Longleaf School of the Arts
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We hope your holiday break was filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments. As we embark on a new year and resume our academic journey, let's approach the upcoming challenges and successes with renewed energy and enthusiasm. May the lessons learned in the past year guide us toward growth and achievement. Let's make 2024 a year of continued collaboration, learning, and memorable experiences together. Welcome back, and here's to a fantastic start to the rest of the school year!
PTSA Holiday Staff Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all LSA PTSA members and LSA families for your generous contributions to PTSA's Holiday Staff Appreciation. Thanks to your kindness and support, every LSA Staff Member received cookies and a $150 Amazon Gift Card. Your thoughtfulness has undoubtedly brought joy and gratitude to our dedicated staff during this festive season. Your generosity reflects the strength and unity of our LSA community, and we are truly appreciative of your commitment to recognizing and appreciating the hard work of our staff members.
Thank you to the following Amazon Gift Card Donors!
Sweeter Together: A Delectable Display of Parent-Donated Cookies at LSA
Thank you all for the AMAZING HOLIDAY COOKIES!!!!!
SGA Winter Dance Tickets
Tickets
Purchase Tickets using the following lnk: https://sga-winter-dance-ticket-copy.cheddarup.com
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!
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Previous Newsletter Information
Important Dates:
Wednesday, December 20 through Tuesday, January 2 - Winter Break
Tuesday, January 9 through Friday, January 12 - Midterm Exams
Monday, January 15 - No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
Tuesday, January 16 - No School (Teacher Workday)
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.