Weekly Preview
April 13, 2024
Hello, Longwood Families!
Our week was loaded with fun from start to finish!
Monday's Solar Eclipse Party
Thank you to all of our students and staff for their preparation and enthusiastic participation during Monday's solar eclipse viewing party! It was a fun experience for our community and we're proud of how responsible and safe our students were while they enjoyed the event! A special thank you to our teachers for ensuring our students were well-prepare for this unique opportunity.
Friday's Park District Recess Visit
Our students and staff had a blast during our visit from the Fox Valley Park District on Friday. We learned three new outdoor recess games and soaked up the spring sunshine! We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Meyers, our SEL Coach, for coordinating this visit! Funding for this event was provided through the Peace Grant we received for promoting and supporting students' social/emotional well-being.
Thank you for your donations!
Shoutout to our Student Council, led by Mrs. Brown and Ms. Diesing, for coordinating the Loaves and Fishes drive. We greatly appreciate the many donations we received. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our community!
SPIRIT WEEK this Week!
Get ready to show off your school spirit, Lions! We're gearing up for our our second annual College and Career day on Friday, April 19th! See below for details on the spirit days Student Council has planned for the week of Monday, April 15th - Friday, April 19th!
We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our community. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday at 7:00pm for our April PTA Meeting and Dining with you on Wednesday at Freddy's for our Longwood Restaurant Night!
Continue reading for more updates and important information!
Have a wonderful weekend, Lions! Thank you for being a part of our Pride!
Solar Eclipse
JOIN US FOR DINNER Wednesday!
Parent University: Becoming an Elementary School Parent
Parent University: Becoming an Elementary School Parent is an interactive presentation geared toward incoming kindergarten and first grade parents and guardians to better prepare them for this new transition in their child's life. The purpose of this presentation is to share what to expect as your child enters school full time and how parents can support their child’s emotional development throughout the early school years. A panel discussion among Indian Prairie School District 204 staff members will round out the evening.
Please note: This presentation is open to any IPSD 204 parent/guardian of an incoming kindergarten and/or first grade student. The information presented will not address any individual elementary school's policies or procedures.
The presentation will be offered both in-person and virtual. The content presented will be the same at both sessions.
In-Person Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: Welch Elementary School, 2620 Leverenz Road, Naperville
Childcare will be provided for children ages 3-10 by District 204 high school students. Children must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Virtual Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 7-8 pm
The webinar link will be sent to registered attendees prior to the event.
2024-25 Kindergarten Registration
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2037 to our Pride!
If you have a child who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Please complete the Student Information Sheet as soon as possible. This information will be used to form a kindergarten mailing list to share important news and information for incoming students. Official online registration in ParentVue will begin May 1st. Families can preview information about Kindergarten in the presentation linked below and complete the Student Information Sheet. Please contact josabet_jardines@ipsd.org if you have any questions regarding registration.
Kindergarten Presentation Student Information Sheet
Have a child who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2024? Apply for Indian Prairie School District's Pre-school Program! Additional support services such as Speech or Occupational Therapy may be available, too, for students eligible after screening. Fee waivers and financial assistance options are available. Pre-school Application for the 2024-25 school year can be found: Here Additional Frequently Asked Questions about the pre-school program can be found Here
Fox Valley Park District Recess Fun!
Join Us Wednesday! New Family Resource Fair
Join the Bilingual Parent Advisory Council on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:15 – 7:15 PM for the Newcomers Resource Fair. The event will be held in the board room at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Families of students in the ELL program who are new to the country and/or IPSD 204 will receive information about different organizations and the services they have available for you at low or no cost. Spanish, Russian, and Uzbek interpreters will be available. BPAC Resource Fair Registration is not required, but those who register will receive a raffle ticket.
BPAC Newcomer Resource Fair - English
BPAC Newcomer Resource Fair - Russian
BPAC Newcomer Resource Fair - Spanish
PTA Meeting Tuesday at 7:00pm
✨ TD & PA Quarter 3 Spotlight ✨
THIS WEEK
Trait of the Month: Honesty
Mon, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 19: Student Council Spirit Week!
Tue, Apr 16: PTA Meeting 7:00pm
Wed, Apr 17: Freddy's Restaurant Night
Wed, Apr 17: Late Start Wednesday *Doors Open 9:00am*
Fri, Apr 19: College & Career Day
COMING UP
Fri, Apr 26: No School - School Improvement Planning
Fri, May 3: Lunch on the Lawn!
Fri, May 3: April Longwood Leader Assembly & PBIS Reward Event
Fri, May 24: MVHS Senior Send Off!