Longfellow Elementary Weekly Update
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The mission of Longfellow Elementary School
Open gym at Longfellow starts Sunday January 12
Staff Recognition
Community members are invited to nominate a Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member they feel is serving our students with excellence for consideration of a yearly recognition award. Online instructions, forms, and application process can be found at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.
Fargo Public Schools deeply values its nearly 2,000 staff members who ensure our students receive a high-quality education in a safe learning environment. To honor our employees, the District will annually award the following:
Teacher of the Year Award − awarded to a certified staff member
Administrator of the Year Award − awarded to a principal, assistant principal, director or coordinator
Support Staff of the Year Award − awarded an educational support staff member, custodial/maintenance department staff member, or nutrition services staff member
Nominations (online only) for each award will be accepted January 6 – 17, 2020.
2nd Semester mid-morning milk starts January 13, 2020
Bingo night January 16
Longfellow Talent Show February 7
The LONGFELLOW TALENT SHOWCASE will take place on FRIDAY, February 7 in the gym at Longfellow from approximately 6:30-7:30 pm with a short intermission, if needed.
There is no admission cost. Families and friends are invited to watch!
Signup sheets went home in the VIP folders this week. Students may also sign up via email fargorudds@yahoo.com. Include student’s name, grade/teacher, what they will do, including song title and instrument, if applicable
· Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. The order of the show will be available the week of the show.
· A practice will be held before the Showcase during the school day the week of the show. Day/time TBD. Student should bring anything he/she needs for his/her act to school the day of the practice
· Music should be on CD or emailed if possible. Please contact Karin Rudd if you need help finding music.
· Acts should be no longer than 3 minutes (shorter is fine)
· This is a showcase not a competition
· Parent volunteers may be needed – sign up after February 3
· Talent options include – but not limited to – singing, dancing, playing an instrument, acting, sports feature, yo-yoing, a short reading of one’s writing
· Anyone interested is encouraged to participate
· Questions? Contact Karin Rudd at fargorudds@yahoo.com or text/call 701-388-1793
Fargo Public Schools Kindergarten Registration starts February 1
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2020 opens online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration on February 1, 2020. Child must be age 5 by July 31, 2020 to attend school in the fall.
Registration is a two-step process: online registration and document submission.
STEP ONE: Registration can be completed at home online anytime or at computer kiosks in the office at each Fargo Public elementary school building on the following dates with extended office hours:
- February 24, 26, and 28 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- February 25, 27, and March 2 – 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
STEP TWO: Once online registration has been completed, families MUST bring the following documents to the school their child will attend to finalize their child’s registration:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Child’s current immunization record
- Document (i.e. current city utility bill or bank statement) that includes parent/guardian name and address to verify the correct neighborhood school
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps.
Questions? Call the school office or Betsy Beaton at 701-446-1043.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please help us with our daily attendance by calling the school if your child is absent or will be leaving early. By calling the school we are able to insure that your child is safe and accounted for each day.
Please call the office ( 446-5051) or email Patty Edlund at edlunpa@fargo.k12.nd.us.
If your child arrives at school after the bell rings at 8:30AM, they will need to stop at the office to get a tardy slip before going to the classroom.
Longfellow Elementary
Email: henrice@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Longfellow
Location: Longfellow Elementary School, 29th Avenue Northeast, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-5000