Weekly Preview
April 6, 2024
Hello, Longwood Families!
It was a whirlwind of unpredictable weather this week. While it's not feeling like spring just yet, we're optimistic warmer days are just around the corner!
Report Cards Now Available
On Friday, April 5th, Students' Quarter 3 Report Cards posted in ParentVue (click the Report Card tab). We encourage families to take a moment to review their child's progress. This is a valuable opportunity to celebrate your child's achievements and reflect on an opportunity for growth or improvement as we finish the last quarter of the year. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please connect with your child's teacher. We appreciate your continued partnership!
Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a significant celestial event occurring - a solar eclipse. This offers a unique educational opportunity for our students and staff to witness and learn about this rare occurrence. IPSD is hosting a district wide watch party for our elementary students! To ensure the safety of your child, all students must have parental permission, in order to participate in viewing the eclipse on the afternoon of April 8th. Our school district is providing all students, faculty and staff with ISO- Certified Solar eclipse glasses for the event! Alternate activities will be provided indoors, including an opportunity to view the event on a livestream video for students who do not have parent/guardian permission. Please contact your child't teacher with any questions or concerns.
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
Continue reading for additional updates and important information!
Have a wonderful weekend, Lions! Thank you for being a part of our Pride!
Last Call! SPIRIT WEAR
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2037 to our Pride!
If you (or your neighbor!) 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 sso we can beginning enrollment for the upcoming school year. This information will be sued to form a kindergarten mailing list. Official online registration in ParentVue will begin May 1st. IFamilies 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.
✨ TD & PA Quarter 3 Spotlight ✨
THIS WEEK
Trait of the Month: Honesty
Wed, Apr 10: Late Start Wednesday *Doors Open 9:00am*
COMING UP
Mon, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 19: Student Council Spirit Week
Tue, Apr 16: PTA Meeting 7:00pm
Wed, Apr 17: Freddy's Restaurant Night
Fri, Apr 19: College & Career Day
Thu, Apr 25: Longwood Leader Assembly & PBIS Reward Event
Fri, Apr 26: No School - School Improvement Planning
Fri, May 3: Lunch on the Lawn!