Lion Share
February 9, 2018
Snacks for State Testing
Survey for NPS
Norman Public Schools is committed to preparing and inspiring all students to achieve their full potential. Our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and optimism guide our work in building relationships and developing a sense of ownership within the entire community to improve student learning experiences.
As such, we want to hear your thoughts about Enrichment and Advanced Opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to share what is important to you.
- Community (Parent) Exchange - https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#259197828
- Student Exchange - https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#753873701
36th Annual Norman Chocolate Festival sponsored by the Norman PTA Council is TOMORROW!
Norman North Athletics Information
All City Choir Information
On Monday, February 12, 2018, selected 6th, 7th and 8th-grade choir students will travel by school bus to the North District All-City Choir Concert rehearsal at Norman North High School. We will leave school around 9 am and return no later than 12:00 pm.
North District All-City Choir Concert will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Norman North High School on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm. All Longfellow choir students will need to be present and in uniform (white shirts, black pants/skirts) at 6:15 in Nancy O’Brien Center for vocalizations before the concert. Tickets for this event will be $3. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Ms. Hrubik at chrubik@norman.k12.ok.us.
LMS Booster Club will be meeting in the LMS library on February 27 @ 6pm.
LOMA “Win a Steinway or $40,000” Fundraiser
Information
Check out the website: https://www.loma.rocks/
Purchase a $10 ticket and you could win...
1st Prize
New Steinway Model M Grand
Market Value: $55,760.00
or
$40,000.00 Cash
2nd Prize
New Taylor 814ce Guitar
Market Value: $3,499.00
3rd Prize
New Bach 180S37 Trumpet
Market Value: $2,829.00
What is LOMA “Win a Steinway or $40,000” Ticket you ask?
A group of local business man and higher education teachers came together and created LOMA – Local Oklahoma Music Association. The purpose of LOMA is to help local music education programs such as our LMS Band, Choir and Orchestra. Our school music programs will receive 100% of the tickets we sell.
Tickets are $10 each and 100% of the money goes to the LMS Band, Choir and Orchestra programs.
Cash or Check – Make checks out to LOMA.
You must be 18 years or older and have a valid social security number to enter. The winning ticket must have a legible name and phone number. A ticket without a legible name and phone number will be disqualified. You need not be present to win.
To get a ticket - see a band, choir or orchestra student OR email Dr Griffith at mgriffith@norman.k12.ok.us.
Athletic Update
Spring Sports
If your child has not participated in a school sport this school year and will be participating in a Spring sport, they will need a sports physical completed and all forms on Rank One completed before they will be allowed to practice. The Rank One forms can be found here: https://normanpublic.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx
Track
Mandatory parent/athlete meeting is Monday, February 12th at 5:30 in the LMS Auditorium.
Track starts Wednesday, February 21. Athletes will be bussed to Norman North High School immediately after school. Pick up is 5:30 at the NN Athletic Complex. If you are not dressed for practice with appropriate clothing and shoes you will not be allowed to practice. You CANNOT practice until all forms on RankOne have been completed, and a physical turned in to LMS. Forms can be found on the Athletics page of www.normanpublicschools.org
If you have any questions, contact Coach Balkman at balkmana@norman.k12.ok.us
CIA has elected new leadership!
Internet Services with Cox
If your family is in need of internet services and receives some sort of government assistance Cox will provide your internet services for $9.95. Please see the following link if you are interested.
https://www.cox.com/aboutus/connect2compete.html?sc_id=cr_dm_camp_z_c2c_vanity
Order your Yearbook
Lifelines Suicide Prevention 8th Grade Parents
8th Grade Night at Longfellow- Save the Date
Upcoming Events
February 13: All City Choir, Nancy O'Brian
February 19: No School for President's Day
February 20: All City Band, Nancy O'Brian
February 27: LMS Booster Club Meeting, 6:00 pm library
February 28: 8th Grade Norman North Parent Meeting @ Longfellow, 6:30 pm
March 6: All City Orchestra, Nancy O'Brian
March 7: Norman North Incoming Freshman Course Fair
March 8: Norman North 8th Grade Pre-enrollment @ Longfellow
March 11: Book Fair for Longfellow Library
March 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8 pm
March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences 8am- noon
March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
March 19- 23: Spring Break
April 2- 27: State Testing
April 5: All City Art Show, Nancy O'Brian
May 3: Spring Orientation for incoming 6th Graders, Longfellow MS @ 6:30 pm
May 8: Senior Receptions @ LMS *Tenative
May 10: Band Concert @ LMS
May 15: Choir Concert @ LMS
May 17: Orchestra Concert @ LMS
*Please check the Longfellow Middle School calendar for updates. http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/middle-school-longfellow/calendar
About Us
Website: www.normanpublicschools.org/longfellow
Location: 215 N Ponca Ave, Norman, OK, United States
Phone: (405) 366-5948
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longfellowms/
Twitter: @LMSLions