide Reflections contest!

You and your Longacre student(s) are invited to learn about and participate in our Reader in Me Family Night on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6pm. Parents will learn strategies to help their child grow as a reader, writer and speller. Students will participate in fun and interactive reading activities sponsored by the West Oaks Civitans. Every student who attends will receive a free book. This is a parent and Longacre student event. Parents must stay with their child during this event. This family night is for current Longacre students only; no siblings.

Longacre Reader in Me Family Night Sign-up

Join us for an informative, interactive and fun Family Leader in Me Night facilitated by our Parent Lighthouse Team and Student Lighthouse Team members! The evening will focus on Habits 4, 5 & 6. Bring your entire family to learn how the habits can positively impact your family.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 11- 6:15 p.m.- 7:45 p.m.

WHERE: Longacre

We hope you can join us! Please RSVP below. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FAEAB29AAF85-54274907-family

During the month of January, students will be working on Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. Such as communicating effectively, developing positive relationships, practicing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving, seeking and offering support.

Leader in Me HABIT: 4 Think Win-Win

MANNER OF THE MONTH: Use Kind Words

Students and their families can meet local author Supriya Kelkar who will be sharing about her upcoming book, Thank you Teacher (released in March)!

Families can register via Zoom and submit questions using this google form.

This virtual event takes place on Zoom, January 21 from 6-7 pm.

LINK TO SHAREABLE FLYER

Parent IDEA be reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, for those not familiar, this particular book is timely and impactful book addressing the challenges our children face today. Click here to sign-up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSIadp51K8-ftNshEPbapRjefTpvlwQE/view?usp=sharing

Monday, January 20- MLK Day- no school- activities at Farmington Community Library

Friday, January 24-

• POPCORN Friday- $1.00
• NWEA winter testing window closes
• LOC Credit Union is open

Monday, January 27- WIDA ACCESS testing window opens

Thursday, February 6- Reader in Me Night- 6:00 p.m. (Scroll up for details)

Friday, February 7- Popcorn Friday for $1.00- All proceeds go towards Leader in Me Initiative

Tuesday, February 11- Leader in Me Family Night- 6:15-7:45. Scroll up for more information.

Wednesday, February 12- PTA meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the media center

Happy New Year from LOC! The next Longacre Student-Run Credit Union is Friday, January 24th. Students and staff who make a deposit will receive a mini pack of cookies!! If you would like more information about joining LOC, please visit: LOC Credit Union at Longacre.

With the colder weather here, please send your child(ren) to school dressed appropriately for outdoor recess with coats, hats, and gloves/mittens. Additionally, please remember to label your child’s clothing items so they can be easily identified if they become misplaced. Children will go out for recess as long as the wind chill temperature is above 0 degrees.

Please click on the sign-up link below if you are interested in your child attending afterschool Spanish classes this winter.

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