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September 16, 2023
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana de parte de Longfellow Middle School!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Longfellow Middle School!
We honor the contributions of Hispanic people in history and today - especially our students!
September SPAM (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month)
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM)! This is a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized topic. September is used to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. The goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Find more information about how NPS addresses suicide prevention here and find more information about SPAM here. #BeThe1To
LMS Events
- September 18 - Volleyball v. Whittier @ NNHS 4:30 pm
- September 18 - Softball v. Whittier @ NNHS 4:45 pm
- September 19 - Volleyball v. Westmoore @ HOME 4:30 pm
- September 19 - Softball v. Alcott @ HOME 4:45 pm
- September 19 - Football v. Brink @ Westmoore HS (7th 5:45 / 8th 7:15)
- September 21 - Volleyball v. Irving @ Irving MS 4:30 pm
- September 21 - Softball v. Santa Fe South @ HOME 4:45 pm
- September 22 - Cross Country All-City @ Irving MS course (300 24th Ave. SE, Norman) - Girls at 5:45 pm/Boys at 6:15 pm
6th Grade Parents: Does Your Student Need a Device to Use at Home?
The district has received some additional ipads that are being made available for 6th graders who need a device to use at home for school work. These ipads do not come in a case, but they will come with a charger. Please click the link below to fill out the request form and your student will have an additional ipad checked out to them to bring home within 3 business days.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJn2w90Ws8wSoMwMnOXDmO41VLyTaxOJ2XN6xUW8AWmBxNUg/viewform
Join our PTSA for just $7
Our PTSA allows increased student voice in the activities of this wonderful organization. Parents, teachers, and students come together to make school life better for everyone at Longfellow. Click HERE to stay connected and get involved by joining today!
The Family Field Guide
The Family Field Guide
The Family Field Guide offers consultations to families at no cost. Consultations assist families with problem identification, creating solutions, offering guidance on developmentally appropriate practices, referrals to services to meet individual needs and follow up services. Trained consultants answer the phone line M-F from 8-6pm. For more information click here: https://www.familyfieldguide.org/resources
Second Step Program
- Middle School: Next week your child will be learning about strategies they can use to help create new pathways in their brain!
Click your child’s grade below to see what they are learning next week and how you can use this at home. This is updated every week.
Families can also visit The Second Step Family Webpage to view full lessons and student handouts.
Check out Norman Public School’s Prevention Resource library here! And follow #NPSMentalHealthMonday on Facebook and Instagram!
How to Report to Norman Crime-Stoppers
Canvas for Parents
Norman Public Schools uses Instructure Canvas learning management system (LMS) for grades
6-12 to provide rich learning experiences for students and opportunities for parents to stay connected to their children’s education. Canvas is a place where secondary teachers are able to communicate assignments curricular resources, quizzes, etc. with their students and families.
Please Re-Apply To Renew Your Free & Reduced Lunch Benefit!
Meal Benefits Applications for the 23-24 school year are now available. While you may have completed the Household Income Survey during pre-enrollment in the Spring, this will NOT qualify your child(ren) for free or reduced priced meals. To qualify, you MUST complete the SY 23-24 Meal Benefits Application.
All school year 22-23 applications will expire no later than October 2, 2023.
* Full priced meals are: Middle School breakfast is $0.95 and lunch is $3.25.
*To avoid a delay, you must apply prior to October 1, 2023. Applications ARE NOT retro-active, so please complete a new application as soon as possible.
If your child was approved for the program last school year, you still need to complete a new application to continue benefits in the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete only ONE application per household (not per student).
You can apply online thru your Parent Portal account by clicking HERE. Applying online is fast, easy, and confidential. The application is located under the "More" tab, then "Meal Benefits". Applying online will help to speed up the approval process. Paper applications are also available.
If you have any questions, please contact Child Nutrition at 405-366-5908.
Middle School Menu
Middle School Plan
Spectator Guidelines
- No Re-entry
- Middle School and Elementary School students must have a parent/guardian or chaperone present at the event for the duration of the contest
- Middle School and High School students from both the home and visiting schools will be expected to have a student ID in order to enter the game (This is a new addition to the guidelines as of August 28, 2023)
- Students should be seated in their designated area(s)
- No Loitering
- Clear plastic tote bags are permitted (1 per person)
- Non-transparent clutch wallets no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches are allowed (1 per person)
- Family care items such as diaper bags are permitted
- Bags necessary for approved medical equipment are permitted
- No other bags/backpacks are allowed
Prohibited Items
- Explosives, firearms or weapons
- Alcohol (in all forms)
- Bags, backpacks, fanny packs and hard binocular cases
- Beach balls, footballs or any other sporting equipment
- Coolers, containers or ice chests
- Outside food or drink
- Laser pointers
- Noisemakers of any type that could cause stop in play
- Pets (with the exception of registered service animals)
*NPS reserves the right to revoke/remove spectators at any time who refuse to comply with spectator guidelines