LoES Eagle News
December 22, 2017
A Message From Our Administrative Team
Season's Greetings LoES families,
One of the many great things about Longfellow is the great diversity that exists within our school community. On behalf of the LoES faculty and staff, we want to wish all of our families a wonderful holiday season. Whatever your beliefs or traditions are, we hope that you are able to spend some quality time with loved ones. Our students and staff have worked hard up to the point in the school year and deserve some time to rest and relax. We look forward to hitting the ground running in 2018 once students and staff return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our LoES Eagles soar!
Happy Holidays,
LoES Administrative Team
Winter Chorus & Hand Chime Concert at WLHS
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, December 25th through Tuesday, January 2nd - HCPSS schools closed for students
- Tuesday, January 2nd - HCPSS students and staff return to school
- Thursday, January 4th - The Council of Elders Celebration at LRHS beginning at 7:00 pm
- Friday, January 5th - LoES Spirit Day - Pajama Day
- Tuesday, January 9th through Thursday, January 11th - Smile Savers Dental Clinic at LoES
- Monday, January 15th - HCPSS Schools and Offices closed for MLK Day
- Tuesday, January 16th - HCMS Music/Schedule Orientation (*more information below)
- Thursday, January 18th - LoES Spelling Bee competition
News & Notes
- Thank You, LoES - we want to thank those LoES families who demonstrated their generosity in responding to our PTA-sponsored "Wall of Wishes". Numerous gifts have been donated over the past few weeks and we are so grateful for the overwhelming support that we have received from our LoES school community!
- HCPSS Inclement Weather Procedures - If the possibility of inclement weather exists or is forecast, the director of Pupil Transportation begins at 2:45 a.m. to review weather temperatures across the county and review national weather service forecasts via the Internet and AccuWeather Winter Storm Service. Get more information HERE
- Dr. Martirano selected to serve as permanent Superintendent - The Howard County Board of Education announced its decision to select Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano as permanent superintendent for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Get more information HERE
- School Start Times - The Howard County Board of Education voted to retain the existing model for school start and dismissal times for the 2018–2019 academic year during its regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2017. Learn more about the decision HERE
- Seminars at LoES - the 2nd round of seminars will be offered to students when we return in January. Check out the topics and contact Mrs. Veid or Mrs. Williams if you need more information.
- HCMS Music/Schedule Orientation - this letter will help guide you and your child through the selection process for sixth grade music performance. After reading this letter, we encourage you and your child to discuss her/his strengths and interests to ensure a successful transition to middle school.
LoES Soaring Eagle Spotlight
Meet Nathan DiSimone
Mr. DiSimone serves as a part time physical education teacher at Longfellow Elementary school. Although new to the LoES school community, Mr. DiSimone has been an educator since 2009 having previously worked in North Carolina and Frederick County, MD. Mr. DiSimone holds a Bachelors and Masters degree from Frostburg State University. In conjunction with Ms. Collins and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. DiSimone provides engaging physical education instruction for our LoES Eagles.
Policy Update
Policy 8080: Responsible Use of Technology & Social Media - The Board believes that technology should be leveraged to improve instruction, business operations, and communications. The Board encourages the use of social media to enhance student and stakeholder engagement, facilitate collaborative communications, and increase global connections. Get more information on policy 8080 HERE.
LoES PTA Corner
- Please follow us on Facebook (Longfellow Elementary School PTA)
- HELP WANTED! We need volunteers for the yearbook! There won’t be a yearbook unless there are parent volunteers! Please contact Lisa Wynne @ balerina687@gmail.com, if you are interested.
- Please consider using the LOES PTA AmazonSmile link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7111263 when doing your online shopping!
HCPSS Community News
Please visit the HCPSS community news webpage for information regarding programs and events throughout Howard County.