Longfellow Newsletter
Week of: January 26th- February 1st
First Bell-7:50 am / Tardy Bell-7:55 am
Every Student Counts, Every Moment Matters!
Message From Principal Webb
Hello families!
What a crazy week of school or should I say one day of school! I hope everyone is staying warm. We will have more chilly weather next week so remind your student to check the lost and found if they are missing any winter gear.
We have added some new staff members at Longfellow. Karen Charney is helping with school counseling and guidance on Friday mornings and Kaitlin Brooks is our long term substitute in Mrs. Nash's first grade. Besides these new faces, we have some student teachers and new para-educators. Welcome Longhorns!
Sincerely,
Kelli Webb
MidWest 1 Art Exhibit- Deadline Extended!
It would be that time of year again! The annual MidWest 1 art show is a great way to showcase your child’s work! Students may enter a piece of artwork in the annual MidWest 1 Art Exhibit. All entries should be turned in to Ms. Quintero by Friday, Feb. 1st. Priority will be given to artwork that follows submission guidelines.
Work should have attached label (see pdf) taped to the back. The maximum size is 12x18. ALL ART MUST BE MOUNTED on a piece of construction paper.
The art exhibit will be on Friday, March 1 from 5-8:30 at the downtown MidWest 1.
Upcoming Events for Longhorns:
K-2 PJ Night- 2/8
Talent Show- 2/22
Parent/Teacher Conferences- Feb. 21st/28th
Art Night- March 7th
3-4 Movie Night- March TBD
Open House- 4/2
Carnival- 4/13
Bike Rodeo- May TBD
Book Fair- May 2nd from 4-7 and 3rd from 3-5. This will be a Buy One Get One Free fair!
Longfellow Spirit Gear
Drop off/Pick up REMINDER:
Longfellow Talent Show Information
Seeking performers, emcees and stagehands.
Now is the time to consider your act and interest.
We have the sign up form ready for the Talent Show!! Here is the link or this: https://goo.gl/forms/e5QYrFSoTJzlzbHt2
Sign up will go on between now and February 6th! We will have “show your talent” days (for those who’ve signed up on link) on the 6th and 8th.
Thank you so much! We are looking forward to a fun event this year!
Questions email fanniehungerford@gmail.com
Spanish Club
The Longfellow after-school Spanish program is enrolling for Spring 2019! Classes start the week of February 11. Registration closes February 1, and classes do fill before that - so register early!
Attendance Zones and Voluntary Transfers
- Attendance Zones
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors approved new elementary attendance areas for the 2019-20 school year. The new boundaries were approved during their November 27 board meeting. The updated maps can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/DistrictMaps. In addition, the District’s Attendance Area Look-Up links have been updated to reflect the approved boundary changes. The Attendance Area Look-Up links provide school information specific for your home address. The links can be found on the District website at the following link: www.IowaCitySchools.org/AttendanceAreaLookUp. Junior high and high school students may also be impacted by these changes. Please be sure to check the Attendance Area Look-Up link above to determine if changes to the elementary boundaries have affected your student.
- Voluntary Transfers
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve changes to the elementary voluntary transfer guidelines beginning in the 2019-20 school year. The updated voluntary transfer guidelines and form can be found at www.IowaCitySchools.org/VoluntaryTransfers.For families intending to request a voluntary transfer for the 2019-20 school year, the deadline to submit the form is March 1, 2019. Completed forms should be returned to the following address:
Iowa City Community School District
Educational Services Center
1725 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Center at (319) 688-1000.
PTA Meetings- first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the Longfellow library!
follow us on Twitter- @LongfellowScho1
PEACHJAR FLYERS
Longfellow Elementary School
Every student counts. Every moment matters.
ADDRESS: 1130 Seymour Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240
PHONE: 319-688-1135
FAX: 319-688-1136
Kelli Webb, Principal
Amanda Mosley, SFA
Stacia Nkumu, Principal Secretary
Non-Discrimination Policy:
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000.