Longfellow Middle School
March

Important Schedule Reminders and Daily Bell Schedule Adjustments
Also, in order to ensure our students have enough time to enjoy their lunch and recess time safely with the new protocol, the following adjustments have been made to the daily bell schedule.
(Tosa Connected Students - Your teachers will be reaching out with minor (if any) adjustments to your schedule)

Spring Conferences **Updated**
Track and Tennis Begin After Spring Break
Due to our conference, we may only be able to offer 7th/8th grade track this spring. Please fill out this form if your student is going to participate in spring sports.
Athletic forms are due to the office by Thursday, March 18th at 3:30 pm.
There will be a Tennis meeting via Zoom on March 11th at 5:30 pm.
Longfellow PTA Pantry Relocation
The LMS Pantries have been moved back outside the cafeteria doors! The outdoor 24/7 access made the pantries easier to use. Please feel free to take the food, personal hygiene, cleaning and school supplies that are offered. And if you are able, please donate to help those in need!
**Note: in the winter months, please donate items that aren’t affected by the cold (including items packaged in glass). Suggestions include paper products, toothpaste and brushes, deodorant, bar soap, pasta, cereals, peanut butter, rice, crackers, etc.
THANK YOU SO MUCH LONGFELLOW COMMUNITY!
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest Winners
Thank you Ms. WK and the Longfellow BSU for all your hard work and dedication creating this experience for our Orioles.
Also, thank you to the handful of PTA members and parents who took time out of their day to serve as our official judges!
8th Grade Winners STEM is demanding "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" celebrating Aretha Franklin! | 7th Grade Co-Winners MS. WK's class pays tribute to Brian Stevenson and Walter McMillian! | 7th Grade Co-Winners Mr. Christensen's class gets creative using a rolling video about Sojourner Truth. (is that even allowed?) |
Allied Art Winners (and leading vote getter) Ms. Condon's class taking "Higher Ground" celebrating Stevie Wonder's entire life! | 6th Grade Winners Good luck getting into Mrs. Short's class without the proper credentials as Charles Gittens (first ever Black Secret Service Agent) is checking for agendas at the door. | Honorable Mentions.... Mrs. Westphal's class decided to recognize multiple individuals ranging from Muhammed Ali to Rosa Parks. |
Allied Art Winners (and leading vote getter)
6th Grade Winners
Longfellow Middle School PTA Community Needs Survey
To help us identify items to stock up in our Longfellow Pantry, please fill out this survey. If your family is in need of specific items or needs assistance with picking up needed items, include your contact info along with the items needed. **All responses are confidential and will only be shared with the Longfellow School Counselors who will assist with distribution.**
If you are in a position to donate to the Pantry Cabinets, you're welcome to stock them as you see fit. If you'd like to make a monetary donation that will go towards restocking cabinet supplies, please use the following link: https://longfellowmspta.new.memberhub.store/store/items/215118
Thank you!
-- Longfellow PTA and School Counselors
Human Growth and Development Units Coming Up for Students
6th grade parents will be getting information from Mrs. Mohacsi in the near future.
"Teaching Tosa": Student-led Tutoring/Mentorship Opportunity Extends Availability
A group conscientious Tosa high schoolers have been working together to find ways to support their school community during these difficult and uncertain times. Back in early December this group of students, from both East and West, began Teaching Tosa. Completely student organized and ran, Teaching Tosa provides homework help, tutoring, or just plain mentorship via ZOOM.
Please reference their website for more information.
(NOTE: The team has grown since my previous communication, and Teaching Tosa is not limited to students accessing Study Hubs)
Lockers, Lockers, Lockers
Please know, the addition of locker access brings other elements for students to consider:
- Please remain mindful of one another's space; avoid holding conversations and congregating by lockers.
- Please try to limit locker visits throughout the day by continuing to utilize your backpack. (Use your locker for coats, boots, phy ed clothes, lunches, etc)
- Please only use the locker assigned to you.
- You are NOT required to utilize a locker if you choose.
While there are teachers/supervisors in the hallway at all times throughout the day, please keep valuables such as phones and chromebooks on your person.
Thank you so much in advance for your consideration during this transition.
Food Service Links
Food Service Update: Free Weekend Meals
The Wauwatosa School District will now also provide free weekend meals for all District students - even those who do not qualify for free/reduced meals. Please complete the appropriate form below and submit at least 24 hours prior to meal pickup.
Click here for the Virtual Learners Lunch Request Form
Meals can be picked up at Longfellow Middle School or Whitman Middle School on Wednesdays from 8 - 10 am. Orders must be received by 12 noon on Tuesdays. Please complete one form per household.
Longfellow Middle School
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Longfellow PTA Community Pantry
The Longfellow PTA has set up food and toiletry pantries for our families and community. If you are able to donate, our pantries are located outside of the cafeteria doors, in the back of the building on the west side. Look for the big white tent! The pantries are between it and the building.
The biggest needs for the food pantry are cereal, breakfast bars, peanut butter/nut butters/non-nut butters, jelly, pasta, ramen, pasta sauce, rice, fruit cups, as well as proteins such as beef jerky, tuna, canned chicken and beans.
The toiletry pantry is stocked with toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, soap, cleaning supplies and laundry detergent. School supplies are also welcome!
The pantries are for our community and fueled by our community. Take what you need and leave what you can!
Other Potential Support for Families on Asynchronous Days
The following community centers are offering space/supervision for situations like this:
While fees may apply to some of these programs, there are options available for all families to access. Most of these organizations work in conjunction with Wisconsin Shares as well.

The Counselor Team
Longfellow PTA Teacher Appreciation
Hello! The Longfellow PTA would like to show our appreciation for the Longfellow staff, who have been working especially hard during these unique circumstances.
We are hoping to help stock the fridge with beverages and provide treats for them throughout the year, in addition to our week-long celebration in May. Please sign up if you are able! There will be additional opportunities to sign up in the future. Thanks very much!!
Longfellow PTA

What is Launch!?
Learners fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in personalized professional cultures, exploring industries of interest, solving real world problems, and using industry standard tools. Learners connect, work and are coached by employers, employees and professionals in their professions of choice, all while receiving high school and potentially college credit, and industry credentials. Projects are designed to meet employer and employee needs, invite innovation and entrepreneurship, or career or industry exploration. This program is an example of how business, community, agencies, and educators can partner to produce the most personalized learning profession-based experiences that educate the talent of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
LAUNCH provides the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through a profession-based, inquiry learning method. When this program concludes, students will have been exposed to industry brands, built a professional network of support, and developed credentials that will foster continuous improvement via lifelong learning, unlock and access human potential, collaboration and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to learn for themselves! In addition, LAUNCH will connect students to internships and job opportunities that connect to their professional plan.
And a one, a two....a one, two, three ,four.... Mr. Jelich and Mr. Krubsack making the most of available space as they move rehearsals to the Lois Weber | Concurrent Classroom? C'est génial! Madame Anderson bringing Tosa Connected and P-I-L Orioles together in her French class. | Happy Shack! No one is happier to see everyone again then Mr. Shackelford! |
And a one, a two....a one, two, three ,four....
Concurrent Classroom? C'est génial!
Longfellow Black Student Union Will begin 2020 Meetings soon!
First meetings will be during lunch this Tuesday (Cohort A), Wednesday (Both Longfellow Connected Cohorts) and Friday (Cohort B).
It's Important for Our Families to Know
Here at Longfellow, we celebrate the diversity that has come to define our learning community. Our staff continues working toward a culture of humility and vulnerability as we try to better reach ALL our families during such a unique time in history. Unfortunately our message of equality and unity recently experienced a setback when a person, or group of people, distributed racist literature throughout our community. Both disgusted and heartbroken by these events, we will continue to have these conversations and support our students in every way possible.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any Longfellow staff member should you need support or have ideas on how to strengthen our partnership, learning community, and neighborhoods.
Sincerest Regards,
Seth Larson
Message from the Nurse's Desk
Longfellow Athletics 2020-2021
Thank You Families, Teachers, and Students
The cohorts are set, “Tosa Connected” is ready to go, and student class schedules will be released in the very near future. We are almost back to school! With that said, I want to sincerely thank our families for being beyond patient and understanding through this process. You’ve had to make difficult decisions regarding your child’s health and schooling. You’ve had to adjust work schedules and arrange child care. You’ve had to make substantial life changes based on new (and oftentimes changing) information. I am truly sorry for the inconveniences caused during this already stressful time. Please know our teachers have been working tirelessly to ensure your student’s Longfellow experience is safe and meaningful, no matter the mode of instruction. Thank you for your trust in us.
Thank you, Longfellow teachers, for your courage, professionalism, and willingness to rise to this occasion. You continue to amaze every day.
Finally, thank you, Longfellow Orioles, for being our “why” as we prepare for this new experience together. We got this.
Sincerely,
Seth Larson
welcome mr. abdelmawla!!!

Meet your new math teacher!

Longfellow Says Goodbye to Some Amazing Humans
Mr. Dobbe This guy right here. The always affable Mr. Dobbe will be starting his career as a teacher this fall in a neighboring district. Thank you so much for your time at Longfellow, and all that you've done to support our students over the years. Best of luck as you begin your new career, Mr. Dobbe. | Mrs. Faust A founding advisor of our GSA, total Star Wars nerd, and martial arts extraordinaire, Mrs. Faust will be starting a new chapter in her life teaching in the Madison area. Thank you, Mrs. Faust, for holding all of us, students and colleagues, to the highest expectations. You've left a lasting impact. | Ms. Glodoski A Longfellow favorite since she first arrived, Ms. Glodoski is calling it a career. No matter what kind of day someone was having, Ms. G had a way of making everyone feel good about themselves. She always brought the best out in her students and colleagues, and we were very fortunate she is a Longfellow Oriole. Thank you for everything, Ms. G. |
Mr. Dobbe
Mrs. Faust
Ms. Glodoski
What's Your Story? Students share their experiences, fears, and dreams through their "Six-Word Story" | | "Words Hurt" A sincere reminder from a 6th grader. |
Dear Longfellow Orioles,
I think it's safe to say 2020 is a year we are ready to leave behind. School ending early, activities being cancelled, and being stuck at home was not the spring we anticipated at Longfellow. Now, in addition to this already difficult time, we have unrest in our cities and amplified division in our communities. Longfellow Orioles, we need you. This world needs you.
There is so much to celebrate at our school. There is incredible talent...there is ambition....creativity....there is limitless potential among you. But what's so much more than any of those things? There is also empathy and an appreciation for each other as individuals. There IS kindness among you. I truly hope through these difficult times you can still recognize that. I also hope that at some point in your future, you see what I see in you. What your teachers see in you. That you are able to look in the mirror and see your worth. Please, continue to celebrate your differences and help shrink this divide in our schools, in our communities, and in our world. I've said this before, you are your parents' greatest gift to this world....make it a better place than you found it.
I hope each of you and your families are staying healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally during this time away.
Kindest regards and I miss you all,
Principal Larson

Birthday Visit for Ruiming!
"The Oriole Times" - Digital Edition
Get Out of the House and Take a Trip Somewhere (kinda)!!
Longfellow Artists shine through during their time in quarantine
"I got this." Mrs. Tischer takes the command post for locker item pick up. | "Mrs. G!!!" There were a lot of excited Orioles to see one of their favorites, Mrs. Glodoski, helping out. | Social distancing or just social? Officer Tracy helps (slow) the locker item process. |
A (really awesome) Public Service Announcement from Your Classmate!
"Allied Hearts" - Ms. Mohacsi and Ms. Condon sending the Longfellow love ZOOM style

Thank you, Mr. Behrendt! Mr. Behrendt will become the new principal of Richmond School for the 2020-2021 school year. While he will be greatly missed, the Longfellow community wishes him and his family the best on his new journey! (and yes...this is what Mr. Behrendt was wearing during his interview) | Lunch for Local Heroes Longfellow teachers all pitched in to provide over 125 meals from a local favorite (Leff's Lucky Town) for the ER and Respiratory Units at Froedtert! Thank you everyone! | Once Upon a Time, Just Before Social Distancing.... "Team Fam", Mrs. Johnston, and Mr. Kreger represent Longfellow in a nationwide Future Cities competition in Las Vegas! |
Thank you, Mr. Behrendt!
Lunch for Local Heroes
A Message from Your Math Teachers | Science Class....in the living room. Allie gets creative while exploring potential and kinetic energy.... | "Wish you were here..." I guess even a principal misses hallway shenanigans at times. |