Weekly Preview
November 11, 2023
Hello, Longwood Families!
We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break filled with joy, gratitude, and memorable moments with your loved ones. We can't wait to welcome our lions back on Monday! Below are a few important reminders for the week ahead:
Week of November 27th
- Don't forget to get those Chromebooks on the Charger!
- Lunch Menu for the Week
- Book Fair will be open briefly after arrival on Monday for last minute purchases
- Join us Thursday after school for Multicultural Night!
Multicultural Night
Join us for Multicultural Night on Thursday, November 30th - 5:30-7:30pm! You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a night of food, fashion, and fun alongside other Longwood families! This celebration is an opportunity for our families to come together, share their traditions, and learn more about the diverse backgrounds that enrich our learning environment. We look forward to seeing you!
Please continue reading for photo highlights and other important reminders.
We can't wait to see you on Monday, Lions! Thank you for being a part of our Pride!
Multicultural Night
Join Us for Multicultural Night on Thursday, November 30th. There are many ways to be involved! - From supply donations, set-up/clean-up, to hosting a table of your own. Click below to share a way you would like to be involved in this fun evening event for Longwood families! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ACA822A4F8C25-45662799-longwoods
Gift Mart
Giftmart 2023 needs your help! Please consider donating a toy to assist under resourced families in District 204.
By invitation, local 204 parents and/or guardians are invited to the Giftmart Toyshop where they can purchase new toys for $2.00 per toy. 100% of the proceeds made from the sale of each toy will be donated back to each invited school to fund much needed resources.
Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy that is safe for children ages 6-12. No stuffed animals or board games, please. There will be a Giftmart Toy Box located inside of Metea and Waubonsie Valley High Schools, Granger, Crone, Gregory and Fischer Middle Schools, and in Brooks, Cowlishaw, Fry, Graham, Georgetown, Gombert, May Watts, McCarty, Owen, Patterson, Petterson, Welch, Longwood, and Young Elementary Schools from November 13th – December 4th.
There also has been a Target gift registry created at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/giftmart204wishlist
Thank you for your generosity and participation!
Winter Weather & Outdoor Play
If we can support your family with any winter clothing items, including coats, gloves, boots, or snow pants, please call the main office at 630-428-6789 to be connected with Mrs. Lome, our Social Worker.
THIS WEEK
Trait of the Month: Empathy
Mon, Nov 27: School Resumes
Mon, Nov 27: Smile Squad - Mobile Dental Clinic Visit
Wed, Nov 29: Late Start Wednesday *Doors Open 9:00am*
Thu, Nov 30: Multicultural Night 5:30-7:30pm
Fri, Dec 1: Longwood Leader Assembly & School-wide PBIS Event
COMING UP
Tue, Dec 12: PTA Meeting 7pm
Wed, Dec 13: John Schu Visits Grades 2 & 3 12:30pm
Sat, Dec 16: Gift Mart
Tue, Dec 19: Winter Concert 6:30pm
Fri, Dec 22: Winter Parties 2:00pm
Mon, Dec 5 - Jan 5th: Winter Break
Mon, Jan 8: School Resumes
LONGWOOD PTA
Volunteer Opportunities for 2023-24!
Longwood PTA has many of opportunities to volunteer and help Longwood Elementary students and staff. View the available opportunities HERE!