Longleaf School of the Arts
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Happy School Social Worker Appreciation Week, Mrs. Jones!
We are thrilled to bring your attention to an important occasion – School Social Worker Appreciation Week. This week, we have the wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the remarkable contributions of our dedicated school social worker, Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones has been an invaluable member of our school community, tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure the well-being of our students. As our school social worker, she has provided crucial emotional and social support to countless students, creating a positive impact on their lives. Whether addressing individual needs or fostering a supportive school environment, Mrs. Jones goes above and beyond to make our school a better place.
In honor of School Social Worker Appreciation Week, we invite each and every one of you to join us in expressing gratitude to Mrs. Jones for her unwavering dedication. This is a perfect opportunity for us, as a community, to come together and show our appreciation for the vital role she plays in the lives of our students.
Ways to Show Appreciation: (Jones@longleafschool.com)
- Thank You Notes: Write a heartfelt thank-you note expressing gratitude for Mrs. Jones's support.
- Artistic Creations: Create a poem, monlogue, song, dance, or piece of artwork that symbolizes the positive impact Mrs. Jones has had on your life.
- Gifts of Appreciation: Small gestures, such as flowers, a gift card, or a thoughtful token, can go a long way in conveying our appreciation.
Let us make School Social Worker Appreciation Week an unforgettable experience for Mrs. Jones, showcasing the immense impact she has had on our school community. Your support and participation in this initiative will undoubtedly mean the world to her.
Thank you for joining us in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of Mrs. Jones!
Congratulations to LSA's newest members of National Honor Society!
These students will serve under the leadership of LSA staff member, Mrs. Kelly Hewes! Thank you for an amazing ceremony NHS!
LSA Performing Arts Department Presents:
Please consider joining the Instrumental Music and Vocal Music programs on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 PM, in the LSA Blackbox Theatre as they present their Music in Our Schools Month Concert, entitled, "Words and Sounds."
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://longleaftheatre.seatyourself.biz
Thank you for your continued support of our performing arts programs!
Featured article by LSA's Yearbook Class
LSA Yearbook Team
LSA Performing Arts (LSAPA) Newsletter!
All of the exciting things that are happening across all of our Performing Arts Departments can be found here, in this week's edition of LSAPA. There is so much to celebrate! Congratulations to our students who scored "Superior" at the ITS Festival this weekend!
Prom Outside Guest Forms DUE March 15th!
Student-Led Empowerment Dance Show!
Student-Led Empowerment Show is March 15th @ 7pm in the Black Box Theater; get your tickets now before they sell out! Ticket link: https://longleaftheatre.seatyourself.biz/. The students have been working so hard planning and choreographing for this dance show! Come on out and show them your support! Thank you all!
- Ms. Elise Janson, Dance Department Director
Important Dates:
Monday, March 4 thorugh Friday, March 8- School Social Worker Week!
Thursday, March 7 - Chorus/Orchestra/Wind Ensemble Music In
Our Schools Month Concert @ 7:00 PM
Friday, March 8 through Monday, March 11 - No School
Tuesday, March 12 - ACT (11th Graders) - Community Service Day (9th, 10th, & 12th Graders)
Friday, March 15 - Dance Dept. Student-Led Show @ 7:00 PM
Monday, March 18 - LSA Board Meeting @ 5:30 PM
Wednesday, March 20 through Saturday, March 23 - Theatre Dept. - Million Dollar Quartet Shows
Friday, March 22 - No School - Teacher Workday
Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 - Spring Break
Previous Newsletter Information
2024 - 2025 Course Registration Opened Friday, March 1st!
Course registration for current 9th-11th graders opened in PowerSchool on March 1st at 3:45 PM and wil close on March 15th at 8:30 AM. Our school counselors shared registration details with students during Study Hall.
Students have been provided with links to schedule appointments with their school counselor between now and March 14th. They have been advised not to wait until the last minute if they have any questions. Students with last names A - J should schedule with Ms. Glees, and students with last names K - Z should schedule with Ms. Norton.
2024-2025 School Year Planning Process
All current 9th through 11th grade students do not need to reapply; they are automatically offered a seat. Each school year our waitlist has grown tremendously. If you are presently aware of any reason your 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student will not be returning next school year, please inform us by completing the following survey: 2024-2025 DECLINE of SEAT SURVEY. We would like to be prepared to transfer out records in a timely fashion and offer any additional seats that will be available to new families.
2024-2025 Application Window Open!
Our application window to receive new students for the 2024-2025 school year is open on our school website! The window will close on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Please inform any family that you believe would make a great fit for Longleaf School of the Arts. Students and families are also encouraged to share our Social Media posts and why you love Longleaf School of the Arts. Most people learn about us through word of mouth, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to make the right choice for the best school community in the Triangle!
Testing Information
ACT - March 12, 2024
Students in the 11th grade will take the ACT on March 12. Students will be notified 2 days prior to the test with testing accommodations. Students can arrive between 7:45 AM-8:25 AM. Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. The standard testing administration takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. Students with approved extended time will be allotted up to 5 hours to complete the test.
This will serve as a community service day for all other students. Upload community service hours HERE
Feel free to reach out to Dr. Morris at: morris@longleafschool.com if you have additional questions about the ACT test day.
TEST PREP!
Kaplan: Practice SAT, PSAT and ACT HERE
The Princeton Review: HERE
ACT website: Practice for the Pre-ACT & ACT HERE
We recommend that our 11th graders who will be taking the ACT use these websites during Study Hall as additional test prep!
LSA PTSA NEEDS YOU! - Goal 100 Members - We need 50 more!
We are looking for members and volunteers for the PTSA! As some of you may know, the PTA is the largest and oldest advocacy association for children in America. In addition, the association provides access to programs, resources, grants and support for teacher’s students and their families. This year our goals are to continue the support of our teachers, provide enrichment, scholarship and nutrition resources to our students and lay a foundation for future success in the years to come. The PTSA is a place where you can form lasting relationships that will help shape the future of our success! There are currently 50 PTSA members. Please help PTSA reach our goal of 100 members!
Become a member:
https://longleaf.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships
Teacher Lounge:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABA72EA0FD0-45667541-teacher
Thank you all for your help!!
LSA PTSA
OUT AND ABOUT!
Please complete this form if you would like Mrs. Williams to visit you!
Parent/Guardian Access to PowerSchool
Grades
Grades are in PowerSchool. Parents, please make sure you have access to PowerSchool and CANVAS for information and feedback on student work. Please let Connie Babb, Babb@longleafschool.com, or Brandon Mercado, Mercado@longleafschool.com, know if you need help setting up your parent account.
2023-2024 Student Fees
Student Fees should be paid at https://student-fees23-24.cheddarup.com. Please see the website for forms and more information.
**Only Juniors and Seniors are permitted to go off campus for lunch and have a student parking permit.
A Note on Attendance
School attendance will always be of significant priority here at Longleaf School of the Arts. Not only is school attendance mandated by law, but we pride ourselves on being able to help our students prepare for college and the outside world through our 16-day force failure policy, which states that "in order for a student to receive credit for a class at Longleaf School of the Arts, the student must not be marked absent for more than sixteen (16) days per year." Please be aware that the school will send home letters for all documented absences, whether excused or otherwise noted. While we understand that circumstances beyond our control occur, we ask that you provide documentation to support any absences your student may have throughout the school year. All absences can be reported on the school website through the following link: REPORT AN ABSENCE. If you have any questions about attendance or the forced failure policy, please contact Mrs. Victoria Jones, LSA's school social worker.